Biography:

Julyza was born in Newark, Delaware. At the age of 7, Julyza was bit by the acting bug and began acting in community theatre. Her first role was in Milford Second Street Players production of Annie, where she was cast as the orphan July. Her next theatrical performance would be one that would leave a lifetime impression, having been cast in Stormy Weather: The Lena Horne Story at Philadelphia's Prince Music Theatre (2007). In 2009, Julyza was cast in the classic family musical Oliver at The Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. Julyza's first television appearance is one she'll never forget, guest starring on Law & Order SVU where she played an African sex slave survivor.