IN CONVERSATION WITH STEF ROITMAN

interview by JANA LETONJA

Argentinian actress, model and digital creator Stef Roitman belongs to a new generation of Latin American talent redefining what it means to have an international career. After first gaining recognition through television, Stef has increasingly focused on acting, choosing projects that challenge her creatively while expanding her presence across Latin America, Europe and the United States. Alongside her screen work, she has cultivated a global audience through fashion, travel and lifestyle, becoming a familiar face at international fashion weeks and collaborating with leading luxury brands. As she prepares for a slate of new acting projects and the second season of Bresh’s podcast for Univision, Stef reflects on balancing creativity, ambition and authenticity in an industry that is more global than ever.

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Your career has taken you from Argentina to Europe and the United States. How has working across different countries shaped you as an actress?

It has made me less attached to doing things “the right way” and more curious about doing them truthfully. Every country has a different rhythm, a different sense of humor, even a different silence. As an actress, collecting those nuances feels like collecting tools for future characters. I’ve always been drawn to new cultures and new challenges, so having a career that constantly pushes me outside my comfort zone feels less like work and more like a privilege.

You originally studied Business Economics before pursuing acting. What gave you the confidence to change direction?

Honestly, I don’t think confidence came first. Curiosity and passion did. I realized I was spending more time thinking about scripts than spreadsheets, which felt like useful information. I fell in love with the process long before I ever felt confident in it. The economics degree stayed with me, though. It taught me discipline and long-term thinking, two things that are really useful in this profession.

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Looking back, was there a defining moment when you realised acting was more than a dream it was your future?

It was more a series of small moments where I felt completely present. Eventually, I stopped asking myself if acting was realistic and started asking myself if I could imagine doing anything else. I couldn’t.

What kinds of characters are you most interested in exploring at this stage of your career?

Women who contradict themselves. Characters who are funny and messy and intelligent and occasionally wrong. But also, I love drama and action. The older I get, the less interested I am in perfection and the more interested I am in complexity. Those are usually the characters that stay with you.

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You’re preparing for several international productions. What excites you most about this new chapter?

Preparation, honestly. The dialect work, the research, the physical training, the different accents, the uncomfortable part where you feel slightly unqualified before growing into something new. That’s usually a good sign. For me, that’s where the craft lives.

Despite working internationally, you’ve spoken about staying connected to Argentina. Why is that relationship so important to you?

Because that’s where my references live. My humor is Argentine, my timing is Argentine, my family is Argentine. You can travel very far and still carry your roots in the way you tell a story. I love my country and love working in Argentina too. I’m so proud of my blood and my people. They are so talented.

You’ve built a large audience through social media while pursuing a serious acting career. Has social media ever opened doors creatively, or do you see it as something separate from your work as an actress?

It’s a different language, but storytelling is still storytelling. Social media has introduced me to collaborators and opportunities I wouldn’t have met otherwise. The important thing is remembering that visibility and craft are not the same thing. One can help the other, but it can’t replace it. I genuinely love connecting with people through different formats and platforms, and I’m deeply grateful for the community we’ve built over the years. I hope we continue growing together.

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Fashion has become an important part of your public identity. What draws you to fashion, and how does it complement your creative work?

Fashion feels very close to acting to me. Both involve character, authenticity, perspective and transformation. I’ve always loved that fashion allows us to express something without saying a word. It’s fun, of course, but it’s also meaningful to me. The way we dress can tell stories, reflect moods and even mark different seasons of our lives. Sometimes I look back at old outfits and they may not be my favorite anymore, but I celebrate them because they take me back to a moment in my life that mattered, and at the time, they felt honest. I think authenticity in fashion, much like in acting, never really goes out of style.

You’re also hosting the next season of Bresh’s podcast. What have you discovered about yourself through interviewing other artists?

I discovered that I’m even more sensitive than I thought, and that I genuinely love listening. I love learning about people’s processes, what moves them, what inspires them and what keeps them going. I think artists are much more alike than we sometimes realize. The podcast has taught me to trust my curiosity and follow where it leads. It usually ends in beautiful conversations and unexpected connections.

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The entertainment industry increasingly values versatility. Do you think being a multi-hyphenate has become essential for artists today?

Again, curiosity. It seems to be a recurring theme in my life and career. I’ve always been someone who enjoyed wearing different hats and exploring different worlds. At some point, I think I convinced myself that I had to choose just one role and stay there. But lately, I’ve been rediscovering how much joy I find in different parts of the creative process. Writing, producing, hosting conversations, developing ideas, they all feed a different part of me. Maybe it comes with age, experience or simply the stage of life I’m in, but I’m enjoying giving myself permission to expand again.

Outside of work, what keeps you grounded and creatively inspired?

God, family, friends, my team, long conversations, traveling, and observing people who have absolutely no idea they are being observed. Airports, streets, and documentaries are excellent for character research. Everything that grounds me also reminds me where my perspective comes from. I don’t want to be an Argentine actress working abroad. I want to be an Argentine actress bringing her perspective to stories everywhere.

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TEAM CREDITS:

talent STEF ROITMAN
photography ANDRÉS GARCÍA LUJÁN
styling ANTONIA PAYERAS
hair and makeup PAU SELLÉS
photography assistant ISABEL ANDUEZA
styling assistant SOL ZOIDO
editor TIMI LETONJA
interview JANA LETONJA