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Sofía Margarita Vergara Vergara was born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia. Her mother, Margarita Vergara Dávila de Vergara, is a housewife. Her father, Julio Enrique Vergara Robayo, provides cattle to the meat industry. She has five siblings. She was educated at a private bilingual Spanish/English school. She then went on to study pre-dentistry. However, Sofía was discovered by a photographer, whilst at the beach, and this led to various jobs in modeling and television. At age 23, she was a runway model. From 1995 to 1998, she co-hosted a travel show, Fuera de serie (1995), which gave her exposure in the United States. Her first film role was the criminal comedy Big Trouble (2002). Her breakthrough role was as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on the American television series Modern Family (2009). In 2010-2013, she received four Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for this role. Sofía resides in Los Angeles, California with her son, Manolo.- Music Artist
- Actress
- Composer
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born on February 2, 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia to Nidia del Carmen Mebarak (née Ripoll Torrado) & William Alberto Mebarak Chadid. She is of Lebanese, Spanish & Italian descent. Shakira began her musical career at the age of 12 and quickly captured fans around the world. She won the 2001 Best Latin pop Grammy for her MTV Unplugged album.- Aurora received her advanced degree in Psychology from the University Pontificia Bolivariana in Colombia. She is classically trained as both an Actor & Voice-Over performer. Aurora has attended premier acting academies in Italy, Spain, Colombia & the US.
Aurora worked with award-winning Italian directors nominated several time to "Davide di Donatello awards" such as Pupi Avati, Paolo Genovese, Carlo Vanzina, etc.
Her breakout role was playing the lead Almadedios in the film 'Faccio un salto all'Avana,' the story of a Cuban con-artist scamming tourist to save her family. Aurora as well played a Spanish tourist in the box-office record-breaking italian comedy film 'Immaturi il viaggio".
After eleven years of success in Italy, she joined the regular cast of 'La Selecciòn' in its second season as "Viviana" Valenciano's lover, the famous real-life story of a pro-soccer player. Filmed in Colombia, the TV series can now be seen on Netflix Latinoamerica. Aurora currently resides in Santa Monica, CA. USA. Yet often travels between Italy & Colombia where she has recently filmed successful series such as "La Reina del Sur" second season (Emmy International award winner series in 2020) and "Verdad Oculta" with the famous Colombian Director Jorge Ali Triana.
She portrayed Stg Melissa Downs in the film "The Ritual Killer" starring Morgan Freeman and Cole Hauser, came out in Theaters on March 10th, 2023.
Her most recent project is the Netflix Limited Series named "Griselda" starring Sofia Vergara and directed by Andres Baiz, the same director of all Narcos successful Netflix series. She played the role of Estella, a Guest Recurring Role .The show Is currently in 2024 the number #1 worldwide in Netflix. - Actress
- Producer
- Writer
Lidia Porto is best known for her role as Amara de Escalones in the Epix original series Get Shorty (2017). She was born in Barranquilla, Colombia and raised there and in Houston, Texas. She lives in Los Angeles, California. In 2019, she earned a "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the Gulf Coast Film and TV Festival and was featured in the article "Scene Stealers of Peak TV" in the Los Angeles Times. In 2016, her performance in the short film Doris (2016) was awarded "Mejor Interpretación Femenina" at the Festival de Cine Social in Toledo, Spain and nominated by the Official Latino Film Festival. Her career has included voiceover acting, writing, directing and producing Interactive Media, developing Applied Theatre Projects in the area of Cancer Prevention, serving on multiple boards for various arts organizations and supporting the development of projects focusing on multicultural life however she can. Her son is actor Mateo Mpinduzi-Mott.- Carmen Villalobos is a Colombian actress, most recognized for her supporting roles in several telenovelas including La Tormenta and Amores de Mercado. However, Villalobos is also recognized for her lead role as Catalina Santana, a pretty young prostitute with big ambitions who seeks breast augmentation in order to escape poverty in Sin Senos no hay Paraiso and most recently her lead role as Alexandra Garcia, a humble poor school girl forced to attend a "rich-kid" school where the students are wild and out of control in Ninos Ricos, Pobres Padres. In 2009, Carmen was included on the list of People en Espanol's 50 Most Beautiful list.
- Nathalie is a versatile actress. She has Greek ,Colombian, Italian, Bavaria and British ancestry. She was born in Colombia and raised in Italy and Greece. She speaks fluent English, Italian, Spanish and Greek and she love's imitating accents.
