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Mirtha Jung, who was born in Cuba, was once married to George Jung, the notorious drug lord. Unfortunately, their marriage ended in divorce in 1984, despite getting married. Mirtha was reportedly a significant part of her husband’s drug business, and she was allegedly a member of a vast drug cartel that smuggled drugs from Colombia into the United States.
Mirtha’s involvement in the drug business ultimately caused her to struggle with addiction and end up in prison. Following the release of the film ‘Blow’, which depicted the life of her ex-husband, George Jung, her story became more prominent.
| Real Name/Full Name | Mirtha Calderón Jung |
| Date Of Birth | 3rd December 1952 |
| Age | 72 years old |
| Birthplace | Cuba. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inch |
| Weight | 64 kg |
| Spouse | George Jung (Divorced) |
| Children | Kristina Jung |
| Siblings | Not Known |
| Profession | Poet, Entrepreneur, and Writer. |
| Net worth | $1 Million. |
Biography
On December 3rd, 1952, Mirtha was brought up in Cuba. In Cuba, she lived with her parents and attended a local high school. After finishing high school, she started working as a waitress and eventually met and married George Jung.
Personal Life
Mirtha Jung met George in Colombia with the help of one of his Colombian friends. At the time, she was just 24 years old, and she was 10 years younger than George. Before getting married in 1977, they dated each other for a few years. August 1st, 1978 brought them the blessing of a beautiful daughter. She had a deep love for George, but their relationship turned sour a few years after their marriage. Their marriage was destroyed by their drug-related lifestyle, which led to their divorce in 1984.
Career
Mirtha’s occupation is as a poet, entrepreneur, and writer. Following the release of the movie Blow in 2001, she became famous. The movie was centered around her ex-husband, George Jung, who was a drug smuggler. The movie featured Penelope Cruz playing Mirtha, and Johnny Depp playing George.
While George Jung was a prominent figure in the drug trade, Mirtha became famous for being a drug dealer with her then-husband. Until her arrest and imprisoning, she aided him in smuggling operations.
Mirtha turned her life around after serving her sentence, pursued a career in entrepreneurship and ultimately became a poet and writer. Many have been inspired by her transformation, and she is now known for her creative work.
During the 1970s and 1980s, Mirtha and her husband were employed by the ‘Medellin Cartel’, which smuggled a significant amount of drugs to the US from Colombia.
Mirtha’s husband’s life was the basis for the 2001 movie ‘Blow’. The movie boosted her popularity. Penélope Cruz, an actor and model from Spain, played Mirtha, while Johnny Depp played George Jung. Mirtha’s last appearance in the media was in 2001, when the film was released around that time. An interview with a Texas newspaper was also given by her back then.
Net Worth
According to Overlook Press, Mirtha Calderón has an estimated net worth of $1 million, largely due to her successful writing and entrepreneurship career.
