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.
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.
In 2019, she joined the voice cast of Thomas & Friends as the voice of Gabriela in the UK/US versions, respectively.
Filmography Film YearTitleRoleNotes 2003 El carro Narrator (voice) 2015 Antes del fuego Milena 2016 Between Two Worlds Susannah 2017 One Way Flight Daniela Short film 2016 Truck Ana Short film 2020 Loco Por Vos Johanna Jaramilo
Television YearTitleRoleNotes 1999 Francisco the Mathematician Clara Arango (2000–2003) Episode: "#1.5" 2003 An Angel Named Blue Martina Luna / Aurora Luna 3 episodes 2006–2008 In Eva's Heels Isabella Nieto 155 episodes 2011 The Borgias María Enríquez de Luna 4 episodes 2019–2020 Thomas & Friends Gabriela (voice) UK/US versions 2019–2025 The Adventures of Paddington Sofia (voice) 117 episodes2022Killing EveFernanda2 episodes2024The Hijacking of Flight 601Edilma Perez Television miniseries2025The Bombing of Pan Am 103Mia
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