Curious at heart and determined to follow her creative calling, she dropped out of King's College London, giving up her scholarship and Pharmacy degree, to pursue a 3 year acting course at the prestigious, National School of Cinema in Rome, (Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia).
In 2006 she got her acting diploma and successfully began her acting career. Her outstanding performance in Italian feature films and major Italian TV networks, made her popular, capturing the attention of many Italian, American and British co-productions. She has won an 'Italian Golden Globe', for ''Best Upcoming Actress'' in feature film, ''Ultimi della Classe''.
She made her Hollywood debut with feature film, ''Romeo and Juliette'' by Carlo Carlei and the successful Super Bowl's commercial,'' Fiat X-Blue Pill''.
She has recently starred in international projects such as feature film 'Ride' (Netflix) and TV shows such as 'Sanctuary' (HBO Spain, Apple TV, Amazon Prime) , 'Devils' ( The Cw, Universal TV, Sky TV) and 'Penny On Mars Season 1 & 2' on (Disney Plus).
Nathalie is currently based in Rome, Italy. - Valerie Domínguez was born in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is an actress, known for Sound of Freedom (2023), Beyond Brotherhood (2017) and Do You Believe? (2015).
- Producer
- Actress
- Additional Crew
Jael De Pardo was born on 7 March 1981 in Barranquilla Colombia. She is a producer and actress, known for Subway Cafe (2004), Scumbag (2017) and By Chance (2002).- Producer
- Actress
- Additional Crew
Nina Garcia was born on 3 May 1965 in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is a producer and actress, known for Web Therapy (2008), Web Therapy (2011) and Literato (2023). She is married to David Conrod. They have two children.- Actress
- Writer
- Director
Angelica Blandon was born on 12 March 1980 in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is an actress and writer, known for 5 Viudas Sueltas (2013), Fragments of Love (2016) and Paraiso Travel (2008).- Mabel Moreno was born on 25 June 1983 in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is an actress, known for La Ley del Corazón (2016), Las profesionales, a su servicio (2006) and The Scent of Passion (2021).
- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Mario Duarte was born on 17 June 1965 in Barranquilla, Colombia. He is an actor and writer, known for Pelucas y Rokanrol (2018), Duas Causas (1952) and Francisco the Mathematician (1999).- Monica Jimenez was born on 10 August 1976 in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is an actress, known for Capadocia (2008), El Señor de los Cielos (2013) and Enemigo Íntimo (2018).
- Actress
- Producer
Liz María Solari Poggio (Barranquilla, June 18, 1983) is an Argentine actress, model and television presenter born in Colombia. She is the sister of soccer players. She was born in Barranquilla because her father, Eduardo Solari was the soccer coach and had been hired to manage Atlético Junior. Her family returned to Argentina when she was 3 years old.
In 2001 she won the contest of Francisco Dotto's agency Dotto Models, where she started her modeling career.
She lived in the United States and Europe for two years, where she worked for designers such as Roberto Cavalli and Jean-Paul Gaultier. She was the face of brands such as Zara, Ripley, Almacenes Paris, Taft, Carpisa, Scunci and international brands such as Pantene, Veet, Sedal, among others.
In 2006, guided by her artistic curiosity, Liz began to study acting. In 2008 she filmed in the movie Viva High School Musical (2008), Argentinean version of High School Musical (2006) and then starred in the play Barbie Live. with which she toured South America. In this comedy Liz acts, sings and dances live.
In May 2010 she moved to London, England, where she did a Master's Degree in Acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama.
In May 2011 she co-starred with Enrico Brignano in the Italian film Ex 2: Still Friends? (2011) under the direction of the renowned Italian director Carlo Vanzina. Then she started with the recordings of the comedy Gourmet Wars (2011), aired in 2012 in Italy. In February 2012 she recorded under the direction of Israel Adrián Caetano, in his film Evil Woman (2013). She also participated in the soap opera Sos mi hombre (2012).
Her next film performances were Amapola (2014), and First Law (2017). During 2013 she starred in an episode of the unitary Historias de corazón for Telefé channel.
In 2014 she hosted with Enrico Brignano Il Meglio d'Italia, a program broadcast by Rai 1 for all of Italy. Then she starred in Ever Been to the Moon? (2015), film by Paolo Genovese released on January 22, 2015 throughout Italy.
In 2015 she filmed the miniseries Estocolmo (2016) which was aired on Netflix in October 2016 where she played "Larisa".
