Biography
Who is María Gabriela de Faría?
Early life and career beginnings
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, María Gabriela de Faría Chacón began her professional acting path while still a youth. Her initial television credits included parts in the Venezuelan telenovela Ser bonita no basta and the teen drama Túkiti, crecí de una. She also appeared in the soap opera Toda una dama during this formative period.
By 2007, she expanded her work in the entertainment industry by taking on a role as a co-host. She worked for the children's program La merienda, which aired on RCTV. This experience provided her with early exposure to television audiences in her home country.
Rise to fame on television
In 2009, María Gabriela de Faría achieved significant recognition as a teen idol. She landed the lead role of Isabella Pasquali in the Nickelodeon Latin America production Isa TKM. This project was a major success and included a sequel titled Isa TK+. Because of the musical nature of the show, she also recorded songs for the series.
Following these roles, she continued to work steadily in South American television. She appeared as Mia Novoa in the series Grachi and played the title character in Yo soy Franky. Her ability to lead shows for young audiences secured her status as a recognizable figure in regional television.
Film and international projects
María Gabriela de Faría transitioned into film and international television markets as her career progressed. In 2012, she appeared in her first major movie titled El paseo 2, performing alongside John Leguizamo. She later starred in the movie Crossing Point, which marked her first project filmed in the English language.
Her international work continued in 2019 when she appeared in the show Deadly Class as Maria Salazar. She also joined the cast of A Very Moody Christmas as Cora. In 2013, she took a role in the series La virgen de la calle, acting as Juana Pérez alongside Juan Pablo Llano. Most recently, she joined the DC Universe franchise. In 2023, she was cast as Angela Spica, also known as The Engineer, in the film Superman, which was directed by James Gunn and released in 2025.
Personal life and marriage
Beyond her professional achievements, María Gabriela de Faría has shared parts of her life with her partner. In January 2020, she married the Venezuelan actor Christian McGaffney. The couple remains active in their respective professional fields while maintaining their personal connection.
Birthday and age
María Gabriela de Faría was born on September 11, 1992, which makes María 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. María shares the date with 28 other famous people.
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