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María Gabriela de Faría
María Gabriela de Faría en 2024 01.jpg
De Faría in 2024
Born 11 September 1992 (1992-09-11) (age 32)
Occupation Actress, singer
Years active 2002–present
Spouse(s)
Christian McGaffney
(m. 2020)

María Gabriela de Faría Chacón (born on September 11, 1992) is a talented Venezuelan actress and singer. She is famous for her work in many TV shows, especially those from Nickelodeon. María Gabriela has family roots from Portugal.

She became well-known for playing Isabela "Isa" Pasquali in Isa TKM. She also starred as Mia Novoa in Grachi and Franky Andrade in Yo soy Franky. In 2019, she took on the role of Maria Salazar in Deadly Class. María Gabriela married Venezuelan actor Christian McGaffney in January 2020. In 2023, she was chosen for an exciting role as Angela Spica / The Engineer in the upcoming DC Universe movies.

Her Acting Journey

María Gabriela started her acting career in Venezuelan TV shows. These included Ser bonita no basta, Túkiti, crecí de una, and Toda una dama. In 2007, she also helped host a children's show called La merienda.

At 17, she became a big star for her role as Isabella "Isa" Pasquali in Nickelodeon Latin America's Isa TKM. She also starred in its follow-up show, Isa TK+. For these shows, she even recorded music!

Her first big movie was El paseo 2 in 2012. She acted alongside John Leguizamo in this film. Her second movie, Crossing Point, was her first one in English. In 2012, María Gabriela also worked on an album with the band P9 in the United States. In 2013, she played Juana Pérez in La virgen de la calle.

In November 2023, it was announced that María Gabriela will play Angela Spica / The Engineer. This character is part of a team called The Authority. She will appear in the upcoming DC Studios film Superman, directed by James Gunn.

Movies and TV Shows

María Gabriela de Faría has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of them:

Movies

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2003 La señora de Cárdenas Maria Elena Cárdenas Rodriguez Television film
2012 El paseo 2 Natalia Calvo
2016 Pacifico Erika
Crossing Point Olivia Durán
2018 Plan V Fernanda
2021 The Exorcism of God Esperanza
R#J Nancy
2024 The Duel Aphrodite
2025 Superman Films that have not yet been released Angela Spica / The Engineer Post-production

Television Shows

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2002 Trapos íntimos María Lobo Andueza Recurring role
2005 Ser bonita no basta Andreína Márquez Recurring role
2006 Túkiti, crecí de una Wendy Lead role
2007 Toda una dama Helena Trujillo Laya Co-lead role
2008–2009 Isa TKM Isabella "Isa" Pasquali Lead role
2009–2010 Isa TK+ Isabella "Isa" Pasquali Lead role
2011–2013 Grachi Mia Novoa Co-lead role
2014 La virgen de la calle Juana Pérez Lead role
2015–2016 Yo soy Franky Franky Andrade Lead role
2017 Vikki RPM Francesca Ortíz Recurring role
2018 Besieged Zaita Lead role
2019 Deadly Class Maria Salazar Main role
2019–2021 The Moodys Cora Guest Starring
2023 Animal Control Camila Guest

Awards and Nominations

María Gabriela has won and been nominated for several awards for her acting.

Awards
Year Award Entity Award Status
2020 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Inspiration of the Year Nomination
2016 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (US) Favorite Latin Star Nomination
2016 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Colombia Favorite Actress ("Yo Soy Franky") Winner
2016 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Colombia Favorite Series ("Yo Soy Franky") Winner
2015 Kids' Choice Awards Mexico Favorite Star ("Yo Soy Franky") Nomination
2013 Kids' Choice Awards Mexico Favorite Villain ("Grachi") Winner
2012 Kids' Choice Awards (Mexico & Arg) Favorite Villain ("Grachi") Nomination

See also

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