Imelda Marcos is the ambassador of Philips and has served the country as a Filipino Senior Politician and Social worker; and she is the only lady politician to enter the list of richest politicians in the world.
Imelda was born in 1929 in San Miguel, located in the north of Manila. Currently, she is 93 years old. Before her marriage, she lived in Japan for a few years, where she attended eliminatory school and did her high school and university studies through Hilda University of Philippines.
Imelda Marcos Biography and Net Worth
Full Name Imelda Romualdez Marcos |
Birth Date July 2, 1929 |
Age 93 years old (in 2022) |
Birthplace San Miguel, Manila, Philippines |
Profession Filipino Politician |
Husband Ferdinand Marcos |
Net Worth $6 Billion |
Imelda Marcos Family
She is the sixth daughter of Vicente Orestes Romualdez and Remedies Trinidad. Imelda’s family background is of Catholics with strong religious beliefs. Her father had worked as a lawyer and fought hundreds of cases in different categories. However, her mother was professionally a nurse and was Mr. Vicente’s second wife.
In total, Imelda has eleven siblings, where four of them were her step-siblings.
Professional Career
Imelda worked widely in the fashion industry at a young age, right after her graduation in marketing. Still, in this era, she is well known for her amazing shoe collection from all over the world.
Along with being a fashion consultant and a designer, she began with modeling and singing as well but wanted to consider it as her hobby. She couldn’t pursue it due to some legal issues and rules she had to follow after marrying his political husband.
Imelda was skilled enough in her artwork and thoughts to build an empire through her real estate skills; after achieving several government positions, she got the opportunity to visit all different states and countries in Europe, which gave her exposure and an Ambassador seat.
After becoming the First lady, she started by being the Filipino Ambassador. Then she was given the Human Settlements and Human Rights Ministry, which is her best job by the government to date. Moreover, Imelda has shown her efforts in the House of Representatives and Region lV-a.
Who is Imelda Marcos’s Husband/Boyfriend?
Ferdinand Macros is the husband of Imelda Marcos, to whom she got married in 1954. Now she is living gracefully as his widow and has taken his legacy forward with dignity.
For now, Imelda is at least half of Ferdinand’s dictatorship.
Net worth of Imelda Marcos
Imelda Marcos has $6 billion of net worth; most of its have come through his husband after his death, and the rest of the 40% is earned by her through her contributions to the country. Her annual income was almost $5 million, which she used to invest in real estate or oil refineries.
Award
Before her 90’s, Imelda was awarded the lifetime achievement and Philippine Legion of Honor.
Achievements
Imelda was appointed as Human Settlement Minister with the competition of 20 strong competitors with male dominance.
Physical Appearance
Height: 5’ 6” (in feet) |
Weight: 80 (in Kg) |
Figure measurements: 38-38-40 inches |
Eye color: Dark Brown |
Hair color: Black |