Angie Cepeda facts for kids
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Angie Cepeda
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Cepeda in 2017
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Angélica María Cepeda Jiménez
2 August 1974 |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Relatives | Lorna Cepeda (sister) |
Angélica María Cepeda Jiménez (born on August 2, 1974), known as Angie Cepeda, is a talented actress from Colombia. She is famous for her roles in TV shows like Pobre Diabla. She also starred in movies such as Captain Pantoja and the Special Services and Love in the Time of Cholera. Angie is the younger sister of another well-known actress, Lorna Cepeda.
Early Life
Angie Cepeda was born in Cartagena de Indias, a city in Colombia. She grew up in Barranquilla. After her parents separated, she lived with her mother. She also lived with her two older sisters. One of her sisters is the actress Lorna Paz.
Becoming an Actress
Angie decided she wanted to be an actress. She moved to Bogotá to study drama. Soon after starting her acting classes, a beer company hired her. She appeared in several of their advertisements.
After that, she started getting small parts. She acted in different TV shows and movies in Colombia. Her big break came with the TV show Las Juanas. This role helped her get noticed by TV producers.
She then got leading roles in popular shows. These included Luz María in 1998. She also played Fiorella Morelli in Pobre Diabla in 2000.
In 2021, Angie Cepeda lent her voice to a special character. She voiced Julieta Madrigal in the Disney animated movie Encanto. She did the voice for the English, Spanish, and Italian versions of the film. This made her voice known to many young fans around the world.
Notable Works
Angie Cepeda has appeared in many movies and TV shows. Some of her well-known roles include:
- Las Juanas (1997) – A popular TV series.
- Luz María (1998) – Where she played the main character.
- Pobre diabla (2000) – Another leading role in a TV series.
- Pantaleón y las visitadoras (1999) – A film where she played La Colombiana.
- Love in the Time of Cholera (2006) – A movie based on a famous book.
- Los protegidos (2010-2012) – A Spanish TV series.
- Pablo Escobar, El Patrón del Mal (2012) – A TV series where she played Regina Parejo.
- Encanto (2021) – As the voice of Julieta Madrigal.
Awards and Recognition
Angie Cepeda has received awards for her acting. In 2004, she won the Best Actress award. This was at the Viña del Mar Film Festival for her role in the movie Sammy y yo. She has also been nominated for other awards. These nominations show that her acting is highly valued.
See Also
In Spanish: Angie Cepeda para niños
