Kerly Ruiz — Biography
Born Kerly de Jesús Ruiz López in Caracas on October 6, 1985, she is a Venezuelan personality recognized for her work as a presenter, entertainer, model, and actress. Her television career includes hosting prominent Venezuelan programs such as Ají Picante on RCTV, Labomba on Televen, and the magazine show Portada's on Venevisión. As of February 2026, Kerly Ruiz has cultivated a substantial online presence, boasting 4.9 million followers on Instagram, 242,400 on TikTok, and 136,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.
Kerly Ruiz's early life was spent in Caracas, residing in Quinta Crespo, and she completed her secondary education with a Bachelor's degree in Humanities from Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria School. Her foundational artistic training included studies in dance, music, and modeling. Her media career began at the tender age of seven when she joined the children's program Hay Que Oír a Los Niños on RCTV, a show hosted by Nelson Bustamante.
At twenty years old, Kerly Ruiz represented Venezuela in international pageants, participating in Miss Maja Internacional in Cartagena, Colombia, and Miss Hawaiian Tropic 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She achieved the distinction of second runner-up in the latter competition. During this period, she relocated to Los Angeles to study English and secured an opportunity to be the face of the Lakers, the professional basketball team.
Her acting endeavors included special appearances in telenovelas like Negra Consentida, Trapos Íntimos, Juana La Virgen, and Mi Gorda Bella. However, her entertainment career truly gained momentum with her role as an entertainer on Ají Picante, where she was known for her role as a daring reporter engaging with Venezuelan social events.
In 2007, Televen brought her into their fold. She initially hosted Rompe Coco Turbo, then served as the anchor for the entertainment segment "Lo actual" on El noticiero. By 2008, she was hosting La Bomba, a program that garnered significant attention and controversy across Venezuela, until her departure in 2011.
The year 2012 saw her join Venevisión, contributing to the entertainment segment "Tácata" within the magazine Portada's. She also took on a supporting role as Kristell Manzano in the telenovela Mi ex me tiene gusto, a character who meets a tragic end. Additionally, Ruiz made guest appearances as herself in the telenovela Natalia del Mar. Following her time hosting the "Tácata" segment, she became a regular presenter on Portada's in 2013. Concurrently, she was involved in hosting major events for the channel, including Miss World, Premios Juventud, Premios Grammy, and Lo Nuestro Awards.
Kerly Ruiz's early life was spent in Caracas, residing in Quinta Crespo, and she completed her secondary education with a Bachelor's degree in Humanities from Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria School. Her foundational artistic training included studies in dance, music, and modeling. Her media career began at the tender age of seven when she joined the children's program Hay Que Oír a Los Niños on RCTV, a show hosted by Nelson Bustamante.
At twenty years old, Kerly Ruiz represented Venezuela in international pageants, participating in Miss Maja Internacional in Cartagena, Colombia, and Miss Hawaiian Tropic 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She achieved the distinction of second runner-up in the latter competition. During this period, she relocated to Los Angeles to study English and secured an opportunity to be the face of the Lakers, the professional basketball team.
Her acting endeavors included special appearances in telenovelas like Negra Consentida, Trapos Íntimos, Juana La Virgen, and Mi Gorda Bella. However, her entertainment career truly gained momentum with her role as an entertainer on Ají Picante, where she was known for her role as a daring reporter engaging with Venezuelan social events.
In 2007, Televen brought her into their fold. She initially hosted Rompe Coco Turbo, then served as the anchor for the entertainment segment "Lo actual" on El noticiero. By 2008, she was hosting La Bomba, a program that garnered significant attention and controversy across Venezuela, until her departure in 2011.
The year 2012 saw her join Venevisión, contributing to the entertainment segment "Tácata" within the magazine Portada's. She also took on a supporting role as Kristell Manzano in the telenovela Mi ex me tiene gusto, a character who meets a tragic end. Additionally, Ruiz made guest appearances as herself in the telenovela Natalia del Mar. Following her time hosting the "Tácata" segment, she became a regular presenter on Portada's in 2013. Concurrently, she was involved in hosting major events for the channel, including Miss World, Premios Juventud, Premios Grammy, and Lo Nuestro Awards.
