The Venezuelan artistic world is in mourning following the confirmed death of Margarita Águeda Pareja Ramírez, known as Margot Pareja. The iconic actress, comedian, radio host, and singer died of natural causes on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at her home in Miami, Florida, at the age of 101, surrounded by her loved ones.
With his passing, one of the most prolific voices and faces of the golden age of media in Venezuela is silenced, leaving a legacy that encompassed radio, film, drama, and comedy.
First steps
Born in Caracas on February 5, 1925, Margot Pareja began her artistic journey at a very young age. She took her first steps in entertainment on the radio alongside her sisters Carmen and Victoria, with whom she formed the musical group El Trío Armonía. Her vocal versatility soon catapulted her to fame as one of the most sought-after actresses during the golden age of Caracas radio dramas.
With the birth of national television, Pareja made a natural transition to the small screen. In 1956, he participated in the telenovela 'Palmolive' broadcast by RCTV, and during the 60s, he established himself as one of the founding figures of the historic comedy program 'Radio Rochela,' sharing the screen with legends such as Tito Martínez del Box, César Granados "Bólido," and Pedro Elías Belisario.
Over the years, he demonstrated exceptional acting ability, allowing him to move effortlessly from dramatic intensity to comedic sketches. On television, he was part of iconic productions such as 'El show de Joselo' and 'El show de Renny Ottolina,' as well as successful telenovelas that achieved record-breaking ratings: 'La zulianita' (1977), 'Laura y Virginia' (1977), 'Emilia' (1979), 'María Fernanda' (1981), 'Ligia Sandoval' (1981), 'Andreína' (1981), and 'Julia' (1984).
Likewise, the big screen featured his presence in feature films of national cinema such as '¡Pa' mí tú estás loco!' (1978) and 'La gata borracha' (1983).
More than 100 years
For more recent generations, the name Margot Pareja is etched in their memories thanks to her years-long participation in the comedy program 'Cheverísimo,' broadcast on Venevisión. There, she established herself as the mischievous "grandmother of humor," a role that kept her connected to Venezuelan homes and reaffirmed her spontaneity in transforming everyday scenes into memorable moments.
Having lived in the United States for several years with her family, Pareja celebrated her 101st birthday in February 2026, an occasion on which colleagues and admirers paid tribute to her career of more than eight decades.
