Salma Hayek is one of the well known Mexican- American film personalities. She is known the world over as an award winning actress, director and TV and film producer. She appeared in more than thirty films and even performed in Mexican and Spanish films. She has also done a lot of charity and at the same time, has been the voice of many awareness programs as well.
Early life of Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek was born on September 2 in the year 1966 in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico. She is the daughter of Diana Jimenez and Sami Hayek. Her father is of Lebanese origin while her mother is of Spanish origin. Salma Hayek hails from a wealthy catholic family. She was christened as Salma Hayek Jimenez. She was a good gymnast and a student of the Academy of Sacred Heart in Louisiana.
Acting career of Salma Hayek in Mexico
Salma Hayek began her acting career in Mexico at the age of 23. She played the lead role in Teresa, which was a successful telenovela. This role made her famous all over Mexico. In the year 1994, she was cast in the film El Callejon de los Milagros. This film was also a great success. For her role in the film, Salma Hayek earned an Ariel Award Nomination.
Acting career of Salma Hayek in Hollywood
Salma Hayek also rose to prominence in Hollywood with the 1995 film Desparado where she was cast opposite Antonio Benderas. Salma Hayek also appeared in Spy Kids Trilogy. She also played the role of a vampire queen in the film From Dusk Till Dawn. In the year 1999 she was cast opposite Will Smith in the film Wild Wild West. Salma Hayek also appeared in a supporting role in the dogma and the 2000 film The Traffic.
Salma Hayek as producer
In the year 2000 Salma Hayek also found her production company. The first film produced by her company was a Mexican film named El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba. |
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The film became the official selection for the best foreign films for Mexico at the Oscar ceremony. The second film produced by her was Frida. In this movie she played the lead role. The role earned her an Academy Award Nomination for Best Actress. She was also an executive producer of Ugly Betty.
Salma Hayek as director
In the year 2003 Salma Hayek also produced and directed The Maldonado Miracle. This movie earned her an Emmy Award.
Charitable works of Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek is involved in a great deal of charitable works. She also works for increasing awareness for violence against women as well as for making people aware of discrimination against immigrants.
Thus Salma Hayek is one of the multi talented film personalities. She is truly a beauty with some talents.
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