Amber Barretto Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Amber Barretto (born January 19, 1978) is an American actress/model.Amber Barretto was born in Miami Beach, Florida. Her father is from Peru and met her mother while in California. She grew up in Michigan and New York. She was discovered while competing in the "Little Miss Michigan" pageant where one of the judges owned an agency, and her family later moved to New York City.Amber was a model for "Eva Joia" (a subsidiary of Gitano Group) Eva Joia produces fashion wear for girls. Amber appeared in numerous fashion ads, for several different magazines in the 1980s. Amber also did commercials for numerous different products. (including one for Campbells Soup)She auditioned for Hang Time on tape in New York, when Peter Engel, the executive producer of the show, saw the tape and flew her out to Los Angeles. She found out that day that she got the part of "Kristy Ford". After being hired for the show Hang Time, she had four days to go back to New York, get all her stuff and go back to L.A. and find a place to live.She is best known for her role in the 1989 film Little Monsters, in which she played Kiersten. She also had minor roles in American Dreams and The O.C..Amber is currently married to Gregory Laks of Beachwood (Cleveland), Ohio. Mr Laks is president of Abode Mortgage Services in Beverly Hills, California.
Net Worth
$9 Million
Date Of Birth
January 19, 1978
Place Of Birth
Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Profession
Actress
Nicknames
Amber Barretto, Barretto, Amber
Star Sign
Capricorn
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Fact
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Her parents own 2 B&B's in New York City.
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Dated Shawn Hatosy (?-1999).
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Is of Hispanic descent.
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Was discovered while competing in the "Little Miss Michigan" pageant where one of the judges owned an agency, her family later moved to New York City.
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Was born in Miami Beach, Fl. but grew up in Michigan and New York.
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Auditioned for Hang Time (1995) on tape in New York, when Peter Engel the executive producer of the show, saw the tape and flew her out to L.A. Found out that day that she got the part of "Kristy Ford" and four days later moved to L.A.
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After being hired for the show Hang Time (1995), she had four days to go back to New York, and get all her stuff and go back to L.A. and find a place to live.
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
For Heaven's Sake
2008
Hotel Clerk
Channels
2008
Jullianne
The O.C.
2006
TV Series
Theresa's Nanny
Medium
2006
TV Series
College Girl
Cuts
2005
TV Series
Renee
American Dreams
2005
TV Series
Judging Amy
2002
TV Series
Terri Colonna
America's Sweethearts
2001
Alison (uncredited)
Hang Time
1997-2000
TV Series
Kristy Ford
Get Real
2000
TV Series
Vanessa
Undressed
1999
TV Series
Penny (2001: Season 5)
ABC Afterschool Specials
1992
TV Series
Girl
Little Monsters
1989
Kiersten
New York Stories
1989
Girl (uncredited)
All My Children
1970
TV Series
Emily Ann Sago Martin (#3) (1986-1988)
Known for movies
All My Children (1970) as Emily Ann Sago Martin (#3) (1986-1988)
