History of Dayanara Torres in Timeline

Dayanara Torres Delgado is a Puerto Rican actress, dancer, singer, model, and beauty queen, best known for winning Miss Universe 1993. She was the third Puerto Rican to win the title, following Marisol Malaret (1970) and Deborah Carthy Deu (1985).

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1970: Marisol Malaret Wins Miss Universe

In 1970, Marisol Malaret won Miss Universe. This is relevant as Dayanara Torres was the third Puerto Rican to win Miss Universe since Marisol Malaret in 1970.

October 28, 1974: Dayanara Torres Born

On October 28, 1974, Dayanara Torres Delgado was born. She is a Puerto Rican actress, dancer, singer, model, and beauty queen.

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1985: Deborah Carthy Deu Wins Miss Universe

In 1985, Deborah Carthy Deu won Miss Universe. This is relevant as Dayanara Torres was the third Puerto Rican to win Miss Universe since Deborah Carthy Deu in 1985.

1992: Participated in Miss International and Queen of the World contest

In 1992, Dayanara Torres participated in the Miss International pageant and became a semi-finalist. She also earned second place at the Queen of the World contest the same year.

May 1993: Wins Miss Universe in Mexico

In May 1993, Dayanara Torres won the Miss Universe pageant held in Mexico. Her victory initially faced controversy due to claims about her age, but she had turned 18 prior to the contest.

1993: Lands film roles and endorsement deals

After winning the Miss Universe pageant in 1993, Dayanara Torres secured several film roles, made television appearances, and received offers to endorse products.

1993: Represents Puerto Rico in Miss Universe

In 1993, Dayanara Torres represented Puerto Rico in the Miss Universe pageant after winning the Miss Puerto Rico pageant.

1993: Dayanara Torres Wins Miss Universe

In 1993, Dayanara Torres won the Miss Universe pageant, becoming the third Puerto Rican to win the title.

1994: Filmed 'Linda Sara'

In 1994, Dayanara Torres filmed 'Linda Sara', a Puerto Rican film directed by Jacobo Morales. In the film, she was paired with fellow Puerto Rican singer, Chayanne.

1994: Met Aga Muhlach on set of film

In 1994, Dayanara Torres met Filipino actor Aga Muhlach on the set of her first Philippine film, Basta't Kasama Kita ("As Long as I'm with You"). This marked the beginning of their five-year relationship.

1994: Crowned new Miss Universe and sang "A Whole New World"

In 1994, Dayanara Torres went to Manila to crown the new Miss Universe. During the ceremony, she sang "A Whole New World" as a duet with Peabo Bryson.

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1998: Endorsed Pantene shampoo

In 1998, Dayanara Torres endorsed Pantene shampoo in the Philippines, and continued to do so into 1999.

1998: Released "Antifaz" album and "Dayanara" doll

In 1998, Dayanara Torres released her only album, "Antifaz", which topped the Billboard charts in Latin America. Also in 1998, a "Dayanara" doll was released and sold out in Puerto Rico and the Philippines.

1999: Endorsed Pantene shampoo

In 1999, Dayanara Torres endorsed Pantene shampoo in the Philippines, continuing her endorsement from 1998.

May 9, 2000: Married Marc Anthony

On May 9, 2000, Dayanara Torres married singer Marc Anthony in Las Vegas, Nevada.

February 5, 2001: Birth of son Cristian Anthony Muñiz

On February 5, 2001, Dayanara Torres and Marc Anthony's first son, Cristian Anthony Muñiz, was born.

December 2002: Renewed vows with Marc Anthony

In December 2002, Dayanara Torres and Marc Anthony renewed their vows in a ceremony in Puerto Rico, after a brief separation earlier in the year.

August 16, 2003: Birth of son Ryan Anthony Muñiz

On August 16, 2003, Dayanara Torres and Marc Anthony's second son, Ryan Anthony Muñiz, was born.

October 2003: Final separation from Marc Anthony

In October 2003, Dayanara Torres and Marc Anthony separated for the final time.

2003: Separation from Marc Anthony

In 2003, Dayanara Torres separated from Marc Anthony. She later stated she authored the self-help book Married to Me when she failed to find a book to help her with her 2003 separation from Marc Anthony in bookstores.

January 2004: Filed for divorce from Marc Anthony

In January 2004, Dayanara Torres filed for divorce from Marc Anthony.

June 1, 2004: Divorce from Marc Anthony finalized

On June 1, 2004, Dayanara Torres's divorce from Marc Anthony was finalized.

September 1, 2005: Debuted in "The Young and the Restless"

On September 1, 2005, Dayanara Torres debuted in the American soap opera "The Young and the Restless" in a small role.

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2008: Included in People Magazine's "Most Beautiful People" list

In 2008, Dayanara Torres was included in People magazine's "Most Beautiful People" list.

2012: Marc Anthony spent 71 days with children

In 2012, it was alleged that Marc Anthony spent only 35 days with his children, which led Dayanara Torres to seek an increase in child support. The court discovered that he spent 71 days with them.

June 2014: Child support payments doubled

In June 2014, a judge ruled in Dayanara Torres's favor, approving a doubling of Marc Anthony's monthly child support payments from $13,400 to $26,800.