Norkys Yelitza Batista Villarroel, known professionally as Norkys Batista, is a prominent Venezuelan actress, model, and former beauty pageant titleholder recognized for her roles in telenovelas and her achievement as first runner-up in Miss Venezuela 1999.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Norkys Yelitza Batista Villarroel
- Stage Name: Norkys Batista
- Born: August 30, 1977
- Age: 49 years old
- Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela
- Nationality: Venezuelan
- Occupation: Actress, Model, Television Host, Entrepreneur
- Height: 173 cm
- Religion: Unknown
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Batista
- Siblings: Eight
- Spouse: Leonardo Luttinger; Alexis Goncalves
- Children: Sebastian Luttinger Batista
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $500,000
Early Life And Education
Norkys Batista was born on August 30, 1977, in Caracas, Venezuela.
She was raised by her parents, whose real names are unknown but can be identified as Mr. and Mrs. Batista, with her stepfather Luis Batista and mother Migdalis Villarroel Batista.
She grew up in a low-income neighborhood with eight siblings.
Her ethnicity is Venezuelan (multiracial). Her religion is unknown.
Batista studied Business Administration at the Universidad Nacional Experimental Simón Rodríguez while beginning her career in commercials and modeling.
Career
Norkys Batista rose to prominence as first runner-up in Miss Venezuela 1999, representing Nueva Esparta, and winning titles like Miss Atlántico Internacional 2000.
She transitioned to acting with her debut in the telenovela Juana La Virgen (2002) on RCTV.
She starred in major productions such as Estrambótica Anastasia (2004), Mi Gorda Bella, Amor a Palos, Flor Salvaje, and De todas maneras Rosa.
She has also appeared in films like 13 Segundos and hosted TV programs.
In recent years, she has toured with her theater play Orgasmos, launched a swimsuit and underwear line, and hosted on EVtv Miami.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @norkys_batista
- Facebook: OficialNorkysBatista
- YouTube channel: Norkys Batista
Personal Life
Norkys Batista, 49, married actor and dentist Leonardo Luttinger in 2003, with whom she has son Sebastian (born 2006); they divorced in 2011.
She married businessman Alexis Goncalves in 2020.
Batista is known for her outspoken views on Venezuelan politics and her life as a single mother post-divorce. Her height is 173 cm.
Net Worth
Norkys Batista’s estimated net worth is around $500,000.
Her income likely comes from acting in telenovelas and films, modeling, television hosting, theater tours, brand endorsements, and her fashion line.