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America Georgina Ferrera is an American actress, director and television producer. She has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, in addition to a nomination for an Academy Award. In 2007, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world and in 2023, she was named in BBC's 100 Women list.

Ferrera developed an interest in acting at a young age, performing in several stage productions at her school. She made her feature film debut in 2002 with the comedy-drama Real Women Have Curves, earning praise for her performance. She achieved modest success early in her career with roles in films such as the comedy-dramas Gotta Kick It Up! (2002) and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005). She garnered further critical acclaim and recognition for her starring role as Betty Suarez in the ABC comedy-drama series Ugly Betty (2006–2010). For her performance, she won a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, the first for a Latina woman in the category.

Ferrera's other film roles include the drama The Dry Land (2010), the romantic comedy Our Family Wedding (2010), the crime drama End of Watch (2012), and the fantasy comedy Barbie (2023), which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has also performed a voice role in the How to Train Your Dragon franchise since 2010, and has co-produced and starred in the NBC workplace comedy series Superstore (2015–2021).

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America Ferrera STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Women's Project Production, 2012
Bethany

[West End]
London Revival, 1997
Roxie Hart [Replacement]


America Ferrera Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

America Ferrera, Bethany

The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Lead Actress

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Fantasia Barrino, Leslie Odom Jr., and More Named TIME's 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2024


TIME has revealed the 2024 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Among this year's honorees in the world of theatre are Fantasia Barrino, Colman Domingo, Alex Edelman, Leslie Odom Jr., Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Jeffrey Wright.

MAMMA MIA! Producer Judy Craymer 'Would Love' Greta Gerwig To Helm Third Film


Mamma Mia! producer Judy Craymer has her eye on Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Greta Gerwig to helm a third film in the record-breaking movie musical franchise.

Oscar-Winner Billie Eilish Felt Like A 'Failure' Seeing MATILDA On Broadway


Fresh off her second Oscar win, pop star Billie Eilish, revealed to the press room at this year's Academy Awards that seeing the Broadway musical Matilda at age 12 made her feel like a failure.

Photos: Inside the Oscars With Emma Stone, Michelle Yeoh & More


See new photos of Emma Stone, Cynthia Erivo, Jessica Lange, Ryan Gosling, Ariana Grande, Cillian Murphy, Jennifer Lawrence, Zendaya, Melissa McCarthy, Regina King, Michelle Yeoh, and more behind-the-scenes of the Oscars. Check out photos from inside the theater, backstage, and the press room now!

Photos: Danielle Brooks, Vanessa Hudgens & More Hit the Oscars Red Carpet


Check out photos of Danielle Brooks, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Florence Pugh, Lupita Nyong'o, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, America Ferrera, Colman Domingo, Vanessa Hudgens, Emma Stone, Laverne Cox, and more on the red carpet at the Oscars.

Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Emma Stone & More Win Oscars - Full List of Winners!


The 96th Oscars are currently underway at the Dolby Theatre. Notable nominees include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Maestro, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Colman Domingo, Carey Mulligan, Emily Blunt, Emma Stone, and more. Find out who won as we share LIVE updates below and check back later for the full list of winners.

WICKED Movie Stars Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande to Present at the Oscars


Wicked movie stars Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande will present at the Oscars this year. They join a new slate of presenters that also include Emily Blunt, America Ferrera, Sally Field, Ryan Gosling, Ben Kingsley, Melissa McCarthy, Rita Moreno, Jessica Lange, Jennifer Lawrence, John Mulaney, and more. Check out the full lineup now!

BARBIE THE MOVIE IN CONCERT Will Embark on Tour This Summer


Barbie the Movie: In Concert is hitting the road this summer! The tour kicks off on July 2 in Tampa, FL. Check out the full list of dates here!

Ryan Gosling Will Perform 'I'm Just Ken' at the Oscars


Ryan Gosling is officially bringing Ken to the Oscars. The La La Land actor, nominated for his role in Barbie, will be performing the film's 'I'm Just Ken' at this year's Oscars. The Mark Ronson-produced power ballad is also nominated for Best Original Song, as is 'What Was I Made For?' by Billie Eilish.

