Ferrera, the youngest of six children, was born in Los Angeles, California. Her parents, América Griselda Ayes and Carlos Gregorio … See more

Ferrera has been politically active. During the 2008 presidential primaries, she, alongside Chelsea Clinton and Amber Tamblyn, led the Hillblazers organization in support of Hillary Clinton's campaign.
Ferrera attended both the 2012 Democratic National … See more

Ferrera first met actor, director, and writer Ryan Piers Williams when he cast her in a student film at USC in 2005. The couple got engaged in June 2010, and married on June 27, 2011. On January 1, 2018, Ferrera and Williams revealed that they were expecting … See more

• "America Ferrera 1984–". Biography Today. 16 (3). Omnigraphics, Inc.: 78 2007. ISBN 9780780809741. See more

Debut and early roles (2002–2005)
In July 2002, Ferrera appeared in her first television film, Gotta Kick It Up! for The Disney Channel. … See more

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• America Ferrera at IMDb
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