Mikki Padilla
Encyclopedia
Mikki Padilla is a Spanish American
actress, model and writer. She is best known for being the co-host/card dealer on GSN's
Catch 21
.
She hailed from a suburb of Denver, Colorado
but grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico
. She also appeared on an episode of the John O'Hurley
version of To Tell The Truth
. 2 of the 4 celebrities identified her plus the audience. A small clip of her appearance on To Tell The Truth was shown December 23, 2008 on GSN Live
. She also co-hosted with Alfonso Ribeiro
on GSN Live that day (and occasionally filled in for Heidi Bohay
at 12-3 PM ET when Heidi had the day off).
, Mikki was very close to her parents. She considers them "the loves of her life" and "her best friends." At five years old, she started to play basketball and later joined an all-boys basketball team. She also played baseball, where she joined an all-boys baseball team, as well. She continued to excel in basketball, baseball and other various sports, such as volleyball, softball, swimming and track & field. She was the only girl to ever make the 15-Team All Boys Babe Ruth Baseball League. She is very involved with modeling, where she spent several months in New York City
as one of Avon's
top Latina models. She graduated from the University of New Mexico
with a degree in Sociology
.
Spanish American
A Spanish American is a citizen or resident of the United States whose ancestors originate from the southwestern European nation of Spain. Spanish Americans are the earliest European American group, with a continuous presence since 1565.-Immigration waves:...
actress, model and writer. She is best known for being the co-host/card dealer on GSN's
Game Show Network
The Game Show Network is an American cable television and direct broadcast satellite channel dedicated to game shows and casino game shows. The channel was launched on December 1, 1994. Its current slogan is "The World Needs More Winners"...
Catch 21
Catch 21
Catch 21 is an American game show centered around blackjack, created by Merrill Heatter and taped at the Hollywood Center Studios...
.
She hailed from a suburb of Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado
The City and County of Denver is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is a consolidated city-county, located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains...
but grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe is the capital of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-largest city in the state and is the seat of . Santa Fe had a population of 67,947 in the 2010 census...
. She also appeared on an episode of the John O'Hurley
John O'Hurley
John George O'Hurley is an American actor, voice actor, and television personality. He is known for the role of J. Peterman on the NBC sitcom Seinfeld and was the host of the game show Family Feud from 2006 to 2010.-Early life:...
version of To Tell The Truth
To Tell the Truth
To Tell the Truth is an American television panel game show created by Bob Stewart and produced by Goodson-Todman Productions that has aired in various forms since 1956 both on networks and in syndication...
. 2 of the 4 celebrities identified her plus the audience. A small clip of her appearance on To Tell The Truth was shown December 23, 2008 on GSN Live
GSN Live
GSN Live is an American live interactive show on Game Show Network that premiered on February 25, 2008 at noon ET and officially ended its 3 year run on July 29, 2011. The last "live" edition aired May 13, 2011...
. She also co-hosted with Alfonso Ribeiro
Alfonso Ribeiro
Alfonso Lincoln Ribeiro is an American actor, director, dancer, game show host, and comedian. While he received attention for his performance in the title role of the Broadway musical The Tap Dance Kid and his appearance as a dancer in a Pepsi commercial featuring Michael Jackson, Ribeiro is best...
on GSN Live that day (and occasionally filled in for Heidi Bohay
Heidi Bohay
Heidi Bohay is an American actress and television presenter.Born in South Bound Brook, New Jersey, Bohay is best known for her role as Megan Kendall from 1983 to 1987 on the prime-time ABC drama Hotel. She appeared as a celebrity guest on game shows, including The $25,000 and $100,000 Pyramid,...
at 12-3 PM ET when Heidi had the day off).
