Wilnelia Merced

Quick Facts

Full Name	Wilnelia Merced
Occupation	Model
Date Of Birth	Oct 12, 1957(1957-10-12)
Age	67
Birthplace	Caguas
Country	Puerto Rico
Horoscope	Libra

Wilnelia Merced Biography

Wilnelia Merced is one of the most popular and richest Model who was born on October 12, 1957 in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Model, actress, and beauty queen most famous for her win of Miss World in 1975. The first Puerto Rican to ever win the title.

In her win in the Miss World contest, she is in the same category as other winners As a winner of the Miss World contest, she is among the ranks of fellow winners Diana Hayden and Zhang Zilin. and Zhang Zilin..

Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, she won Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico 1975 and went on to win Miss World 1975 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. She remained the only Puerto Rican to win the title until Stephanie Del Valle won Miss World 2016 after serving as a judge for the pageant. She travelled widely during 1975 and was invited to El Salvador by the Salvadorean military government before the civil war. Wilnelia fell in love with England, a place where she would later call home.

After passing on her crown in 1976, she was signed by Ford Models in New York City. In 1978, a giant poster of Wilnelia Merced was displayed in Times Square. She was introduced to British television entertainer Bruce Forsyth at the 1980 Miss World competition gala in London. While still a public figure at home in Puerto Rico, she retired from modelling after her marriage to Forsyth in 1983.

Her husband is She is the widow of Bruce Forsyth. They had a son together named Jonathan Joseph Forsyth.. Their son was born with the name Jonathan Joseph Forsyth.

Wilnelia Merced Net Worth

Wilnelia Merced is one of the richest Model from Puerto Rico. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Wilnelia Merced 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Her birthplace was Caguas, Puerto Rico where she was crowned Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico in the year 1975. She was later crowned Miss World 1975 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. After presenting her title in the year 1976 her name was finalized to Ford Models in New York City.

She is the director of an organization that helps the children of Puerto Rico who are in need and holds charity balls and other charitable events.

Wilnelia, Lady Forsyth-Johnson (née Merced; born October 12, 1957) is a Puerto Rican former actress, model and beauty queen. She won Miss World 1975, and was married to entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth from 1983 until his death in August 2017.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Wilnelia Merced Dating?

According to our records, Wilnelia Merced married to Bruce Forsyth. As of December 1, 2023, Wilnelia Merced’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Wilnelia Ranked on the list of most popular Model. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Puerto Rico. Wilnelia Merced celebrates birthday on October 12 of every year.

How many wives has Bruce Forsyth?

Bruce had six children – a son and five daughters – and nine grandchildren from his three marriages.

Who is Bruce Forsyth's daughter?

Daughters

How old is Bruce Forsyth?

89 years (1928–2017)

How many game shows did Bruce Forsyth host?

He presented numerous popular game shows, such as Play Your Cards Right (two incarnations), The Generation Game (again) and The Price is Right. He stepped down from the enormously successful Strictly Come Dancing on health grounds in 2014. He died on 18 August 2017, aged 89.

Where is Anthea Redfern now?

She now lives mostly in Marbella, Spain , and has appeared again on British television, including an appearance on Come Dine With Me.