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Salma Hayek, Americano

2011-09-05T19:48:00.000-07:00

Salma Hayek appears in 2011 film Americano (post-production)

Americano is an upcoming French drama film written and directed by Mathieu Demy. Demy also stars alongside Salma Hayek and Geraldine Chaplin. Demy's mother, the filmmaker Agnès Varda served as a producer on the project.

Americano film will receive its premiere at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival in September and later that month, will also be screened at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.

Americano tells about.. Following his mother's (Chaplin) death, a man leaves Paris for Los Angeles to settle the arrangements of his inheritance. His mother's apartment brings back childhood memories, so he decides to pursue them further. He travels to Tijuana to meet a childhood friend (Hayek), a dancer at the Americano club and a close friend of his late mother's.

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2011-08-05T03:41:00.000-07:00

Salma Hayek appears in 2011 film Puss in Boots ad Kitty Softpaws (Voice

Puss in Boots is an upcoming 3D computer-animated adventure film being produced by DreamWorks Animation, directed by Chris Miller (who directed Shrek the Third in 2007), executive produced by Guillermo del Toro (Hellboy, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Blade II, Pan's Labyrinth), starring Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek, and written by Tom Wheeler.

Puss in Boots ad Kitty Softpaws film is set to be released in theaters November 4, 2011 in Real D 3D and IMAX 3D.

Salma Hayek, Husband, Pinault, paternity case.

2011-07-05T02:57:00.000-07:00

In July 2011, Salma Hayek's husband (François-Henri Pinault) was named in a paternity case.

According to reports, Pinault is the father of supermodel Linda Evangelista's four-year-old son, Augustin James.

Salma Hayek's husband denied all allegations.

Salma Hayek, Honors, spanish magazine Woman

2011-06-05T06:35:00.000-07:00

In May 2011 Salma Hayek got Honors.

Salma Hayek's a Recipient of spanish magazine Woman of the Year Award in May 2011.

Ride Into Boston to Get to Work

2011-04-06T00:22:00.000-07:00

Salma Hayek

She and her daughter Ride Into Boston to Get to Work

Salma Hayek gave Valentina Paloma Pinault a ride on her colorful luggage as they made their way through Logan Airport yesterday.

Salma Hayek landed in Boston just in time for Salma to start working on Kevin James's Here Comes the Boom.

Salma Hayek's switching gears back to comedy after filming a dramatic foreign film in Spain earlier this year, and it looks like Valentina Paloma Pinault will be by her side on set for this project as well.

Salma Hayek does have one endeavor that will take her away from the cameras though, as she has plans to launch a new beauty line inspired by her grandmother.

Teaser Trailer for 'Puss in Boots'

2011-03-05T16:45:00.000-08:00

Salma Hayek
She and Teaser Trailer for 'Puss in Boots'. Salma Hayek plays Puss in Boots as Kitty Softpaws (Voice).

The Shrek franchise is feeling its bones being driven into the ground there’s clearly life in the old cat and pushing Antonio Banderas to the forefront may kick some life into the CG series, certainly casting Salma Hayek and Zach Galifianakis was a good move. We finally have the first teaser trailer for Puss in Boots. It doesn't really give much of an idea to the plot, or supporting characters, but it's still amusing.

Puss in Boots stars Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek and Zach Galifianakis, and is directed by Chris Miller. Here's the plot synopsis: "Tells the hilarious and courageous (daring, bold, brave) tale of Puss's (Banderas) early adventures as he teams with mastermind Humpty Dumpty (Galifianakis) and the street-savvy Kitty (Hayek) to steal the famed goose that lays the Golden Eggs."

Sneak Peek the new poster/trailer, supporting the DreamWorks Animation animated feature "Puss in Boots", opening in 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D theaters, November 4, 2011.

Bid to Save the Earth

2011-02-05T18:31:00.000-08:00

Salma Hayek - Bid to Save the Earth

Salma Hayek
She and Anna Wintour Bid to Save the Earth

Reported on 19 January 2011, Salma Hayek and Anna Wintour are among the celebrities taking part in this year’s “Bid to Save the Earth”.

This is the second annual green auction hosted by elite auction house, Christie’s. Last year’s event raised over $2 million for environmental groups, with items such as a round of golf with Bill Clinton going for $80,000.

This year’s auction will see artists, designers and entertainers come together to raise funds for Oceana, Conservation International, Natural Resources Defense Council and the Central Park Conservancy.

