What Is Galilea Montijo Net Worth
Galilea Montijo, a prominent Mexican actress, model, comedian, and TV presenter, has accumulated a net worth of $8 million as of 2025. This wealth is a result of her successful career spanning over two decades in the entertainment industry.
Early Career and Television Successes
Galilea Montijo’s career began in 1993 after winning the “La Chica TV” competition. This victory propelled her into the world of telenovelas, where she secured roles in several productions. Her early telenovela appearances include “El premio mayor” in 1995, where she played the role of Lilí, “Azul” in 1996 as Mara, “Tres mujeres” in 1999 as Maricruz Ruiz, “El precio de tu amor” in 2000 as Valeria Ríos, “La Verdad Oculta” in 2006 as Gabriela Guillén de Genovés / Martha Saldívar de Guzmán, and “Hasta que el dinero nos separe” in 2010. These roles helped establish her as a recognizable face in Mexican television. From 2001 to 2005, Montijo hosted “VidaTV,” further solidifying her position in the industry. In 2002, she showcased her competitive spirit by participating in and winning the reality show “Big Brother VIP”. In 2005, she also participated in “Bailando por un Sueño” During this time frame Montijo had also secured numerous hosting gigs.
Hosting Roles and Continued Television Presence
Montijo’s career expanded beyond acting to include hosting various television programs. She hosted “Teleton Mexoamerica” from 2007 to 2008. She also hosted “Pequenos Gigantes” and “Pequenos Gigantes 2” in 2011 and 2012, respectively. Her other hosting credits include “Cuanto Queres Perder?”, “La hora de la Papa” in 2007, and “Buscando a Timbiriche, La Nueva Banda” also in 2007. Currently, Galilea Montijo is a host on the morning TV show “Hoy”, which airs on Televisa in Mexico and on Univision in the United States. According to Infobae, Montijo earns approximately $10,000( around 200,000 Mexican pesos) for her role in Televisa’s program “La Casa de los Famosos México”. Additionally, she earns an estimated $5,000 weekly for her role on “Hoy”, totaling approximately $40,000 per month from these two sources alone. Her consistent presence on television has made her a beloved and well-compensated figure in Mexican media.
Assets and Investments
Galilea Montijo’s $8 million net worth is supported by various assets and investments. Her collection of luxury handbags is one notable asset. Among her collection is a Birkin 30 from Hermès made entirely of leather, priced at approximately 551,609 pesos. She also owns the same model in yellow, costing around 424,682 pesos. Another bag from the same brand is a purple Birkin 35. Her collection also includes a Neverfull special edition, designed in collaboration with artist Yayoi Kusama from Louis Vuitton, priced around 100,193 pesos, and a Balenciaga Graffiti black model, valued at 34,650 pesos. Additionally, she owns a yellow Chanel bag made of leather with a quilted diamond design, priced at 260,275 pesos. There was speculation that she acquired a Rolls Royce Phantom with her former husband, Fernando Reina, estimated to be worth between 7 and 8 million pesos at the time. Information was also released in March of this year regarding her living in an exclusive subdivision south of Mexico City. According to real estate agencies, a home there can cost up to 54 million pesos. Montijo’s earnings also come from various endorsements. Furthermore, Galilea has her own Youtube channel that generates approximately $4 a month.