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America Ferrera Biography 5i162s

Dec 27, 2006

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!

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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!

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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.

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  • America Ferrera's new show, Ugly Betty, premieres on ABC on September 28, 2006. The show is based on the Colombian soap opera, Yo Soy Betty La Fea, and is produced by Salma Hayek.
  • America Ferrera is 5'4".
  • America Ferrera was given an advance copy of Amber Tamblyn.
  • America Ferrera attended the University of Southern California, where she studied international relations and theater.
  • America Ferrera Says... 1rp6c
    "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."

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