Cristina Umana was born on December 24th in Colombia. She is a talented actress who has been in the industry for over a decade. Her breakthrough roles include Robin, Paquita Gallego, and Lorenza, which earned her critical acclaim and numerous awards.
Cristina's early life in Ibagué, Colombia, was marked by a love for acting. At the age of nine, she moved to Bogotá, where she began taking part in short literature and theater workshops. Her talent was evident, and she soon became part of her school's theater group.
At 18, Cristina decided to pursue her passion for acting in Mexico, where she was granted a scholarship by Televisa. For three years, she studied at the company's Center for Artistic Education - CEA, honing her craft and participating in numerous stage productions.
After returning to Colombia, Cristina landed her first major role in the youth series "Cartas a Harrison." Her subsequent performance in "La mujer del presidente" earned her critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the "Shock" and "TvNovelas" awards.
Cristina's success continued with her starring role in the soap opera "Yo amo a Paquita Gallego," which achieved great success and public acceptance. She was voted personality of the year by "Tv y Novelas" and "Semana" magazines.
In addition to her television work, Cristina has also appeared in several films, including Jorge Echeverry's "Malamor." She has also taken part in various theater productions, including "Como aprendi amanejar" and "Quien paga el pato?"
Cristina has continued to work in the industry, starring in soap operas such as "Traga Maluca" and "Siete veces amada." She has also appeared in films like "El Rey" and "Todos quieren con Marilyn," for which she won the "Tv y Novelas" award for best villain.
In recent years, Cristina has been involved in various projects, including a theater production with Fabio Rubiano and the development of her own independent theatrical project, "Carta a una desconocida." She is currently working on a Caracol television series.
