Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek, a Mexican American actress, born of Spanish and Lebanese parents She is Mexican. She was born into the richest Roman Catholic family from Mexico. When she was a kid her dream was to pursue a career in acting after watching the film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.' She felt ready to step into the world of movies after attending Mexico City's 'Universidad Iberoamericana.' Her first assignment as an actress came in the Mexican telenovela, 'Teresa.' In Hollywood she was offered the role of Antonio Banderas's co-star on 'Desperado. Others roles followed, such as "Fools Rush in" and Wild Wild West.' She reprised her part of 'Desperado' from 'Once upon a time in Mexico in the following year, and then founded her own production business called 'Ventanarosa.' The film she first made with her was the Mexican "El Coronel, No Tiene Quien Le Escriba. The film later became Mexico's official submission to the Oscars for Best Foreign Film. Also, she was the director of the 'Ugly Betty.' She was the guest star in the role of Sofia Reyes in 'Ugly Betty has earned her a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series' at the 60th 'Primetime Emmy Awards.' The endorsements she has received include Revlon and Avon and the hair, cosmetic, and skin products, Nuance. She's a strong supporter of the campaign to fund vaccines to treat maternal and neonatal Tetanus.