Jael de Pardo is a multitalented star who is making a name for herself in diverse sectors of show business. She began modeling at a very young age and when she transitioned into adulthood, she also ventured into acting. She has also worked in the media industry as a TV host and producer and has won several accolades in the process. The showbiz star has featured in many reality TV shows particularly on the Syfy network including Destination Truth and Haunted Highway.
Jael de Pardo Bio
Jael de Pardo was born on the 11th day of February in the year 1981. She was born in Colombia but as a toddler, her family relocated to New York City where she was raised.
In a bid to launch her in modeling, her parents submitted one of her photos at Ford Modeling Agency and it was easily accepted. She began appearing in ad campaigns and editorials as a child model from the age of 4.
Information about her early education and the high school she attended is not available. However, she is known to have had her college education at the renowned Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in Manhattan, New York. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in exhibit design and multimedia studies.
While in college, she worked briefly as an assistant to world-famous fashion designer Patricia Field. After graduating from college, Jael de Pardo relocated to Los Angeles, California to resume her modeling career and also venture into acting. She studied with some of the best acting coaches in the business including Susan Batson, Lesly Kahn, and Janet Alhanti.
Her career as a model was in top gear and she got to feature in TV commercials and print ads of major brands like Levis, Apple, Verizon, Sony, and Nissan. She served as the spokesperson of the national anti-tobacco Truth Campaign which had her appear in different venues across the US. She equally landed endorsement deals with big companies like Dodge and American Airlines.
Is She Married or Dating Anyone?
Jael de Pardo is currently unmarried according to reports in the media. However, it is unclear if she is single or dating somebody at the moment.
The actress and TV host have opted to keep her personal life under wraps and she is not known to share very intimate details about her life with the public.
Facts To Know About Jael
Acting Career
De Pardo marked her professional acting debut in the critically acclaimed independent film Subway Cafe (2004). She equally starred in two short films – A Girl Her Cellphone & a Muscle Car (2006) and The Countdown (2006). More recently, she starred in the short comedy film Lala’s Love Lessons (2018).
Media and Broadcasting
Jael de Pardo ventured into broadcasting in 2006 when she got hired by the cable television network Current TV on a three-year deal. Owing to her diverse skill sets in acting and writing, she was able to serve in various capacities as a show host, producer, and field reporter. She easily became one of the most familiar faces on Current TV and her work on the network fetched her several accolades including the Bronze Remi and the Silver Telly Award.
Reality TV Series
Her brilliant work on Current TV earned her the attention of producers on the Syfy Channel. She was then offered an on-screen role as a researcher and field producer on season 3 of the adventure series Destination Truth (2009-10) alongside Josh Gates. Destination Truth is a documentary series in which the stars investigate various claims of paranormal activities.
De Pardo’s performance on the series earned her a spot on the cast of two subsequent reality series on Syfy – Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files (2010-12) and Haunted Highway (2012-13), starring alongside Jack Osbourne, Dana Workman and Devin Marble in the latter. Both shows were also investigative series in which claims of paranormal events are either proven or debunked.
Height and Other Body Stats
Jael de Pardo is 5 feet 7½ inches (171 cm) in height. She is petite in stature and maintains a bodyweight of about 55 kg (121 lb). The multi-talented TV star has gorgeous dark brown hair which is one of her most distinctive features.
