Cecile van Welie
Biography
Cecile van Welie was born on January 6th, 2002, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. At 8, she starred in her first play and continued her theater training until landing her first film role at 12. Ever since then, Cecile has pursued a career in film acting, working on multiple projects. Her first starring role as Sara in the Argentine-Dominican film Carajita (2021) earned her two acting nominations. The film is the first Dominican production to receive the Jury’s Special Mention (New Directors) at the San Sebastián International Film Festival. Cecile continues her acting career, recently filming her second lead role as Liz in the upcoming queer horror drama No Salgas. With her extensive training and decade-long experience, she continues to establish herself as one of her country’s most promising young talents.
Known For & Full Filmography6 Titles
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Liz
After her girlfriend's death, Liz hides her true self until a weekend trip awakens forbidden desires. When her sexuality is exposed, paranoia and violence consume the group as her secret becomes deadly.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Sara
Sara and her nanny Yarisa have a relationship that seems to transcend their class conditions: they are the closest thing to a daughter-mother, but an accident will test their intimate loyalty and the innocent illusion of never separating.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Laura
Shy girl Miriam is waiting to celebrate her 15th birthday and she wants to invite her guy. So far they’ve only chatted online, and the anticipated blind date only complicates things.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Hermana Cecile
1819. A young Spanish heir, a Chinese weaver, and a Haitian deserter struggle to find their place and humanity in the tense cultural crossroads of the colonial Caribbean. They embark on the ambitious endeavor of establishing a silk factory in the very heart of the island of Hispaniola.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Joaquín, a recently divorced airline pilot, meets Manolo and Juan Luis, who are also divorced. Together, they establish rules to support their life as new bachelors. Everything changes when they try to seduce their housekeeper.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.