America Ferrera - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 18, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Age | 41 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also America Ferrera's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Leading role in 'Ugly Betty', acclaimed film performances, and activism for diversity and representation in Hollywood. |
Intro
America Ferrera is an acclaimed American actress, producer, and director, best known for her starring role as Betty Suarez in the television series 'Ugly Betty,' for which she won numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe. She has also featured in films such as 'Real Women Have Curves,' 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,' and voiced Astrid in the 'How to Train Your Dragon' franchise.
Early Life & Background
America Ferrera was born in Los Angeles, California, to Honduran immigrant parents. She developed an interest in acting at a young age, performing in school plays and local theater productions. Ferrera attended the University of Southern California, where she studied International Relations before fully pursuing her acting career.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Betty Suarez in the ABC series 'Ugly Betty' (2006–2010), winning a Primetime Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.[1][2]
- Lead roles in films including 'Real Women Have Curves' (2002), 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' series (2005, 2008), and 'Our Family Wedding' (2010).
- Voiced Astrid in the 'How to Train Your Dragon' animated film series (2010–2019).
- Co-produced and starred in the NBC sitcom 'Superstore' (2015–2021).
- Noted for her activism promoting Latino representation, women's rights, and civic engagement.
Trivia
- Ferrera was the first Latina woman to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.[1][2]
- She is a co-founder of HARNESS, an organization dedicated to promoting social justice and civic engagement.
- Named as one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in 2007.
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America Ferrera is 41 years old.
America Ferrera was born the 18 April 1984.
Los Angeles, California, U.S..
On Her Birth-Day
About April 18th, 1984, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 18, 1984, Joan Benoit Samuelson set a new women's marathon world record at the Boston Marathon, becoming the first woman to run the marathon in under 2 hours and 22 minutes.
- Day of the week: April 18th, 1984 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) by Phil Collins
- #1 UK song: Hello by Lionel Richie
- Popular movie: Ghostbusters directed by Ivan Reitman
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