Natasha Dupeyrón

Natasha Dupeyron

Natasha Dupeyron in 2009
Background information
Birth name Natasha Elizabeth Dupeyron Estrada
Born June 3, 1991[1]
Mexico City, Mexico
Occupation(s) Actress, singer, spokesmodel
Instruments vocals
Years active 1995-present
Labels Warner Music México
Associated acts Eme 15

Natasha Elizabeth Dupeyron Estrada (born 3 June 1991 in Mexico City, Mexico)[1] known professionally as Natasha Dupeyron, is a Mexican actress and singer. She has acted in various Mexican telenovelas since childhood. Dupeyrón was a member of the Mexican-Argentine pop band, Eme 15 from 2011 until 2014.[2]

Early life

She was born in Mexico City to Mexican actor, Humberto Dupeyron.[3][4] Many of Natasha's relatives are also actors including her older brother Odín Dupeyron, older sister Odette Dupeyron, youger brother Osterlen Dupeyron and her aunt is actress Elizabeth Dupeyron.[5]

Acting career

Early career

Dupeyron received her first acting role as an extra, in the telenovela, Doctor Cándido Pérez, when she was just 20 days old.[1] Since childhood, she has participated in numerous roles in telenovelas, television, theatre, and films. She starred in many famous children's telenovelas such as Peregrina, Carita de ángel, and De pocas, Pocas Pulgas. In addition to television credits, Natasha also participated in ten theatre productions. She starred as Chiquis in the 2006 Mexican theatre production of Vaselina (Grease in Spanish) alongside Mexican actors, Sherlyn and Aarón Díaz. She performed in 100 productions of Vaselina. Following her role in Vaselina, Dupeyron was cast in her first adolescent role as the wealthy rebellious teenager, "Marión Von Ferdinand", in the 2007 Mexican telenovela Lola...Érase una vez.[6]

In 2008, she was cast as the blind teenager, "Lia", in the popular telenovela, Juro Que Te Amo.[7] The following year, she starred alongside Dulce Maria in the telenovela Verano de Amor as Berenice. Filming for Verano de Amor was conducted in Tlacotalpan, Veracruz during the summer of 2009.[8] In 2011, she appeared in the music video "El tiempo no lo cambiará" for the Mexican singer, Matteos.

Success with Miss XV (2011-2013)

In 2010, Pedro Damián announced plans to produce a remake of the famous 1987 telenovela Quinceañera. Natasha was cast as one of three female protagonists for the new version of Quinceanera called Miss XV. Danna Paola and Renanta Notni were also cast in the project as the remaining protagonists.[9] However, the project was later reformatted and recast in June 2011. Both Paola and Notni were dropped from the project once casting became finalized in July 2011.[10] Natasha remained an original cast member. Paulina Goto, Elezar Gómez, Yago Muñoz, Jack Duarte and Argentine newcomer, Macarena Achaga, were all cast as main characters in the teen musical television series, Miss XV.[11]

Miss XV began filming in October 2011 in Mexico City and concluded in June 2012. The series had 120 episodes. Due to the show's success, a second season or spin-off idea was considered by producers, however, the idea was rejected and the project will not move forward.[12] The program debuted on Nickelodeon Latin America on 16 April 2012. On 5 May 2012, it began airing on Canal 5 throughout Latin America.[13]

On 24 April 2013, Dupeyron, along with her fellow Miss XV co-star and Eme 15 band mate, Paulina Goto, were announced as protagonists in producer Pedro Damian's newest telenovela, Las Mejores Amigas Best Friends Forever. Although not a spin-off or second season of Miss XV, the program will include songs performed by Eme 15, the band featured on Miss XV. The series will tackle issues such as friendship, love, and bullying. The project is expected to have between 80 to 100 episodes. No production date has been set as of September 2014.[14]

2012 to 2013

In November 2012, Dupeyron and her boyfriend, actor José Pablo Minor, filmed Esencia, a short film directed by Dupeyron's older brother, Odin, in Mexico City. The concept for the project was created by Dupeyron and Minor. The short film won honorable mention in a student film competition at CEA, where Minor was enrolled as a student before later becoming a full-time actor.[15]

In October 2013, Dupeyron was officially confirmed as "Frida" in producer Rosy Ocampo's latest telenovela, Qué pobres tan ricos. The show is a remake of a Colombian telenovela, Pobres Rico. Filming began in Mexico City in early October and the show premiered in Mexico on 11 November 2013 for Canal de las Estrellas.[16][17] After more than six months of filming, production was completed in early May 2014. The series finale aired on 29 June 2014 in Mexico.[18][19]

2014 to present

In December 2014, she filmed Dentro de la mina, a zombie horror movie, which is expected to be released sometime in 2015. The film is directed by Juan Antonio de la Riva and Dupeyron plays "Roberta". The film title was later changed and announced as Insurgentes Malditos on January 14, 2015.[20] In January 2015, she began rehearsing for the play, Buen Viaje, where she alternated as the female lead. The play debuted on January 8, 2015 and ended on February 8, 2015. Performances were held from Thursdays to Saturdays at Teatro en Corto in the Colonia Nápoles neighborhood in Mexico City. Dupeyron is also scheduled to star in the play, Infidelidades, alongside actresses Erika Buenfil and Laura Flores. It is a Spanish-language adaptation based on the Woody Allen play, "Central Park West". The play premiered at Teatro Libanés in Mexico City on February 20, 2015.[21][22][23][24]

On February 9, 2015, she was announced as a cast member for the upcoming play, "La Llamada". The musical comedy, set at a Catholic summer camp, is an adaptation based on the critically acclaimed Spanish play of the same name. The play is slated to premiere in August and performances will be held at Teatro López Tarso in Mexico City.[25]

Spokesmodel career

From 2009 to 2012, Dupeyron modeled clothing for the women's collections in the popular print catalogue, Cklass in Mexico. In September 2012, she signed a contract as the newest spokesmodel for Maybelline cosmetics in Mexico. She appears in TV and print ads for Pure + Makeup line.[26][27] In May 2013, she became the newest image for the Garnier Fructis 100% color de Gariner campaign in Mexico. Dupeyrón appears in print and commercials to promote the hair color brand in Mexico.

