America Ferrera is an American actress, producer, and director, who is known for her leading role as Betty Suarez on Ugly Betty, a 2006 American comedy-drama television series developed by Silvio Horta.
Ferrera started acting at a tender age, playing a minor role in a school production of Hamlet at age 7.
Ferrera acted in numerous other school and community plays throughout her youth.
She attended the University of Southern California as a double major in theatre and international relations.
Although she ultimately dropped out to pursue her career in acting, Ferrera would later return to earn her degree in 2013.
After gaining her first television appearance in the Disney Channel’s Gotta Kick It Up in July 2002, Ferrera has then appeared in over 50 movies and tv shows.
How old was America Ferrera when she had her first baby?
America Ferrera gave birth to her first child a son Sebastian Piers Williams at aged 34.