43 years old (Born on April 19, 1981)
Colombian, Actress; She is famous from Mary Full of Grace.
Very good friends with Ethan Hawke. Was one of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" in 2005 Took acting classes at a Bogotu00e1 (Colombia) theater before getting "discovered" by an anonymous supporter who referred her name to the casting agent for Maria Full of Grace (2004). Became interested in theater and stage at a very young age. Her favorite actors are Javier Bardem, Gael Garcu00eda Bernal , Cate Blanchett and Frances McDormand.Catalina Sandino Moreno's Best Moments
Fun Facts About Catalina Sandino Moreno
Went to a British school in Bogota, Colombia.
Won Best Actress at the 2004 Cartagena Film Festival in her home country Colombia.
Mother is a pathologist.
Was in NY when she heard on TV that she was nominated for Best Actress in the 2005 Oscar for her role in Maria Full of Grace (2004).
Became the first actress ever to be nominated to Best Actress at the Oscars for a role that is spoken entirely in Spanish.
In the future Catalina would love to work with Pedro Almodu00f3var and Alejandro Amenu00e1bar.
Went to Saint George's School in Bogotu00e1, Colombia
Lives with David Elwell (2002-present).
Invited to join AMPAS in 2005.
One of very few actors to receive an Academy Award nomination for their debut performance.
Studied advertising at a college in Colombia before moving to New York City around 2003.
She is the first Colombian to be nominated for an Academy Award
Is a huge fan of Ang Lee and would love to work with him in the future.