Raquel Welch
Playboy Celebrity, December 1979

Raquel Welch bio

September 5, 1940 - February 15, 2023 / Virgo / Age 82

Raquel Welch {MODEL_WAS_IS} an American actress and model. She was born on September 5, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Her birth name is Jo Raquel Tejada. Raquel Welch measurements are 37-24-36, she has natural breasts.

She is also known in the industry as Jo Raquel Welch.

The renowned Raquel Welch graced as a featured Playboy Celebrity in December 1979.

Welch's ascent to stardom was catalyzed by her performance in "Fantastic Voyage" in 1966, leading to an exclusive contract with 20th Century Fox. She carved a unique niche in the film industry by taking on roles of resilient women, challenging the conventional archetype of a sex symbol, and emerged as a cinematic icon during the 1960s and 1970s.

Her exceptional talent didn't go unnoticed; in 1974, Welch clinched a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her role in "The Three Musketeers". Her compelling performance in "Right to Die" also earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Television Film in 1987. Further solidifying her status as a screen siren, Empire magazine listed her among the "100 Sexiest Stars in Film History" in 1995. Playboy magazine also recognized her enduring appeal, placing her third on their compilation of the "100 Sexiest Stars of the Twentieth Century". Welch's timeless allure was celebrated in January 2007 when she was chosen as the latest muse for MAC Cosmetics' Beauty Icon series.

Her daughter Tahnee Welch also posed for Playboy in November 1995.

Raquel Welch measurements

Height: 5'6 (168 cm)
Weight: 119 lb (54 kg)

Breast: 37 in (93 cm) / natural
Waist: 24 in (60 cm)
Hips: 36 in (92 cm)

Raquel Welch details

Zodiac: Virgo
Ethnicity: caucasian
Hair color: brown
Eye color: brown
Tattoo: no
Piercing: no