America Ferrera

**America Georgina Ferrera**, born April 18, 1984, is a multi-talented American actress, director, and television producer. She has achieved commendable critical acclaim and numerous recognitions for her outstanding performances, including a Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award, with a nomination for an Academy Award. Time magazine recognized her influential contribution to the entertainment industry by naming her one of the 100 most influential people globally in 2007 and 2024. She was also featured on BBC's 100 Women list in 2023. Ferrera developed a keen interest in acting at a young age, which eventually led to her feature film debut in comedy-drama 'Real Women Have Curves' in 2002. She achieved significant success early in her career with commendable roles in films and gained widespread recognition for her character, Betty Suarez, in ABC's comedy-drama series 'Ugly Betty', which fetched her a Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Primetime Emmy Award. Her portrayal in film roles include the drama 'The Dry Land' (2010), the romantic comedy 'Our Family Wedding' (2010), and the crime drama 'End of Watch' (2012). She also lent her voice to the character Astrid Hofferson in 'How to Train Your Dragon' franchise (2010–2019) and was featured in NBC's 'Superstore' (2015–2021). Apart from her acting career, Ferrera is a political activist and social advocate. During the 2008 presidential primaries, she led the Hillblazers organization supporting Hillary Clinton's campaign. She takes considerable efforts in encouraging the Latino community in the United States to vote through her involvement with Voto Latino.