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.
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)
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.