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- Rodolfo Salas was born on 3 May 1983 in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He is an actor, known for Vuelve a mí (2023), Pact of Silence (2023) and Betty en NY (2019).
- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Cesar is a Latin European Actor and Martial Artist whose career spans both English and Spanish markets, D' La Torre has worked on movies, TV series, and Video Games like Angry Neighbors opposite the legendary Academy Award Actors Frank Langella, and Stockard Channing, Immortality who was nominated for 7 BAFTA Awards and Won for Best Narrative, the action film Muna centered around a confrontation between Italian and Nigerian mafia gangs. The film Heavy Duty Lovers is a romantic comedy that stars Eric Roberts, Black Easter a Sci-Fi Movie about a group of young geniuses who accidentally stumble upon a secret terrorist plot to create a time machine to go back in time and change history and more.
As he moves into the American film and television market, Cesar has been part of some noteworthy projects. He has made guest star appearances on Leverage Redemption an Amazon production, The TBS sitcom Ground Floor, TV Land's Funny-or-Die-based series Throwing Shade with Will Ferrell, and DTLA on LOGO TV with Melanie Griffith. Cesar was co-director/writer, as well as an actor in the short film The Florist, which has been nominated for 'Best Dramatic Short' and 'Best Short Film' in the Burbank International Film Festival.
Cesar began his acting career at an early age, having decided to follow the limelight as a teenager, working in television series, and theater productions, His big break came from landing roles on Venezuelan networks RCTV International and Venevision, starring on the most popular Venezuelan shows such as La Vida Entera, Estrambotica Anastasia. Cesar would later go on to work on Que Clase De Amor, which became a syndicated hit across Latin America.
Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Cesar currently lives in Los Angeles. He is an avid martial arts expert with a black belt in karate, having won national championships in his homeland of Venezuela.
For the latest on Cesar and his acting endeavors, you can follow him on Twitter (cesardlatorre), IG @cesard_____ and Facebook (cesardoficial).- Miss Spear was crowned Miss Venezuela in 2004 and was 4th runner-up in the 2005 Miss Universe Pageant. Prior to competing in beauty pageants, Miss Spear bachelor's degree in theater from the University of Central Florida. Miss Spear went on to become one of the most popular and successful soap opera stars. She married Henry Berry in June 2008 and welcomed daughter Maya in October 2008. They divorced in March 2010. Miss Spear and Mr. Berry were killed during a robbery when their car broke down in Puerto Cabello, near Caracas. The couple were there on vacation. Daughter Maya was injured but survived the attack. Spear's death triggered a wave of anger on social media directed at the populist government's poor record on crime. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro lamented her death on a live television broadcast.
- Actress
- Writer
- Producer
Dominika van Santen is a Multi talented artist; Actress, Comedian, Improviser, Dancer & Model with comedic and drama skills with signing abilities as well as professional dancing training in Ballet, Hip hop, latin comedian and Improviser. Also a beauty contestant of Dutch and Venezuelan ancestry. UCB Trained, Title holder of Top Model of the World 2005. Dominika has been featured in Films such as X-men First Class, Prince of Persia, Snow-white and the Huntsman, TV Series like Camelot, web series and British Play 'Barabbas'. Dominika also has been part of various Soap Operas in Telemundo like; Jenni Rivera Mariposa de Barrio, Quien es Quien, Eva la Trailera, Tierra de Reyes among others.
She started her studies as an actress in London, UK in Central School of Speech and Drama and then with Michael John's Acting Academy who has been training her ever since. Dominika is truly passionate about comedy. Nothing better than comedy except watching comedy while eating chocolate.
Her passion for comedy has made her take it all in as a comedic actress, UCB IMPROV trained. Dominika is a very physical comedian. Likes to incorporate her dancing skills and energy into every act. van Santen was born and raised in Maracaibo, graduating with a bachelor's degree in communications (Film, Television and Radio).- Actress
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Lupita Ferrer was born on 6 December 1947 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. She is an actress, known for Mariana de la noche (1975), The Children of Sanchez (1978) and Rosa Diamante (2012). She was previously married to Hall Bartlett and Alfredo Carrillo.- Jessie Nickson was born on 13 September 1987 in Maracaibo, Venezuela. She is an actress, known for Wild Things: Foursome (2010), One Story (2013) and Cutback (2010).
