Natalia Ramirez

Natalia Ramírez Arana is a Colombian actress best known for her role as the antagonist Marcela Valencia in the telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea. Ramírez's career began in music, where she studied singing and won a Colombian reality music show at age 13. She later studied publicity before landing her first acting role in the telenovela Quieta Margarita in 1987. She also represented Colombia in the OTI Festival in 1998 with the song "Amor por Latinoamérica." The role of Marcela Valencia in Yo soy Betty, la fea in 1999 brought her widespread recognition and a TVyNovelas Award for "Best Antagonistic Actress." She has continued her acting career with roles in series such as Venganza, La ley del corazón, and Enfermeras. Ramírez is married to Ricky Díaz and has resided in Puerto Rico since 2020.