Catalina Sandino Moreno is a Colombian actress born on April 19, 1981, in Bogotá, Colombia. She gained international recognition for her role in the film Maria Full of Grace, where she portrayed a young woman who becomes a drug mule. This performance earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, making her the first Colombian to receive this honor. In addition to her breakthrough role, Moreno has appeared in various films and television series, including The Last Face and American Crime. She is known for her ability to portray complex characters and has received critical acclaim for her work in both independent and mainstream cinema.