Biography
Marialejandra Martin - Film and Theater Professional - Marialejandra began her cinematic career starring in the Venezuelan feature film "Ifigenia" (Directed by Iván Feo, 1986). Since then, she has worked extensively in film, theater, and television. In 1994, she founded La Caja Teatro, launching her career as a producer. Her debut production, a play co-produced with Peruvian actor and director Alberto Ísola, had successful runs in both Caracas and Lima. In 1998, Marialejandra relocated to New York City to study at the Lee Strasberg Theater & Film Institute, where she trained under renowned instructors such as George Loros, Robert Castle, Pennie DuPont, Geoffrey Horne, and Michael Margotta. Upon returning to Venezuela in 2001, she focused on producing and directing plays, workshops, and experimental projects. She also served as an associate producer for independent film projects, including the feature film "Sólo Para Tus Ojos" by Carlos Porte. As a well-established actress, Marialejandra continued to expand her skills in various aspects of filmmaking, training with Venezuelan film professionals such as Thaelman Urgelles, Carmen La Roche, Luisa de la Ville, Laura Goldberg, and Iván Feo. In 2018, she enrolled in the National Film School of Venezuela (ENC), where she studied Film Directing and Cinematography with Rafael Marziano, Luis Alberto Lamata, and others. Her first short film, "Qué hago yo aquí" (2019), which she wrote, produced, and directed, was selected for more than 20 international film festivals across the USA, India, UK, Romania, France, Australia, Nepal, Italy, Colombia, and Venezuela. Additionally, it was chosen to represent Venezuela in the FIACINE "Women in Short" showcase by the Spanish-American Federation of Film Academies. Her second short film, "Ritorno," was funded entirely by a crowdfunding campaign with over 80 backers. It received the Best Fiction Short Film award at the XII Festival ELCO Entre Largos y Cortos de Oriente 2024, Special Mention of the Jury for director Marialejandra Martín at the XVII Festival "Manuel Trujillo Durán" FMTD 2024, Best Actress for Gioia Lombardini, and Best Casting for Marialejandra Martín at the XX Festival del Cine Venezolano 2024.
RNC # 6147 - CNAC Venezuela
