Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia
| Yaxeni Milagros Oriquen-Garcia Perez | |
|---|---|
| — Bodybuilder — | |
| Personal info | |
| Nickname | The Yaxeneger |
| Born |
September 3, 1966 Cabimas, Zulia, Venezuela |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | (In Season): 160–170 lb (73–77 kg) (Off-Season): 185–190 lb (84–86 kg) |
| Professional career | |
| Pro-debut | IFBB Jan Tana Classic, 1994 |
| Best win | IFBB Ms. Olympia Champion, 2005 |
| Predecessor | Iris Kyle |
| Successor | Iris Kyle |
| Active | Since 1989 |
Yaxeni Milagros Oriquen-Garcia Perez (born September 3, 1966) is a Venezuelan/American professional bodybuilding champion. She ranks as the second-best female bodybuilder in the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Pro Women's Bodybuilding Ranking List.
Yaxeni Milagros Oriquen-Garcia Perez (born Yaxeni Milagros Oriquen Perez) was born on September 3, 1966, in Cabimas, Zulia, Venezuela, the youngest of nine children (four brothers and four sisters). She began a career in theater and modeling at an early age and studied theater while in Venezuela.
In 1989, Oriquen-Garcia began dedicating herself to the sport of bodybuilding. She won four amateur contests in 1993, earning her professional card after winning Ibero (Central) American Championships. She then moved to the United States.
Her most noteworthy achievement as a professional has been winning the Ms. Olympia title in 2005. Currently, she is the most successful Venezuelan bodybuilder in the world, by being the only Venezuelan to win the Ms. Olympia title. She is the winner of five Ms. International titles, in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2008, and 2012.
In 1990, Oriquen-Garcia had her only son, Luis Alcala. In 2000, she married Tomas Garcia, and currently resides in Miami Beach, Florida, where she worked as a personal trainer and fitness nutrition adviser at the IronWorks in South Beach. She is an evangelical Christian.
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