Yeniffer Behrens
- Actress
- Producer
- Writer
Yeniffer Behrens was born in Caracas, Venezuela but her grandfather's
position as a diplomat led to the family's move to Washington, D.C.
when she was just 3 years old. Even as a small child, Yeniffer's
dazzling smile and effervescent personality were easily apparent and
she was inspired to become a performer by the age of six. At age nine,
the family would move to Miami and naturally, the energetic Yeniffer
grew to be a sparkling cheerleader and win the Miss Teen Miami Pageant.
She also proved that she had brains and determination, as well as
beauty, when she earned her Associate of Arts degree in theatre from
Miami-Dade Community College. She continued her theatre training at the
prestigious North Carolina School of the Arts.
Yeniffer made her film debut in the Sylvester Stallone blockbuster The
Specialist. She then landed numerous television roles in both Anglo and
Hispanic markets, including Morelia and Te Amare en Silencio, the first
novela filmed in Los Angeles. Yeniffer's star continued to rise when
she landed a recurring role in La Familia Fernandez, produced by
Univision's Sabado Gigante. In 1997, Yeniffer starred as the title
character in the Independent film Angel Blue, opposite Sam Bottoms and
Karen Black. Angel Blue was later released by Lifetime network under
the title My Neighbor's Daughter and Yeniffer was singled out for
excellent reviews including: "Pic definitely benefits from Behrens'
poise and energy" - Variety 4/98.
She also had supporting roles in Exit, and Seven Sundays, directed by
Cousin Cuisine director Jean-Charles Tachella. Yeniffer then co-starred
in My Fathers' Love and Gabriela. Director Vincent Miller wrote,
"Yeniffer Behrens projects the charisma and unique beauty only found in
stars. She's seductive and vulnerable yet always real in her
performance. Her talent and quality will take her far." Yeniffer also
landed a role in the short film, Lili, from 20th Century Fox's Search
Lab and recurring roles in Trials of Life and the PBS mini-series A
Question of Citizenship.
Yeniffer took on a lighter acting load for a little while as she set
out to "travel and see the world". Her journey took her around the
globe to some exotic locales such as India, The Caribbean, Spain, Peru,
England, Nepal, Italy, Venezuela, Paris, and more. While she would
occasionally take on an acting role or two during this period, Yeniffer
used this opportunity to enjoy the world as her classroom and she
credits the trek for helping her to grow as a person and as an actor.
When Yeniffer returned, she hit the ground running by garnering a role
in the controversial film, A Day Without A Mexican. While she landed an
impressive line up of commercial spots, Yeniffer turned in strong
performances in her guest starring roles in network shows Boston Legal,
JAG, The Agency, the critically acclaimed Nip/Tuck and a steamy
performance on ABC's legendary General Hospital.
Yeniffer works hard to polish her craft as an actor at several highly
respected institutions such as Peter Murietta's improv group, Unitard,
The Acting Class, with Silvana Gillardo, Margie Haber Studios, the
Jeremiah Comey Studios and Sheila Kelley's The S Factor. She is also
proud to have been part of several exclusive showcases such as the ABC
Showcase, Urban Graffiti and Billy Bob Thornton's Not Just Another
Showcase.
In 2005, Yeniffer helmed a fund-raiser event for the Susan G. Komen
Foundation to raise awareness for breast cancer and made numerous
red-carpet appearances including her role as presenter to Wilmer
Valderrama at the 34th Annual Golden Eagle Awards. She can often be
seen and heard in a strong slate of television and radio campaigns and
she starred in the film shorts, 3some, and Late Bloomer.
Yeniffer finished up 2005 in strong fashion with a guest-starring role
on television's #1 show, C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation. She also
delivered fiercely dramatic roles in the films Virginia and Trapped In
Perfection, both slated to open in 2006.
position as a diplomat led to the family's move to Washington, D.C.
when she was just 3 years old. Even as a small child, Yeniffer's
dazzling smile and effervescent personality were easily apparent and
she was inspired to become a performer by the age of six. At age nine,
the family would move to Miami and naturally, the energetic Yeniffer
grew to be a sparkling cheerleader and win the Miss Teen Miami Pageant.
She also proved that she had brains and determination, as well as
beauty, when she earned her Associate of Arts degree in theatre from
Miami-Dade Community College. She continued her theatre training at the
prestigious North Carolina School of the Arts.
Yeniffer made her film debut in the Sylvester Stallone blockbuster The
Specialist. She then landed numerous television roles in both Anglo and
Hispanic markets, including Morelia and Te Amare en Silencio, the first
novela filmed in Los Angeles. Yeniffer's star continued to rise when
she landed a recurring role in La Familia Fernandez, produced by
Univision's Sabado Gigante. In 1997, Yeniffer starred as the title
character in the Independent film Angel Blue, opposite Sam Bottoms and
Karen Black. Angel Blue was later released by Lifetime network under
the title My Neighbor's Daughter and Yeniffer was singled out for
excellent reviews including: "Pic definitely benefits from Behrens'
poise and energy" - Variety 4/98.
She also had supporting roles in Exit, and Seven Sundays, directed by
Cousin Cuisine director Jean-Charles Tachella. Yeniffer then co-starred
in My Fathers' Love and Gabriela. Director Vincent Miller wrote,
"Yeniffer Behrens projects the charisma and unique beauty only found in
stars. She's seductive and vulnerable yet always real in her
performance. Her talent and quality will take her far." Yeniffer also
landed a role in the short film, Lili, from 20th Century Fox's Search
Lab and recurring roles in Trials of Life and the PBS mini-series A
Question of Citizenship.
Yeniffer took on a lighter acting load for a little while as she set
out to "travel and see the world". Her journey took her around the
globe to some exotic locales such as India, The Caribbean, Spain, Peru,
England, Nepal, Italy, Venezuela, Paris, and more. While she would
occasionally take on an acting role or two during this period, Yeniffer
used this opportunity to enjoy the world as her classroom and she
credits the trek for helping her to grow as a person and as an actor.
When Yeniffer returned, she hit the ground running by garnering a role
in the controversial film, A Day Without A Mexican. While she landed an
impressive line up of commercial spots, Yeniffer turned in strong
performances in her guest starring roles in network shows Boston Legal,
JAG, The Agency, the critically acclaimed Nip/Tuck and a steamy
performance on ABC's legendary General Hospital.
Yeniffer works hard to polish her craft as an actor at several highly
respected institutions such as Peter Murietta's improv group, Unitard,
The Acting Class, with Silvana Gillardo, Margie Haber Studios, the
Jeremiah Comey Studios and Sheila Kelley's The S Factor. She is also
proud to have been part of several exclusive showcases such as the ABC
Showcase, Urban Graffiti and Billy Bob Thornton's Not Just Another
Showcase.
In 2005, Yeniffer helmed a fund-raiser event for the Susan G. Komen
Foundation to raise awareness for breast cancer and made numerous
red-carpet appearances including her role as presenter to Wilmer
Valderrama at the 34th Annual Golden Eagle Awards. She can often be
seen and heard in a strong slate of television and radio campaigns and
she starred in the film shorts, 3some, and Late Bloomer.
Yeniffer finished up 2005 in strong fashion with a guest-starring role
on television's #1 show, C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation. She also
delivered fiercely dramatic roles in the films Virginia and Trapped In
Perfection, both slated to open in 2006.