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America Ferrera - 'Barbie' [LIVE]

Feb 22, 2024
Trailblazing actress, America Ferrera, discusses her breakthrough role in 'Real Women Have Curves,' making history as the first Latina to win a best actress Emmy for 'Ugly Betty,' and earning an Oscar nomination for a showstopping monologue in 'Real Women Have Curves.'
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  • America Ferrera broke barriers in Hollywood as the first Latina to win an Emmy for best actress in a comedy series.
  • Ferrera's activism intersects with her career, co-founding initiatives like Times Up and Harness to advocate for social justice causes.

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Early Life and Inspiration for Acting

At the age of five, America Ferrera knew she wanted to be an actress after watching her sister in a school play. Coming from a background of six siblings and immigrant parents, Ferrera's passion for storytelling and social justice were evident from a young age.

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