Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | Producer, Actress, Costume Designer |
Birth Day | April 04, 1975 |
Birth Place | Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico |
Age | 48 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Taurus |
Other names | Joyce Giraud de Ohoven, Joyce de Ohoven |
Occupation | Actress, producer |
Title | Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico 1994 Miss Aguas Buenas Universe 1998 Miss Universe Puerto Rico 1998 Miss Universe 1998 (2nd runner-up) |
Spouse(s) | Michael Ohoven (m. 2009) |
Children | 2 |
Net worth: $700,000 (2024)
Joyce Giraud, a multi-talented individual in the entertainment industry, is estimated to have a net worth of $700,000 in 2024. Hailing from Puerto Rico, Giraud has gained recognition for her roles as a producer, actress, and costume designer. With her diverse range of skills and experiences, she has made a mark in the industry. Despite facing various challenges, Giraud has managed to build a successful career, contributing to her growing net worth. Her notable achievements and contributions have solidified her position as a respected figure in the world of entertainment.
Biography/Timeline
Despite a scandal that almost cost her the crown due to some sexy modeling shots, Giraud was cleared by Donald Trump to compete in the Miss Universe 1998 pageant in Hawaii where she was a crowd favorite and finished as 2nd runner-up behind Veruska Ramírez of Venezuela and winner Wendy Fitzwilliam of Trinidad and Tobago. Later that year, she wrote a book called "Joyce, Dreams and Realities", based on her experiences in the Miss Universe pageant.
In 2000, Giraud became the only undefeated model to win every episode of Star Search aka Destination Stardom in Honolulu, Hawaii.
After winning the Miss Universe Puerto Rico, Giraud discovered her love of acting when Director Vicente Castro cast her as the lead in his Coralito Tiene Dos Maridos, a remake of Sonia Braga's Dona Flor y Sus Dos Maridos. She received such great reviews that she found another passion in life. After doing many small roles in her native Puerto Rico, Giraud moved to Miami, Florida where she continued a successful modeling career. In 2001, after being the undefeated model of Star Search, she decided to take the leap toward Los Angeles where she has received parts in numerous films and TV shows.
In film, Giraud has had roles in David Fincher's Girl with the Dragon Tattoo; Dude, Where's My Car?, Miss Castaway, and Slayer. She has starred in TV shows like Baywatch, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Heist and Joey. Starting in 2007 she starred in the first two seasons of Tyler Perry's House of Payne as "Angel," and in 2013 she was a lead in NBC's Siberia. In 2013 she joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for the fourth season. During her run on the show she was awarded with the "Loveliest Locks" award at Bravo (U.S. TV network)'s Real Housewives Awards.
As a Producer, Giraud executive produced the film Shadow People, as well as the TV show Siberia, and is credited as co-producer on the upcoming film Back Roads, based on the bestselling novel. In 2012, Giraud created the annual international beauty pageant Queen of the Universe, benefiting the programs of the UNESCO Foundation for Children in Need. Since then she has produced and directed the annual event. In 2014, Giraud opened a school in Senegal, Africa with the YOU Foundation for Children in Need.