Julieth Restrepo
Julieth Restrepo
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Julieth Restrepo (pronounced Juliet Reh-strep-oh) is an award-winning Colombian actress and producer who can be seen in the Netflix limited series "Griselda" with Sofia Vergara as 'Marta Ochoa,' a drug-addicted millionaire, striving to work together with Griselda. The series is produced by the team behind Netflix's hit series "Narcos" and "Narcos: Mexico." On the film front, Julieth returns to SXSW 2024 for a second year in a row with her romantic comedy "Switch Up." Julieth plays the lead role of 'Cassandra,' a young widow working at a homeless shelter who catches the eye of 'Ricardo De La Cruz' (Cristián de la Fuente), when he finds himself at a homeless shelter after a scheming rival sets him up for a scandalous downfall. She was at SXSW 2023 starring in the thriller "Deadland" as border patrol officer 'Salomé Veracruz,' which is now streaming on Amazon. Julieth is currently in production for Shondaland's limited series "The Residence," starring alongside Uzo Aduba playing 'Elsyie Chayle' a housekeeper at the White House and one of the suspects of the murder mystery.
Julieth is a household name in Colombia after garnering multiple awards for her work in television and film. She won Best Supporting Actress at the TV y Novelas for her work in "A Mano Limpia" (2011 and 2013) as well as Best Supporting Actress in "Comando Elite" (2014) and was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role for "La Promesa" (2014). For her performance in "Laura," she won Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Colombian version of the Emmys, India Catalina Awards (2016). For film, she won Best Supporting Actress at Premios Macondo for her performances in "Al Final del Espectro" (2006), "Estrella del Sur" (2013) and "La Semilla del Silencio" (2016). The Macondo Awards are given by the Colombian Academy of Cinematography Arts and Sciences to honor achievement in Colombian cinema.
She has seamlessly transitioned from Spanish-speaking roles to English projects, gaining Hollywood's respect and recognition. In film, Julieth's upcoming roles include the lead of "Dear Gentlemen" playing the very powerful Colombian women's rights figure Esmeralda Arboleda, and the aforementioned romantic comedy "Switch Up." Julieth had a strong supporting role opposite Javier Bardem in the feature film "Loving Pablo," about the life of notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar (Bardem) in which she plays Escobar's wife.
Alongside acting, Julieth runs her production company, Blue Rabbit Films. Most notably, she was the executive producer of the film "Unidentified Objects" which has earned multiple awards, screened at 64 film festivals worldwide and is currently available to stream on Amazon's Prime. Other projects include the short films "Kisses to Kevin," (producer) and "La Via Lactea" (producer/actress), as well as a web series for YouTube "The Real Mune" (creator/actress/editor/producer). Upcoming projects for Blue Rabbit Films include the feature film "Broken in Pieces," that Julieth co-wrote, is co-producing and starring in, the miniseries "Las Malcriadas" (co-creator/co-producer/lead actress), the short film "Miedo" (writer/director/actress/producer), and the short film "Rodrigo Branquias" (producer).
Originally from Medellín, Colombia, Julieth embarked on her theatrical journey at the young age of 13, defying the odds to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. Despite economic challenges - with her father working as a taxi driver and her mother as a secretary - Julieth, a shy child, discovered her true sanctuary on the stage. Taking on small jobs to fund her classes, she made the bold move to Bogotá at 18, where she could audition for paid TV and film opportunities. Her career gained momentum swiftly, earning her first award at the age of 19. Julieth's fearless exploration of human nature has become the canvas for showcasing her versatile range across multiple genres. Her chameleon-like ability to embody diverse characters grants her the freedom to perform with genuine honesty, establishing her robust career in the industry. In each role, she carries the spirit of her family and community, paying homage to those who supported her journey towards realizing her dreams. Julieth aspires to inspire others and make a positive impact in the industry, leveraging her craft to uplift and resonate with a broader audience.
Julieth is a household name in Colombia after garnering multiple awards for her work in television and film. She won Best Supporting Actress at the TV y Novelas for her work in "A Mano Limpia" (2011 and 2013) as well as Best Supporting Actress in "Comando Elite" (2014) and was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role for "La Promesa" (2014). For her performance in "Laura," she won Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Colombian version of the Emmys, India Catalina Awards (2016). For film, she won Best Supporting Actress at Premios Macondo for her performances in "Al Final del Espectro" (2006), "Estrella del Sur" (2013) and "La Semilla del Silencio" (2016). The Macondo Awards are given by the Colombian Academy of Cinematography Arts and Sciences to honor achievement in Colombian cinema.
She has seamlessly transitioned from Spanish-speaking roles to English projects, gaining Hollywood's respect and recognition. In film, Julieth's upcoming roles include the lead of "Dear Gentlemen" playing the very powerful Colombian women's rights figure Esmeralda Arboleda, and the aforementioned romantic comedy "Switch Up." Julieth had a strong supporting role opposite Javier Bardem in the feature film "Loving Pablo," about the life of notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar (Bardem) in which she plays Escobar's wife.
Alongside acting, Julieth runs her production company, Blue Rabbit Films. Most notably, she was the executive producer of the film "Unidentified Objects" which has earned multiple awards, screened at 64 film festivals worldwide and is currently available to stream on Amazon's Prime. Other projects include the short films "Kisses to Kevin," (producer) and "La Via Lactea" (producer/actress), as well as a web series for YouTube "The Real Mune" (creator/actress/editor/producer). Upcoming projects for Blue Rabbit Films include the feature film "Broken in Pieces," that Julieth co-wrote, is co-producing and starring in, the miniseries "Las Malcriadas" (co-creator/co-producer/lead actress), the short film "Miedo" (writer/director/actress/producer), and the short film "Rodrigo Branquias" (producer).
Originally from Medellín, Colombia, Julieth embarked on her theatrical journey at the young age of 13, defying the odds to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. Despite economic challenges - with her father working as a taxi driver and her mother as a secretary - Julieth, a shy child, discovered her true sanctuary on the stage. Taking on small jobs to fund her classes, she made the bold move to Bogotá at 18, where she could audition for paid TV and film opportunities. Her career gained momentum swiftly, earning her first award at the age of 19. Julieth's fearless exploration of human nature has become the canvas for showcasing her versatile range across multiple genres. Her chameleon-like ability to embody diverse characters grants her the freedom to perform with genuine honesty, establishing her robust career in the industry. In each role, she carries the spirit of her family and community, paying homage to those who supported her journey towards realizing her dreams. Julieth aspires to inspire others and make a positive impact in the industry, leveraging her craft to uplift and resonate with a broader audience.
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