About Me

Rebeca is the Founder and Executive Artistic Director of Water People Theater. She has played leading roles in over 38 theatrical productions, soap operas, and films, including roles as Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Frida Kahlo, Adela, Martirio, and Camila O’Gorman. Her work focuses on her passion for raising awareness about protecting children and families from violence around the world.

Born in Venezuela. At age five, Rebeca began playing the piano and at age 17 was selected to join the first National Youth Theater Ensemble of Venezuela. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism/Media Communication and Music, Rebeca continued her training in London and NYC for both acting and directing. She has played leading roles in over 38 theatrical productions, soap operas, and films including those as Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Frida Kahlo, Camila O’Gorman, and Yerma. Rebeca was an ensemble member at the Repertorio Español-NYC. She has written six plays, four short films, and one children’s book. She has produced 23 plays and directed and produced four short films focused on denouncing violence. “Gone with The Sea”, in memory of all victims of violence, was Official Selection FIACINE-2019-Academia de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas, Spain. “The Delicate Tears of the Waning Moon” at Steppenwolf Theater was recognized as outstanding by specialized critics and the audience.

Honors/Awards Recognition

  • “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.