There are so many famous Colombian actors to celebrate during National Hispanic Heritage Month that we couldn’t limit it to just one! Here is our Top 10 list of famous Colombian celebrities.
10. Laura Ortiz
This Bogota native is most famous for her terrifying role in “The Hills Have Eyes.”
9. Karina Arroyave
This gorgeous actress has a 20-plus year history in the acting world, with credits that include parts in “Lean on Me,” “187,” “Falling Down,” and the Academy Award-winning “Crash.”
8. Zulay Henao
Once engaged to Terrence Howard, this Medellin native has starred in a series of independent films, as well as the TV show “Love Thy Neighbor.”
7. Lillo Brancato
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This Colombian born actor of Italian extraction delivered a tour de force performance in “A Bronx Tale.” Unfortunately, in 2009, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his participation in a burglary that resulted in the death of an off-duty police officer. Currently serving his time in Ossining, he will be eligible for parole in 2014.
6. Shakira
Yes, the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer is also an actress! She appeared in “27 Dresses” and “Love In The Time Of Cholera.”
5. Manolo Cardona
You’ve seen this hunky actor on such TV shows as “Covert Affairs” and as the voice of one of the dogs in “Beverly Hills Chihuahua.”
4. Paula Garces
This soap opera actress had some starring roles in “Guiding Light” and “All My Children” before getting her breakout role in the “Harold and Kumar” movies. You can now see her on “Devious Maids”!
3. John Leguizamo
A common misconception is that this popular and versatile actor and comedian is Puerto Rican…but the “Ice Age” star is actually a native of Bogota, Colombia!
2. Catalina Sandino Moreno
Moreno is most notable for getting an Oscar nomination for her first-ever acting role in 2004′s “Maria Full of Grace.” She’s probably most recognizable, however, as Maria in “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.”
