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Leonor Varela
Also known as Leonor Magdalena Varela Palma
Career
Active 1995 – present
Biography
About Leonor Varela
Leonor Varela, born Friday 29th of December 1972 in Santiago, Chile, is a Chilean actress and model. She gained international recognition playing the title role in the 1999 television film Cleopatra, and later appeared as vampire princess Nyssa Damaskinos in the 2002 Marvel Comics film Blade II. Her filmography also includes The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) with Leonardo DiCaprio, Hell Ride (2008), and Alpha (2018).
Varela was engaged to Billy Zane, her co-star in Cleopatra, before marrying producer Lucas Akoskin in April 2013. The couple has two children: a son, Matteo, and a daughter, Luna Mae. Matteo was diagnosed with leukodystrophy (AGS) and passed away in 2018 at age five. With over three decades in the industry, she continues to work as an actress and glamour model. She has a slim build and natural B-cup breasts.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1995-present (started around 22 years old; 31 years active)
- Birthplace
- Santiago, Chile
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Latin)
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 120 lbs (or 54 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–23–33 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.70
- Bra/Cup Size
- B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 920k (as of February 2026)
Frequently asked
What is Leonor Varela's most well-known role?
She played the title role in the 1999 television film Cleopatra, which brought her international recognition.
Who was Leonor Varela engaged to before her marriage?
She was engaged to Billy Zane, her co-star in the 1999 miniseries Cleopatra.
What challenge did Leonor Varela's family face?
Her son Matteo was diagnosed with leukodystrophy (specifically AGS) shortly after birth and died in 2018 at age five.
Did you know
- Leonor Varela's son Matteo was diagnosed with AGS, a form of leukodystrophy, and died at age five in 2018.
- She has been active in film and television since 1995, spanning over three decades.
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