- Chiquinquira Delgado--better known as "Chiqui"--is a renowned Venezuelan actress and TV host/presenter. Born in Maracaibo, it was in Caracas where she developed her artistic career. Her beauty, elegance and intelligence led her to participate in the Miss Venezuela pageant in 1990, in which she was first runner up,. From there she went on to become one of the country's top runway models and later a television personality, (her first important job was as host on TV Time (1996)). By 1993 she was the face and image of the #1 network in her country, Venevisión, and continued to be so for many years, becoming one of the most charismatic personalities in show business.
She started her career in major soap operas in 1999 with the melodrama Calypso (1999). By 2000 she was designated the image of Sony Entertainment Television. She played leading roles in the soap operas Cosita rica (2003) and Mambo y canela (2002), among others. She has also been a leading personality in music videos for major International Latin singers Luis Miguel and Alejandro Fernández.
Important brands in the beauty industry have selected Chiqui to represent their image, such as Pantene, L'Oreal, Wen and Nivea. Other brands she has worked with are Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Zulia Lottery and Occidental Bank. She is also an entrepreneur, with a line of beauty products called "Chiqui" that have become a household name in Venezuela.
Having achieved success in her native country, in 2010 she traveled to the United States when she was hired by Univision, the #1 Hispanic TV network, as host of the show Mira Quién Baila (2010), the equivalent of Dancing with the Stars (2005). She has also become the host of Univision's #1-rated show, Nuestra Belleza Latina (2006). She has hosted such shows as Sábado gigante (1962) (a longtime Saturday-evening prime-time variety show) and El gordo y la flaca (1998) (a daily afternoon entertainment show). In addition, she has covered the "Night of Stars" live from Las Vegas, and for four years has been the "red carpet" host for the Latin Grammys. In 2012 she crossed over to mainstream broadcasting when she was invited to work on CBS' Entertainment Tonight (1981), interviewing such major international stars as Tom Hanks, Halle Berry and Sofía Vergara. In 2012 she had a role as an Hispanic newscaster in one of the most successful and prestigious shows in US television history, 30 Rock (2006) (Kidnapped by Danger (2012), and the next year worked on the sitcom HitStreak (2013). .
In 2014 she was asked to collaborate with noted fashion designer David Lerner to develop her own fashion line, "Chiqui Delgado". In addition, she has been featured on the covers of such magazines as "Cosmopolitan", "People in Español", "Buenhogar" and "Vanidades", among others. Editors, having followed her career, know of the influence and impact she has had on readers due to her standing in the worlds of fashion and beauty.
Chiqui has also involved herself in public-service work, aiding such charities as St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Telecorazón (Venezuela), Amigos for Kids and Socievent (Organization for Deaf Children). She has hosted major events for such charities as Telethon USA and Telethon Mexico.
Chiqui's commitment to her artistic profession in Latin America and the United States has solidified her reputation as one of the most promising Hispanic stars in the US television market. - Mart Hulswit was born on 24 May 1940 in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He is an actor, known for Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift (1990), Seaway (1965) and Guiding Light (1952). He has been married to Maria Christina Hulswit since 1961. They have two children.
- Actor
- Composer
Raúl Vale was born on 20 April 1944 in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He was an actor and composer, known for Revancha de mujer (1995), La guerra de los pasteles (1979) and Operación marihuana (1985). He was married to Angélica María and Arlette Pacheco. He died on 7 December 2003 in Houston, Texas, USA.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
The son of Basque exiles because of the Spanish Civil War, was born in Venezuela and educated in Chile. In 1969 he returned to Spain and settled in Bilbao, taking its first steps as a stage actor in the group Kriselu. His debut film was produced in 1975 with "The Burnt City. New roles will happen, usually with a strong ideological commitment close to the left and usually starring roles. Also addressing other facets within the profession: Professor of dubbing in Euskera, film director, screenwriter ...- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Henry Galué was born on 9 February 1951 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. He is an actor and producer, known for Cumbres borrascosas (1976), Intriga tras Camara and Hotel de Locura (2011).- Actor
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- Director
Orlando Urdaneta was born on 24 October 1950 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. Orlando is an actor and writer.- Jean Carlo Simancas was born on 17 July 1949 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. He is an actor, known for Sangre azul (1979), La revancha (1989) and Niña mimada (1998).
