Cristina Umaña was born in Ibagué, Tolima, on December 24, 1974. She studied drama from 1993 to 1995 at the Centro de Educación Artística of Televisa.
After returning to Colombia, she played leading roles in the telenovelas Yo amo a Paquita Gallego and La mujer del presidente. She is also known for her role as Judy Moncada in the Netflix series Narcos.
Colombia