Biography

At the age of 16, she wins a scholarship to study International Baccalaureate (IB) in Swaziland, at Waterford Kamhlaba United World College of Southern Africa. After graduating, she got offered a place in the Contemporary Theatre Course at East 15 Acting School in London. She's worked in film, theatre and TV in England and Mexico City. She's currently based between Los Angeles and Mexico. Marianna has played the lead in TV shows such as Paramédicos, Season 1, 2 and 3 (Netflix), Ingobernable (Netflix), El Torito (Claro Video), amongst many others.

- IMDb mini biography by: Marianna Burelli

In 2022 Venezuelan actress Marianna Burelli will make her U.S. debut in Disney Channel's highly-anticipated original series "Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion." The comedy series follows Violet (Scarlett Estevez), an everyday Mexican American teen who is chosen by a magical luchador mask which transforms her into Ultra Violet, a superhero fighting crime. Burelli shines on the show as Nina, Violet's mother (whom is kept in the dark about her daughter's superhero powers) and principal of her middle school who masterfully juggles both responsibilities. The series marks an important moment for Disney, featuring a cast made up of a diverse group of all Latinx actors where Latinx culture is not only celebrated in front of the camera but behind as well with the majority of the writers being of Latinx heritage. "Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion" will debut on Friday June 3, 2022 on the Disney Channel, and will start streaming Wednesday June 8, 2022 on Disney+.

Originally from Venezuela, Burelli managed to find a home in different countries throughout most of her life. At 16 years old she was offered a scholarship to attend the International Baccalaureate program at United World College in Eswatini (Southern Africa). Upon graduation she was accepted to East 15 Acting School (University of Essex) in London where she received a BA in Contemporary Theatre. Further pursuing her passion for the arts, Burelli later founded her own theatre company, which performed to critical acclaim around the UK for several years. In 2009, she moved to Mexico City where she soon carved out a diverse body of work including multiple leading roles in both film & television.

Best known for her dramatic portrayal of "Natalia Velasco" for three seasons in the hit series "Paramedicos," the show followed the lives of young paramedics on the scene in Mexico City. Additional television credits include: Netflix's "Ingobernable" and "La Jenni Que Yo Conocí," a series about the life of Mexican banda superstar Jenni Rivera who tragically passed away in a plane crash in 2012.

On the film front Burelli starred as Marcela in the 2018 comedy "Loca Por El Trabajo." Her portrayal earned her the prestigious Best Up and Coming Actress award from Canacine. She also appeared in the 2017 feature "How to Break Up with Your Douchebag" which became Mexico's highest grossing comedy upon release. Other lead roles include Monica in "El Que Busca Encuentra" (2017) and Laura in "Cindy La Regia" (2020).

When she isn't on set filming, Burelli uses her voice and talent to fight for environmental justice. She is the co-creator of AMAI, a 100% natural, sustainable and plastic-fee cosmetics line available in Mexico and the U.S.

Burelli currently resides in the Los Angeles area with her husband and daughter, Sienna.

- IMDb mini biography by: Persona PR