With a career shaped by movement, instinct, and emotional range, Stephanie Cayo embodies a new kind of Latin American artist, one defined less by borders and more by depth. Born in Lima and introduced to television at an early age, she grew up on screen and evolved across continents, building an international path that today unfolds between Los Angeles, Colombia, and Peru. Each place adds a layer to her identity, informing both her personal rhythm and creative choices.
At 37, Cayo occupies a space of quiet confidence. After decades of steady work, she finds herself at a moment where experience and curiosity coexist. Reinvention, for her, is not a rupture but a natural continuation—an openness to follow what resonates, without the need to explain or justify each step.
In the global entertainment landscape, she holds a singular position. Deeply Latina yet unconcerned with labels or expectations, Cayo approaches her craft through instinct and story rather than image. That same freedom extends beyond acting. Music has become her most intimate form of expression, designed for small audiences, emotional proximity, and the beauty of imperfection. Influenced by jazz, boleros, and Latin rhythms, her sound feels nostalgic, cinematic, and deeply personal.
Her relationship with fashion mirrors this philosophy. Style, for Cayo, is fluid and intuitive, shaped by mood, movement, and everyday life rather than trends. She favors authenticity over artifice and elegance over excess. Protective of her private world, she shares selectively, choosing to offer what feels genuine: creativity, inspiration, and presence.
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| Photographer: Giorgio del Vecchio Makeup: Edwin Beltran Styling: Alejo Gutiérrez Jewelry: Vizcarra Look: Oscar Reina |
Rather than chasing a fixed idea of the future, Stephanie Cayo moves forward with ease and intention. Success, for her, lies in staying connected to the work, to the people around her, and to the quiet excitement that keeps creation alive.
I feel that living in so many different countries has taught me about the depth and the surface of each culture"
You live between Los Angeles, Colombia, and Peru. How does this cosmopolitan life influence who you are today, both personally and artistically?
Stephanie Cayo: Well, it’s very complex, I’m not going to lie. But one of the things I love the most is contrast—in everything. And that’s the life I’ve built through the years. I spend time with the people I love, and those people live in different cities. I spent seven important years in Colombia when I was 18. I have many, many friends there. I’ve been in LA for over 10 years now, and I have friends there who feel like family. And my school friends are around Lima, Miami, and other places. So either way, I will keep moving. Nobody said that life was supposed to be lived in just one place. Maybe my life will change when/if I have kids, but for now, I enjoy it. I get the best of each city. I feel that living in so many different countries has taught me about the depth and the surface of each culture, and the ways people connect depending on their history. I’m so curious about that, and it makes me happy to have been able to live it myself, in my own skin.
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| Photographer: Giorgio del Vecchio Makeup: Edwin Beltran Styling: Alejo Gutiérrez Jewelry: Laura Dávila Look: Barmont |
At 37 years old, what phase of life do you feel you are in: more about building, harvesting, or reinventing?
Stephanie: I feel I have harvested a lot. Since I was 9 years old, I’ve been working, learning, and building. Right now, I feel like I’m reinventing myself and reaping the harvest. I’m always reinventing myself, really—when you’ve lived in more than six countries, you have to adapt or you die.
What does it mean to you to be a Latina woman working in a global market today?
Stephanie: Well, my looks are not the typical Latina. I can also play American and European. It’s hard because I feel very, very Latina, but my looks don’t show that due to my family mix. So basically, I don’t really care about my looks—I just go for the character, for the story, and I fight for it.
Your career spans film, television, music, and artistic leadership. What guides your professional choices?
Stephanie: Intuition, I feel. And life—it shows me what to do. Whatever I’m living in my life somehow ends up happening in my work
DOC marks a new chapter in your international career. What can you tell us about this project, and what does it represent for you?
Stephanie: I love this show. I’m crazy about medicine, about our health and lifestyles. I love nutrition and the connection the show makes between diseases and our personal lives and emotions. It represents maturity, probably, and me learning through this character things I’m loving to learn. Every episode makes me understand more about our nature and how hard it is to be a doctor. And externally, I just wish the story reaches people and that they like it.
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What was it like working on an international production such as Force of Nature, and what did that experience teach you?
Stephanie: Working with Mel was amazing. All my scenes were with him, and I learned a lot—you have to be alert, fast, and smart. And now, after many years, I’m glad I can call him a friend.
You are developing a more intimate and refined musical project. What side of you does music reveal that acting cannot reach?
Stephanie: I just love singing in front of small crowds. I love everything that’s intimate, more like a play. I love talking to people when the show ends, hearing their stories, where they come from, why they came to see the show. Music is like the most vulnerable side of the body—alive, full of adrenaline and mistakes, which I love. I love that life and art feel like a rehearsal.
Is there a particular sound or emotion that defines this new musical project?
Stephanie: Just my history with the music my dad used to play for me—boleros, jazz, rock, and reggae turned into Latin jazz. Music for the soul. When lyrics used to let people imagine beautiful scenes and stories, more like a movie.
I’m doing exactly what I wanted to be doing 10 years ago, so I’m very thankful
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| Photographer: Giorgio del Vecchio Makeup: Edwin Beltran Styling: Alejo Gutiérrez Jewelry: Vizcarra Look: Oscar Reina |
Your style reflects elegance and authenticity. How do you express yourself through fashion?
Stephanie: I just wear what I have fun with, whatever I’m feeling each week. Each week is different for a woman, so it depends. I don’t imitate anybody, I don’t follow rules, I don’t wear makeup, and I hate fake nails now. Everything is changing. Whatever I wear goes with what I do every day.
How do you balance your public image and private life in such an exposed world?
Stephanie: I keep many things for myself. But life is so rich. You can share happiness, creativity, and inspiration.
When you imagine your career ten years from now, what do you hope to be doing and feeling?
Stephanie: I wish to be in projects that make me laugh and cry, and to be excited to go to work every day. To meet people I love and work with friends. I’m doing exactly what I wanted to be doing 10 years ago, so I’m very thankful.
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