Paula Garcés is a Colombian-American television and film actress, producer, and writer. She was born on March 20, 1974, in Medellín, Colombia, to a fisherman father and a dance instructor mother. At the age of seven, Paula and her family relocated to New York City, where she developed a passion for acting. Encouraged by her mother, she began participating in theater and took acting classes as a teenager.
One of the early influencers in her career was her father's close friend and talent agent, Diego Santiago. Diego recognized Paula’s potential and provided her first opportunity in the industry through television commercials. His mentorship played a significant role in launching her professional journey in entertainment.
Paula Garcés is widely recognized for her work in popular television series such as Guiding Light, All My Children, The Shield, Defying Gravity, and Warehouse 13. These recurring and guest-starring roles established her as a notable voice among Latinas in television, particularly for her work on daytime and primetime programming.
Her film credits include notable performances in Dangerous Minds, Life with Mikey, The Station Agent, Clockstoppers, Adult Beginners, and the Harold & Kumar franchise. Through these diverse roles, she has demonstrated versatility across both independent and mainstream films, taking on characters that span genres and audiences.
In addition to acting, Paula Garcés is also the co-creator and executive producer of The Look, a fashion and lifestyle television series on the Mun2 network. The show explores edgy and contemporary trends shaped by the bi-cultural lifestyle of U.S. Latinos, highlighting their influence on global fashion runways.
One of Paula’s most ambitious and culturally impactful projects is the creation of Aluna, a Latina superhero inspired by her desire to see greater representation of her community in the comic book world. The idea came to her while attending San Diego Comic-Con to promote the Harold & Kumar franchise, where she noted the large number of Latino fans in attendance.
Aluna was introduced through the game Heroes of Newerth, where the character became one of the most-played heroes globally. Building on its success, Paula executive produced the Aluna comic book series, developed in partnership with the writers of Assassin’s Creed, premiering at Comic-Con in 2014. This project earned her respect for creating one of the first Latina superheroes in digital and print media.
| Net Worth 2021: | 2 million |
