About Me

Actress – Pianist – Writer – Journalist
Rebeca was born in Venezuela. At age 17, she was selected to join the first National Youth Theater Ensemble of Venezuela. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism/Media Communication and Music, then continued her training in acting and directing in London and New York City.

Rebeca has played leading roles in over 39 theatrical productions, soap operas, and films, portraying iconic figures such as Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Frida Kahlo, Camila O’Gorman, and Yerma. She was also an ensemble member at Repertorio Español in NYC.
As a writer, she has authored six plays, four short films, and a children’s book. She has produced 23 plays and directed and produced four short films focused on exposing violence. Her short film Gone with the Sea was an official selection at FIACINE 2019 – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Madrid, Spain.

Rebeca has received an ACE Award and a nomination in NYC, as well as multiple awards in her home country. She is the Founder and Executive Artistic Director of Water People Theater.

Honors/Awards Recognition

  • “The Delicate Tears of the Waning Moon”,  Non-Eequity Jeff Awards Nominee – Short Run  Production – Performer in a Principal Role
  • “The Delicate Tears of the Waning Moon”,  Jeff Awards Recommended
  • “The Delicate Tears of the Waning Moon”,  ENCUENTRO 2024, Los Angeles
  • ACE Award, New York City.
  • “Lo que el Mar Se LLevó”, Official Selection – FIACINE-2019-Academia de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas, Spain. Chicago Latino Film Festival, Chicago.
  • Best Actress – Sor Juana Inés De La Cruz, Venezuela 2009.  
  • 2 de Oro Best Actress – Soap Opera “El Desprecio”,  2008, Venezuela
  • Best Actress – “Encuentro en el Parque Peligroso” , Venezuela 2002.
  • Premio Nacional del Artista | Actress Revelation of the Year -Soap Opera: “Por estas calles”. RCTV 1998
  • “MUSAS”, Fringe Festival, NYC, 2015. 
  • “La Peor de Todas”, Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana, Mexico City – 2019. Official Selection Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, 2017. Official selection at the International Theater Festival in Caracas, Venezuela, 2012.
  • El Universal included Rebeca in its 100 Anniversary Edition as one of the most prominent Venezuelan abroad. 
  • “CALLENSE, CALLENSE” Official Selection – Chicago Latino Film Festival 2011.

Education

Bachelor in Journalism and Media Communication | Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela (1995)

Bachelor – Music/Piano (1995)

National School of Music, Caracas, Venezuela

Certificate in Directing | Acting

The Lee Strasberg Theater Institute, NYC (1998)

Professional Affiliation

SAG, AFTRA, The League of Chicago Theatre, National School of Journalism and Media Communication, Caracas, Venezuela, ANAC, Asociación Nacional de Autores Cinematográficos / Association of Film Authors, Venezuela, CAVEPROL, Association   of Film Producers, Venezuela.