Zharick Leon

Biography

Zharick León is a Colombian actress and model known for her work in television. She was raised in a military school environment, which instilled in her a familiarity with self-defense and martial arts. León began her modeling career in her teens after winning a contest in La Heroica. At 17, she moved to Bogotá to pursue modeling alongside studies in Social Communication and Journalism. Her television career began with a role in the series "Hombres," but her breakthrough came with her portrayal of "Carolina" in "Dos Mujeres." In 2003, she gained international fame as "Rosario Montes" in the telenovela "Pasión de Gavilanes." León has since starred in various productions, including "A dónde va Soledad," "Dora, la celadora," and "La Pola." She has received accolades, including the Actress of the Year award at the Latin Pride International Awards in 2010.