Alejandra Paredes

Alejandra Paredes was born in Guayaquil on January 6, 1983, the daughter of Lorgia Orejuela, a prominent Ecuadorian swimmer.^[1] At age 17, she was a model for Denisse Klein's agency.^[1] She began her television career on the Ecuavisa series De la vida real [es]. Her most recognized role is that of Penelope de la Cruz on the black comedy series La pareja feliz [es], where she appeared alongside David Reinoso [es] and Flor María Palomeque. She also had roles in Mostro de Amor [es], La Tremebunda Corte [es], and El hombre de la casa. She has served as the public relations officer for the Paradox School of Image and Sound.^[2]

In theater, she directed the micro-drama La balada de John y Yoko, and the children's productions Los grillos sordos and Chiquititas.^[3]

In 2019, Paredes appeared on the second season of the biographical telenovela Sharon la Hechicera [es].^[3] From 2019 to 2020, she was on the fifth and sixth seasons of the series 3 familias [es].

In 2020, she made her film debut as part of the cast of the historical drama Camino a la libertad, along with Emmanuel Palomares, Efraín Ruales, Verónica Pinzón, and Juan Carlos Román.^[4] The same year, she replaced Carolina Jaume on the TC Televisión series Antuca me enamora [es].^[5]