Sandra Echeverría Gamboa, born on December 11, 1984, in Mexico City, Mexico, is a renowned Mexican actress, singer, and producer.
Over the years, she has become a prominent figure in Latin American entertainment, blending dramatic depth with musical talent honed from an early age.
Echeverría’s artistic journey began in local performance groups, evolving into professional training that showcased her versatility as both an actress and a vocalist.
Her Dominican heritage from her mother adds a layer of multicultural influence to her work, making her a beloved icon in the industry.
Married to singer-songwriter Leonardo de Lozanne since 2014, she is also a mother to their son, Andrés de Lozanne Echeverría, born in 2015.
Siblings
Sandra has one sibling, a sister named Mariana Gamboa.
Born to Mexican father Mario Echeverría and Dominican mother Sara Antoniata, the siblings grew up in Mexico City, where her family provided a supportive backdrop for her early artistic pursuits.
Career
Echeverría’s career ignited in the early 2000s with her television debut in TV Azteca’s telenovela Súbete a Mi Moto in 2002, where she shared the screen with stars like Bárbara Mori and Michel Brown, marking her as a fresh talent in Mexican soap operas.
She quickly followed this with a lead role in the second season of Soñarás in 2004, solidifying her presence in the genre.
Her breakthrough came in 2006 with Telemundo’s Marina, a romantic drama that showcased her as the titular character and earned her widespread acclaim opposite co-star Mauricio Ochmann.
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Transitioning seamlessly between networks, Echeverría starred in high-profile telenovelas such as El Clon (2010), La Fuerza del Destino (2011), and Relaciones Peligrosas (2012), where her portrayals of complex, resilient women captivated audiences across Latin America.
Venturing into film, Echeverría made her Hollywood mark in Oliver Stone’s Savages (2012), playing Magda, the daughter of Salma Hayek’s character, which introduced her to international cinema.
She further diversified with roles in comedies like Casa de Mi Padre (2012) alongside Will Ferrell and Gael García Bernal, and voice work in animated hits such as The Secret Life of Pets (2016) and its 2019 sequel.
Echeverría’s musical endeavors are equally impressive; at age 14, she joined the pop group Crush (formerly Perfiles), releasing two albums and touring extensively with hits like “Puede Ser” and “Eres Tú.”
She pursued opera training at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala and performed as the youngest Violetta in La Traviata at Mexico’s Palacio de Bellas Artes at 17.
Her solo album Sandra Echeverría arrived in 2011, featuring the single “La Fuerza del Destino,” while recent projects include a regional Mexican record released in 2022.
Recent television roles in reboots like La Usurpadora (2019) and the series Jump-Start My Heart (2024) continue to highlight her enduring appeal, blending acting with producing to champion stories of empowerment.
Accolades
In 2002, Echeverría received the Mexican Journalist Circle Award for Best New Actress for her debut in Súbete a Mi Moto, launching her into the spotlight as a promising newcomer.
Her role in Marina garnered multiple nods, including at the TVyNovelas Awards, cementing her as a telenovela powerhouse.
Between 2010 and 2012, Echeverría earned six nominations at the People en Español Awards for standout performances in El Clon, La Fuerza del Destino, and Relaciones Peligrosas, reflecting her consistent excellence in dramatic roles.
In 2012, she was honored as one of People en Español’s “50 Most Beautiful People,” celebrating her on-screen charisma and off-screen elegance.
Her crossover success in film led to the ShowEast International Star of the Year Award, acknowledging her rising global profile.
Echeverría’s inclusion in HOLA! USA’s Top 100 Latina Powerhouse list in 2022 highlighted her multifaceted contributions as an actress, singer, and producer, particularly for her portrayal of iconic figure María Félix.
Additional accolades include nods from Premios Juventud and Billboard Latin Music Awards for her musical outputs, affirming her triple-threat status.
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