My name is Joëlle Zilberman Monestier. I bring a unique blend of experience as an actress, camera operator, and performer, skills that make me exceptionally adaptable and versatile on set and on stage. Raised in Ibiza within a French-Argentine family with a rich artistic heritage, I developed a strong aesthetic sensibility and an instinct for storytelling from a young age. My journey began with 12 years of classical ballet and contemporary dance, vocal training with my father’s rock band, and early involvement in theater, all of which fostered my passion for character and movement.

After moving to Barcelona at 17, I pursued an Audiovisual Communication degree, specializing in scriptwriting, motivated by a fascination for character-driven stories. From there, I dedicated myself to full-time acting studies, training in the Stanislavsky method, musical theater, and dance, which strengthened my ability to embody roles across genres and styles.

Driven by a passion for the art of lighting and the emotional impact of cinematography, I then trained in Film Direction and Cinematography. This foundation allowed me to work on both sides of the camera in television, film, and theater, refining my sense of collaboration, timing, and spatial awareness—qualities that now shape my work as an actress.

One of my most defining experiences was performing as a Camera Dancer on a national tour with Manolo García, capturing live concert footage from the stage while interacting with performers. This role required high adaptability, sensitivity, and precision, offering the audience an intimate view of the stage that fused performance and cinematography.

These experiences culminated in my role as one of Cirque du Soleil’s first Camera-Performers, where I had the privilege of merging live cinematography with character performance, bringing new dimensions to the audience's experience. My understanding of camera work, combined with my intuition as an actress and my aesthetic sensibility, enable me to create nuanced, compelling performances that connect deeply with viewers.

I am ready to bring my distinctive perspective, versatility, and commitment to storytelling to new projects, contributing with a skill set that uniquely bridges acting, cinematography, and live performance.