Carolina Acevedo Rojas is a renowned Colombian actress and television personality, born on October 7, 1979, in Ibagué, Colombia.
She has made a significant mark in the entertainment industry through her versatile roles in telenovelas, reality shows, and other media projects.
Raised in a family with a blend of professional backgrounds, her father, Ricardo Acevedo, is a maxillofacial surgeon and a colonel in the Colombian National Police, while her mother, Silvia Rojas, is a cosmetologist specializing in cosmeatría.
Her personal life has seen marriages to actor Roberto Cano from 2002 to 2004 and later to Salomon Korn in 2010, reflecting her connections within the artistic community.
Siblings
Carolina has one younger sister named Marcela Acevedo, who was also born in 1979.
Marcela has followed a creative path similar to her sister’s, dabbling in acting with appearances in productions like Clase Aparte and Conjunto Cerrado, while also pursuing interests in plastic arts, fashion design, and modeling.
The sisters grew up together in Ibagué, influenced by their parents’ professional worlds, and Marcela’s artistic endeavors have often been highlighted in the media.
Career
Acevedo’s career in entertainment began in 1993 when she made her acting debut as Violeta in the Colombian television series De Pies a Cabeza, directed by Andrés Marroquín, marking the start of her journey in the industry at a young age.
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She gained widespread recognition in 2000 with her breakthrough lead role as María Alcalá in the RCN telenovela Pobre Pablo, where she starred opposite Roberto Cano, blending romance and drama in a story about class differences.
Building on this success, she took on prominent parts in series like Por amor a Gloria in 2005, playing Gloria Stefany Valbuena Sutamarchán, and Nuevo rico, nuevo pobre in 2007 as Rosmery Peláez, further solidifying her status in Colombian television.
Her versatility extended to other projects, including La Nocturna in 2012, La Ley del Corazón from 2014 to 2019, and international exposure as Gabriela in the second season of the Netflix series Narcos.
Beyond acting, Carolina has hosted shows like Universal Hits, appeared in films such as Sanandresito in 2012, and expanded into reality television, notably as a guest on MasterChef Celebrity Colombia in August 2025.
Her work spans genres from family dramas like O Todos en la Cama and La Madre to action-oriented series like Comando Elite and Un bandido honrado.
Accolades
Throughout her career,Acevedo has received notable recognition for her performances, including a TVyNovelas Award for Best Leading Actress in a Telenovela for her role in Nuevo rico.
In 2023, she achieved further acclaim by winning the fifth season of MasterChef Celebrity Colombia, showcasing her culinary skills and competitive spirit in a reality format that endeared her to a broader audience.
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