Leonor Varela

Leonor Magdalena Varela Palma (born 29 December 1972) is a Chilean-born actress known for her roles in various films and television shows. She gained recognition for her portrayal of the title character in the 1999 television film Cleopatra and as vampire princess Nyssa Damaskinos in the 2002 Marvel Comics film Blade II. Varela was born in Santiago, Chile, and later moved to Paris, where she studied acting. Her acting career began in 1995 with a role in the children's film Pony Trek. Since then, she has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, establishing herself as a versatile and talented actress.