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= María Bravo = María Rosado Bravo (born October 18, 1967 in Málaga) is a Spanish actress, professional dancer, model, entrepreneur and philanthropist. She ist also founder, CEO and president of Global Gift Foundation and Maupy. Bravo is known internationally for her philanthropic work and describes herself as Philantropreneur.

Personal Life
María grew up in Estepona, a town located about 70 km southwest of Málaga, where she has a square named after her - Plaza María Bravo.

In 1990, Bravo moved to Los Angeles, where she married Jean Pierre Gonyou, a banker, who passed away in 2000.

Bravo had also been married to Jean Dousset, a descendant of Louis Cartier, from 2004 to 2011.

Moreover, she's had a relationship with famous American actor Bruce Willis from 2001 to 2003. Since 2011 Bravo has been dating interior designer Nicolas Escanez Galeras.

She doesn't have any children.

Acting career
María Bravo is known as an actress, for her roles in "The Bold and the Beautiful" (2001), "Hada Madrina" (2020), "Cattle Call" (2006) and "Carlita's Secret" (2004).

She also produced the documentary "The Philanthropist" with Eva Longoria, Mario Lopez and Brenda Strong. Furthermore, she got a special mention for the production of a short film about the environment, "Receive what you give", which was presented at the international summit on global warming, in Mexico, in 2010.

Maupy
In 2008 María Bravo founded Maupy, an International consultancy agency for events, talent and strategy, having clients from all international sectors, including top celebrities, sport figures, singers, actors and presenters.

Pamela Anderson, Luis Fonsi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Victoria and David Beckham and Pitbull are just a few among many others.

Global Gift Foundation
In 2013 María Bravo founded the Global Gift Foundation, a successful charitable international platform based in Spain, whose main objective is to create a positive impact on the lives of children and women in vulnerable situations.

The Global Gift Foundation organizes high quality events all over the world bringing together socially responsible companies, personalities and philanthropists to raise funds for numerous charities and raise awareness about their work.

Other Positions

 * Executive Director of Rally for Kids with Cancer USA, and Canada.


 * Executive Director Playing for Good
 * Director of various Symposiums and seminars with Former US President Ronald Reagan
 * Founder and Creator of Par Coeur Gala.
 * Founder and Director of The Noble Gift Gala.
 * Founder and Creator of The Global Gift Gala.
 * Founder and Creator of Manda Events.

Philanthropic Recognitions

 * Recognition by Los Angeles County Councilor District 13, USA for her work with the ONE Children’s Foundation (2013)
 * Recognition by the Mayor of Los Angeles, USA, Mr Antonio R. Villaraigosa, for Bravo's achievements over the years (2013)
 * Marbella Volunteer Platform awarded María Bravo with the Silver Pin for her philanthropic work (2013)
 * The Mayor of Marbella, Ma Ángeles Muñoz, awarded Bravo the “2013 Solidarity Award” (2013)
 * Recognition by the organization "Deportistas x 1 Causa" to María Bravo for her selfless support to the organization during 2014
 * Recognition by City Council of Marbella (2014)
 * The Children For Peace Onlus awarded María Bravo for her philanthropic work (2014)
 * Recognition by One2one Mk & Events Company for the Global Gift Gala (2014)
 * The COPE radio network awarded María Bravo with their “Cofra de Solidarity Award” (2015)
 * “Solidarity Heart Award” from “Corazón Magazine” awards María Bravo & The Global Gift Foundation (2016)
 * “We Are One Gala”, handed María Bravo an award in recognition of her philanthropic work through Global Gift Foundation (2017)
 * Radio Radio Network presented their award dedicated to the “Philanthropist of the Year” to María Bravo. (2017)
 * The Marbella business association, CIT handed Bravo the "Luis Cierco Special Award” in recognition of the work she does through The Global Gift Gala. (2017)
 * Linda Magazine awarded María Bravo for her social commitment at her home town (2018)
 * Estepona City Council has recognized María Bravo's philanthropic work by naming a square after her (2021)