Monica Lopera
Monica Lopera | |
|---|---|
 Mónica Lopera, 2011 | |
| Born | Monica Lopera Cossio September 10, 1985 |
| Nationality | American Colombian |
| Citizenship | Colombian American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Mónica Lopera Cossio (born September 10, 1985) is a Colombian-American actress of film, television and theater.
Early life[edit]
Lopera was born in Miami, Florida to an American father and Colombian mother. When Monica was 2 years old, her parents took her to Medellín, and when she was 14 they left Medellín to move to Bogotá, Colombia. Her inclination for art began at age 6 when her mother decided to enroll her in a children's theater school. To continue her training and improve her English language, she moved to London, England for 5 years.[1]
Career[edit]
In her first soap opera, Francisco el Matemático, she began her evolution as an actress. She has starred in soap operas such as In Eva's Heels and An angel named Blue.
She appeared as Susannah in the 2016 film Between Two Worlds, with Chris Mason.[2]
In 2019, she joined the voice cast of Thomas & Friends as the voice of Gabriela in the UK/US versions, respectively.
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | El carro | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2015 | Antes del fuego | Milena | |
| 2016 | Between Two Worlds | Susannah | |
| 2017 | One Way Flight | Daniela | Short film |
| 2016 | Truck | Ana | Short film |
| 2020 | Loco Por Vos | Johanna Jaramilo |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Francisco the Mathematician | Clara Arango (2000–2003) | Episode: "#1.5" |
| 2003 | An Angel Named Blue | Martina Luna / Aurora Luna | 3 episodes |
| 2006–2008 | In Eva's Heels | Isabella Nieto | 155 episodes |
| 2019–2020 | Thomas & Friends | Gabriela (voice) | UK/US versions |
| 2019–present | The Adventures of Paddington | Sofia (voice)[3][4] | Episode: "Paddington Finds a Pigeon/Paddington and the Chores List" |
| 2021 | Killing Eve | Fernanda |
References[edit]
- ^ "United Agents: Monica Lopera". United Agents.uk. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ Mason, Chris (4 November 2015). "Now available on DVD on Amazon! #betweentwoworlds". Twitter. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
- ^ Fox, Sarah (November 13, 2019). "'The Adventures of Paddington' heads to Nickelodeon This Winter". www.theslanted.com. The Slanted. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "Actress Mónica Lopera is happy for her latest work". www.caracoltv.com. Caracol Televisíon. February 16, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
External links[edit]
- 1985 births
- American film actresses
- American television actresses
- American voice actresses
- American people of Colombian descent
- Colombian film actresses
- Colombian television actresses
- American expatriate actresses
- American expatriates in England
- Colombian expatriates in England
- Living people
- 21st-century American women