There’s nothing Ugly about this talented actress. America Ferrera was born and raised in Los Angeles and began acting in community theater and school plays when she was only eight. Young Hollywood knew that America was destined to be a star and has followed her from the very beginning. Her breakthrough role, Real Women Have Curves, got the attention of the rest of Hollywood and she’s since appeared in several films including The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Even with the success of her movie career, America has also embraced her role on the hit ABC show Ugly Betty. Her portrayal of the awkward but lovable Betty has garnered her numerous awards including a Golden Globe and an Emmy. Once again, Young Hollywood was along for the ride to see the actress be honored with a Breakthrough Performance Award. This California girl has come a long way and is sure to keep us entertained for years to come.
Fun Facts
- The youngest of six siblings.
- Studied for a double-major in International Relations and Theater at the University of Southern California.
- Two of her films, Lords of Dogtown (2005) and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005), opened in the United States on the same day: Friday, June 3, 2005.
- Lloyd's of London has insured America's smile for $U10 million.
LINDSAY LOHAN has had her stint on hit TV show UGLY BETTY cut from six episodes to four - amid rumours of tensions onset.
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New mum JESSICA ALBA plans on taking daughter HONOR to work with her when she begins filming AN INVISIBLE SIGN OF MY OWN - because she doesn't want to miss out on her baby's development.
The Fant...
UGLY BETTY star AMERICA FERRERA almost flashed the entire audience at the Emmy Awards after a wardrobe malfunction left her feeling exposed.
The actress' designer gown fell apart as she sat waiti...
UGLY BETTY actress AMERICA FERRERA has hit out at teen shows GOSSIP GIRL, 90210 and THE HILLS, accusing them of turning young women against each other.
The star hates the way the shows portray an...
New mother JESSICA ALBA is returning to work after giving birth to baby daughter HONOR - to play a mathematics genius in a new movie.
Three months after she welcomed her first child with husband ...
UGLY BETTY star ASHLEY JENSEN has applauded the makers of the hit show for making AMERICA FERRERA's character an "important role model for young girls".
The Scottish actress is convinced the geek...
Stars including KATHERINE HEIGL, AMERICA FERRERA and T.R. KNIGHT have all offered their congratulations to newlyweds ELLEN DeGENERES and PORTIA DE ROSSI.
The talk show queen, 50, wed her longtime...
UGLY BETTY star AMERICA FERRERA was inspired to become an actress as a child after watching comedy movie hit MY COUSIN VINNY.
The actress was sent away to law camp by her parents, who hoped their...
UGLY BETTY star AMERICA FERRERA is excited to be working with SEX AND THE CITY stylist PATRICIA FIELD - because her costumes are so "interesting."
Field has joined the line-up of the hi...
UGLY BETTY star AMERICA FERRERA can live a normal life now the TV show has moved from Los Angeles to New York City, because she can live anonymously in the Big Apple.
The series was relocated to ...
