If you’ve flipped through a fashion magazine in the last fifteen years, you’ve probably seen Daniela de Jesús Cosío without catching her name. She’s a Mexican model who started in a pageant, built a long international career, and has kept most of her private life to herself. This post covers what’s actually known.
Quick facts
| Full name | Daniela de Jesús Cosío |
| Born | January 11, 1986 |
| Birthplace | La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico |
| Age | 40 |
| Height | 5’10½” (1.79 m) |
| Hair / eyes | Brown / green |
| Profession | Fashion model |
| Pageant | Nuestra Belleza México 2005, first runner-up |
| Net worth | Not publicly confirmed |
| Relationship status | Not publicly confirmed |
Her listed height is 1.79 m (5 ft 10½ in), with brown hair and green eyes. Some sites, like Listal, round her up to 5’11”, which is probably where the small differences come from.
Early life
Cosío grew up in La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur, and spent many weekends with relatives on the family ranch near Santiago to the south. She wasn’t looking to model. She was studying for a tourism degree at the Autonomous University of Baja California Sur when pageant organizers spotted her. She won the state title and went on to the national stage.
From pageant to runway
At Nuestra Belleza México 2005, Priscila Perales of Nuevo León took the crown, and Cosío finished as first runner-up for Baja California Sur. Missing the crown turned out fine for her. She signed with Major Model Management in 2005, right after the pageant.
From there the agency list grew. According to her Wikipedia entry, she has been represented by New York Model Management, MP Paris, Modellink in Gothenburg, MGM Models in Hamburg, Paragon in Mexico City and MP Miami. That spread across New York, Paris, Northern Europe and Mexico is a good sign of how international her work was. Her full portfolio is on her Models.com profile.
Campaigns and covers
Her commercial résumé is solid. The ones I could confirm:
- Models.com: she ranked number 25 on the platform’s Money Girls list, a ranking based on estimated brand campaign earnings, not runway bookings.
- Maybelline New York: she was named a spokeswoman for the brand in 2013.
- Police: she fronted a campaign alongside footballer Neymar in late 2014, reported by BCS Noticias.
- Giorgio Armani: Mexican press called her one of Armani’s muses in 2014.
- Cosmopolitan México: she was the first model from Baja California Sur on its cover, in November 2014.
- Maxim Italy: she was on the cover in April 2008.
- Project Runway: she appeared as herself in one episode in 2008, according to IMDb.
You’ll find longer brand lists on other sites, but many of them lack sources, so treat those with caution.
Net worth
There’s no confirmed figure. Models don’t publish their earnings, and contracts are private. The numbers floating around online, often in the $2.5 to $4 million range, are estimates with no stated method.
What can be said is that she has worked steadily for close to two decades. Her income would have come mostly from beauty and fashion campaigns, which usually pay far more than runway shows, which are often modest.
Relationship status
Cosío keeps her personal life out of the press. I couldn’t find a credible, sourced account of who she’s dating or has dated, so I won’t guess. If you see a name attached to her online, check whether the source is a real interview or just a gossip page.
Recent work
She’s still active in Mexican media. She was named to the panel for the Miss Universe México 2026 final, which closes the circle with her own pageant start.
FAQ
How old is Daniela de Jesús Cosío?
She is 40. She was born on January 11, 1986.
How tall is she?
About 5 ft 10½ in (1.79 m).
Did she win Nuestra Belleza México?
No. She was first runner-up in 2005. Priscila Perales won.
What is her net worth?
There’s no confirmed figure. Online estimates vary and aren’t backed by disclosed sources.
Where is she from?
La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
What is she known for professionally?
She is best known for beauty and fashion campaigns, including work with Maybelline, Police and Armani, and for ranking number 25 on Models.com’s Money Girls list. She was also the first model from Baja California Sur to appear on the cover of Cosmopolitan México.
