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America Ferrera

America Ferrera, 2006
BornApril 18, 1984 (1984-04-18) (age 24)
Los Angeles, California, USA

America Georgina Ferrera (born April 18, 1984) is an American actress. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works

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Biography

Early life

Ferrera, the youngest of six siblings, was born in Los Angeles, California, to Honduran parents. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Honduras in Spanish, República de Honduras) is a democratic republic in Central America. She was raised by her mother in the Woodland Hills section of Los Angeles. Woodland Hills is a district in the City of Los Angeles, California, United States. She started acting at age eight in school plays and community theater. She attended George Ellery Hale Middle School and El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills. El Camino Real High School (also known locally as "ECR" and by some more recently as "ELCO" is a public secondary school located in the Woodland Hills district In interviews Ferrera has noted the contrast between the image of the “typical Latina” experience and her own childhood. Observing that growing up in a mostly Jewish, non-Latino neighborhood, she attended 52 bar mitzvahs and not a single quinceañera. PLEASE TAKE NOTE************ In Judaism, Bar Mitzvah ( Hebrew: בר מצוה "one (m to whom the commandments apply" Bat Mitzvah (בת מצוה "one (f The Quinceañera or Quince años is in some Spanish -speaking regions of the Americas, a young woman's celebration of her fifteenth birthday "[1]

Career

In July of 2002, she made her first TV movie, Gotta Kick It Up! for The Disney Channel. Gotta Kick It Up is a Disney Channel Original Movie. In the US it was first aired July 31, 2002 and garnered 1 For the Disney Channel in other countries see Disney Channel around the world. That same year, she made her feature film debut in the indie sleeper hit Real Women Have Curves. Real Women Have Curves is a 2002 American movie starring Ferrera followed this with roles in both television Touched by an Angel and film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and Lords of Dogtown. Touched by an Angel is an American Drama Television series that chronicles the missions of a group of Angels sent by God The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (released in the UK as The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants) is an American Film Lords of Dogtown is an American Film from 2005 from both Columbia Pictures and TriStar Pictures, directed by Ferrera received a 2005 Movieline Breakthrough Award. In December 2005, she appeared in the off-Broadway play Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead, directed by Trip Cullman. Dog Sees God Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead is a play written by Bert V

She landed the lead role in Ugly Betty in 2006. Ugly Betty is an American television Comedy-drama series starring America Ferrera in the title role along with Eric Mabius Ugly Betty is an adaptation of the Colombian hit telenovela Betty La Fea, in which she portrays a girl whom her peers find extremely unattractive, thus the series title. Colombia (kəˈlʌmbɪə officially the Republic of Colombia () is a country in northwestern South America. Yo soy Betty la fea ( I am Betty the ugly one) also known as simply " Betty la fea " ( Ugly Betty) was a popular As Betty Suarez, Ferrera wears braces, has bushy eyebrows and a disheveled wig, and make-up and clothing intended to downplay her own looks. Beatriz "Betty" U Suarez is a central fictional character and heroine of the American dramedy series Ugly Betty. Ferrera’s famous smile is reportedly insured by Lloyd's of London for $10 million. For the film see Lloyd's of London (film. Lloyd's of London is a British Insurance market [2] It’s in contrast to the rest of the show, where everybody else is glammed up”, adding that it was Ferrera herself who coined the term “Bettification” to describe the process. [3]

For her role in Ugly Betty, Ferrera won the 2007 Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical, beating out fellow nominees Marcia Cross, Felicity Huffman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Mary-Louise Parker. The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and Television programs given out each year during a formal dinner Marcia Anne Cross (born March 25, 1962) is an Emmy - and Golden Globe -nominated American Actress. Felicity Huffman (born December 9, 1962) is an Academy Award -nominated American Actress. Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus (born January 13, 1961) is an American Actress and Comedienne best known for her Mary-Louise Parker (born August 2, 1964) is an American Tony - Emmy - and Golden Globe -winning actress As a result of the award, she was congratulated by the U. S. House of Representatives as being a role model for young Hispanics. Hispanic (hispano hispánico hispânico Hispānus adjective from ''Hispānia'', the Roman name for the Iberian Peninsula) is a term that historically [4] On 28 January 2007 Ferrera won the prestigious Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Female Actor in a Comedy Series. The Screen Actors Guild ( SAG) is an American labor union representing over 120000 Film and television principal performers and background She also starred in and executive produced the poignant short film Muertas.

