Natalia Reyes

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Summary

Natalia Reyes is a Colombian actress known for roles in Terminator: Dark Fate, Pájaros de verano, and Lady, la vendedora de rosas. She has said she is drawn to stories rooted in Latin American realities that expose what is silenced, and that cinema can question and propose social change. Reyes has spoken about the need for greater visibility for Latinos and women in film, saying that seeing a black woman lead a story can help others imagine themselves owning those stories. She backed Gustavo Petro in Colombia’s 2022 presidential runoff, but later said she was disappointed in his government and does not identify as a loyal supporter of either the left or right.