- Yul Bürkle was born on 30 September 1974 in Maracaibo, Venezula. He is an actor, known for Your Iron Lady (2020), Luisa Fernanda (1999) and Mis 3 hermanas (2000).
- Actress
- Additional Crew
Nury Flores was born on 26 May 1942 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. She was an actress, known for La Viuda de Blanco (2006), La señorita Elena (1967) and El Fantasma de Elena (2010). She died on 10 March 2023 in Miami, Florida, USA.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Daniel Alvarado was born on 12 August 1949 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. He was an actor, known for Nude with Oranges (1996), La revancha (1989) and Amantes de Luna Llena (2000). He was married to Emma Rabbe and Carmen Julia Álvarez. He died on 8 July 2020 in Caracas, Venezuela.- Marisela Berti was born on 9 September 1950 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. She is an actress, known for Carmen querida (1990), Dulce ilusión (1993) and El Señor de los Cielos (2013).
- Ana María Simón was born on 14 September 1973 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. She is an actress, known for 13 segundos (2007), The Zero Hour (2010) and La mujer perfecta (2010).
- Hugo Vásquez was born on 5 March 1976 in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He is an actor, known for Guerra de mujeres (2001), Nadie me dirá como quererte (2008) and Las Brujas (2005).
- Juan Carlos Tarazona was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He is known for La mujer de Judas (2002), Negra consentida (2004) and La cuaima (2003).
- Composer
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Jorge Luis Chacín was born on 9 February 1967 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. Jorge Luis is a composer, known for La mujer de mi vida (1998), ¡Anita, No Te Rajes! (2004) and Generation (2021).- José Ángel Urdaneta was born on 26 May 1965 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. He is an actor, known for Llovizna (1997), Cara sucia (1992) and Como tú, ninguna (1994).
- Johan Archiles was born on 11 December 1997 in Maracaibo,Venezuela. He is a director, known for Interview to Nikki Bella by Johan Archiles (2022).
- Regino Jiménez was born on 16 November 1932 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. He is an actor, known for Mily (1973), Un soltero en apuros (1964) and Rosangelica (1993).
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- Writer
- Editor
Carlos Caridad-Montero was born in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. He is a director and writer, known for 3 Beauties (2014), Hijos de la Revolución (Sons of the Revolution) (2023) and La Chica del Alquiler (2023).- Actor
- Producer
- Director
Renne Araujo was born on 10 January 1991 in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He is an actor and producer, known for Daydreamers (2016), The Houseman and Dead Orchids.- Music Department
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Héctor Montaner was born on 20 August 1981 in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He is known for Pobre Millonaria (2008), Amor del bueno (2004) and The Montaners (2022).- Enrique Soto, was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela. (1929-1990). Son of Ciro Soto and Ana Rosa Quintero de Soto. He emigrated from his hometown at age 22 to the capital of his country, where he studied performing arts at the Juana Sujo School of Art in Caracas. He debuted in the theater with the play "The fox and the grapes". His first work on television was in a novel by Radio Caracas TV. His most remembered characters: Dr. Antúnez in the novel "La Fiera", El "taita" in the novel "Doña Bárbara" He also participated in several films, including: "The black Power" starring Lila Morillo.
- Argenis Pirela is a Venezuela-born American actor and Writer. He started acting when he was 16 years old with a group of puppeteers named "Garabatos". Argenis was trained at the local school of theater "Ines Laredo" in the city of Maracaibo. Argenis wrote poetry and short stories in high school. Now he writes Comedy, his favorite genre. One of his books, "Reflections from the Toilet" can be read it in Amazon Books.
- Animation Department
Stephany Nava was born on 23 April 1995 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. Stephany is known for Solo Leveling (2024), Prima Doll (2022) and RWBY: Ice Queendom (2022).- Nancy Soto was born on 13 January 1938 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. She is an actress, known for Carmen, la que contaba 16 años (1978), El desprecio (1991) and Bodas de papel (1979).