Jennifer Aniston to Present Barbra Streisand With SAG Life Achievement Award; Full List of Presenters Announced


Jennifer Aniston will present Barbra Streisand with the 59th SAG Life Achievement Award. A Devil Wears Prada reunion is also in the works with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt presenting together. Check out the full list, also including Idris Elba, Billie Eilish, Colman Domingo, Glen Powell and more.

Photos: Inside the People's Choice Awards With Rachel Zegler, Halle Bailey & More


The people have spoken, and tonight NBC, Peacock and E! celebrated the best in movies, television, music, and pop culture, all chosen by the fans, during the 2024 “People’s Choice Awards.” Check out photos of Rachel Zegler, Halle Bailey, Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Billie Eilish, Ice Spice, Kylie Minogue, Erika Jayne, and more.

Photos: Inside Jennifer Lopez's THIS IS ME…NOW: A LOVE STORY World Premiere; New Documentary Announced


Last night was the premiere for Jennifer Lopez's This Is Me… Now: A Love Story at The Dolby Theatre. Check out photos of her walking the red carpet with husband Ben Affleck. Also in attendance were those involved in the film, including Fat Joe, Jay Shetty, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Derek Hough, and more. A special announcement was also made.

Greenway Arts Alliance Announces One-Week Extension For I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER


Due to popular demand, Greenway Arts Alliance has announced a one-week extension for I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER, based on the #1 New York Times Bestseller novel of the same name by Erika L. Sánchez.

MATILDA Superfan Billie Eilish 'Would Love' To Write A Musical Someday


Pop star Billie Eilish, who is currently up for her second Academy Award for the song, 'What Was I Made For?' from Barbie, revealed at the Grammys that she would be open to writing for the theatre someday.

Review: BROKEN WATER, Arcola Theatre


Three women live parallel lives on the same London street. One desperately wants a baby, one regrets her choices, one is haunted by the past. Michèle Winstanley addresses motherhood and the female experience in a tender piece that becomes a sad reminder that, as women, we rarely fully win.

Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo & More Nominated For Oscars - Full List of Nominations!


The nominations for the 96th Oscars have been announced. Academy Award nominees include Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Barbie, Emily Blunt, and more. Check out the full list of nominations now!

Greenway Arts Alliance Announces I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER Cast & Creative Team


Greenway Arts Alliance has announced the cast and creative team for I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER, adapted for the stage by Isaac Gómez (Steppenwolf Theatre's La Ruta, Off-Brodway's the way she spoke, Netflix's Narcos: Mexico, Kings of America) and directed by Sara Guerrero (UCI'sThe Sweetheart Deal, The Playhouse's She Kills Monsters).

Mark Ronson Is Ready For a BARBIE Musical: 'I'm Just Waiting For the Call'


Barbie soundtrack producer Mark Ronson is 'absolutely' ready to bring the hit film to the stage. After 'I'm Just Ken' won the Critics Choice Award for Best Original song, Ronson hopped on to the recent speculation about a musical adaptation, saying that he's 'just waiting for the call.'

THE COLOR PURPLE, MAESTRO & More Nominated For SAG Awards - Full List of Nominations!


This morning, nominees for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Hannah Waddingham, the cast of The Gilded Age, and more.

Photos: Inside the Golden Globes With Emma Stone, Taylor Swift & More


Golden Globes attendees included Emma Stone, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Jason Segel, Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Margot Robbie, Martin Short, Meryl Streep, Billie Eillish, Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Charles Melton, Julianne Moore, Natalie Portman, and more. Check out photos from the red carpet, ceremony, winner's room, and more.

America Ferrera FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has America Ferrera been in?

America Ferrera has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has America Ferrera been in?

America Ferrera has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was America Ferrera's first West End show?

America Ferrera's first West End show was Chicago which opened in 1997

What awards has America Ferrera been nominated for?

America Ferrera has been nominated for the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for her performance in "Bethany" and for Outstanding Lead Actress at The Lortels for the same production.

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