About Belinda Panelo
Born 1974. Belinda Panelo is an American actor, model and spokesperson.
Belinda Jay Panelo is a Filipino American actress and former commercial model who became an MTV VJ after winning the MTV VJ Hunt in 1999, along with K. C. Montero. She is the daughter of U.S. vet, Salvador Sauza Panelo (not to be confused with the Filipino lawyer with same name). She made her mark in MTV as one of the funniest and wackiest MTV VJs ever, especially in her regular shows Classic MTV and MTV Mush.
Personal life
Belinda left MTV in 2003 and has since married her longtime boyfriend, tennis player Joseph Lizardo, whom she has a child with. The family relocated to New York, NY. In February 2019, she was the target of a racist rant.
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Who is Belinda Panelo?
American actress
When was Belinda Panelo born?
Belinda Panelo was born on 22 June 1974 in Seattle.
What is Belinda Panelo's occupation?
Belinda Panelo is an actor, model and spokesperson.
What nationality is Belinda Panelo?
Belinda Panelo is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Belinda Panelo. https://biography.guide/belinda-panelo/
MLA: "Belinda Panelo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/belinda-panelo/.
Chicago: "Belinda Panelo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/belinda-panelo/.
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