Julieth Restrepo (pronounced Juliet Reh-strep-oh) is an award-winning Colombian actress and producer. She stars in Netflix's highly anticipated limited series "The Residence," from producer Shonda Rhimes' Shondaland Productions, set for release in early 2025. Described as a murder-mystery-thriller set at The White House, Julieth stars alongside an all-star cast that includes Uzo Aduba, Randall Park, Giancarlo Esposito and Susan Kelechi Watson. Julieth plays 'Elsyie Chayle,' a housekeeper at the White House who is entangled in a high-stakes murder investigation. Julieth recently had a standout role in Netflix's Emmy nominated limited series "GRISELDA," appearing opposite Sofia Vergara. She played 'Marta Ochoa,' a drug-addicted millionaire, striving to work together with Griselda. In film, Julieth returned to SXSW 2024 for a second year in a row with her romantic comedy "Switch Up," in the lead role of 'Cassandra,' the romantic opposite of 'Ricardo De La Cruz' (Cristián de la Fuente). She was at SXSW 2023 starring in the thriller "Deadland" as border patrol officer 'Salomé Veracruz,' which is now streaming on Prime. She stars in the Colombian film "Dear Gentlemen", which premiered to great success at the end of 2024, playing the very powerful Colombian women's rights figure Esmeralda Arboleda. Prior credits include a supporting role opposite Javier Bardem in the feature film "Loving Pablo," about the life of notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar (Bardem) in which she plays Escobar's wife. Julieth is a household name in Colombia after garnering multiple awards for her work in television and film. She won Best Supporting Actress at the TV y Novelas for her work in "A Mano Limpia" (2011 and 2013) as well as Best Supporting Actress in "Comando Elite" (2014) and was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role for "La Promesa" (2014). For her performance in "Laura," she won Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Colombian version of the Emmys, India Catalina Awards (2016). For film, she won Best Supporting Actress at Premios Macondo for her performances in "Al Final del Espectro" (2006), "Estrella del Sur" (2013) and "La Semilla del Silencio" (2016). The Macondo Awards are given by the Colombian Academy of Cinematography Arts and Sciences to honor achievement in Colombian cinema. She has seamlessly transitioned from Spanish-speaking roles to English projects, gaining industry respect and recognition. Alongside acting, Julieth runs her production company, Blue Rabbit Films. Most notably, she was the executive producer of the film "Unidentified Objects" which has earned multiple awards, screened at 64 film festivals worldwide and is currently available to stream on Amazon's Prime. Other projects include the short film "Rodrigo Branquias" (producer), which will premiere in 2025. The short films "Kisses to Kevin," (producer) and "La Via Lactea" (producer/actress), as well as a web series for YouTube "The Real Mune" (creator/actress/editor/producer). Upcoming projects for Blue Rabbit Films include the feature film "Broken in Pieces," that Julieth co-wrote, is co-producing and starring in, the miniseries "Las Malcriadas" (co-creator/co-producer/lead actress), and the short film "Miedo" (writer/director/actress/producer). Originally from Medellín, Colombia, Julieth embarked on her theatrical journey at the young age of 13, defying the odds to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. Despite economic challenges -with her father working as a taxi driver and her mother as a secretary -Julieth, a shy child, discovered her true sanctuary on the stage. Taking on small jobs to fund her classes, she made the bold move to Bogotá at 18, where she could audition for paid TV and film opportunities. Her career gained momentum swiftly, earning her first award at the age of 19. Julieth's fearless exploration of human nature has become the canvas for showcasing her versatile range across multiple genres. Her chameleon-like ability to embody diverse characters grants her the freedom to perform with genuine honesty, establishing her robust career in the industry. In each role, she carries the spirit of her family and community, paying homage to those who supported her journey towards realizing her dreams. Julieth aspires to inspire others and make a positive impact in the industry, leveraging her craft to uplift and resonate with a broader audience.
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Biography from IMDb.
- December 19, 1986 (39)
- Medellín, Colombia
- Actor and producer
- 9 on MovieCove · 31 credits in all
What are Julieth Restrepo's films like?
Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Power and Morality.
Genres
Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.