Brings Out a New Bkini to Jet Ski

2011-01-05T00:19:00.000-08:00

Salma Hayek - Brings Out a New Bkini to Jet Ski With Her Husband in St. Barts

Salma Hayek
was in a bright turquoise two-piece on 2nd of january to jet ski in St. Barts with her husband, Francois-Henri Pinault.

Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri, the couple were off enjoying their New Year's vacation along with daughter Valentina, whom Francois was spotted leading hand in hand onto their yacht.

The family has been near the Caribbean for the last week with other friends like Jason Statham, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and other fashionable pals like Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld and editor Giovanna Battaglia — the whole clan stuck together on the 31st to ring in 2011 at billionaire Roman Abramovich's huge bash.

First, though, Salma Hayek made sure to get in some good mother-daughter time with Valentina, as they brought their bikinis to the beach and covered up a bit to grab lunch together.

Desperado - TOP 7 Revenge Killer Movies

2010-12-05T16:36:00.000-08:00

Salma Hayek - Desperado, TOP 7 Revenge Killer Movies

thescorecardreview.com made TOP 7 Revenge Killer Movies, then Salma Hayek
's film Desperado, as the seventh Revenge Killer movies.

Their Reason: He won’t kill anyone/everyone. After all, when he stumbles upon Carolina (Salma Hayek), she slows him down, but I think we’re all OK with that. Director Robert Rodriguez brings to life a slick tale, with Steve Buscemi, Danny Trejo and Quentin Tarantino along for the ride. Most importantly, there are guns in guitar cases. Lots of guns. At the end El Mariachi is face to face with his brother. His brother wants revenge because El Mariachi killed all of his men. You know what that means? Double revenge. DOUBLE REVENGE! It’s so beautiful.

The full list as below:

7. Desperado (1995)
6. Friday the 13th: Part 2 (1981)
5. Gladiator (2000)
4. Braveheart (1995)
3. The Princess Bride (1987)
2. Memento (2000)
1. Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2 (2003 & 2004)

PSA 4 the National Domestic Violence Hotline

2010-11-05T19:07:00.002-07:00

Salma Hayek PSA for the National Domestic Violence Hotline (Spanish)

Salma Hayek
's PSA for the National Domestic Violence Hotline (Spanish)

It is presented by redmediagroup

Enjoy it!!!

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Biography: Hispanic Heroes

2010-10-05T07:41:00.000-07:00

Salma Hayek - Biography: Hispanic Heroes
Salma Hayek
? 's one of Hollywood?s most suceessful actresses; this Hispanic-American star has appeared in more than thirty films.

Frida? gave Salma Hayek a chance to celebrate her Mexican roots.

She is an actress happy to be exactly who she is.

Through Human Rights Watch and other organizations, she continues to fight violence against women.

BiographyChannel describe more on below video

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Hispanic mean something or someone from spain. Spaniards are white. Mexicans, Peruanos, Salvadorians, Guatamalans, Ecuadorians and many of these spanish speaking countries from the Americas are falsely called Hispanic or Latino.

Mayokini - Grown Ups

2010-09-05T16:40:00.000-07:00

Salma Hayek mayokini - Grown Ups
Salma Hayek
appears in mayokini - Grown Ups

She plays as Roxanne Chase-Feder in Grown Ups

A little scene of Grown Ups by TheMusicIsMyLife69 Salma Hayek mayokini - Grown Ups ..

Grown Ups is a 2010 American buddy-comedy film starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Rob Schneider. Rock, Schneider, Spade and Sandler (as well as co-star Tim Meadows) all joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in the 1990-91 season; other actors Colin Quinn, Maya Rudolph, and Norm MacDonald have also been SNL cast members. Sandler and Fred Wolf wrote the script and Dennis Dugan directed. The film was produced by Sandler's production company Happy Madison and was distributed by Columbia Pictures.

VH1 Do Something Awards nomination

2010-08-05T06:56:00.000-07:00

Salma Hayek
's VH1 Do Something Awards nomination

In 2010, Salma Hayek's humanitarian work earned her a nomination for the VH1 Do Something Awards. The awards show, produced by Vh1, is dedicated to honoring people who do good and recognized Hayek's various efforts to support women internationally.

The awards are powered by Do Something, an organization that aims to empower, celebrate, and inspire young people.

Salma Hayek - Picture Tribute

A picture tribute dedicated to Beautiful, Salma Hayek....

