Berta Vázquez

Berta Vázquez, born Birtukan Tibebe on 28 March 1992 in Kyiv, Ukraine, is a multilingual performer whose early life reflects a blend of Ethiopian, Ukrainian, and Spanish cultural influences. The daughter of an Ethiopian father and a Ukrainian mother, she was adopted at the age of three by a family in Elche, Spain, where she was immersed in the local arts scene and began formal dance training at the Paula Yeray school, laying the foundation for her future in entertainment. At eighteen she relocated to Madrid, seeking broader opportunities, and in 2013 she submitted a music video to The Voice Spain casting, though she was not selected, an experience that sharpened her resolve to pursue acting and music simultaneously. Vázquez secured her breakthrough cinematic role in 2014 when she was cast as Bisila in the adaptation of Luz Gabás' novel Palm Trees in the Snow (released 2015), a performance that paired her with Mario Casas and sparked a public romance that lasted until their amicable split in 2018. Her portrayal of Estefanía “Rizos” Kabila in the acclaimed television series Vis a Vis (2015‑2019) cemented her status as a versatile actress capable of conveying both vulnerability and resilience, earning her a dedicated fan base and critical praise. Beyond these marquee roles, Vázquez has contributed to a diverse slate of projects—including Paquita Salas, En tu cabeza, El accidente, The Laws of Thermodynamics, and Welcome to Eden—showcasing her adaptability across genres and mediums. Known also for her work as a model and singer, she has experimented with various stage names such as Cleo Brian and Mila Russo before solidifying her brand as Berta Vázquez, a name that now resonates across Spanish‑language cinema and television.