Urpi Gibbons
Biography
Urpi Gibbons Valdeavellano is an actress and researcher. She holds a Master's degree in Theater Studies from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and a Bachelor's degree in Performing Arts from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, where she has been a lecturer in the Faculty of Performing Arts for over ten years. On television, she has been part of the main casts of numerous Peruvian and international telenovelas and series, such as Pobrenovio (Mega Chile/Latina, 2024-2025), Los otros libertadores (Latina, 2021), El día de mi suerte (Movistar, 2019), Mi Esperanza (América TV, 2018), Al fondo hay sitio (2015), Eva del Edén (2004), Qué buena raza (2003), among others. She was widely recognized for her starring role in the series Santa Sarita (ATV, 2002), directed by Michel Gómez, where she portrayed the popular saint Sarita Colonia. In film, she has starred in the feature film The House of Cookies (upcoming) and Illay (Dawn) (Official Selection of the Lima Film Festival 2009 and the Chicago Latino Film Festival 2010). She has also appeared in numerous short films.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A relationship steeped in selfishness and machismo can be filled, perhaps without us realizing it, with indifference and humiliation.
Drama Series - 2019, 16 episodes • as Elvira
1986, Peru. Toño is an amateur singer, but above all, he is an impersonator of acclaimed salsa singer Héctor Lavoe. Toño has spent his entire life trying to meet his idol, he is very devoted to him and strongly believes that his songs were written for him. One day, Héctor Lavoe travels to Peru and Toño is about to make the impossible happen; he will meet him and finally break his streak of bad luck. An adventure that will involve meeting the President, sailing with mermaids, being surrounded by armed groups - So many obstacles, but it finally seems that it will be his lucky day.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A young woman moves into a house she bought at auction, unaware that it hides a terrible secret: at night something lurks in the shadows.