Monica Lopera Explained

Monica Lopera
Birth Name:Monica Lopera Cossio
Birth Date:10 September 1985
Birth Place:Miami, Florida, United States
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

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

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

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003El carroNarrator (voice)
2015Antes del fuegoMilena
2016Between Two WorldsSusannah
2017One Way FlightDanielaShort film
2016TruckAnaShort film
2020Loco Por VosJohanna Jaramilo

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999Francisco the MathematicianClara Arango (2000–2003)Episode: "#1.5"
2003An Angel Named BlueMartina Luna / Aurora Luna3 episodes
2006–2008In Eva's HeelsIsabella Nieto155 episodes
2019–2020Thomas & FriendsGabriela (voice)UK/US versions
2019–presentThe Adventures of PaddingtonSofia (voice)[3] [4] Episode: "Paddington Finds a Pigeon/Paddington and the Chores List"
2021Killing EveFernanda

Notes and References

  1. Web site: United Agents: Monica Lopera. United Agents.uk. 26 November 2019.
  2. Web site: Now available on DVD on Amazon! #betweentwoworlds . Mason. Chris. Twitter. 4 November 2015. 26 November 2019.
  3. Web site: 'The Adventures of Paddington' heads to Nickelodeon This Winter. Fox. Sarah. November 13, 2019. The Slanted. www.theslanted.com. January 4, 2021.
  4. Web site: Actress Mónica Lopera is happy for her latest work. February 16, 2020. Caracol Televisíon. www.caracoltv.com. January 4, 2021.