Personal life
Growing up in New MexicoNew Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
, Mikki was very close to her parents. She considers them "the loves of her life" and "her best friends." At five years old, she started to play basketball and later joined an all-boys basketball team. She also played baseball, where she joined an all-boys baseball team, as well. She continued to excel in basketball, baseball and other various sports, such as volleyball, softball, swimming and track & field. She was the only girl to ever make the 15-Team All Boys Babe Ruth Baseball League. She is very involved with modeling, where she spent several months in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
as one of Avon's
Avon Products
Avon Products, Inc. is a US cosmetics, perfume and toy seller with markets in over 140 countries across the world and sales of $9.9 billion worldwide as of 2007.-Business Model:...
top Latina models. She graduated from the University of New Mexico
University of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico at Albuquerque is a public research university located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the United States. It is the state's flagship research institution...
with a degree in Sociology
Sociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
.
Filmography
- Seance (2001) - Sylvia Vasquez
- Malcolm in the MiddleMalcolm in the MiddleMalcolm in the Middle is an American television sitcom created by Linwood Boomer for the Fox Network. The series was first broadcast on January 9, 2000, and ended its six-and-a-half-year run on May 14, 2006, after seven seasons and 151 episodes...
(2003) - Groupie #1 (episode Malcolm Holds His Tongue) - The DeviantsThe Deviants (film)The Deviants is a comedy about a matchmaker for people with unusual sexual deviations . The Deviants was written by Doug Dezzani and Reid Waterer, and directed by Reid Waterer...
(2004) - Daisy - Star PartyStar partyA star party is a gathering of amateur astronomers for the purpose of observing the sky. Local star parties may be one night affairs, but larger events can last up to a week or longer and attract hundreds or even thousands of participants. Many regional star parties are now held annually and are an...
(2005) - Trisha - NCISNCIS (TV series)NCIS, formerly known as NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service, is an American police procedural drama television series revolving around a fictional team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which conducts criminal investigations involving the U.S...
(2005) - Leanne Roberts (episode The Voyeur's Web) - Ghost Hunters: Point of Contact (2006) - Elaine Libby
- Pool Party (2007) - Maria
- Urban JusticeUrban JusticeUrban Justice is a 2007 action film starring Steven Seagal and Eddie Griffin that was released on November 13, 2007 in the United States. It was titled as Renegade Justice in the United Kingdom....
(2007) - Chivo's Girlfriend - Two and a Half MenTwo and a Half MenTwo and a Half Men is an American television sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 22, 2003. Starring Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, and Angus T. Jones, the show was originally about a hedonistic jingle writer, Charlie Harper; his uptight brother, Alan; and Alan's growing son, Jake...
(2008) - Bridesmaid #1 (episode Rough Night in Hump Junction)
As herself
- Red Handed (Year Unknown Possibly 1999) - Herself
- Martin Lawrence Live: RunteldatMartin Lawrence Live: RunteldatMartin Lawrence Live: Runteldat is a stand-up comedy film starring Martin Lawrence, and directed by David Raynr, also responsible for Whatever It Takes...
(2002) - Herself - World Series of BlackjackWorld Series of BlackjackThe World Series of Blackjack is a televised blackjack tournament created and produced by the cable network GSN. It is a closed tournament; players are either invited to play or can attempt to win a spot via a satellite tournament. Rounds are edited into 1-hour episodes and broadcast on GSN...
(2006) - Herself - Making of Catch 21 (2008) - Herself
- Catch 21Catch 21Catch 21 is an American game show centered around blackjack, created by Merrill Heatter and taped at the Hollywood Center Studios...
(2008–present) - Herself (Card Dealer/ Co Host) - GSN LiveGSN LiveGSN Live is an American live interactive show on Game Show Network that premiered on February 25, 2008 at noon ET and officially ended its 3 year run on July 29, 2011. The last "live" edition aired May 13, 2011...
(2008) - Herself (Co-Host with Alfonso Ribeiro for a day and on occasion filling in for Heidi BohayHeidi BohayHeidi Bohay is an American actress and television presenter.Born in South Bound Brook, New Jersey, Bohay is best known for her role as Megan Kendall from 1983 to 1987 on the prime-time ABC drama Hotel. She appeared as a celebrity guest on game shows, including The $25,000 and $100,000 Pyramid,...
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