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” (CBS, 2004), sh…more

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Actor

Ugly Betty
Betty Suarez
Ugly Betty
Betty Suarez
The 9th Annual Family Television Awards
Plainsong
Victoria Roubideaux
Gotta Kick It Up
Yolanda Vargas

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Career Milestones

2009
Nominated for the 2009 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress: Comedy
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"
2006 to 0000
Played Betty Suarez an unattractive but efficient secretary at a fashion magazine in "Ugly Betty" (ABC); earned Golden Globe (2008, 2009), SAG (2008, 2009) and Emmy (2008) nominations for Best Actress in a Comedy Series
2005
Cast in the Catherine Hardwicke directed "Lords of Dogtown" a fictionalized take on a group of skateboarders that originated in Venice, California during the 1970's

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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