Verona Pooth

Verona Pooth, born Verona Feldbusch on April 30, 1968, is a German model, actress, television host, and beauty pageant titleholder. She first gained widespread public attention through her success in national and international beauty contests during the 1990s, later expanding her career into television presenting, acting, and commercial ventures.

Pooth was born in La Paz, Bolivia, to German engineer Ernst Feldbusch and Bolivian hairdresser Luisa Feldbusch. Following her parents' divorce in 1978, she moved to Hamburg, her father's hometown, where she was raised by her mother.

Her career began in the beauty pageant circuit. She secured multiple titles throughout the decade, beginning with Miss Hamburg in 1992. In 1993, she won both Miss Germany and Miss Intercontinental, and went on to represent Germany at the Miss Universe 1993 pageant. She later won the Miss American Dream contest in 1995. Around this time, she also entered the music industry, joining the group Chocolate in 1990 and performing the single "Ritmo de la noche."

In the mid-1990s, Pooth transitioned into television hosting. She presented the TV show Peep from 1996 to 1999 and hosted her own late-night comedy talk show, Veronas Welt, from 1998 to 2000. Her television work continued with presenting roles on scripted reality programs, including The Swan – endlich schön! in 2004 and Engel im Einsatz – Mit Verona Pooth in 2008. She later served as a jury member on Pool Champions – Promis unter Wasser in 2013 and appeared on 6 Mütter in 2017.

As an actress, Pooth made an appearance in an episode of the US television series Conan the Adventurer in 1998. She made her feature film debut in On the Wings of Love in 1999 and subsequently acted in several movies throughout the late 1990s and 2000s. Additionally, she began working as a voice actor for animated films, voicing her first cartoon character in the 2005 movie Chicken Little.

Beyond media, Pooth has engaged in numerous commercial and business projects. She established her own fashion label, Immerschön, in Hamburg in 1990, and later merchandised jewelry and lingerie under the label Veronas Dreams between 2002 and 2004. In 2007, she launched the cosmetics brand So ... perfect. Pooth has also worked extensively as a commercial spokesperson for major campaigns, representing brands and events such as Telegate, Iglo, KiK, and Expo 2000.

Over the course of her career, Pooth received industry recognition, including Bambi Awards in 2004 and 2006. In her personal life, she was married to German entertainer Dieter Bohlen from August 1996 until May 1997. In 2004, she married German entrepreneur Franjo Pooth, with whom she has two sons, San Diego and Rocco Ernesto.