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America Ferrera

  • Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Birthday: April 18, 1984

Ever since her dynamic film debut in "Real Women Have Curves" (2002), actress America Ferrera earned considerable acclaim for playing complex roles despite her young age. Exuding grace, intelligence and maturity in her first leading role, which earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination, Ferrera found herself suddenly in demand, landing both film and television roles in rapid succession. After memorable performances on an episode of "Touched By an Angel" (CBS, 1994-2003) and in the television movie "Plainsong&quo…more

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Career Milestones

  • 2011

    Cast in a recurring role on CBS's "The Good Wife"

  • 2010

    Joined an ensemble cast for the comedy, "Our Family Wedding"

  • 2010

    Voiced Astrid in the animated feature, "How to Train Your Dragon"

  • 2008

    Cast in the ensemble feature, "How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer" (filmed in 2003)

  • 2008

    Reprised role of Carmen in the sequel "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2"

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Awards

  • 2007

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

  • 2007

    Golden Globe Award: Best Actress in a Comedy

  • 2007

    Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series

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