Jhon Sebastián Martínez Panesso, professionally known as Sebastián Martínez, is a Colombian actor, singer, and television personality who built his career from musical theater into Colombian television, film, and international streaming productions.
He gained widespread recognition for his performances in popular Colombian productions before achieving international fame as Zacarías Cienfuegos in the Netflix thriller series The Marked Heart.
He has since strengthened his international profile through projects including The Accident while continuing to work across television, film, and music.
Profile
- Full Name: Jhon Sebastián Martínez Panesso
- Stage Name: Sebastián Martínez
- Date of Birth: January 7, 1983
- Age: 43 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of Birth: Medellín, Colombia
- State of Origin: Antioquia, Colombia
- Nationality: Colombian
- Profession: Actor, Singer, Television Personality
- Height: 182 cm
- Weight: 78 kg
- Eye Color: Light Brown
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
- Parents: Francisco Martínez, Adriana Naranjo
- Siblings: N/A
- Spouse: Kathy Sáenz (married in 2008)
- Children: Amador Martínez Sáenz
- Relationship Status: Married
- Religion: Catholicism
- Ethnicity: Colombian
- Net Worth: $4 million
Early Life and Education
Sebastián Martínez was born on January 7, 1983, in Medellín, Colombia, and is 43 years old.
He was raised by his parents, Francisco Martínez and Adriana Naranjo, and moved with his family to Bogotá during his childhood.
His interest in performing developed early and eventually led him to train with the Misi Musical Theatre Company, where he studied acting, singing, and stage performance.
Sebastián Martínez completed his secondary education at Colegio San Tomás de Aquino in Bogotá while continuing his training in theater.
During his youth, he spent many years performing in Colombian musical theater productions, appearing in adaptations of The Wizard of Oz, West Side Story, Cabaret, and Disney’s Aladdin.
Personal Life
Sebastián Martínez has been married to Colombian actress and television host Kathy Sáenz since 2008. The couple met while working together on the telenovela Juegos Prohibidos in 2005 and eventually began a romantic relationship.
Their relationship attracted considerable media attention because of their age difference, but they continued their relationship and later married.
Sebastián Martínez and Kathy Sáenz have one son, Amador Martínez Sáenz. Their son has pursued competitive kart racing, with both parents supporting his sporting ambitions.
Career
Sebastián Martínez began his screen career in the early 2000s after gaining extensive experience in musical theater.
He rose to prominence in Colombian television with his role in La Viuda de la Mafia in 2004, which helped establish him as a leading actor in the country’s television industry.
Sebastián Martínez continued appearing in major Colombian productions, including Juegos Prohibidos, Rosario Tijeras, and Pa’ Quererte.
His performances across drama and telenovela productions established him as one of Colombia’s prominent television actors.
He gained a much wider international audience through Netflix’s The Marked Heart, in which he portrayed Zacarías Cienfuegos.
The series became an international streaming success and introduced his work to audiences well beyond Colombia.
Sebastián Martínez continued his international television career with The Accident and expanded into film and voice acting.
He contributed his voice to the Spanish-language version of the animated film Sing 2, drawing on his background in musical theater and singing.
Awards
- TVyNovelas Award Colombia – Best Lead Actor in a Telenovela – Won (2005)
- TVyNovelas Award Colombia – Favorite Supporting Actor in a Series – Won (2006)
- TVyNovelas Award Colombia – Favorite Male Villain in a Telenovela – Won (2011)
- India Catalina Award – Favorite Actor by the Audience – Won (2021)
Net Worth
Sebastián Martínez has an estimated net worth of $4 million.
He has built his wealth through his long-running career in Colombian television and film, international streaming productions, musical projects, voice acting, and commercial endorsements.
Social Media
- Instagram: @sebastianmartinezn
Filmography
- La Viuda de la Mafia (2004)
- uegos Prohibidos (2005)
- Hospital Central (2005)
- Rosario Tijeras (2010)
- Allá Te Espero (2013)
- Gallows Hill (2013)
- Pa’ Quererte (2020)
- Sing 2 (2021)
- The Marked Heart (2022)
- The Accident (2024)
