America Ferrera

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.977

Gender

Female

Birthday

18-Apr-1984

Age

(42 years old)

Place of Birth

Los Angeles, California, USA

Also Known As
  • America Georgina Ferrera

America Ferrera

Biography

America Georgina Ferrera (/fəˈrɛərə/; born April 18, 1984) is an American actress, director and television producer. She has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, in addition to a nomination for an Academy Award. In 2007 and 2024, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world and in 2023, she was named in BBC's 100 Women list. Ferrera developed an interest in acting at a young age, performing in several stage productions at her school. She made her feature film debut in 2002 with the comedy-drama Real Women Have Curves, earning praise for her performance. She achieved modest success early in her career with roles in films such as the comedy-dramas Gotta Kick It Up! (2002) and The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants (2005). She garnered further critical acclaim and recognition for her starring role as Betty Suarez in the ABC comedy-drama series Ugly Betty (2006–2010). For her performance, she won a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, the first for a Latina woman in the category. Ferrera's other film roles include the drama The Dry Land (2010), the romantic comedy Our Family Wedding (2010), the crime drama End of Watch (2012), and the fantasy comedy Barbie (2023), which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also voiced Astrid Hofferson in the How to Train Your Dragon franchise (2010–2019) and co-produced and starred in the NBC workplace comedy series Superstore (2015–2021). Description above from the Wikipedia article America Ferrera, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


