America Ferrera: Early Life and Career
America Ferrera was born on April 18, 1984, in Los Angeles, California. Her parents were Honduran immigrants. She attended the University of Southern California and graduated with a degree in International Relations.
Ferrera began her acting career in 2002 with a small role in the Disney Channel movie Gotta Kick It Up! She gained recognition for her breakthrough role as Betty Suarez in the hit TV series Ugly Betty, which aired from 2006 to 2010. Ferrera won several awards for her performance, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
America Ferrera: Movies and Roles
Real Women Have Curves (2002)
Ferrera’s first leading role was in the independent film Real Women Have Curves. She played Ana Garcia, a Mexican-American teenager who struggles with body image issues and cultural identity. The film received critical acclaim and won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005)
Ferrera starred as Carmen Lowell in the film adaptation of Ann Brashares’ best-selling novel The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. The movie follows four friends who share a pair of magical jeans that fit each of them perfectly. Ferrera’s performance was praised by critics, and the film was a commercial success.
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
Ferrera provided the voice for Astrid Hofferson in the animated film How to Train Your Dragon. The movie is set in a Viking world where a young boy named Hiccup befriends a dragon and learns to fly. Ferrera’s performance was well-received, and the film was a box office success.
Cesar Chavez (2014)
Ferrera played the role of Helen Chavez, the wife of civil rights activist Cesar Chavez, in the biographical film Cesar Chavez. The movie chronicles Chavez’s efforts to organize farm workers and improve their working conditions. Ferrera’s performance was praised by critics, and the film was well-received.
Superstore (2015-2021)
Ferrera starred as Amy Dubanowski in the NBC sitcom Superstore. The show is set in a fictional big-box store called Cloud 9 and follows the lives of its employees. Ferrera also served as an executive producer on the show. Superstore was a critical and commercial success and ran for six seasons.
America Ferrera: Awards and Net Worth
Awards
Ferrera has won several awards throughout her career, including:
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Ugly Betty, 2007)
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy (Ugly Betty, 2007)
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series (Ugly Betty, 2007)
- ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Series (Ugly Betty, 2007)
Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, America Ferrera has a net worth of $16 million.
America Ferrera: Facts and Wiki
Facts
- Ferrera is a co-founder of the Time’s Up movement, which aims to combat sexual harassment and gender inequality in the workplace.
- She is also a member of the board of directors for Voto Latino, a non-profit organization that promotes political empowerment for Latino youth.
- Ferrera has been married to actor and director Ryan Piers Williams since 2011. They have two children together.
Wiki
For more information on America Ferrera, visit her Wikipedia page.