In September 2014, she appeared in a national campaign called "No te hagas güey" alongside other Mexican artists such as Sherlyn González and Daniela Magun. The campaign's aims to raise awareness against underage alcohol consumption in Mexico.[28]

Musical career

In 2003, Dupeyron and the other child actors from cast of the children's telenovela, De Pocas Pulgas Pulgas Pulgas, recorded two albums of music featured on the program and embarked on a tour of Latin America to promote the show.[29]

Eme 15

Main article: Eme 15

Dupeyrón was a member of the Mexican-Argentine musical group Eme 15, which was composed of the six lead actors from the television series, Miss XV. The other five members were Paulina Goto, Elezar Gómez, Macarena Achaga, Yago Muñoz, and Jack Duarte. The band performed songs presented on the show. Their debut performance was at Mexico's Kids Choice Awards on 3 September 2011 in Mexico City. They performed their first single, Wonderland.[30]During a September 2013 live video chat with fans, Dupeyron denied rumors that she would continue a career as a solo singer following Eme 15's then rumored separation. Instead, she expressed that she was more comfortable with acting rather than pursing a singing career professionally.

On 18 December 2013, it was officially announced to fans via the band's official Twitter account that the band would split up, following their final concert on 5 January 2014 at the Mega Feria Imperial de Acapulco in Acapulco, Mexico.[2]

2015 to present

In early January 2015, Dupeyron recorded a music video with Mexican singer, Juan Solo, for his upcoming album, Ni Solo Ni Mal Acompañado. On January 19, 2015, it was announced that the song,"Contigo puedo ser quien soy", would be the first single from Solo's album. The music video premiered on February 12, 2015 on Solo's official YouTube channel.[31][32]

Personal life

Dupeyrón began taking piano and violin lessons during childhood. She is a vegetarian and supporter of animal rights. Dupeyrón has been in a relationship with actor José Pablo Minor since late 2011. She currently resides in Mexico City.[33] In June 2014, she briefly relocated to Boston, Massachusetts to study English in a summer course for three months. She returned to Mexico City in mid-August of the same year.[34]

Filmography

Television and film

Year Project Role Notes
1995 María la del Barrio Perlita Ordóñez Telenovela debut
1998 Gotita de amor Loreta Telenovela
Ángela María Molina Telenovela
2000 Siempre te amaré Antonia Castellanos Telenovela
Recompena Regina Film
2001 Amigas y Rivales Aurora Telenovela
Carita de Ángel Lucía Telenovela
2002 La Otra Natalia Ibáñez Portugal Telenovela
2003 De Pocas Pulgas Pulgas Pulgas Alejandra Lastra Telenovela (Lead role)
2004-06 Rebelde Augustina/Natasha Telenovela
Season 1, episode 1 as "Augustina"
Season 3, episode 3 as "Natasha"
2005 Peregrina Evita Telenovela (Lead role)
Contra Viento y Marea Gringa Television series (Episode 1, Season 1)
2006 Efectos secundarios Mimi (age 18) Film
2007 Lola...Érase una vez Marión Von Ferdinand Telenovela (Series regular)
2008 Juro que te amo Rosalia "Lía" Madrigal Campero Telenovela (Series regular)
La Rosa de Guadalupe Veronica Television series (Episode: "A Como de Lugar")
2009 Verano de Amor Berenice Perea Olmos Telenovela (Series regular)
2011 Ella y el candidato[35] Isabel Film
2012 Momentos Julia[4] Unaired television pilot
Miss XV Natalia D'Costa Television seires (Lead role)
Escenia Ella Short film
2013-14 Qué pobres tan ricos Frida Ruizpalacios Romagnoli Telenovela (Series regular)
2014 HOY Herself/Guest co-host Mexican morning show (Aired 9 October 2014)
2015 Insurgentes Malditos Roberta Film

Theatre

Year Play Role Notes
2004 Un mundo de colores Children's play
2006 Vaselina Chiquis Mexican production of Grease
2011 Cenicienta Cenicienta Mexican production of Cinderella
2015 Buen Viaje Ana[36] Lead role/Alternate
Infidelidades Julieta[37] Supporting role
La Llamada María Casado Musical/Comedy-drama

Music Video Appearances

Year Music Video Artist
2011 El tiempo no lo cambiará Matteos
2012 Wonderland Eme 15
Solamente Tú Eme 15
2013 Diferente (Live from the Auditorio Nacional) Eme 15
Te Quiero Más Eme 15
Vivan los Niños campaign Eme 15
Baila "Muévete con Chester Cheetos" campaign Eme 15
2015 Contigo puedo ser quien soy Juan Solo

References

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  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 18 de Diciembre, 2013. "Dará EME 15 último concierto en Acapulco, señala Paulina Goto. Con Maxine Woodside". Radioformula.com.mx. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
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