title: Michelle Shoda
text: # Michelle Shoda
  
  Michelle Marie Shoda Belloso (born May 29, 1960) is a Venezuelan-American actress, businesswoman and beauty pageant titleholder.
  
  Mother of businesswoman Isabel Cristina Homez Shoda (born 1986), marketing mogul Mariana Sofia Homez Shoda (born 1990), and Miami-based fashion stylist Alexandra Marie Homez Shoda (born 1992).
  
  ## Miss Venezuela
  
  Shoda grew up in Maracaibo and competed as Miss Falcón in Miss Venezuela 1982, becoming first runner up and gaining the right to represent Venezuela in the Miss World pageant held in London, United Kingdom on November 18, 1982.
  
  