America Ferrera

Biography

Born 04/18/1984

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...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 2007, received Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
In 2007, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
In 2007, received Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy

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Production Photos

America Ferrera, Real Women Have Curves (2002)

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Highlights

In 2009, Nominated for the 2009 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress: Comedy
In 2008, Cast in the ensemble feature, "How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer" (filmed in 2003)
In 2008, Reprised role of Carmen in the sequel "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2"

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Family & Companions

Ryan Piers Williams: Companion (Met while attending University of Southern California, when he cast her in his student film)
father: Honduran; hasn’t seen her father since he left the family when she was young
mother: Honduran; raised America and her siblings as a single mother

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