America Ferrera
America Ferrera was born on April 18th, 1984 and is currently 42 years old. America Ferrera was born in Los Angeles, California, USA.
America Ferrera is one of Hollywood’s most influential voices in television, film, and activism.
Ferrera first came into the limelight when she was cast in the 2002 release
Real Women Have Curves, in which she portrayed a young woman balancing her dreams with family pressures. However, the most significant breakthrough was when she was cast as the lovable Betty Suarez in Ugly Betty, the TV series.
For much of the 2000s and 2010s, she was cast in several movies and TV shows, showcasing her range of acting skills. She also became an actor and director on
Superstore, the workplace sitcom, and was the creative force behind making it one of the most popular shows during its run.
During the 2020s, she reached new heights in her career, as seen in works such as
Dumb Money and
WeCrashed, where she brought humanity to stories of failure and modern finance.
In 2023, she became one of the most unforgettable icons of modern film when she was cast in
Barbie. Cast as Gloria, her acting and monologues resonated worldwide and contributed to the film's success, making it one of the highest-grossing films, while also earning her an Academy Award nomination.
Outside of her work on screen, America Ferrera is an activist who consistently speaks out in support of immigration reform, women’s rights, racial justice, and gender equality. She is the cofounder of the non-profit
HARNESS, which connects artists to causes in social justice.
In 2018, she edited the collection
American Like Me, a work that explores intercultural life in the United States.
She shares about her experiences as a child in the United States, who blended her Honduran traditions, such as tamales and salsa dancing, with her new American identity.
America Ferrera invites 31 public figures and friends, including politicians, actors, writers, and athletes, to reflect on their journeys. Often, children of immigrants or immigrants themselves reveal their struggles with acceptance, identity, and belonging.
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- J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter Series.
America Ferrera: F.A.Q
When was America Ferrera Born? How old is America Ferrera?
America Ferrera was born on April 18th, 1984. America Ferrera is currently 42 years old.
Where was America Ferrera Born?
America Ferrera was born in Los Angeles, California, USA and is American.
What was the first book America Ferrera wrote?
The first book written by America Ferrera was Declare Yourself: Speak. Connect. Act. Vote. More Than 50 Celebrated Americans Tell You Why, published in 2008.
What was the most recent book America Ferrera wrote?
Her most recently released work was Declare Yourself: Speak. Connect. Act. Vote. More Than 50 Celebrated Americans Tell You Why on May 20th, 2008.
Are there upcoming new books by America Ferrera?
America Ferrera does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has America Ferrera written?
America Ferrera has written 1 book. All of her books are Non-Fiction Books.