Mónica Alejandra Godoy Cabezas (born May 9, 1976) is a

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. She was born in

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, and began her career at the Chilean channel

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. The actress was notably successful for her role of Scarlette in the telenovela ''

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''. Godoy as been in the soap operas ''

Hijos del Monte ''Hijos del Monte'' (translated: ''Del Monte Sons'') is a Chilean telenovela produced by TVN. It was written by Víctor Carrasco and directed by María Eugenia Rencoret. Filming began on June 18, 2008 and took place in the Santiago neighborhoo ...

'', ''

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'' and '' El Laberinto de Alicia''.

Biography

Career

She debuted on television as host on Canal 2 Rock & Pop, when she was 19 years. She subsequently participated in six successful dramatic productions of

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, playing various characters that allowed Monica to demonstrate her talent and charisma. Probably by the press, many people who know, know who was living in

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. Left for this city on January 16, 2001 at the end of the recordings of '' Santo Ladrón'', motivated to meet new concerns and find the tools to effectively perform as an actress and get the experience of living abroad. He also participated in the Spanish film ''XXL'', directed by Julio Sánchez Valdés, next to Oscar Jaenada. In 2004 he returned to

and back to the

dramatic area to participate in dramatic productions ''

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'', uneven and Love by accident. In 2008 participated in ''

'', her portrayal of Julieta Millán caused great empathy in viewers, playing it down the lead role of María Elena Swett. In 2010 production is part of the night ''

'', where she played Susana Jerez, the leading character's lover. Prosperiormente part in the TV series on Child Abuse, '' El Laberinto de Alicia'', playing Bettina Molinari, sister of Alice. During the 2011 is part of the winning National Television Council of Chile, with the production '' Bim Bam Bum'' and series '' El Diario Secreto de una Profesional'' (Adaptation of ''

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''). In the latter was chosen to play the lead in the series at first, but following the unexpected pregnancy had to leave the project due to the incompatibility of their status with the extension of the recordings.

Filmography

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Godoy, Monica 1976 births Chilean film actresses Chilean television actresses Chilean telenovela actresses Chilean television presenters Chilean people of English descent Living people Actresses from Santiago Chilean women television presenters