In 2007, Time Magazine chose Ferrera as one of the top artists and entertainers in their “Time 100: The Most Influential People In The World” issue. Time (trademarked in capitals as TIME) is a weekly American Newsmagazine, similar to Newsweek and [5] In July 2007, America Ferrera also won Imagen Foundation’s Creative Achievement Award. [6] On September 16, 2007, Ferrera won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress - Comedy Series for her role of Betty Suarez on ABC’s Ugly Betty. This is a list of winners of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. In the summer of 2007, she wrapped filming on the sequel to The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

Personal life

Ferrera is the youngest of six siblings which include one brother and four sisters. She dated Ryan Piers Williams, but they have now split. They first met while working on his student film at USC. Ferrera has repeatedly denied rumors that they are engaged. [7] Although rumors that they had split up in January 2008 were not denied, America and Ryan attended the NAACP Awards together in February of 2008.

Ferrera attends the University of Southern California, where she is majoring in International Relations; as of January 2007, she lacked only one semester’s coursework to earn her degree. The University of Southern California (commonly referred to as USC, SC, Southern California, and incorrectly [1] She spent the autumn of 2004 studying in the American University Washington Semester Program[8] and also attended New York University as a part of their Spring in New York program in the spring of 2006 while she was performing in Dog Sees God. For other universities known as American University see American University (disambiguation.

In January 2008, Ferrera announced her endorsement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton's run for president and joined the senator and her daughter Chelsea Clinton during several campaign events in Nevada and Pennsylvania. Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton (born October 26 1947 is the junior United States Senator from Chelsea Victoria Clinton (born February 27 1980 is the daughter and only child of former U Nevada ( is a state located in the western region of the United States of America. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern [9] She has been quoted as saying that the United States should take responsibility for illegal immigration and provide more help to immigrants. [10] At the 2007 Independent Spirit Awards, Ferrera said that America won't be free until 2008 when George W. Bush leaves office. Founded in 1984, the Independent Spirit Awards were originally known as the FINDIE Awards ("Friends of Independents" and presented winners with George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. [11] The Bush administration ends in 2009. [12]

Filmography

Film

Television

Producer

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResult
2008NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Actress in a Comedy SeriesWon
2008Golden Globe AwardsBest Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or MusicalNominated
2007Golden Globe AwardsBest Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or MusicalWon
2007Satellite AwardsBest Actress in a Series - Comedy or MusicalNominated
2008Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Comedy SeriesNominated
2008Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble Cast in a Comedy SeriesNominated
2007Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Comedy SeriesWon
2007Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble Cast in a Comedy SeriesNominated
2007NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Actress in a Comedy SeriesNominated
2007Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy SeriesWon
20071st Annual Wave Awards, Academy of Wireless Arts, Video and Entertainment2007 Favorite Clipped (from television) Comedy ArtistWon

