Paola Paulin

Paola Paulin is an actress, producer, and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles. Her career in entertainment began in Miami as a bilingual TV host before she transitioned into acting and modeling. She is recognized for her role as Michelle in the HBO series “Ballers,” where she starred alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Her filmography includes roles in movies such as “The Tax Collector,” directed by David Ayer and featuring Shia LaBeouf, and “Traded,” where she played Maria. She has also appeared in “Protagonist,” a film written and directed by Eric Roth.

Beyond her acting work, Paulin has ventured into production. She made her debut as an executive producer with “The Birthday Cake,” a film that included Ewan McGregor, Penn Badgley, and Jeremy Allen White. Her executive producer credits also include a film featured at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, rumored to star Cate Blanchett. She has lent her voice talents to animated series like “South Park” as a voice-over artist. Paulin has undertaken extensive training in various acting methodologies, including Uta Hagen, Meisner, Lee Strasberg, and Chekhov, to refine her craft.

Paola Paulin’s career also includes significant involvement in modeling, with appearances in runway shows, magazine covers, and campaigns for brands such as L’Oréal, Skechers, and Bebe. She has featured in commercials for Coca-Cola, State Farm, and Moroccan Oil, and has collaborated with Latin artists including Carlos Ponce, Carlos Vives, and Julio Iglesias. Paulin is an advocate for empowering Latinos in Hollywood and promoting Latin American film production. She aims to bridge connections between Hollywood and the Latin market, advocating for increased investment in international productions, leveraging her background in business and earlier work with the Colombian government in the U.S.