Patricia Manterola- Introduction, Facts, Career, Family
William Rodriguez
Published May 08, 2026
Patricia Manterola is a well-known Mexican singer and actress recognized for her performances in ‘Distilling Love’ and ‘The City of Lost Soul’. She is also celebrated for her expertise in modeling and fashion design.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Patricia Manterola |
| Nick Name | Patricia |
| Date Of Birth | May 23, 1972 |
| Age | 50 years old |
| Birthplace | Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Profession | Singer, Actress |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye color | Dark Brown |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
Patricia Manterola Early Life
Bertha Patricia Manterola Carreon was born on April 23, 1972, in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. She is of Mexican nationality and North American descent. Her parents, Jorge Manterola and Mario Dolores Carrion, blessed her with the presence of an 11-month-old brother, Jorge, and an 8-year-old sister, Michelle. Interestingly, both Manterola and her sister share the same birth date.
Known by the nickname Patty, Manterola had a strong inclination towards performing arts from an early age, exploring dance, singing, and music. She was notably the spokesperson for the Miguel Angel Institute and further pursued her education at Colegio Miguel Angel and Franco-Espanol. During her middle school years, she attended ‘Colegio Oxford in Cuernavaca.
Patricia Manterola Height & Weight
Patricia Manterola stands tall at 5 feet 7 inches with captivating dark brown eyes and hair. Her shoe size is 9 in the United States. Detailed physical measurements are not publicly available.
Patricia Manterola’s Net Worth
What is Patricia Manterola’s net worth? While her income remains undisclosed, her net worth is estimated at $2 million as of January 2024.
Career
Participating in the ‘Juguemos a Cantar’ contest marked the beginning of Patricia Manterola’s journey. Although she reached the final, she did not emerge as the winner. Her modeling career initiated when she crossed paths with the band’s founder, Luis de Llano, who motivated her to join the new Garibaldi project.
Garibaldi, a group known for its modern interpretation of traditional tunes, adorned in freedom-inspired charro attire, became a significant platform for Manterola. She debuted in acting through a Vanity Fair ad in 1987 and went on to appear in the television program ‘Papa Soltero’ in an episode of Operation Cupido in 1989. Furthermore, her film debut took place in 1993 as ‘Patty’ in the comedy featuring Garibaldi, ‘Donde quedo la bolita’.
Her career extended to various television shows and films, along with engaging in soap operas, achieving the accolade of the Latin American Soap Opera Magazine’s Newbie of the Year. As a vocalist, she released albums such as Hambre de Amor, Nina Bonita, Quiero Mas, among others. Notably, she captured attention by posing nude for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in 2001. Additionally, in 2004, she introduced ‘B-good’ jeans suitable for all body types.
Patricia Manterola Family
Who is Patricia Manterola’s husband? Patricia Manterola married Forest Kolb on December 12, 2010. The couple has three children and enjoys a fulfilling family life. At 39 years old, she gave birth to her first child, Lucca Leo Kolb, on February 18, 2012. Following that, at 41, she welcomed twins Matteo and Alesso Kolb on July 7, 2013. There are no reports of extramarital relationships or indications of divorce.
Prior to her current marriage, she was wed to her former Garibaldi group member, Javier Ortiz. Their marriage solemnized on April 17, 1999, at Mexico’s Cuernavaca Cathedral; however, they parted ways in 2005 for reasons undisclosed. Despite the duration of their marriage, they did not have children together.