Accompanied by the velvet tones of Legendary Roy Orbison, Singing - She's A Mystery ......

She Likes "Big Snakes not Little Snakes"..

2010-07-05T04:18:00.000-07:00

on The Lopez Tonight Show(06/29/10) Salma Hayek ...
Salma Hayek admits she likes "Big Snakes not Little Snakes"..

Salma Hayek-Pinault Talks Snake Incident...

Salma Hayek talks about Mexicos elimination from the WC2010..

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Conan O'Brien Interview

2010-06-05T01:12:00.000-07:00

Salma Hayek 's interview
Conan O'Brien interviews Salma Hayek

Late night with Conan O'Brien..

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Salma Hayek and Al Roker attend Christie's "A Bid to Save the Earth

2010-05-05T05:50:00.000-07:00

Salma Hayek To commemorate the 40th anniversary
of Earth Day, Christies held "A Bid to Save the Earth" Live Auction on April 22nd.

Proceeds goes to four environmental organizations: Conservation International, Oceana, NRDC and Central Park Conservancy.

The carbon neutral auction featured world-renowned works of art, exotic travel packages and unique celebrity experiences. Greenopolis TV host Melissa McGinnis worked the Green carpet, getting some tips from the stars!

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Filmography of Salma Hayek

2010-04-05T16:14:00.000-07:00

Salma Hayek

Year	Film	Role	Notes
1993	Mi Vida Loca	Gata
1994	El Callejón de los Milagros	Alma	(Miracle Alley) Spanish-language Nominated—Ariel for Best Actress
1995	Desperado	Carolina	Nominated—Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress
1995	Fair Game	Rita
1996	From Dusk Till Dawn	Santanico Pandemonium
	Follow Me Home	Betty
	Fled	Cora
1997	Fools Rush In	Isabel Fuentes	Nominated—Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film
	Breaking Up	Monica	Direct-to-video release.
	Sistole Diastole	Carmelita
	The Hunchback	Esmeralda
1998	54	Anita	Nominated—Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film
	The Velocity of Gary	Mary Carmen	Producer; direct-to-video release.
	The Faculty	Nurse Harper
1999	Dogma	Serendipity
	El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba	Julia	(No One Writes to the Colonel) Producer; Spanish-language.
	Wild Wild West	Rita Escobar	Nominated—Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film
2000	Timecode	Rose
	La Gran Vida	Lola	(Living it Up) Spanish-language
	Chain of Fools	Sgt. Meredith Kolko	Direct-to-video release.
	Traffic	Rosario	uncredited
2001	Hotel	Charlee Boux
2001	In the Time of the Butterflies	Minerva Mirabel
2002	Frida	Frida Kahlo	Producer Nominated—Academy Award for Best Actress Nominated—BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role Nominated—Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress Nominated—Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress Nominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama Nominated—Satellite Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
2003	Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over	Francesca Giggles
	Once Upon a Time in Mexico	Carolina
	V-Day: Until the Violence Stops	herself
2004	After the Sunset	Lola Cirillo
2005	Sian Ka'an	Maria (voice)
2006	Ask the Dust	Camilla Lopez
2006	Bandidas	Sara Sandoval
2007	Lonely Hearts	Martha Beck
2007	Across the Universe	Bang Bang Shoot Shoot Nurses
2008	Beverly Hills Chihuahua	Foxy (voice)
2009	Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant	Madame Truska
2010	Grown Ups		(filming)

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1988	Un Nuevo Amanecer		Spanish-language telenovela
1989	Teresa	Teresa	Spanish-language telenovela
1993	The Sinbad Show		recurring character
1994	Roadracers	Donna
1994	El Vuelo del Águila	Juana Cata	Spanish-language telenovela
1997	The Hunchback	Esmeralda	Nominated—ALMA Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Made-for-Television Movie or Mini-Series in a Crossover Role
1999	Action	Herself	guest star
2001	In the Time of the Butterflies	Minerva Mirabal	Producer; feature Nominated—ALMA Award for Outstanding Actor/Actress in a Made for Television Movie or Miniseries Nominated—Broadcast Film Critics Association for Best Actress in a Picture Made for Television
2003	The Maldonado Miracle		Feature; producer, director. Emmy for Outstanding Directing in a Children/Youth/Family Special.
2003	Saturday Night Live	Guest Host	March 15
2006-2007	Ugly Betty	Sofia Reyes	Producer and guest star Nominated—Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress – Comedy Series — 2007 Nominated—Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series — 2007 Nominated—Producers Guild of America Television Producer of the Year Award
2009	30 Rock	Elisa	guest star

Salma Hayek in Conan O Brian show

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Conan O Brien, what a pimp

Dora The Explorer 10th Anniversary Celebration

2010-03-05T05:48:00.000-08:00

Salma Hayek pic

Salma Hayek attended the “Dora The Explorer” Tenth Anniversary Celebration at Nickelodeon Animation Studio on Tuesday (March 2).

