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'Jane the Virgin': Did You Know That Ivonne Coll Was Miss Puerto Rico In 1967?

We know her as "Jane's" lovable and pious grandmother on the hit series Jane the Virgin but the legendary Ivonne Coll has had a long history including her being crowned as Miss Puerto Rico!

The story of the innocent, young virgin who gets pregnant from a medical error hooked millions with its clever premise and excellent Latino cast. We all feel like we are a part of the "Villanueva" family and of course, we love the adorable grandmother Alba, played by the great Ivonne Coll. Let's find out more about her!

Jane the Virgin: Did you know that Ivonne Coll was Miss Puerto Rico?

Ivonne Coll rose to fame after being crowned Miss Puerto Rico in 1967! Her beauty, talent, and great personality led her to the world of acting with her participation in the iconic Francis Ford Coppola film, The Godfather II, one of his greatest achievements.

Ivonne Coll at the 2012 'Switched at Birth' Premiere

Some of her most memorable projects include Lean on Me, Switched at Birth, Teen Wolf, and The Young and the Restless.

Ivonne Coll at the presentation of The CW Network in 2014

In 2019, she decided to step away from the cameras to retire in her native home of Puerto Rico, but luckily we still were able to catch her in a few episodes of Lucifer. We definitely hope we get to see more of her because she is such a delight to see perform!