Credits

Steel City Steel City (2006) Character: Amy Barnes
After a tragic accident caused by the truck of the middle-aged Carl Lee where a woman dies with a crushed stern, he is arrested and sent to the county jail. His son PJ, who works washing dishes and cleaning tables in a restaurant, feels lost, without financial support to keep his father's house, and is fired from his job and evicted from his house.
3:52 3:52 (2005) Character: Kate
A young woman tries to overcome her addiction to alcohol by looking inward and facing her darkest issues in Shawna Baca's 35mm short film. Haunted by her demons, alcoholic Kate (America Ferrara) embarks on a spiritual journey, a difficult but necessary personal odyssey that she hopes will lead to her recovery. Holly Karrol Clark, Billy Daydodge, Robert Greygrass, Leah Stanko Mangum and Tripp Pickell co-star.
Muertas Muertas (2007) Character: Rebecca
A young American journalist attempts to piece together the fractured memories of a love lost amidst the ongoing Juarez, Mexico murders.
Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide (2012) Character: Self
PBS series documentary based on a book of the same name that argues the oppression of women worldwide is the "paramount moral challenge" of our time.
La Lupe: Queen of Latin Soul La Lupe: Queen of Latin Soul (2007) Character: Self
A born rebel and innovator, Lupe Yoli aka La Lupe or La Yiyiyi was renowned for her emotional performances. Her renditions of classics such as "My Way," "Fever" and "Going Out of My Head" were known worldwide. But beyond her musicianship, celebrity and scandal, Lupe Yoli was also a single mother of two, a survivor of domestic abuse, a Santera who later became a Christian Evangelist speaker.
The 4%: Film's Gender Problem The 4%: Film's Gender Problem (2016) Character: Self
Explores the hot-button issues around the striking gender gap in Hollywood. Both women and men in the entertainment industry share first-person insights, questions, and anecdotes about the place of women in Hollywood.
Get the Fire! Get the Fire! (2003) Character: Narrator
Three young Mormon men, age 19, embark on a two-year rite of passage in Germany as part of a long-standing worldwide effort by Mormon missionaries to spread their faith at home and abroad.
100 Years 100 Years (2017) Character: Narrator (voice)
An animated history of American health care provider, Planned Parenthood.
Darkness Minus Twelve Darkness Minus Twelve (2004) Character: Luiza
A kidnap hostage in Colombia lives twelve minutes of fear as his family, a man in charge of delivering the ransom money, and a special ops team all rush to save him before it is too late.
How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer (2005) Character: Blanca
Three generations of women in a Mexican American family experience sexual awakenings over the course of a summer.
Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy (2020) Character: Self - Host
A star-studded, bipartisan special featuring appearances and performances from a variety of entertainment luminaries. Co-hosted by America Ferrera, Alicia Keys and Kerry Washington
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008) Character: Carmen Lowell
Four young women continue the journey toward adulthood that began with "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." Now three years later, these lifelong friends embark on separate paths for their first year of college and the summer beyond, but remain in touch by sharing their experiences with each other.
Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers (2014) Character: Astrid (voice)
A hunt for a lost sheep turns into a competition between Hiccup and friends as they compete to become the first Dragon Racing champion of Berk.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) Character: Carmen Lowell
Four best friends (Tibby, Lena, Carmen & Bridget) who buy a mysterious pair of pants that fits each of them, despite their differing sizes, and makes whoever wears them feel fabulous. When faced with the prospect of spending their first summer apart, the pals decide they'll swap the pants so that each girl in turn can enjoy the magic.
Six by Sondheim Six by Sondheim (2013) Character: Self / Mary
This intimate documentary explores the life and career of the stage legend Stephen Sondheim through six of his best-known songs.
Barbie Barbie (2023) Character: Gloria
Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.
How to Train Your Dragon How to Train Your Dragon (2010) Character: Astrid (voice)
As the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: he must kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle. But after downing a feared dragon, he realizes that he no longer wants to destroy it, and instead befriends the beast – which he names Toothless – much to the chagrin of his warrior father.
Book of Dragons Book of Dragons (2011) Character: Astrid (voice)
So you want to be a dragon trainer do you? Prepare yourself for adventure, excitement and training as Hiccup, Astrid, Toothless and Gobber tell the legend behind the Book of Dragons and reveal insider training secrets about new, never-before-seen dragons.
X/Y X/Y (2014) Character: Silvia
As Mark, Jen, Sylvia, and Jake navigate through their emotionally-arrested states, X/Y reveals the honest and wanton desire we all have to connect with someone and what is at stake when that connection fades.
How to Train Your Dragon 2 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) Character: Astrid (voice)
Five years after uniting the dragons and Vikings of Berk, Hiccup and Toothless soar beyond their homeland, charting the vast unknown. During one of their adventures, the pair discover a secret cave that houses hundreds of wild dragons -- and a mysterious dragon rider with a startling connection to Hiccup. And as the ruthless dragon conqueror Drago Bludvist rises to seize control of both dragons and people alike, Hiccup must step into his role as a true leader and, alongside his friends and Toothless, protect Berk from a devastating war.
Katy Perry:  Will You Be My Witness? Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness? (2017) Character: Self
In her new YouTube Red Original Movie, the colorful pop icon puts her life on camera 24/7 for four whole days, in her most intimate reveal yet. Join Katy as she does behind-the-scenes in the creation and aftermath of this unprecedented live-streaming event with friends, artists and celebrity guests.
Dumb Money Dumb Money (2023) Character: Jenny Campbell
Vlogger Keith Gill sinks his life savings into GameStop stock and posts about it. When social media starts blowing up, so do his life and the lives of everyone following him. As a stock tip becomes a movement, everyone gets rich—until the billionaires fight back, and both sides find their worlds turned upside down.
Cesar Chavez Cesar Chavez (2014) Character: Helen Chavez
A biography of the civil-rights activist and labor organizer Cesar Chavez. Chronicling the birth of a modern American labour movement, Cesar Chavez tells the story of the famed civil rights leader and labour organiser torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to securing a living wage for farm workers. Passionate but soft-spoken, Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle to bring dignity to working people.
