Playwright, director and actor, in 1985 he founded Teatro Petra with Marcela Valencia. He holds a degree in Dramatic Art from Universidad del Valle and studied for six years at Santiago García's Theatrical Research Workshop. He has directed and written more than twenty plays, four of which have won the National Playwriting Award. He received the National Award for Theater Direction in 2013, and Sara says he won the 2010-2011 Best Play Award from the fgaa. His works also include Labio de liebre ( co-production with Teatro Colón de Bogotá), El vientre de la ballena, Pinocchio and Frankenstein le tienen miedo a Harrison Ford and Mosca. His plays have been staged in Chile, the United States, Spain, France, Mexico, Peru and Slovenia. They have been translated into English, French, Portuguese, Bosnian, Chinese and Slovenian, and have been programmed in more than forty festivals in Europe, South America, Central America, Mexico and the United States.

Teatro Petra is a contemporary and author's theater group founded in 1985 by Fabio Rubiano and Marcela Valencia. With more than 38 years of experience, they have produced more than 25 productions and have stood out for their artistic commitment. They have won national and international awards, as well as toured in various festivals. The opening of their headquarters in 2018 has allowed them to develop academic activities, research and workshops. Their goal is to build community and appropriation of cultural space. Teatro Petra has been noted for its trajectory in the performing arts by offering high quality theatrical productions, participating in international festivals, providing academic training, promoting theatrical publications and fostering interaction with the community. These activities demonstrate its commitment to cultural enrichment and its dedication to generating impact and access to the performing arts in Colombia and beyond.