Aura Cristina Geithner, born on March 9, 1967, in Bogotá, Colombia, is a multifaceted Colombian talent known primarily as an actress, but also as a model, singer, and philanthropist.
In her teenage years, she relocated to Mexico, where she pursued studies in painting and international public relations, laying the groundwork for a creative career that would span television, film, music, and charitable endeavors.
Geithner has built a significant presence in the entertainment industry, particularly in Latin American telenovelas, where her portrayals of complex characters have earned her a dedicated following.
Beyond her professional life, she is a mother to her son, Demian Dos Santos, born in 1999 during her marriage to Marcelo Dos Santos, which lasted from 1998 to 2000.
Siblings
Aura has a twin brother, Harry Geithner, who is also a prominent actor in the Colombian entertainment scene.
Born on the same day in Bogotá, the siblings grew up in a family environment that nurtured their artistic inclinations, with Harry pursuing roles in telenovelas such as Shelter for Love and Road to Destiny, often mirroring his sister’s path in the industry.
Their relationship has not been without challenges; the twins experienced a period of estrangement due to family disputes, but they reconciled in 2014.
Career
Geithner’s career began in earnest with her television debut in 1989, portraying María Conchita in the telenovela La rosa de los vientos, marking the start of a prolific journey in Latin American soap operas.
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She quickly rose to prominence in the early 1990s, taking on lead roles such as Diana Rivera in Te voy a enseñar a querer in 1990, Zoraida Vélez in La casa de las dos palmas in 1991, and Silvia Martínez in Sangre de lobos in 1992, where her performances as protagonists showcased her versatility in dramatic narratives.
Expanding beyond acting, Geithner ventured into modeling and music, releasing songs that blended popular and vallenato styles, and even authoring a book titled Confesiones in 1998, which offered personal reflections on her life and experiences.
In the 2000s, she continued to captivate audiences with roles like the one in Luna, la heredera in 2004 and Beatriz González in the series Las profesionales, a su servicio in 2006, often playing strong, villainous, or multifaceted women that highlighted her range.
More recently, she appeared as Isabel Barragán de Montejo in The Prodigal Daughter in 2017 and in films such as An Unremarkable Christmas in 2020, while her philanthropic work has focused on causes close to her heart, further solidifying her status as a well-rounded figure in entertainment.
Accolades
Geithner has enjoyed widespread recognition for her contributions to Colombian television and entertainment.
However, she has been honored in various capacities, including a notable recognition from BNTV in 2025, which celebrated her ongoing influence in the industry and her philanthropic efforts.
Geithner has also attended prestigious events like the XVII Lunas del Auditorio awards ceremony in Mexico, where her presence on the red carpet underscored her status among Latin American stars, even if specific trophies from such occasions are not detailed.
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