America Ferrera Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 1 in |
Weight | 59 kg |
Date of Birth | April 18, 1984 |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
America Ferrera is an American actress, voice actress, producer, and director who has been cast in a variety of shows and movies in roles like Betty Suarez in Ugly Betty, Amelia “Amy” Sosa in Superstore, Helen Chavez in César Chávez, Blanca Garcia in How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer, Carmen Lowell in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Sarah in The Dry Land, Fawn in Tinker Bell, Lucia Ramirez in Our Family Wedding, Brigida in Special Correspondents, and Astrid Hofferson in DreamWorks Dragons, Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon, How to Train Your Dragon, Gift of the Night Fury, How to Train Your Dragon 2, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, Dawn of the Dragon Racers, and Book of Dragons. Her work has also won her accolades like an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award among others.
Born Name
America Georgine Ferrera
Nick Name
Georgina
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
America Ferrera started her primary education at Calabash Street Elementary School. After completing her elementary education, she got enrolled in George Ellery Hale Middle School.
After that, she started studying at El Camino Real High School in Woodland district near Los Angeles. There, she took acting classes to upgrade her skills.
Post-graduation, she got admission to the University of Southern California. After almost 10 years from joining, she graduated from university with a double major in theatre and international relations in 2013.
Occupation
Actress, Voice Actress, Producer, Director
Family
- Father – Carlos Gregorio Ferrera
- Mother – América Griselda Ayes (Worked as director of the housekeeping staff at Hilton Hotels)
- Siblings – America has 5 siblings, including 4 sisters and 1 brother. She is the youngest of her siblings.
- Others – Don Carlos Ferrera (Paternal Grandfather), Mucia/Musia Georgina Paz Mendieta (Paternal Grandmother)
Manager
America Ferrera has been represented by –
- Authentic Talent and Literary Management
- Hamilton Hodell, Talent Agency, London, England, United Kingdom
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 1 in or 155 cm
Weight
59 kg or 130 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
America Ferrera has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial (Hispanic and White)
She is of Honduran (Spanish, likely Indigenous, other) and Swedish Jewish descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Her full lips
- Curvaceous Body
Measurements
37-29-38 in or 94-74-96.5 cm
Dress Size
12 (US) or 42 (EU)
Bra Size
34C
Shoe Size
6.5 (US) or 4 (UK) or 37 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
Ferrera has appeared in commercials on –
- New Super Mario Bros in 2008 for Nintendo DS
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund in 2002
Best Known For
Playing Betty Suarez in the dramedy series Ugly Betty from 2006 to 2010.
First Film
She first appeared in the comedy-drama film Real Women Have Curves for her starring role as Ana Garcia in 2002.
First TV Show
Her first TV show appearance came in PBS show Independent Lens in 2002 as a host. Until 2011, she was seen in 112 episodes.
Personal Trainer
Over the past couple of years, America Ferrera has undergone a steady weight loss. She loves running and hiking. She also finds time in her busy schedule to perform yoga.
She has also trained herself to compete in a triathlon.
When it comes to diet, she prefers balanced and sensible eating over fad diets.
America Ferrera Facts
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