Background and career
Mikki Padilla (born May 27, 1974) is an American actress, model, writer and author. She has since filmed several projects, commercials, and her book, Been There, Done That... now doing MORE! was released in March 2013. She was the co-host and dealer of the GSN game show Catch 21 from 2008 to 2011.
Padilla born in Denver, Colorado to Evie and Ernie Padilla. When Padilla was four, her parents moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico. By the time she was in sixth grade, her parents divorced but remained friends. Her stepfather, Cristobal Chavez, also became friends with her father. She started her acting career in the 2001 Japanese movie Séance. After her appearance in the film, she got small television and movie roles. She was a model for Avon Products, and was one of the brand's top five Latina models.
Been There, Done That... now doing MORE! (2013)
