Gaby Espino (born Maria Gabriela Espino Ruguero on November 15, 1977 in Caracas) is a Venezuelan actress and model. Her latest telenovela is Sin Vergüenza (Shameless) on Telemundo.

Maria Gabriela Espino Rugero is the oldest daughter of her family. She has two brothers, Mariano and Gustavo; and two sisters, Andreina and Nelly (the youngest). Her father was a chemical engineer, her mother, Mariela Rugero de Guinand works in publicity. She was fascinated by animals since youth, and wanted to be a veterinarian. Later, she encouraged herself to study medicine, but desisted. She studied odontology, but was not satisfied, and ended up studying publicity. Originally she wasn`t attracted in working on television.