Paola Paulin

Recognized for her role as Michelle in the HBO series Ballers (2015–2017) alongside Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Paola Paulin has established herself as a versatile actress, producer, and entrepreneur. Paulin first gained recognition as a bilingual TV host in Miami, a role she began in 2012, before transitioning into acting and modeling. Her filmography further includes roles in the feature film The Tax Collector (2020), directed by David Ayer and featuring Shia LaBeouf, as well as Traded, where she played the character Maria. She has also appeared in Protagonist, a film written and directed by Eric Roth.

Paulin expanded her career into production, making her executive producer debut with The Birthday Cake (2021), which starred Ewan McGregor, Penn Badgley, and Jeremy Allen White. Her executive producer credits also include a film featured at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Demonstrating her range, Paulin has lent her voice talents as a voice-over artist for the animated series South Park (2014-2016). Committed to refining her craft, she has undertaken extensive training in various acting methodologies, including Uta Hagen, Meisner, Lee Strasberg, and Chekhov.

Her upcoming projects include a lead role in a feature film where she performs her own stunts, showcasing her dedication and versatility. Paulin also completed the lead role of Alexandra in the film Gringo Hunter, further solidifying her diverse acting portfolio.