Biografia
Aurora Cossio is a Colombian-Italian actress, producer, and psychologist known for her emotionally rich performances and commanding presence across Europe, Latin America, and the United States.
She rose to international fame with her recurring role as Estella in Netflix’s hit series Griselda, starring Sofía Vergara and directed by Andrés Baiz, creator of Narcos. Estella transforms from a street-level drug dealer into one of Griselda’s most trusted confidantes and right-hand women, embodying themes of ambition, survival, and the psychology of power within a criminal empire. This nuanced character arc and quiet intensity struck a chord with viewers worldwide, helping the show become Netflix’s top series globally in 2024.
In the U.S. market, Aurora guest-starred as Alicia Ortega, a formidable cartel leader, in the CBS series FBI (Wolf Entertainment), available on Paramount Plus. This role reinforced her trajectory of portraying strong, decisive female characters who command respect and authority.
Aurora also starred as Sergeant Melissa Downs in the feature film The Ritual Killer, alongside Morgan Freeman and Cole Hauser, released in theaters in March 2023. Her performance contributed emotional depth to the film’s dark psychological narrative.
Her television credits include acclaimed series such as La Reina del Sur (The Queen of the South Season 2), winner of the 2020 International Emmy Award, and Verdad Oculta, directed by esteemed Colombian filmmaker Jorge Alí Triana, both showcasing her talent for complex, emotionally intense roles.
Aurora’s film career began in Italy with her leading role in the comedy Faccio un salto a L’Avana, which served as her breakout performance. Portraying Almadedios, a charismatic and resilient young Cuban woman, she earned critical praise and emerged as a rising star in Italian cinema. She also appeared in the box office hit Immaturi Il Viaggio, further establishing her international profile.
During her eleven years in Italy, Aurora worked with renowned directors such as Pupi Avati, Paolo Genovese, and Carlo Vanzina, all multiple nominees of the David di Donatello Awards, Italy's most prestigious film honor.
Following her success in Europe, she joined the cast of La Selección 2, a popular Colombian series based on real-life soccer legends, playing Viviana, the partner of star player Valenciano. The series, now streaming on Netflix Latin America, broadened her recognition throughout the region.
Aurora holds a degree in Psychology from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Colombia and has received professional training in acting and voice-over work from esteemed academies across Italy, Spain, Colombia, and the United States.
Currently based in Santa Monica, California, Aurora continues to cultivate an international career focused on portraying strong, intelligent, and emotionally authentic female characters, with a growing body of work exploring themes of power, leadership, and human psychology.
