Leonor Varela - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 29, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Age | 53 |
| Birthplace | Santiago, Chile |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Leonor Varela's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Starring in 'Cleopatra' (1999) and 'Blade II' (2002), as well as her advocacy for environmental causes. |
Intro
Leonor Varela is a Chilean actress and model best known for her leading roles in films such as 'Cleopatra' (1999) and 'Blade II' (2002). She has built an international career, appearing in Hollywood productions as well as major Latin American and European films.
Early Life & Background
Leonor Varela was born in Santiago, Chile. Due to political unrest during the Chilean military coup, her family went into exile, living in countries such as Costa Rica, Germany, and France, where she pursued acting studies at the Conservatoire Supérieur de Paris and Ecole du Passage.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Cleopatra in the TV miniseries 'Cleopatra' (1999)
- Starred as Nyssa Damaskinos in 'Blade II' (2002)
- Appeared in films such as 'The Tailor of Panama' (2001), 'Innocent Voices' (2004), and 'Sleep Dealer' (2008)
- Roles in TV shows such as 'Arrested Development', 'Dallas', and 'Human Target'
- Advocacy and activism focused on environmental and animal rights causes
Trivia
- She is fluent in Spanish, French, and English.
- Previously engaged to actor Billy Zane.
- Her son, Matteo, suffered from leukodystrophy and passed away in 2018.
FAQs
People also ask
Leonor Varela is 53 years old.
Leonor Varela was born the 29 December 1972.
Santiago, Chile.
On Her Birth-Day
About December 29th, 1972, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 29, 1972, baseball legend Roberto Clemente died in a plane crash while en route to deliver aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. His tragic death highlighted his commitment to humanitarian efforts and left a lasting legacy in sports and philanthropy.
- Day of the week: December 29th, 1972 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul
- Popular movie: The Godfather directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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