Themes
What they feel like to watch
Ironic 0 · Wry 0 · Earnest 8
Light 2 · Serious 1 · Dark 5
Grounded 5 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0
Gentle 1 · Charged 4 · Intense 3
Steady 3 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 1
Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 0
A split, not a type: Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 0
Casual 1 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 3
Easy watch 0 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 4
A split, not a type: Resolved 4 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 3
Roles they play
Usually the Ally: 3 of 5 analyzed roles.
- Allyas Valentina in Broken Kingdom (2012)
- Allyas Soraya in Southern Star (2013)
- Allyas Salomé Veracruz in Deadland (2023)
- Heroas Esmeralda Arboleda in Dear Gentlemen (2024)
- Heroas Esmeralda Arboleda in Dear Gentlemen (2024)
Moods and endings
- Happy2
- Bittersweet4
- Tragic1
- Ambiguous1
AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.
Where can I watch Julieth Restrepo's films?
As of October 24, 2026, 5 of their 9 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Prime Video (3).
Subscription and free streaming for Julieth Restrepo's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.
Filmography
31 credits, 9 with a MovieCove page.
The Residence(2025)
Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows
Dear Gentlemen(2024)
Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films
Pink Trumpets (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)
Switch Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)
Dear Gentlemen(2024)
Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films
Deadland(2023)
Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films
Unidentified Objects(2022)
Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films
25 Cents per Minute (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
News of a Kidnapping (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
Kisses to Kevin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
Penalty Kick (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
Loving Pablo(2017)
Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films
Doble(2017)
Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Ilegitimo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)
Mamá (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
Moria (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
Malcriados (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
Contra el tiempo, la historia de dos hermanos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
Laura, an Extraordinary Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
La semilla del silencio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
Singular (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
Melones y pepinos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
Comando Elite (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Comando Elite (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Southern Star(2013)
Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Broken Promises (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Broken Kingdom(2012)
Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films
A mano limpia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
La Bella Ceci y El Imprudente (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
Sin retorno (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
At the End of the Spectra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
Career shape
Star power in the 92nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 30 titles from 2006 to 2025; peak year 2017.
Biggest box office
Loving Pablo (2017)
Highest rated
Unidentified Objects (2022)
Most popular right now
Loving Pablo (2017)
Film career
Peak 2017 · their film career is on the way up. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.
- 2006Screen debut· At the End of the Spectra
Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.
How do Julieth Restrepo's films land?
Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 54th percentile, the median of all 8; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 59th percentile for acclaim.
- 75th and up3
- 50th to 74th4
- 25th to 49th2
Shape of the crowd
5 of their 9 titles are Crowd Pleasers.
- Divisive1
- Cult Classic1
- Crowd Pleaser5
- Mixed2
Reviewers score the acting 78/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 83, detractors 55. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.
Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.
Who does Julieth Restrepo work with?
People who share at least 2 of Julieth Restrepo's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Patricia Castañeda shares the most, 2.
Directors
- Patricia CastañedaShared titles: Dear Gentlemen (2024), Dear Gentlemen (2024)See all 2 shared titles with Patricia Castañeda
Actors
- Bárbara PereaShared titles: Dear Gentlemen (2024), Dear Gentlemen (2024)See all 2 shared titles with Bárbara Perea
- Claudio CatañoShared titles: Dear Gentlemen (2024), Dear Gentlemen (2024)See all 2 shared titles with Claudio Cataño
- Elkin DíazShared titles: Dear Gentlemen (2024), Dear Gentlemen (2024)See all 2 shared titles with Elkin Díaz
- Jacques ToukhmanianShared titles: Dear Gentlemen (2024), Dear Gentlemen (2024)See all 2 shared titles with Jacques Toukhmanian
Composers, cinematographers and editors
- Felipe TéllezShared titles: Dear Gentlemen (2024), Dear Gentlemen (2024)See all 2 shared titles with Felipe Téllez
- Gerardo AlzateShared titles: Dear Gentlemen (2024), Dear Gentlemen (2024)See all 2 shared titles with Gerardo Alzate
- Sergio Garcia MorenoShared titles: Dear Gentlemen (2024), Dear Gentlemen (2024)See all 2 shared titles with Sergio Garcia Moreno
Producers
- Alvaro GutierrezShared titles: Dear Gentlemen (2024), Dear Gentlemen (2024)See all 2 shared titles with Alvaro Gutierrez
