Born Isabella Sierra Ibagón under the sign of Gemini on 26 May 2005, in Neiva, Colombia, of Catholic Christian beliefs, Isabella Sierra is an 18-year-old Hispanic actress, singer and TV personality. She’s probably most recognizable by the masses thanks to having graced the screen in a number of high-profile titles, most prominently Netflix’s ground-breaking TV crime drama series based on real events entitled “Narcos.” She’s also been involved in some other, less popular projects, all of which have nonetheless contributed to her tangible success throughout her often remunerative acting career since 2016.
Early life & education: Who are her parents?
Isabella was raised in her birthplace alongside two sisters and a brother, by her father Jhon Jarvi Sierra Gutiérrez and mother Alejandra Sierra Ibagón, both of unknown professions. What can be said for certain is that they’ve been quite supportive of their daughter’s aspirations, seeing as she broke into the acting world at a rather tender age. Isabella seems to have always had a penchant for the performing arts, displaying an innate understanding of both singing and acting before her peers. She was also the odd one out in the household, since none of her siblings were bitten by the same bug, and their details remain unknown even years after her ascent into the limelight.
As for her education, Isabella attended a local high school in her birthplace, from where she matriculated in 2023. The actress is yet to express a particular desire to pursue a college education, so it’s not yet known whether she’ll just jump straight into her burgeoning career. While fans normally assume that the celebrity will opt for the latter, as is often the case, Isabella’s social media followers rely on her strong religious upbringing to claim the opposite.
Career: The pick of a lifetime
Isabella had the great fortune of passing a career-making audition as her first try, in 2016 debuting in the role of an unnamed girl in the seventh episode of the second installment of “Narcos,” entitled “Deutschland 93,”. At 11 years old, she portrayed a child who was ruthlessly murdered by a car explosion in Colombia’s capital, orchestrated by infamous drug kingpin Pablo Escobar. Her job was to appear as innocent as possible, incurring the sympathy that would further break the viewers’ hearts as the events unfolded. Even though Sierra’s screen time was no more than a couple of minutes, South American producers and talent scouts had already cast their eye on her. From 2017, she snagged the role of Young Griselda in Guillermo Navarro’s biographical crime drama entitled “Cocaine Grandmother,” yet again helping tell the grim reality formerly brought about by Colombian drug lords.
She took a one-year hiatus in 2018, thereafter obtaining the role of Gloria Vargas in her first longer-term screen presence, in six episodes of the first season of “Big Steps.” In the same year she also played Young Manuelita Sáenz in four episodes of Netflix’s action biographical drama series entitled “Bolívar: Una lucha admirable.” Her second film appearance awaited near the end of 2019, taking on an unspecified role in Fernando Ayllón’s comedy “Holy Expectations.”
However, all of these projects pale in comparison to her part of Sofía Mendoza in Netflix’s action crime drama entitled “La Reina del Sur” – not only her most significant title that year, but overall. Even though “Narcos” is much easier to recognize on the global stage, “La Reina del Sur” not only gave her a massive screen presence, but also greatly boosted her South American popularity, thanks to its focus on the Latin world.
She remained engaged with this project up until the end of 2023, having been seen in 113 of its 183 episodes, across the vast majority of its second and third seasons. In the following years she naturally had less time to spend on other projects, so her newfound popularity couldn’t be fully capitalized on, though she still managed to get into a few more titles. In 2020, she played Estefanía in an episode of “Decisions: Some Win and Others Lose,” thereby also taking on the part of Susana Casas in the comedy TV series entitled “100 días para enamorarnos,” remaining there for 31 episodes through 2021. In 2022 she helped bring Carmen to life in “El Sacrificio,” and finally, her tenth and most recent engagement as of early 2024 is her portrayal of Young Sofía Estrada in nine episodes of “Pact of Silence.” Which direction her career will take as the year progresses appears to rest in the hands of powerful executives, namely those who make Netflix’s decisions.
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The significance of “La Reina del Sur”
As mentioned by sportskeeda.com, there’s a chance that Sierra’s life-changing project will continue into 2024 and beyond, but nothing certain has been divulged by the powers that be, leaving the hopes of millions of viewers hanging by a thread.
Her award nomination
Isabella’s only nomination has been for the 2019 PRODU Award in the Breakthrough Actress – Series, Superseries or Telenovela category for her performance in “La Reina del Sur,” adding somewhat more flair to her name. The show itself won five times, the most significant of which is the 2020 International Emmy Award in the Non-English Language US Primetime Program category.
Her interview regarding the show
Sierra sat down with “Hola” magazine on 18 October 2022 to talk about the development of her character in the series, at which point she took the time to address several major factors that were present throughout the filming. One of them had to do with the audience’s high expectations of physical beauty, as well as her own, which led to certain issues with body image. Sierra bravely confronted this struggle, though, seeking assistance when public scrutiny became overwhelming. Reflecting on her progression as an actress, Isabella acknowledged the privilege of her role while emphasizing the importance of discipline, which is a lesson she gleaned from her co-star Kate del Castillo. She detailed her own evolution, noting that it resulted in heightened maturity and responsibility, both in her personal and professional life.
She delved into other mental health challenges as well, recounting her various struggles, including experiencing panic attacks at the age of 13. She advocated for self-care, highlighting therapy as an indispensable tool for healing, alongside her faith and supportive relationships. In addition to imparting wisdom on mental wellness, Sierra offered guidance to her followers, urging them to resist societal stereotypes and prioritize their own welfare. Looking to the future, she balanced her burgeoning career with personal fulfillment, eagerly anticipating forthcoming projects, while maintaining a sense of happiness and equilibrium.
Love life: Does she have a boyfriend?
Isabella’s romantic involvements have been completely unknown to the public, which is understandable considering the fact that she was a minor up until 26 May 2023. She hasn’t shown visible interest in any particular individual, and is most likely keeping a sharp focus on her developing career. There has also never been any controversy on this matter that involved her in any capacity.
Body measurements: What is her height?
The actress is 5ft 5ins (165cms) tall, and weighs 121lbs (53kgs). She has dark brown hair and eyes, with a lightly tanned complexion, and a body type generally described as average.
