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Julieth Restrepo opens up about her role as Martha Ochoa in “Griselda”
Colombian actress and producer Julieth Restrepo is back at it, this time in the Netflix world with her standout portrayal of Martha Ochoa in the hit series Griselda. The show, which revolves around the notorious Colombian drug trafficker Griselda Blanco, has become a global sensation, with Julieth’s performance garnering critical acclaim.
In an exclusive interview with LATV, Julieth reflected on her experience filming “Griselda.” She expressed her enthusiasm about joining the cast, especially working with director Andy Weiss and lead actress, Sofia Vergara, whom she looks up to as a fellow Colombian pursuing her dreams.
Watch our Exclusive Interview With Julieth Restrepo, the Colombian Actress Who Plays Martha in “Griselda”
“I met her and she became my friend instantly. She’s that kind of person. You see her in interviews, where she’s funny and approachable, and she’s really like that. She brings Colombian treats to set, and then she just gives you treats every day, all the time. And she wants to work on the team. She’s not only la jefa in the story, but she’s la jefa. She was so generous. She wanted to do great and to work hard for everybody. She was very committed to doing an amazing Griselda, and I think she did it. She’s incredible in the show. She’s amazing,” Julieth raved about Sofia Vergara.
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Addressing the intensity of her role as Martha Ochoa, Julieth revealed that she was pregnant during the shoot, making her performance extra challenging. Despite the demanding nature of her character, she emphasized the joy and fun she experiences when portraying roles that are vastly different from herself. “I hope she doesn’t get all the bad habits that Martha has, not her drug dealing. But what I do hope is that Lucia, my daughter, is that she can see her mom and can think about her making her dreams come true.”
If you want to know more about Julieth’s journey and her role in “Griselda,” don’t miss the full interview on LATV+, where she shares additional anecdotes, details, and a closer look at her own personal life. As Julieth herself encourages, “I can’t wait for people to keep watching the show, so we can keep talking about it.”
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Who is Julieth Restrepo?
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Born in Medellín, Colombia, Julieth’s journey to stardom has been anything but conventional. She grew up in a humble, working class family, with her father working as a taxi driver and her mother as a secretary. Julieth discovered her passion for acting when she was just 13, and, determined to pursue her dreams, she worked small jobs to fund her acting classes before eventually moving to Bogotá at 18, where she could audition for paid TV and film gigs.
Julieth’s career took off very quickly, making her a household name in Colombia and winning her first award at the age of 19, with many more since, including Best Supporting Actress at the TV y Novelas for her roles in “A Mano Limpia” (2011 and 2013) and “Comando Elite” (2014), as well as Best Actress in a Leading Role at the India Catalina Awards for “Laura” (2016).
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In the Netflix limited series “Griselda,” Julieth plays Martha Ochoa, the cousin of drug trafficker Fabio Ochoa. Her character navigates the complex world of narcotics in Miami and becomes romantically involved with Rafa Salazar, a member of the Medellín Cartel and representative of the Ochoa Vásquez Colombian criminal organization in the United States.
Julieth’s career extends beyond Spanish-speaking roles. She has successfully transitioned to projects in English, earning her respect and recognition in Hollywood. Her upcoming roles include the lead in “Dear Gentlemen,” portraying the powerful Colombian women’s rights figure Esmeralda Arboleda, and in the romantic comedy “Switch Up.” Julieth also had a strong 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.
In addition to her acting talent, Julieth runs her production company, Blue Rabbit Films. She was the executive producer of “Unidentified Objects,” a film that has received multiple awards and was screened at 64 film festivals worldwide, as well as being available on Amazon Prime. Other projects under Blue Rabbit Films include the short films “Kisses to Kevin” and “La Via Lactea,” and the web series “The Real Mune.”
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