Biography
Who is America Ferrera?
Early life and real name
America Ferrera Georgine Ferrera was born on April 18, 1984, in Los Angeles, United States. Her parents immigrated to the United States from Honduras in the mid-1970s. She grew up as the youngest of six children in the Woodland Hills section of Los Angeles.
She attended local schools including Calabash Street Elementary School, George Ellery Hale Middle School, and El Camino Real High School. At a young age, she developed an interest in acting and participated in school stage productions.
Education and early career
America attended the University of Southern California on a presidential scholarship, double-majoring in theatre and international relations. She later returned to complete her bachelor degree in May 2013, after previously dropping out to focus on acting.
In 2002, she made her feature film debut in the comedy-drama Real Women Have Curves. That same year, she appeared in the Disney Channel television film Gotta Kick It Up! And later took on roles in various television shows and independent films.
Ugly Betty and breakthrough
In 2006, America landed the lead role of Betty Suarez in the ABC comedy-drama series Ugly Betty. Her performance earned widespread critical acclaim and recognition worldwide.
For her work on the show, she won a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She made history as the first Latina woman to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
Later projects and Barbie
Following her success on television, America starred in several other film and television projects. She voiced the character of Astrid Hofferson in the animated franchise How to Train Your Dragon between 2010 and 2019.
She also co-produced and starred in the NBC workplace comedy series Superstore from 2015 to 2021. In 2023, she appeared as Gloria in the fantasy comedy film Barbie, which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Family and personal life
America is married to Ryan Piers Williams. The couple has one child together, a son named Sebastian Ferrera.
Alongside her acting career, she has been involved in various humanitarian efforts and received recognition such as the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award and inclusion in the BBC 100 Women list.
Birthday and age
America Ferrera was born on April 18, 1984, which makes America 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. America shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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