In 2016 and 2017 she starred in the films Permitidos (2016), directed by Ariel Winograd, The Last Prosecco (2017).
In March 2018, she started as a travel host in Resto del mundo aired by Canal 13 replacing Iván de Pineda.
In 2019 she appears in the international action-mystery film The Last Man (2019) alongside great actors like Harvey Keitel or Hayden Christensen.
In 2021 she has a supporting role in the film Ex casados (2021).- Sarah Mintz was born on 1 September 1975 in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is an actress, known for Behind Closed Doors (2011), El Rostro de Analía (2008) and Vuelo 1503 (2005). She has been married to Joshua Mintz since 2005. They have two children.
- Paulina Vega was born on 15 January 1993 in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is an actress, known for How to Survive Being Single (2020), A Otro Nivel - Canta Conmigo Colombia (2020) and Coked Up! (2016).
- Actor
- Writer
William Jimeno was born on 26 November 1967 in Barranquilla, Colombia. He is an actor and writer, known for World Trade Center (2006), The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11: From Tragedy to Triumph and 15 Septembers Later (2016).- Actress
- Editor
Kimberly Reyes was born on 9 July 1988 in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is an actress and editor, known for El Final del Paraíso (2019), La Ley del Corazón (2016) and Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso (2016).- Pedro Palacio was born on 14 June 1978 in Barranquilla, Colombia. He is an actor, known for Sin Senos No Hay Paraíso (2008), Flor Salvaje (2011) and La marca del deseo (2007).
- Tueska was born on 12 June 1989 in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is an actress, known for El Plan Perfecto (2017), Mi Suegra y Yo (2016) and Más Roberto (2010).
- Jeri Sandoval was born on 18 December 1986 in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is an actress, known for Código postal (2006), Los Reyes (2005) and Popland! (2011).
- Kika Perez was born on 18 April 1979 in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is an actress, known for One in the Gun (2010), Dueños del Paraíso (2015) and Vlad & Antoinette (2008).
- Actor
- Composer
Colombian born singer, actor Tulio Zuloaga started his career at the age of 14. He started as a supporting actor in the TV Show "Pequenos Gigantes" moving later into larger projects. At the age of 15 he started his presenter/DJ career at the rock station 88.9 FM in Bogota; and as a special DJ in Disco Nice, a mobile Disco for private events. Later he appeared in several TV shows as a leading and supporting actor, such as "Semilla de Mostaza", "Sangre de Lobos" among others. In 1994 he recorded his first solo album "Sudores" with songs from the renowned singer and composer Ricardo Montaner. In 1996 he started experimenting the "Vallenato" music and recorded 5 albums selling thousands of copies all over the world. He has also appear in several TV spots and magazines and is considered one of the sexiest men in Colombia.- Director
- Writer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Andy Sierra is a Colombian writer, producer and director graduated from the Filmmaking Conservatory Program of the New York Film Academy in 2008. He was born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, and the age of 19, he move to United States. In the last 10 years, his experience has included music videos, short films, documentaries and feature films. He is based in South Florida.- Judy Henríquez was born on 29 December 1943 in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is an actress, known for La Ley del Corazón (2016), La vida en el espejo (1999) and El caballero de Rauzán (1978). She was previously married to Bernardo Romero Pereiro.
- Júlio del Mar was born on 13 September 1943 in Barranquilla, Colombia. He was an actor, known for La viuda de Blanco (1996), Learning to Love (2004) and Area maldita (1980). He died on 25 August 2019 in Bogota, Colombia.
- Location Management
- Producer
- Editor
An alumnus of the Sundance Producer's Lab, Alvaro has worked with top agencies and production companies, producing and directing content for brands such as Hess, Office Depot, Nike Air Jordan, Kohls, Splenda, Organic Valley and SHIPT, just to name a few. He has also produced the feature sci-fi thriller, Messengers, and the documentaries, The Evolution of Dad and Dalai Lama, Colombia.
Alvaro's producing versatility comes from his film production experience in such roles as Loc. Coordinator, ALM, Location Manager and Production Manager in productions that include Sidney Lumet's Before the Devil Knows Your Dead, Mia Hansen-Løve's Eden, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and TV shows for HBO, Sony Pictures, CBS, and Warner Bros. TV. Alvaro holds an MFA in Film from Columbia University and a BA in Art History & Photography from William Paterson University.
Alvaro also produced the award-winning short films, La Milpa, Family Portrait and Zen and the Art of Landscaping. Collectively, these films won two Student Academy Awards, a Sundance Jury Prize, a Mexican Academy Award, and a Student Emmy.
