Marleyda Soto Ríos (born 1977) is a Colombian actress and professor. In 2024, she played Úrsula Iguarán in the

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Early life

Soto was born in Vijes, Valle del Cauca, and grew up in the district of

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. At the age of 13, she received a scholarship to study acting at the . She later graduated with a degree in dramatic arts from the

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Career

In 2007, she made her film debut in '' Dog Eat Dog''. The following year, she starred in '. In 2015, she played Esperanza in the film '' Land and Shade''. In 2024, she played in the

television series ''

'', based on

's 1967 novel of the same name. Since 2012, Soto has been a professor at her alma mater, the University of Valle.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Soto, Marleyda 1977 births Living people 21st-century Colombian actresses 21st-century women educators Academic staff of the University of Valle Actresses from Cali Colombian film actresses Colombian television actresses Colombian women academics Drama teachers People from Valle del Cauca Department University of Valle alumni