- Michelle Colman is a Venezuelan actress. She is best known for starring as Ada in the independent film I Watched Her Grow, as well as for her portrayal of Emma in the award-winning short Soon (2023).
Michelle has always had a deep love for the performing arts and started performing in local plays and productions at a young age. She then went on to explore many styles of dance in her teenage years. After moving to America, it was not until age 23 that she started to pursue acting professionally, and she has now gained most of her early acting experience doing local short and feature films in the Pacific Northwest Area. - Alfonso Urdaneta was born on 6 November 1931 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. He was an actor, known for Leonela (1983), La Zulianita (1977) and Bodas de papel (1979). He died on 9 January 2017 in Mérida, Venezuela.
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Lila Morillo was born on 14 August 1940 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. She is an actress, known for Pablo y Alicia (1969), Isla de sal (1964) and María Mercé, La Chinita (1968). She was previously married to José Luis Rodríguez 'El Puma'.- Actress
- Additional Crew
Ninibeth Leal was born on 26 November 1971 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. She is an actress, known for Rosa de Francia (1995), Miss World 2011 (2011) and Miss World 1996 (1996). She was previously married to Travers Beynon.- Editorial Department
- Actress
- Additional Crew
Johanna Monasterios was born in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. She is an actress, known for Who Stole the Electric Car? (2009), Heartburn (2013) and Monkey with a Mustache (2013).- Animation Department
- Producer
- Art Department
Javier studied in Marketing & Advertising in the late 1980's. Back then the print industry had just started to switch from drawing tables to computers, and the video industry was all based on tapes and linear editing systems. Passionate about design, Javier started his career as a PhotoShop, Illustrator, and Freehand instructor at the first AppleCenter in Caracas, Venezuela. Shortly after he was hired as Computer Graphics Manager by one of the most important Ad Agencies in the country, Young and Rubicam, where he was appointed with the mission of transitioning the entire Graphics department from Ink and Paper to computers.
In 1991 Javier managed all national and international communication issues concerning the production of "Tierra de Gracia", a 70mm Iwerks Entertainment Film produced by Alba Revenga. This film featured all of Venezuela as a natural and cultural experience. It was exhibited at the Venezuelan Pavilion, International ExpoSeville 92 in Spain.
Working with film for the first time in his life had a great impact on his career and would change it forever. For the following two years, he participated in dozens of audio-visual projects, in which he assumed many different positions and wore many different hats. Javier sometimes assisted as PA, sound engineer, cameraman, grip, linear editor, broadcast designer, and even truck driver. Finally he became a producer. In 1993, with 12 other partners, he founded EFX; a small design and animation facility in Caracas, which also offered post-production services. (4 Avid suites, 1 Betacam SP Suite and 8 CGI Workstations).
For the next 10 years he concentrated his efforts in consolidating EFX's services and infrastructure. He was a pioneer using Mac computers as paint tools, as well introducing the Avid non-linear editing system in Venezuela. EFX came to be the best post-production house in Venezuela and the region for several years. EFX's outstanding performance earned Javier and his team exclusive contracts with companies such as PEPSI, Leo Burnet Venezuela, Major Telecommunication Companies, and Procter & Gamble, who signed an exclusive 10-year contract with them to manage all P&G Advertising post-production from Mexico through Argentina.
Up until 2001, Javier had given post-production services, and in many opportunities had participated in the production of more than 3500 commercial spots, as well as hundreds of TV promotion and campaigns for recognized networks such as The Warner Channel, Sony Entertainment Television, Discovery Channel Latin-American and all major Venezuelan TV networks. During that time EFX and Javier as the CEO and Creative Director received several national and international awards, including the Anda Awards, Promax Awards, Clio Awards, and the New York Festivals Awards just to name a few.
After 2001 Javier decided to become a permanent US resident, seeking better horizons for his family. Here in the US, Javier has given his Creative Direction in many important projects for companies such as Domestic Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, SeaWorld, Universal Studios Florida, Cypress Gardens, Disney Cruise Line, Hilton, Quizno's, and the Singapore Science Centre. Javier has also been asked to produce the entire graphic package for the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade for two consecutive years (2006 & 2007). In his own words: "Twenty years interacting with brands, images and sounds, thousands of memories, tons of good friends... and the best its yet to come".