Most recently Alvaro directed the short film "Midnights." In addition to receiving the Best Direction Award at the 2018 NY Independent TV Festival, it was also selected by Sony Pictures Television for its inaugural launch of Cine Sony's 6 episode series "Voces Nuevas: Recognizing Emerging Filmmakers," and is being distributed internationally by the French distribution company Gonella Productions. (https://www.cinesony.com/voces-nuevas-series)- Felipe Galofre was born on 13 May 1978 in Barranquilla, Colombia. He is an actor, known for Tres Caínes (2013), La septima puerta (2004) and Tierra de cantores (2010).
- Juan Camilo Donado was born on 1 October 1981 in Barranquilla, Colombia. He is an actor, known for Que el Cielo Me Explique (2011), Decisiones (2005) and Zorro: La Espada y La Rosa (2007).
- Composer
- Soundtrack
José M. Peñaranda was born on 11 March 1907 in Barranquilla, Colombia. José M. was a composer, known for Amor salvaje (1950) and Super (2009). José M. died on 6 February 2006 in Barranquilla, Colombia.- Actor
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Edwin Vergara was born on 9 November 1981 in Barranquilla, Colombia. He is an actor and writer, known for Leonard (2007), Lobo negro (2005) and Twilight of Dreams (2017).- Luz de Sol Padula was born on 23 November 2006 in Barranquilla, Colombia. He is an actor, known for Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de Barrio (2017).
- Carlos Acosta was born on 19 November 1935 in Barranquilla, Colombia. He was an actor, known for Pendulum (2001). He died on 15 July 2018 in Arlington, Texas, USA.
- Gabriel Jiménez Vargas was born on 4 July 1989 in Barranquilla Colombia.
- Brenda Hanst was born on 4 June 1981 in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is an actress, known for El Señor de los Cielos (2013), La Ley del Corazón (2016) and Bolívar: Una lucha admirable (2019).
- Ingrid Hoffmann, professional eater and host of Top Chef Estrellas (Telemundo), Simply Delicioso (Cooking Channel) and Delicioso (Univision) is passionate about food and entertaining and spends each day sharing her enthusiasm and talent with an international audience. Her goal is to spread the joy of cooking to her many followers via her own cookware line, cookbooks and the media. 2014 promises to be a year of new challenges for Ingrid, as she sets out to launch her food brand, Cocina by Ingrid Hoffmann, which will be available in early 2015 on HSN and focuses on easy, delicious and healthy meal solutions for the family. Ingrid's loyal fan base in both the English and Spanish-speaking communities, has inspired her to publish her cookbooks in both languages. Ingrid's most recent book is Latin D'Lite : Delicious Latin Recipes with a Healthy Twist (Celebra Hardcover; $29.95, April 2, 2013) and Latin D'lite (Spanish edition): Deliciosas Recetas Latinas con un Toque Saludable. In contrast to other health-centric cookbooks, Ingrid reveals her easy and delicious go-to ingredients that turn bold and hearty Latin dishes into good for you meals with a side of splurge! Her first best-selling cookbook Simply Delicioso: A Collection of Everyday Recipes with Recetas Favoritas con Sabor Latino positioned Ingrid to be voted Flavors of Passion Chef of 2011 for her contribution to bringing awareness to the flavors of Latin America. Ever the businesswoman, Ingrid has expanded her brand beyond television and partnered with top cookware and tableware manufacturer, Gibson, to develop a Latin-influenced line, Simplemente Delicioso. As Creative Director of this new division, Ingrid is involved in every aspect of product development. The line, which launched on HSN on August 2013, features a complete collection of cookware, table top, modern kitchen tools and accessories that are designed with the exquisite elements of color and celebrated patterns that are signature of Ingrid's dynamic personality and Latin culture. The line is also available in JCPenney, Walmart.com, Macys.com, among many other retailers. Ingrid's fascination with food, cooking and style began as a little girl. She started cooking with her mother, a Cordon Bleu chef, at such a young age that she needed a stool to reach the stove. She discovered not only a love of cooking, but a flair for entertaining, and in no time developed her own distinctive style. Raised in Colombia and Curaçao, Ingrid moved to Miami where she once owned a high fashion luxury boutique as well as the restaurant Rocca. Appearing regularly on local TV, Ingrid was noticed by Hearst Entertainment who signed her for her first cooking show, Delicioso with Ingrid Hoffmann, which initially launched in Latin America. In 2006, the show moved to the Spanish language network, Galavision. Ingrid's English show, Simply Delicioso, premiered on the Food Network in 2007 and moved to the Cooking Channel in summer 2010. She writes a monthly column in Delta Sky Magazine and is a frequent guest of shows like Despierta America, Ellen, Oprah, Martha Stewart, Regis & Kelly, The Today Show, The Early Show, and Good Morning America. Ingrid's success has afforded her the opportunity to give back to the community as a board member of New York City's Food and Education Fund and Miami's Amigos for Kids, as well as an active supporter of Manhattan's Food and Finance High School, Believe for Colombia Foundation and the Humane Society of Greater Miami.