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019) Character: Astrid (voice)
As Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless’ discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the Night Fury away. When danger mounts at home and Hiccup’s reign as village chief is tested, both dragon and rider must make impossible decisions to save their kind.
Hacia la oscuridad Hacia la oscuridad (2007) Character: Luiza
About a kidnapped hostage's life, and the frustration his family, a special ops team, and a man in charge of delivering the ransom money all feel as they rush to save him.
Family Feud Family Feud (2018) Character: Foremother
Jay-Z aims to unite the new and older generations of rap fans, while also reflecting on his own infidelity.
Me Facing Life: Cyntoia's Story Me Facing Life: Cyntoia's Story (2011) Character: Self - Narrator
In 2004, Cyntoia Brown was arrested for the murder of a 43-year-old man. Cyntoia was a prostitute and he was her client.
End of Watch End of Watch (2012) Character: Officer Orozco
Two young officers are marked for death after confiscating a small cache of money and firearms from the members of a notorious cartel during a routine traffic stop.
How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019) Character: Astrid (voice)
It's been ten years since the dragons moved to the Hidden World, and even though Toothless doesn't live in New Berk anymore, Hiccup continues the holiday traditions he once shared with his best friend. But the Vikings of New Berk were beginning to forget about their friendship with dragons. Hiccup, Astrid, and Gobber know just what to do to keep the dragons in the villagers' hearts. And across the sea, the dragons have a plan of their own...
Tinker Bell Tinker Bell (2008) Character: Fawn (voice)
Journey into the secret world of Pixie Hollow and hear Tinker Bell speak for the very first time as the astonishing story of Disney's most famous fairy is finally revealed in the all-new motion picture "Tinker Bell."
It's a Disaster It's a Disaster (2013) Character: Hedy Galili
Four couples meet for Sunday brunch only to discover they are stuck in a house together as the world may be about to end.
The Latino List The Latino List (2011) Character: Self
Documentary film interviews leading Latinos on race, identity, and achievement.
The Words That Built America The Words That Built America (2017) Character: Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
In recognition of the 4th of July, several celebrities and politicians of differing ideologies join to read the historic documents which laid the foundation for the United States of America.
Plainsong Plainsong (2004) Character: Victoria Roubideaux
Tom Guthrie, a high school history teacher, is faced with raising two young sons after his wife leaves him. Maggie Jones, a fellow teacher, tries to provide comfort and support.
The Cat in the Hat The Cat in the Hat (2026) Character: The Mother (voice)
Doing what he does best, the Cat spreads joy to kids in his hilarious, signature, and singularly irreverent way, transporting them and audiences on a fantastical journey through a world they've never seen before. Our hero takes on his toughest assignment yet for the I.I.I.I. (Institute for the Institution of Imagination and Inspiration, LLC) to cheer up Gabby and Sebastian, a pair of siblings struggling to move to a new town. Known for taking things too far, this could be this agent of chaos' last chance to prove himself...or lose his magical hat!
Real Women Have Curves Real Women Have Curves (2002) Character: Ana Garcia
In East Los Angeles, an 18-year-old struggles between her ambitions of going to college and the desires of her domineering mother for her to get married, have children, and oversee the small, rundown family-owned textile factory.
Special Correspondents Special Correspondents (2016) Character: Brigida
A radio journalist and his technician get in over their heads when they hatch a scheme to fake their own kidnapping during a rebel uprising in South America and hide out in New York instead.
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021) Character: Self (archive footage)
Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. Over a seventy year career, she has paved the way for Hispanic-American performers by refusing to be pigeonholed into one-dimensional stereotypes.
Our Family Wedding Our Family Wedding (2010) Character: Lucia Ramirez
The weeks leading up to a young couple's wedding is comic and stressful, especially as their respective fathers try to lay to rest their feud.
Lords of Dogtown Lords of Dogtown (2005) Character: Thunder Monkey
The radical true story behind three teenage surfers from Venice Beach, California, who took skateboarding to the extreme and changed the world of sports forever. Stacy Peralta, Tony Alva and Jay Adams are the Z-Boys, a bunch of nobodies until they create a new style of skateboarding that becomes a worldwide phenomenon. But when their hobby becomes a business, the success shreds their friendship.
Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury (2011) Character: Astrid Hofferson (voice)
Hiccup and Toothless go on an exciting adventure and discover an island of new dragons.
Gotta Kick It Up! Gotta Kick It Up! (2002) Character: Yolanda
This was going to be the first year that Marshal Middle School was not going to have a dance team. All that changes when the new Biology teacher, Ms. Bartlett, agrees to be the coach. Now the girls need to prove that they are ready to compete and are able to win; not only to themselves, but to their parents and coach. Using the chant "si, se puede" or "yes, I can" the Dance team builds their confidence to perform.
Sid the Science Kid: The Movie Sid the Science Kid: The Movie (2013) Character: Dr. Cordova (voice)
In Sid's very first film debut, Sid and his classmate Gabriela enter a contest and win the exclusive opportunity to visit a new modern science museum before it opens to the public.
Legend of the BoneKnapper Dragon Legend of the BoneKnapper Dragon (2010) Character: Astrid Hofferson (voice)
Hiccup and friends accompany their mentor, Gobber, on a quest to kill the legendary Boneknapper Dragon.
The Dry Land The Dry Land (2010) Character: Sarah
A U.S. soldier returning home from war struggles to reconcile his experiences abroad with the life and family he left in Texas.
The Lost Bus The Lost Bus (2025) Character: Mary Ludwig
A determined father risks everything to rescue a dedicated teacher and her students from a raging wildfire.
How to Train Your Dragon: Legends How to Train Your Dragon: Legends (2010) Character: Astrid (voice)
How to Train Your Dragon: Legends is a DVD package that includes the shorts Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon, Gift of the Night Fury, and Book of Dragons. The first release that came out only contained Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon and Book of Dragon. A later version, titled How to Train Train Your Dragon: The Complete Shorts Collection, includes Dawn of the Dragon Racers.
La misma luna La misma luna (2007) Character: Martha
Tells the parallel stories of nine-year-old Carlitos and his mother, Rosario. In the hopes of providing a better life for her son, Rosario works illegally in the U.S. while her mother cares for Carlitos back in Mexico.



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