Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek, a Mexican American actress born of Spanish as well as Lebanese parents She is Mexican. She grew up in an affluent Roman Catholic family from Mexico. When she was a kid her dream was to be an actress watching the film 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.' When she attended Mexico City's 'Universidad Iberoamericana', she considered herself ready for the film industry. In the Mexican telenovela 'Teresa', she had her debut as an actor. In Hollywood she was cast as Antonio Banderas' co-star in the film 'Desperado. Other roles followed, including "Fools Rush in" and Wild Wild West.' She was the character 'Desperado'' in Once Upon a Time in Mexico was reprisal. Then she founded her production company 'Ventanarosa'. The film that she first produced was the Mexican movie 'El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba that made Mexico the official entry in the Oscars "Best Foreign Film" category. Director of production for the film 'Ugly'. Her nomination was for Outstanding Guest actress (Comedy Program) during the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards. Her endorsements include products like 'Avon' and Revlon the latter of which has an own cosmetics line as well as skin care products, and haircare products under the name "Nuance". She has lent her support to collect funds for vaccines against tetanus in the neonatal and maternal age groups.