- Alfonso Olave was born on 15 November 1985 in Barranquilla, Colombia. He is an actor, known for Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe (2011), Made in Cartagena (2012) and Tres Caínes (2013).
- Additional Crew
Luis Elías García was born on 7 September 1984 in Barranquilla, Colombia. He is known for Miel de naranjas (2012), ¿Para qué sirve un oso? (2011) and En prácticas (2010).- Paola Varela was born in Barranquilla, Colombia.
- Actress
- Producer
Ana Milena Londoño had already given up her dream of being a film actress when she found out that in her home town were taking place auditions for the first local film ever, "El Ultimo Carnaval". She was then a Social Communications student at Universidad del Norte, and also the mother of two girls. Director Ernesto McCausland chose her inmediately for the lead role as Marcelina Santos, the victim of this tropical Dracula. She starred later in McCausland's second film, "Siniestro".- Joshua Manopla was born on 21 February 1987 in Barranquilla, Colombia. He is an actor, known for Pobre Millonaria (2008), Pine (2021) and Quién TV (2013).
- Carolina Vengoechea was born on 18 December 1973 in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is an actress, known for Threshold (2005), La ley del silencio (2005) and Silver or Lead (2010).
- Colombia National Football Team was born on 17 February 1926 in Barranquilla, Colombia.
- Neider Jose Thomas Gomez mainly known as Neider Thomas, Colombian artist, writer and Youtuber. He was born in Colombia on July 16, 1997, the son of Colombian parents and the second son of three siblings. In 2016 Neider Thomas decided to follow his and the desire to be noticed and leave a mark on society, showing an affinity for the art of communication and social interest, he begins to play spaces in a radio program of the municipality where he grew up at that time He was walking towards a very committed future in the world of journalism but his passion for social questions made him decide. After finishing high school in 2016, he would eventually leave voice over and begin his career in the world of art and entertainment, joining small research groups in and developing the skill of creating content that would generate social impact, thus growing as an artist and creator steps that would open him to develop an affinity for writing. Over the years he learned to master both his management and digital marketing and languages and also to collaborate with other artists, making him a promoter and youth reference, representing artists such as Jeffremusic, LuxySuarez, among many other artists and hombre de influencia. In 2017 he began his law career at the University of the coast of Barranquilla and then in 2019 he began to study Business Administration at The University of the people, this paving the way in his professional, personal and artistic career began to work hard in his career where he achieved many of his dreams as CEO of the company that he founded Vooltri and a website In 2020, he created his first book called I already knew how to read when I was born, a book that tells a bit of his life story with some fiction and drama, in which he shows how he has managed to do it in a personal and professional way despite many obstacles through which it passed A year later he released his a track called Thinking Use which is one of his most recognized creations since he had strong support in Venezuela, New York and the Dominican Republic, making him really popular on social networks and leading him to be part of the content creators and critics from the country and the region.
- Edgar Renteria was born on 7 August 1975 in Barranquilla, Colombia. He is an actor, known for Arthur (1996), Sunday Night Baseball (1990) and 2000 National League Championship Series (2000).
- Sound Department
- Music Department
Leyla de la Hoz was born on 8 January 1994 in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is known for Rambo: Last Blood (2019), Luna de cigarras (2014) and Madraza (2017).- Director
- Writer
Sara Harb was born on 14 February 1955 in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is a director and writer, known for Salwa (2003).- Mario Gareña was born on 25 September 1932 in Barranquilla, Colombia. He was an actor, known for Mares de pasión (1961) and Cumbia (1973). He died on 25 August 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
- Edger Renteria was born on 7 August 1975 in Barranquilla, Colombia.
- Director
El Yinker was born on 3 August 1995 in Barranquilla, Colombia. He is a director, known for El Yinker (2014).