America Ferrera

Date of Birth: April 18, 1984

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

America Ferrera is an American actress, producer, and director, widely recognized for her breakthrough role as Betty Suarez in the ABC television series “Ugly Betty” (2006–2010). Born to Honduran parents in Los Angeles, California, Ferrera showed an early interest in acting. She began performing in school plays and community theater at a young age. She made her film debut in 2002 with the movie “Real Women Have Curves,” which brought her critical acclaim and set the stage for a successful career in both television and film. Ferrera’s portrayal of Betty Suarez not only earned her a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Emmy Award, but it also made her a role model for many young Latinas. Following “Ugly Betty,” she continued to build her career with roles in movies such as “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” series and the animated feature “How to Train Your Dragon,” where she voiced Astrid Hofferson. In addition to her acting career, Ferrera has been an outspoken advocate for various causes, including education, immigration reform, and gender equality. She co-founded the organization “Harness,” which aims to connect communities through conversations about social justice issues. Ferrera has also ventured into production and directing, contributing to projects that highlight diverse voices and stories.

5 Interesting Facts about America Ferrera

1. America Ferrera made her film debut in “Real Women Have Curves” (2002) at the age of 18.

2. She was the first Latina to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

3. Ferrera graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in International Relations.

4. She is a co-founder of the organization “Harness,” which promotes social justice and civic engagement.

5. Ferrera voiced the character Astrid Hofferson in the “How to Train Your Dragon” franchise.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from America Ferrera

1. “My identity is something that I never had to wrestle with. I feel lucky that I grew up understanding my culture and my roots.”

2. “It’s so clear that you have to cherish everyone you love every day.”

3. “The most important thing is to tell your own story, to be authentic and truthful.”

4. “We’re all capable of so much more than we think we are.”

5. “I realized that when I was a child, I had this deep belief that the best things in life were not meant for me.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

America Ferrera’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $16 million.

Children

America Ferrera has two children with her husband, Ryan Piers Williams. Their first child, a son named Sebastian, was born in May 2018. Their second child, a daughter named Lucia, was born in May 2020.