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.
We recently reported that Modern Family's Sofia Vergara is hosting SNL on April 7th, but the Colombian funny girl isn't the only Latina to grace the Saturday Night Live stage! In honor of Vergara's upcoming stand-up, we are taking a look at our favorite SNL moments featuring our favorite Latina celebs. Which is your favorite?
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- Besides being featured in the new “Got Milk?” campaign, Salma Hayek is working on a film adaptation of Kahlil Gibran’s epic novel The Prophet. The book focuses on literally themes including struggle, love, and of course, religion. In regards to the film, Hayek says, "‘The Prophet’ has been an incredible source of wisdom and inspiration for...
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Salma Hayek wants you to drink to your health!
The Mexican beauty is the latest Latina spokeswoman for the national "Got Milk?" campaign. Hayek is the next bilingual celebrity since Sofia Vergara to join the campaign, which promotes daily intake of calcium. The 45-year-old star appears to be posing next to her daughter Valentina...
How well do you know your Latino Oscar history (and fashion!)? Take our quiz and find out, and don’t forget to watch the show on Sunday, when Mexican actor Demian Bichir and Argentinian-French actress Berenice Bejo vie for acting prizes at the Oscars.
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