References

  1. ^ a b Miller, Gerri. For the band see " Plainsong (band " For the song on The Cure's 1989 album see " Disintegration " The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (released in the UK as The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants) is an American Film Lords of Dogtown is an American Film from 2005 from both Columbia Pictures and TriStar Pictures, directed by Under the Same Moon ( Bajo la Misma Luna) is a Spanish language and an English language film starring Adrian Alonso, Eugenio The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 is a Sequel to the 2005 film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Tinker Bell is a 2008 Computer animated film based on the Disney Fairies franchise being produced by DisneyToon Studios. Touched by an Angel is an American Drama Television series that chronicles the missions of a group of Angels sent by God CSI Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama Television series that trails the investigations of a team of Las Vegas Ugly Betty is an American television Comedy-drama series starring America Ferrera in the title role along with Eric Mabius Beatriz "Betty" U Suarez is a central fictional character and heroine of the American dramedy series Ugly Betty. The is a dual-screen Handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. Motion Pictures An executive producer of a Motion picture is typically a producer who is sometimes involved in creative or technical aspects of production 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The NAACP Image Awards is an award presented annually by the American National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to honor outstanding People of color 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and Television programs given out each year during a formal dinner 1968: Diahann Carroll, Julia 1971: Mary Tyler Moore, The Mary Tyler Moore Show Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and Television programs given out each year during a formal dinner 1968: Diahann Carroll, Julia 1971: Mary Tyler Moore, The Mary Tyler Moore Show Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Satellite Awards are an annual award given by the International Press Academy. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The Screen Actors Guild Awards are an annual award given by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG to recognize outstanding performances by members 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The Screen Actors Guild Awards are an annual award given by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG to recognize outstanding performances by members Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Screen Actors Guild Awards are an annual award given by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG to recognize outstanding performances by members Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Screen Actors Guild Awards are an annual award given by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG to recognize outstanding performances by members Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The NAACP Image Awards is an award presented annually by the American National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to honor outstanding People of color Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Primetime Emmy Awards are awards presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in recognition of excellence in American Primetime Television Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "America Ferrera: Why she's America's sweetheart!", Estylo magazine, February/March 2007, pp. 35-37
  2. ^ "Lloyd's insures Ugly Betty star's smile for $10 million", Lloyd's News Centre, 2007-05-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Retrieved on 2007-10-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death  
  3. ^ It's a 'Bettification' project, USA Today, October 4, 2006
  4. ^ IMDB Press Release, January 19, 2007
  5. ^ White, Kate. "The Time 100: America Ferrera", Time Magazine. Retrieved on 2007-10-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death  
  6. ^ America Ferrera wins an Imagen
  7. ^ Ugly Betty star slams marriage reports. The West Australian newspaper (2007-02-18). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Retrieved on 2007-03-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of
  8. ^ AU Alumni Newsletter Retrieved on 2007-06-19
  9. ^ Katharine Q. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Seelye, The Caucus: Clamoring to Vote, The New York Times, March 23, 2008.
  10. ^ FOXNews.com - Pop Tarts: Brooke Hogan 'The Victim' in Hulk’s Alleged Adultery With Her Best Friend? - Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Arts And Entertainment
  11. ^ [1] Retrieved on 2008-06-06
  12. ^ [2] Retrieved on 2008-06-06
  13. ^ Planet H20 | Thirteen/WNET. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Thirteen. org. Retrieved on 2007-05-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire.
  14. ^ 2nd 'Pants' for Ferrera, grudgingly. Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved on 2007-04-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated

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Awards
Preceded by
Felicity Huffman
for Desperate Housewives		Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress - Comedy Series
2006
for Ugly Betty		Succeeded by
Tina Fey
for 30 Rock
Preceded by
Mary-Louise Parker
for Weeds		Golden Globe Award for Best TV Actress in a Comedy or Musical
2007
for Ugly Betty		Succeeded by
Tina Fey
for 30 Rock
Persondata
NAMEFerrera, America
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION
DATE OF BIRTHApril 18, 1984
PLACE OF BIRTHLos Angeles, California, United States
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH
Felicity Huffman (born December 9, 1962) is an Academy Award -nominated American Actress. Desperate Housewives is an American Television Dramedy series created by Marc Cherry, who also serves as Show runner, and produced The Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series is an award given by the Screen Actors Guild to honor the finest acting achievements Ugly Betty is an American television Comedy-drama series starring America Ferrera in the title role along with Eric Mabius Elizabeth Stamatina "Tina" Fey (born May 18 1970 is a Golden Globe - five time Emmy - and SAG Award -winning American Writer 30 Rock is an American Television comedy Series created by Tina Fey. Mary-Louise Parker (born August 2, 1964) is an American Tony - Emmy - and Golden Globe -winning actress 1968: Diahann Carroll, Julia 1971: Mary Tyler Moore, The Mary Tyler Moore Show Ugly Betty is an American television Comedy-drama series starring America Ferrera in the title role along with Eric Mabius Elizabeth Stamatina "Tina" Fey (born May 18 1970 is a Golden Globe - five time Emmy - and SAG Award -winning American Writer 30 Rock is an American Television comedy Series created by Tina Fey. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
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