Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek

Born Sept. 2, 1966

Salma Hayek is a Mexican actress, director and producer, and remains one of the most prominent Mexican figures in Hollywood. Hayek was born in Veracruz, Mexico. She received her debut role in Teresa (1989), a Mexican telenovela. Her first Hollywood starring role was opposite Antonio Banderas in 1995’s Desperado. The starlet founded her own film production company, Ventanarosa, in 2002, around the same time she starred in and directed the film Frida, which landed her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Hayek was also executive producer of the critically acclaimed ABC sitcom Ugly Betty.

Salma Hayek wowed everyone last night in an iconic look at the 2013 Oscars. Jo Strettel at The Magnet Agency created the look with her dress in mind.

“With an Alexander McQueen dress embellished with gold jewels and the Audrey Hepburn inspired updo (pined with jeweled tiara), I wanted to do a dark smoky eye and classic nude lip with the glowing, dewy, gorgeous skin that Salma has," said Strettel.

Focusing on her skin, Strettel used Nuance Salma Hayek Brightening BB Cream...

Jessica Alba at the 2008 Academy Awards

We are all super excited for the 2013 Oscar Awards this Sunday and needless to say besides seeing who wins, we are dying to see who wears what! In honor of fabulous Latinas with timeless style, we decided to open up the Academy Awards red carpet vault to show you some of our favorite red carpet looks of all time!

Prince Royce and Thalia perform at Premio Lo Nuestro

The estrellas are stepping out today, and we've got the photos to prove it!

Salma Hayek and Alec Baldwin on 30 Rock

As the final episode of NBC's brilliant comedy series 30 Rock approaches, we'd like to pay tribute to the 7-year-old Emmy-winning show with our favorite Latino moments. Salma Hayek tops our list, of course, but did you know she's returning for the finale?!! Watch it Thursday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. EST. In the meantime, check out our picks.

Sara Ramirez and Jennifer Lopez

NO ONE looks the same forever—and no one knows that better than our Latina celebs! But you know what, that's a VERY good thing! Check out 137 photos featuring the beauty transformations of more than 15 A-list Latina celebs! 

Rosario Dawson and Danny Boyle walk in New York City

The estrellas are stepping out today, and we've got the photos to prove it!

Best Dressed Latinas of 2012

As the year is coming to a close, most of us start to think about the things that had an impact. One of those things? Fashion. Whether they’re running errands, or on the red carpet, these 11 Latinas always looked amazing! Here are the best dressed Latinas of 2012.  

Javier Bardem in Skyfall

It’s shaping up to be a really competitive awards season with films like Silver Linings Playbook, Lincoln and Life of Pi already garnering serious Oscar buzz in the acting categories, as well as those behind-the-scenes.

And since the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences opened voting for Academy Award nominations to its members last week, we’ve decided to shine a spotlight on this award season’s 15 Latino Oscar hopefuls....

Salma Hayek at the La Chispa de la Vida photocall in Berlin in 2012

Salma Hayek is returning to her Ugly Betty roots by producing a new dramedy about a Latino family for ABC. The network has approved development for the new show titled, Bastards, about a Cuban-American family who’s patriarch fathered an illegitimate child with the family maid 25 years ago. Now the mother will do everything it takes to protect her children from the dark secret.

The storyline was originally conceived by the Mexican actress, but written by Silvio Horta. “I immediately sparked to the concept — it...

Salma Hayek at the Deauville Film Festival

The red carpet is home to megastars like Salma Hayek who have mastered the art of smooth, bouncy locks. But for us mere mortals, the battle with our misbehaving curls is a fight that continues long after the humid days of summer are behind us. Try these steps from salon owner Nick Penna, Jr. to keep your hair healthy and frizz-free all winter long.

1. Most women rely on heating tools to style their hair, but these may be extremely detrimental to tresses during the cold weather. Allow extra time to get ready so...