Honoree Year
2025

Angélica Vale

Arts & Entertainment
Angélica Vale
Biography

Angélica Vale is a celebrated entertainer whose remarkable four-decade career spans theater, film, television, and radio. Born into one of the most influential artistic families in the Spanish-speaking world, she is the daughter of Mexico’s beloved icon Angélica María and the talented Raúl Vale. Her passion for the arts was evident from infancy, making her television debut at just two-months-old in El Milagro de Vivir and her stage debut at age two in Papacito Piernas Largas. Affectionately known as “La Vale,” she solidified her place in entertainment with her iconic role in La Fea Más Bella, one of the most-watched telenovelas in Mexico and internationally. She also captivated audiences as Mamá Imelda in the Spanish-language version of Disney-Pixar’s Coco and will soon star in Diario: Mujer y Café, produced by Roselyn Sánchez. Beyond acting, Angélica is a powerhouse in radio as the host of the La Vale Show on CALI 93.9 FM. As an executive producer of Real Women Have Curves: The Musical, she continues to champion Latina representation in entertainment. A dedicated activist, she played a crucial role in Meruelo Media’s “Tu Voz, Tu Voto, Tu Vida” campaign, empowering the Latino community to become more politically engaged. A loving daughter, devoted wife, and proud mother of two, Angélica Vale upholds the values of family, perseverance, and cultural empowerment, leaving an indelible mark on the industry and beyond.