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Maria Elisa Camargo hosts Telemundo's 'Premios Tu Mundo Awards'.

Verónica Orozco, Diana Ángel, Yolanda Rayo, María Elisa Camargo, and Jeirmarie Osorio in A Grito Herido (2022)

Maria Elisa at "En Otra Piel" premiere red carpet.

Maria Elisa Camargo Backstage - Under the Same Sky

Maria Elisa Camargo as Adela in Under the Same Sky

María Elisa Camargo in Off the Grid (2025)

Diana Ángel, Yolanda Rayo, María Elisa Camargo, and Jeirmarie Osorio in A Grito Herido (2022)

María Elisa Camargo in A Grito Herido (2022)

María Elisa Camargo is a powerhouse Ecuadorian actress and activist whose career began with a breakthrough appearance on The X Factor Colombia, cementing her passion for entertainment. With a background in theater from an early age, she quickly made a name for herself in musical telenovelas, landing her first leading role in Latin America.

Her move to Mexico marked a turning point, propelling her into international stardom. She became a staple of Televisa's prime-time lineup, gaining recognition for her dynamic villainous roles and earning a coveted spot in People en Español's "50 Most Beautiful." Telemundo took notice, signing her as their lead star-where she headlined Under the Same Sky, a record-breaking series that outperformed Univision in ratings.

María Elisa's career has since expanded into film and global streaming platforms. She starred in Netflix's Los Leones alongside Ozuna and made her U.S. television debut as a guest star on Warrior. Her versatility continued to shine in international productions, leading the Dominican thriller Infatuation, the Mexican feature Dulce Obsesión (VIX+), and the Colombian series Mala Yerba (Lionsgate+). She also starred in Out Loud, the first Hispanic musical series on Prime Video.

Most recently, María Elisa captivated audiences in Until You Burn, which soared to #11 worldwide on Netflix and claimed the #1 spot in Latin America. She also made history in gaming, voicing a villain in Call of Duty-a role so iconic that it was cemented as an official character after two seasons, making her the first Latina to achieve this in the legendary franchise.

This summer, María Elisa will headline Off the Grid, sharing the screen with Greg Kinnear and Josh Duhamel in a highly anticipated theatrical and digital release.

With an undeniable presence, international acclaim, and a trajectory that continues to break barriers, María Elisa Camargo is a force to be reckoned with-ready to take Hollywood and beyond by storm.

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