Stephanie Cayo
Biography
Stephanie Cristina Cayo Sanguinetti, born 8 April 1988 in Lima, Peru, is a Peruvian actress, singer, model and dancer. She began her television career at ten, appearing in commercials and debuting in the children’s telenovela Travesuras del corazón in 1998. Cayo has worked in the Peruvian, Colombian, Mexican and Spanish markets. She earned the India Catalina Award for Best Lead Actress and a TVyNovelas Award for her role in the 2012 Colombian series El Secretario. She has also been cited repeatedly as one of the most influential Hispanic entertainers on streaming platforms. According to public records she is the daughter of María Alberta Cayo and Any Cecilie Sanguinetti.
Career overview
Stephanie Cristina Cayo Sanguinetti was born on 8 April 1988 in Lima, Peru. She began her television career at the age of ten, first appearing in commercials before making her debut in the children’s telenovela Travesuras del corazón in 1998. From these early beginnings she expanded into a broader acting portfolio that spans several Latin‑American and European markets, including Peru, Colombia, Mexico and Spain.
Cayo’s work in the Colombian series El Secretario (2012) earned her both the India Catalina Award for Best Lead Actress and a TVyNovelas Award for her performance, recognitions that underscore her impact across the region’s television industry. In addition to her acting credits, she has been noted repeatedly as one of the most influential figures in Hispanic entertainment on streaming platforms, reflecting her growing presence in digital media.
Throughout her career she has been credited in more than twenty productions, with her profile listed on major databases such as The Movie Database. Her professional activities also encompass singing, modeling and dancing, contributing to an international reputation that bridges multiple entertainment sectors while maintaining a strong connection to her Peruvian roots.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
23 titles- DOC (2026) as Dra. Julia Jasso
- The Patients of Dr. García (2023) as Meg Williams
- Dime lo que quieres (de verdad) (2023) as Betina
- Dime lo que quieres (de verdad) (2023) Producer
- A Deadly Invitation (2023) as Sonia
- Without Saying Goodbye (2022) as Ariana
- Force of Nature (2020) as Jess
- Amalgam (2020) as Dra. Elena Durán
- ¿Quién es la Máscara? (2019) as Pez
- Out of the Clear Blue Sky (2019) as Samantha
- Bad Impulse (2019) as Lucia
- Yucatán (2018) as Verónica
- Hugo Chávez, El Comandante (2017) as Mónica Zavaleta
- La Hermandad (2016) as Milena
- Club de Cuervos (2015) as Mary Luz
- La Hipocondriaca (2013) as Macarena González
- Doña bella (2011) as Evangelina Rosales de Segovia
- El secretario (2011)
- La Marca del Deseo (2007) as María Valentina
- Piratas en el Callao (2005) as Alberto Cabello (niño)
- Rebelde (2004) as Wanda
- Besos Robados (2004) as Paloma Velacochea
- María Emilia, Querida (1999) as Gabriela "Gaby" Aguirre González
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Stephanie Cayo best known for?
Stephanie Cayo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including DOC (2026), Dime lo que quieres (de verdad) (2023), Dime lo que quieres (de verdad) (2023), Out of the Clear Blue Sky (2019).
When and where was Stephanie Cayo born?
Stephanie Cayo was born on April 8, 1988 in Lima, Perú.
How many credits does Stephanie Cayo have?
Stephanie Cayo has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2026.
What is Stephanie Cayo's background in cinema and television?
Stephanie Cristina Cayo Sanguinetti, born 8 April 1988 in Lima, Peru, is a Peruvian actress, singer, model and dancer. She began her television career at ten, appearing in commercials and debuting in the children’s telenovela Travesuras del corazón in 1998. Cayo has worked in the Peruvian, Colombian, Mexican and Spanis...