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María Gabriela de Faría is a Venezuelan-born actress whose global breakout came with her role as Angela Spica / The Engineer in SUPERMAN (2025), directed by James Gunn. The film became a worldwide box-office smash, grossing over $615 million globally and establishing her as a key figure in the new DC Universe. To prepare for the physically demanding role, de Faría underwent months of intense, high-performance, superhero-level training, earning widespread recognition for her discipline and commitment.

She is confirmed to reprise the role in the upcoming sequel MAN OF TOMORROW, set for release in July 2027, and is also set to star in the innovative one-shot musical feature OTRA, executive produced by Tyler Perry and directed by Armani Ortiz.

De Faría began acting at age four and rose to prominence as one of Nickelodeon Latin America’s biggest stars, leading ISA TKM and ISA TK+, GRACHI, and YO SOY FRANKY. These series became major hits across Latin America and internationally, reaching audiences in more than 20 countries and cementing her status as a generation-defining talent in the region.

She later expanded into English-language and U.S. television, appearing in series including THE MOODYS, DEADLY CLASS, and ANIMAL CONTROL. Her film work includes EL PASEO 2, which opened at number one in Colombia, as well as CROSSING POINT, PLAN V, EL EXORCISMO DE DIOS (The Exorcism of God), THE DUEL, and PACÍFICO.

Throughout her career, de Faría has earned multiple Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award wins and nominations, including Favorite Actress and Favorite Latin Star, recognizing both her popularity and her sustained impact across youth and family audiences.

With a highly engaged international fan base — particularly across Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru — de Faría maintains strong cross-market reach among female, Hispanic, and Spanish-speaking audiences, while continuing to grow her presence in the U.S. and global entertainment landscape.

Known for her vibrant, approachable personality and strong work ethic, de Faría is passionate about fitness, wellness, and skincare, having previously co-run a successful skincare brand with her husband. She is also a devoted animal lover, adopting a dog during her SUPERMAN press tour and sharing her home with two cats.

She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, actor Christian McGaffney, and their pets.