After much hard work and labor, Javier has founded his over graphic design and post production studio, TheAttic.tv, in Orlando Florida. Serving as both CEO, COO, and Creative Director, Javier has continued to feul his passion for animation and post production into spectacular projects for a wide range of clients such as EA Sports and its prospective video game franchises MADDEN and FIFA, and Walt Disney World Company, to name a few.- Wilson Alvarez was born on 24 March 1970 in Maracaibo, Venezuela.
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Edixon Caridad was born on 10 September 1980 in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He is an actor and director, known for All My Children (1970), Texican (2017) and All We Know (2019).- Diego Avila was born on 8 June 1993 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. Diego is a writer, known for Energy Flow News (2017).
- Writer
- Director
- Composer
Julio César Mármol was born on 17 May 1937 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. He was a writer and director, known for Estefanía (1979), Los días duros (1970) and La bomba (1975). He died on 26 January 2010 in Caracas, Venezuela.- Guillermo Montiel was born on 17 April 1933 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. He was an actor, known for Cuando quiero llorar no lloro (1973), La dueña (1984) and El regreso (1976). He died in August 2001 in San Cristóbal, Táchira, Venezuela.
- Humberto Rossenfeld was born on 16 July 1971 in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He is an actor, known for La mujer de mi vida (1998), Secreto de amor (2001) and María Celina (1998). He is married to Maria Berrueta. They have two children.
- Andrea Videla was born on 9 December 1975 in Maracaibo, Venezuela. She is an actress, known for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002), State Property (2002) and Time's Up! (2001).
- Beto Parra was born on 4 October 1934 in San Luis de San Francisco, Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. He was an actor, known for El reportero (1968), El raspado (1964) and La matanza de Santa Bárbara (1986). He died on 26 December 2017 in Maracaibo, Estado Zulia, Venezuela.
- Director
- Music Department
- Actor
José Miguel Contreras Pabon, known as "Josh Contreras" or also as "JOSH" is a Venezuelan musician, writer, music producer and computer engineer.
He was born in Maracaibo Zulia State in Venezuela on November 21, 1992, born to Colombian parents because of it he obtains his Colombian nationality additionally.
After founding a telecommunications company in Venezuela, in 2017 he founded his record label "Contreras Records" which is responsible for the distribution of musical material, and protection of audio and video, digital marketing, management of artists, production and mastering of professional audio. In partnership with the renowned label "ONErpm".
On March 24, 2017, he married the Venezuelan model and lawyer Yarlenis Gabriela Moreno Malaver.
They both have a daughter born on September 4, 2020 called Liah Alessa, who is also the protagonist of content creations managed by Josh Contrera, her father- Teodoro Petkoff was born on 3 January 1932 in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He died on 31 October 2018 in Caracas, Venezuela.
- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Michael was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela in 1977, but he and his family moved to the United States in the 1980s. He has two older sisters and one older brother. His great-grandmother Cecilia Cavero, grandfather Jose Arturo Avila, his father Edgar J Avila, and great-aunt Rosaura Andreu were Film, TV and Radio pioneers in Cuba, Puerto Rico and Venezuela. Both Jose Arturo Avila and Edgar J Avila were involved in Film and Radio in Puerto Rico and Venezuela, and Rosaura Andreu was widely known for her TV children's program called "El Show De Titi Chagua" also in Puerto Rico, where she played Titi Chagua. Michael got his start in Acting in Houston, Texas by recording commercials for companies such as Matress Firm, Space center Houston. Later though auditions he landed several Stunt roles in Films such as Fuse, and Broken Blade which are still in production.- Born in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Gretdy Jose Solarte Pineda is a Venezuelan lawyer, philanthropist, social communicator and businessman.
He works as Principal Director of the law firm Pineda Solarte & Asociados S.C., is an international and financial business advisor, expert in family and corporate protection and protection; He works as a Legal Consultant for important national and foreign companies in the maritime sector, naval industry, agriculture, real estate, and other areas of the country's productive sector. - Elías Díaz was born on 17 November 1990 in Maracaibo, Venezuela.