Julee Cerda

JULEE CERDA is an actress, writer, and producer hailing from New York, known for bringing bold, layered characters to life on stage and screen. Her most recent work includes starring alongside Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal in the 2025 Broadway production of Othello, and appearing in the upcoming feature film Solo Mio, opposite Kevin James and Alyson Hannigan, set for release this Valentine's Day. She was a series regular on The Mighty Ducks, and has captivated audiences in standout roles on Orange Is the New Black, Homeland, House of Cards, Marvel's Iron Fist, and Blindspot. In 2018, she made her Broadway debut in Kenny Leon's Children of a Lesser God. On the big screen, Julee has been featured in The Intern (2015), Passengers (2016), Hulu's Vacation Friends 2 (2023), and most recently took on the iconic role of the Evil Stepmother in Disney's Descendants (2024). Renowned for portraying empowered, complex women, Julee brings authenticity and fire to every role. Off-camera, she's equally driven-collaborating with writer Maya Contreras on Mrs. Pip, a sharp, politically charged drama series centered on Latina leads, and developing Forbidden City, a sweeping feature film spotlighting an all-Asian cast. Now based in London, Julee is represented by United Agents in the UK, Stewart Talent and Luminary Partners.