Birthdate: April 18, 1984
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
She may not fit the mold of your ordinary a top star. Get the goods on this Honduran hottie.
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America Ferrera was born in LA and raised in San Fernando Valley. She started to take on roles in school and single-parent family find her way to the top? Apparently a little determination goes a long way!America Ferrera - Real Women Have Curves 263a2
It wasn't until she was out of high school that America Ferrera landed her first big role - but it definitely helped to throw her average American girl actually looks like!America Ferrera - Movie Madness 3a5n6
After Real Women Have Curves, America took on a few bit parts before landing roles in two 2005 summer blockbusters - a fashion magazine, despite her less-than-fashionable appearance.America Ferrera - Did U Know? 576x1s
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"I think Hispanic women are beautiful with their curves. I'm not sure who feels that way in Hollywood. I was never told to lose 50 pounds. If they think that, they just don't bother with you. You just don't get the role and you never know why. That's still better than physically harming yourself and becoming unhealthy just to star in a movie."Related Stories: