10 popular stars loved by Nigerians

Carlos Ponce is the George Clooney of soap opera actors — he gets sexier with age. From his performance in to Santa Diaba, Carlos Ponce has become one of the most popular Telemundo star that Nigerians love.

Ximena Duque

From her roles in Someone's Watching You to and currently , Ximena Duque has entrenched her presence in the minds of lovers of Telemundo station on cable network.

Fabian Rios

This Colombia actor has wowed Telemundo lovers in his roles that leaves his perfect body in the imagination of married and single ladies. From his passionate roles in My Heart Beat For Lola to his role in Elena’s Ghost, Fearless Heart and Labour of Love, Fabian made himself one of the most talked about actors in telemundo series.

Jencarlos Canela

Jencarlos Canela exudes such sexiness that leaves several female fans asking for more. His roles in My Heart Beats for Lola and Forbidden Passion have further shown that he's the master of steamy-hot sex scenes.

Monica Spear

As if you needed further proof that Telemundo finds the hottest leading ladies, Monica Spear was crowned Miss Venezuela in 2004 before starring in Flor Salvaje as Amanda, a woman who became a prostitute to free her sisters.

Joge Luis Pila

Joge wasn’t a loveable character at first sight but after watching him fall hopelessly in love with different two women in Where is Elisa and Aurora, several men have unknowingly fallen head over heels in love with his character and personality. That he’s popular amongst the females isn’t an understatement and this Cuban actors shows the security most women clamour four in his roles.

Ana Layevska

For several lovers of Telemundo series, this Ukranian was hated for her roles in My Heart Beats For Lola and Elena’s Ghost, however, she became a lovable character after starring in Labour of Love. Born Anna Sergeyevna Layevskaya, this talented actress is one of the popular Telemundo stars.

Roberto Mateos

After watching him in lovable dramas that include and , one can not but appreciate the acting and make-believe skills that this Mexican possess. He’s one of the favourite faces, Nigerians have come to love.

Catherine Siachoque

Everybody loves a bad girl, which explains Telemundo watchers’ love for Catherine Siachoque and her numerous evil characters including the mistress, Marcia, in Tierra de Pasiones, where she leads a man to bankruptcy and suicide.

Kate del Castillo

Aside from her success in the soap opera world, Kate del Castillo starred in the highest grossing Spanish-speaking theatrical release in the United States, She also appeared in Showtime’s Weeds as the powerful crime boss Pilar. However her startling recognition to several Nigerian audience came when she appeared as a once humble lady turned mafian leader in Queen of the South.