Yeniffer Behrens Biography: Husband, Movies, Siblings, Religion, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Height, Awards, Kids

Yeniffer Behrens is a Venezuelan-American actress, film director, producer, and screenwriter known for her work in English- and Spanish-language film and television.

She made her feature-film debut in The Specialist (1994). She later gained recognition through appearances in General Hospital, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Nip/Tuck, Boston Legal, Desperate Housewives, and The Way Back.

Yeniffer Behrens
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Name:	Yeniffer Behrens
Born:	7 October 1976 (age 49 years old)
Place of Birth:	Caracas, Venezuela
Nationality:	Venezuelan-American
Ethnicity:	Latina
Height:	1.63 m
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Behrens
Siblings:	Cesly Behrens, Kris Behrens
Spouse:	Mauricio Mendoza (m. 2010)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Adrian Moreira-Behrens, Julianna Mia Mendoza-Behrens
Occupation:	Actress, film director, film producer, screenwriter
Net Worth:	$1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Yeniffer Behrens was born on 7 October 1976 in Caracas, Venezuela, and moved with her family to Washington, D.C., during childhood because of her grandfather’s diplomatic position.

Born to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Behrens, she moved to Miami with her mother and younger brother at age nine and grew up bilingual. She developed an interest in performing at an early age and later won the Miss Teen Miami pageant.

Behrens earned an Associate of Arts degree in theatre from Miami-Dade Community College and continued her theatre training at the North Carolina School of the Arts. She is of Latina background, and her religion is Christianity.

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Career

Yeniffer Behrens began her professional acting career with her feature debut in The Specialist (1994), followed by television and film roles in both English and Spanish.

Her early work included Angel Blue, later released as My Neighbour’s Daughter, as well as appearances in General Hospital, The Agency, JAG, Nip/Tuck, Boston Legal, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Behrens later expanded into producing and directing independent films and other projects. Her production credits include After School, The Contractor, Fighting Chance, and Final Vow, while her directing work includes Mi Amor and Her Choices.

Her directing work earned her an Excellence in Directing award at the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema. She also co-owns True Form Films with her husband, Mauricio Mendoza.

Awards and Nominations

• Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema — Excellence in Directing — Mi Amor — Winner

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @trueyen
• Facebook Handle: @OfficiallyTrueYen
• Twitter Handle: @yenifferbehrens

Personal Life

Yeniffer Behrens, 49 years old and 1.63 m tall, has been married to actor and producer Mauricio Mendoza since 2010. The couple have two children together, including daughter Julianna Mia Mendoza-Behrens; Behrens also has an older son, Adrian Moreira-Behrens, from a previous relationship.

Mendoza has helped raise Adrian as a bonus father. Behrens and Mendoza also work together through their production company, True Form Films.

Net Worth

Yeniffer Behrens has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million USD, based primarily on her long career in acting, film production, directing, screenwriting, television work, and independent film projects.

Filmography

• The Specialist — 1994
• Angel Blue — 1997
• My Neighbour’s Daughter — 1998
• A Day Without a Mexican — 2004
• Seven Pounds — 2008
• Drive-By Chronicles: Sidewayz — 2009
• Frozen Kiss — 2009
• Confession of a Gangster — 2010
• Decisions — 2011
• Por tu culpa — 2012
• After School — 2014
• Fighting Chance — 2014
• The Way Back — 2020
• The Law of Moises — 2019
• Intolerance: No More — 2019
• Final Vow — 2023
• Just a Phase — 2025

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