María Fernanda Yepes
María Fernanda Yepes Alzate, born on December 23, 1980, in Medellín, Colombia, is an actress and model renowned for her versatility and talent in the entertainment industry. She began her career as a model at the age of 14, participating in both national and international campaigns, including the popular swimwear brand "Agua Bendita," which was featured in the Sports Illustrated editions of 2007, 2008, and 2009. In pursuit of a well-rounded education, she studied psychology and social communication at the Pontifical Bolivarian University, later enrolling in acting school at Caracol Televisión. Her passion for the arts led her to study theater in Barcelona, Spain, and to improve her English in Australia.
Her acting debut came in the telenovela La Diva in 2006, but she gained international fame for her role as Yésica Franco "La Diabla" in Sin senos no hay paraíso (2008–2009). In 2010, she starred in Rosario Tijeras, a performance that earned her the India Catalina Award for Best Lead Actress in a Series. She has participated in several TV productions such as La Teniente (2012), La Piloto (2017), José José: El príncipe de la canción (2018), and Oscuro deseo (Dark Desire, 2020). On the big screen, she starred in the 2023 film Línea de tiempo.
Beyond her artistic career, she is the founder of Casa Felina, a project based in Quintana Roo, Mexico, that promotes respect and love for nature. María Fernanda Yepes continues to be an influential figure in the arts, known for her dedication to both her craft and the environment.
Acting
TV
Dark Desire
as Brenda Castillo Trejo
2020
TV
Without Breasts There Is No Paradise
as Yésica Beltrán "La Diabla"
2008
TV
Rosario Tijeras
as Maria del Rosario
2010
TV
La piloto
as Zulima Montes
2017
TV
Griselda Blanco: The Black Widow
as Venus
2014
TV
Dinastía Casillas
as Elizabeth
2025
Movie
Out of the Dark
as Doctor
2014
TV
En Los Tacones De Eva
as Valentina Salamanca
2006
TV
Jose Jose: The Prince of Song
as Ana Elena 'Anel' Noreña
2018
TV
Pura Sangre (Col)
as Natalia / Venus
2007
TV
The Lieutenant
as Teniente Roberta Ballesteros
2012
TV
Maria Magdalena
as María Magdalena
2018
TV
El Junior: El mirrey de los capos
as Rosita Castillo
2020
TV
Lynch
as Florencia Villalonga
2012
TV
Mentes en Shock
as Renata Solá
2011
TV
La baby sister
2000
TV
Azúcar
as Caridad Solaz Vallecilla
2016
TV
Masterchef Celebrity: Colombia
2018
Movie
Timeline
as Nina Nadal
2023
TV
Demente Criminal
as Gabriela Fons
2015
TV
La isla de los famosos
as Herself
2004
Movie
Blanca
as Alexandra
2016