Ana Wolfermann

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Born
Ana Gabriela Wolfermann

(2001-03-20) March 20, 2001 (age 23)
Caracas, Venezuela
Education University of Notre Dame
OccupationActress
Years active2015–present

Ana Gabriela Wolfermann (born Caracas, Venezuela, on March 20, 2001) is a Venezuelan-American actress, host, singer, and content creator. She is known for her role as Rosie Rivera on Telemundo's Netflix series Mariposa de Barrio and for her rising social media presence through her TikTok account.

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She has lived in Miami, Florida since her family immigrated to the United States in 2008. She now resides in New York.

Education

Ana Wolfermann graduated from Coral Gables Senior High School in Miami, Florida in 2019 with a Bilingual International Baccalaureate Diploma. [1] Then she went on to study film, television, and theatre at the University of Notre Dame, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 2023. [2]

Career

At 14 years old, she made her debut in Telemundo's television series, Bajo el Mismo Cielo. She played the young version of Adela Morales (protagonist). In 2016, Wolfermann portrayed Sara Aguilar in television series Eva La Trailera where she shared scenes with Edith Gonzales and Javier Díaz Dueñas. [3]

For 2017, she was chosen in the main cast of television series Mariposa de Barrio, now streaming on Netflix internationally. [4] She portrayed teenage Rosie Rivera from the ages of 12–17, sister of the famous Mexican singer Jenni Rivera, and shared scenes with actors such as Angelica Celaya, Samadhi Zendejas and Gabriel Porras. In a Telemundo live digital interview in 2018, Wolfermann explained that the role of Rosie Rivera allowed her to truly develop her talent at 15 years old, as she was challenged with interpreting scenes of complex psychological trauma, rebellion, fights, sexual abuse, and drug and alcohol consumption. [5]

Also, she was part of the main cast in the episode of "El Milagro del Niño Diego" in Telemundo's mini series Milagros de Navidad. She played Gabriela Johnson and shared scenes with Litzy Dominguez, who played her mother. [6]

In 2018, Wolfermann played Sandy Ryan in Telemundo's television series Mi Familia Perfecta. She shared scenes with actors such as Gala Montes, Jorge Luis Moreno, Sabrian Seara and Paulina Matos. [7]

In 2021, Wolfermann was cast in the Disney Plus Gina Yei, as Ruby Rubí, a character that lead Wolfermann to record her first songs with Walt Disney Records as part of her role. [8] Her songs "La Queen" and "Mucho para ti bebé" were written by Daniel Alberto Espinoza, José Sabino, Omar Luis Sabino, Somos Productions and Vladimir Perez. [9]

Other work

Theatre

In 2019, Wolfermann played the lead role of Felicia Alvarado in Anne García-Romero's, Staging the Daffy Dame, production at the University of Notre Dame, directed by Kevin Dreyer. [10]

Content creation

In 2020, when the pandemic began, Wolfermann began to create videos on TikTok. On her social media she shares her college lifestyle videos, her personal goals, advice to young girls, and her fashion interests, while focusing on promoting positivity, creativity and love.

Podcast

In the summer of 2022, Wolfermann launched her first episode of a podcast called Creating Happiness, a weekly conversation about life as a college student, personal growth, accomplishing goals, living with gratitude, cultivating relationships, and taking control of your own happiness. [11]

Host

Beginning her junior year at the University of Notre Dame, Wolfermann was selected to work for Fighting Irish Media as the university's athletic host at football, basketball, and volleyball games. [12]

Recognitions

In 2021, she was awarded best local Tik Toker in Miami Magazine. [13]

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleProduced by
2021 Gina Yei Ruby RubíDisney Plus
2018 Mi familia perfecta Sandy RyanTelemundo/NBC
2017 Milagros de Navidad Gabriela JohnsonTelemundo/NBC
2017 Mariposa de Barrio Rosie RiveraTelemundo/NBC
2016Claritin CommercialClaritaTelemundo/NBC
2016 Eva la Trailera Sara AguilarTelemundo/NBC
2015 Bajo el Mismo Cielo Adela MoralesTelemundo/NBC
Stage
YearTitleRoleProduced by
2020Anti-Racist Theatre Showcase "Good Cuban Girls"MarisolUniversity of Notre Dame
2019Staging the Daffy DameFelicia AlvaradoUniversity of Notre Dame
2016The Frog, the Princess, and the KingThe PrincessMicro Theatre Miami & Sociedad Actoral Hispanoamericana
2016Los Locos AdamsEnsembleSociedad Actoral Hispanoamericana
2012Young Miracles ShowcaseAnnieActors PlayHouse Theatre
2012Cats Jr.VictoriaActors PlayHouse Theatre

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