Valentina Grethel

About

Colombian-American actress, singer, rapper, and dancer also known by her stage name Valentina Mami and known for her work in When the Ringlights Dim, The Secret Heiress, Coyote Hills, and Pop Music High. She is also known for her songs "Baby," "Necesito," "Knee Deep," and "No Eres Para Mi."

Before Fame

She started training in hip-hop and various dance styles when she was eight years old. She started studying acting and improv with some of Hollywood's top coaches in middle school, and began freestyling and battle rapping with friends when she was 13 years old. Her first onscreen appearance was in the short film The Mayor's Daughter in 2017. Her first major role was in Pop Music High in 2019. Her big break came when she appeared in multiple episodes of The Secret Heiress in 2024.

Trivia

She is fluent in both English and Spanish. She takes creative control of her music videos by handling production, direction, and editing herself. She is also known for hosting the podcast Mami's House. 

Family Life

She was born in Colombia and raised in Los Angeles, California. Her mother, Lianna Grethel, is an actress, model, and TV host. Her father, Julio Echeverry, is a Colombian actor.

Associated With

She appeared alongside Jadelyn Breier and Anuschka van Lent in the film When the Ringlights Dim in 2025.