Famous Peruvian Actresses

Pilar Pallete is a Peruvian actress whose professional career has been greatly overshadowed by her personal life, including her high-profile marriage to legendary American actor John Wayne. Through her marriage with John Wayne, Pallete was blessed with many grandchildren, including actress and musician Jennifer Wayne of Runaway June fame.

Stephanie Cayo is a Peruvian actress, songwriter, and singer. She is best known for playing the female lead Paloma Velacochea in the popular telenovela, Besos robados. Stephanie Cayo has also played main roles in other popular telenovelas like La marca del deseo, El Secretario, and La hipocondríaca.        

Flavia Laos is a Peruvian model, actress, singer, and TV host. She achieved popularity in 2005, when she won a variety show titled Miss Pequeñita. Her popularity increased in 2007, when she started hosting another variety show titled La Hora Warner, which she hosted until 2009. Apart from appearing in variety shows, Flavia also appears in TV series and films.

Elodie Frenck is a Peruvian-Swiss-French actress best known for her portrayal of Marlène Leroy in the popular French television program, Les Petits Meurtres d'Agatha Christie. In addition to playing important roles in TV series, Elodie Frenck also plays prominent roles in feature films, short films, TV movies, and on stage. 

Initially trained to be a high-school teacher, Peruvian entertainer María Julia Mantilla later became a Triathlon and Pentathlon national champion, before winning Miss World 2004 for Peru. Also known as Maju Mantilla, she has appeared in telenovelas such as Te volveré a encontrar and movies such as Mundo Gordo.

Veronica Montes is a Peruvian model and actress based in Miami, Florida, USA. She is known for playing important roles in popular telenovelas such as La Piloto, El Señor de los Cielos, and Papá a toda madre. Veronica Montes made her feature film debut in 2019, when she appeared in an Indian Bengali-language film titled Password.

Peruvian actor Silvana Arias is known for her roles in projects such as Cold Case and The Glades. She is also educated in fashion design. Born to a classic theater actor and singer father, she was destined to be part of the show business. She is also known as Michelle Arias.

Gianella Neyra is a Peruvian model and actress. Over the course of her career, Neyra has played important roles in popular telenovelas, such as María Rosa, búscame una esposa and Bésame tonto. Apart from appearing in Peruvian productions, Gianella Neyra has also appeared in Venezuelan and Argentinian productions. 

Marisol Aguirre is a French Peruvian model, actress, and TV host. She is best known for playing an important role in the popular telenovela, Gorrión. Marisol Aguirre is also known for hosting a TV show called Locademia de TV.

La Tigresa del Oriente is a Peruvian singer, actress, hairdresser, model, and makeup artist. She is best known for her distinctive style, which includes her extravagant makeup, hairstyle, and her leopard garb. La Tigresa del Oriente has also achieved international fame, thanks to her YouTube videos and internet memes.

Magaly Solier is a Peruvian singer and actress. She achieved popularity as a singer in 2003, when she emerged victorious at the Festival de la Canción Ayacuchana. She made her acting debut the following year with the film, Madeinusa. Magaly Solier is also a public speaker who often stresses the prominence of supporting indigenous traditions, culture, and language.

Saby Kamalich was a Peruvian-Mexican actress best remembered for playing the title role in a Peruvian telenovela titled Simplemente María. Over the course of her illustrious career, Saby Kamalich also played important roles in popular Mexican film productions, such as Valente Quintero, where she portrayed Leonor Carrillo.

Diana Quijano is a Peruvian model and actress. She is best known for playing prominent roles in telenovelas like Tierra de reyes, Los herederos del Monte, and Secreto de amor. Over the course of her career, Diana Quijano has also appeared in films and on stage.

Peruvian dancer, actor, and singer Anna Carina is known as the Queen of Peruvian pop. Also known for her skills on the guitar, she gained fame as a runner-up at the 1998 Viña del Mar International Song Festival. Her hit singles include Amándote and Callao. She has also appeared on several TV shows.

Vanessa Terkes is a Peruvian actress best known for her portrayal of Lola in the popular Mexican TV series, El Pantera. She first achieved popularity in Peru after appearing in the famous soap operas, Boulevard Torbellino and Torbellino. Vanessa Terkes is also active in the Peruvian film and theater scene.

Monica Sanchez is a Peruvian actress best known for her portrayal of important roles, such as Charo and Malena Elvira, in Al fondo hay sitio and De vuelta al barrio respectively. Apart from appearing in TV series, Monica Sanchez has also played prominent roles in films and in theater.

Peruvian actor and singer Gisela Ponce de León has been equally successful in films, on TV, and on stage. Starting her career as a child actor, playing Peeper in the musical Annie, she later soared to fame with musicals such as Cabaret and films such as Quizás mañana.

Jazmin Pinedo is a Peruvian television personality, presenter, and former model. Over the course of her career, Pinedo has achieved both fame and infamy. She started her career as a model before establishing herself as a film actress. Jazmin Pinedo's popularity increased when she became a popular TV presenter, covering events like the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Peruvian entertainer Maricarmen Marín started her career as a dancer on La movida de los Sabados, before she gained fame as the lead vocalist of the cumbia group Agua Bella. She has also appeared in the series Yo no me llamo Natacha and has penned a children’s book.

Denisse Dibós is a Peruvian actress, music director, singer, theatrical producer, dance instructor, art educator, and businessperson. She is credited with creating Preludio Asociación Cultural, which she uses to produce musicals and plays. The musicals that Denisse Dibós produces are usually adaptations of Broadway originals productions.

Peruvian TV personality and host Gisela Valcárcel initially worked as a secretary and receptionist before bagging projects such as Risas y Salsa. She is also an entrepreneur, with investments in salons and spas. An icon of Peruvian daytime TV, she appeared on successful shows such as Alo Gisela.