Salma Hayek looked gorgeous in a navy dress as she posed for pictures, made a speech and even read a “Dora” book aloud to the audience.

On the career front, Salma Hayek is staying quite busy - she has a new film called the “Grown Ups” coming out this June, followed by another flick called “Puss in Boots” hitting theaters sometime in 2011.

Furthermore, Salma Hayek is not slowing down one bit. According to imdb’s website, she is in talks for several other films as well called “La banda,” “Diego Ascending,” “Bones Family,” and “Wild Roses, Tender Roses.”

Salma Hayek-Reporte Hollywood... Salma Hayek reads at Dora the Explorer event in Hollywood

Grown Ups

2010-02-05T18:49:00.000-08:00

Salma Hayek pic

She appears in in Grown Ups film as Roxanne Chase-Feder, Lenny's wife.

Grown Ups is an upcoming 2010 American ensemble comedy film starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, and David Spade. James, Rock, Schneider, & Spade have all worked with Sandler on films before, though this is the 1st film w/ all five. Sandler and Fred Wolf wrote the script and Dennis Dugan is directing.

Five friends and former teammates reunite years later to honor the passing of their childhood basketball coach. With their wives and kids in tow, they spend the Fourth of July holiday weekend together at the lake house where they celebrated their championship years earlier. Picking up where they left off, they discover why growing older doesnt mean growing up.

Grown Ups film is produced by Sandler's production company Happy Madison and 'll be distributed by Columbia Pictures. Grown Ups Filming commenced in Southborough, Massachusetts on May 18, 2009, but most of the filming was done at Chebacco Lake in Essex, Massachusetts. It is set to be released on June 25, 2010.

5 best friends (Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider and David Spade) and former teammates reunite years later to honor the passing of their childhood basketball coach. With their wives (Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, and Maya Rudolph) and kids in town, they spend the Fourth of July holiday weekend together at the lake house where they celebrated their championship years earlier. Picking up where they left off, they discover why growing older doesn't always mean growing up.

Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

2009-10-22T18:09:00.000-07:00

Salma Hayek She appeared in Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant as Madame Truska.

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant is the 2009 film adaptation of the 1st three books of the book series The Saga of Darren Shan by author Darren Shan.

Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant tell about... A young boy named Darren Shan meets a mysterious man at a freak show who turns out to be a Vampire. After a series of events Darren must leave his normal life and go on the road with the Cirque Du Freak and become a Vampire.

Salma Hayek- "Vampire's Assistant"- Reporte Hollywood

The Vampire's Assistant film has received mixed reviews. The Vampire's Assistant currently holds a 37% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with a rating of 4.9 out of 10.

According to Metacritic, The Vampire's Assistant film holds a score of 43 out of 100, indicating "mixed or average reviews", based on 25 reviews.

On IMDB the response from viewers has been much more positive -- it currently has a score of 6.4 out of 10 based on more than 2500 responses.

On Darren Shan's messageboard, he listed 123 reviews (every review that he could find online up to October 23rd) which broke down into 55 positive reviews, 45 negative, and 23 neutral.

The Vampire's Assistant film opened in 2,754 theaters in the USA and made close to $14 million dollars, reaching number seven in the charts. The Vampire's Assistant has performed stronger in other countries, making €12.4 million dollars by the start of 2010, getting to number one in Ukraine, number two in Russia, nuber three in Portugal and number five in the UK.

The Vampire's Assistant movie is scheduled to open in many more countries between now and June 2010, and on DVD and Blu-Ray in the UK and USA in February, so there is still a chance that it will ultimately perform well and generate a sequel, despite its subdued opening in the USA.

Salma Hayek Honors

2009-09-22T03:16:00.000-07:00

Honors

* Recipient of Glamour magazine Woman of the Year Award in October 2001.

* Recipient of Producers Guild of America Celebration of Diversity Award in 2003.

* Recipient of Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year Award in February 2006.

* Recipient of Time Magazine 25 Most Influential Hispanics in 2005.

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Salma-Hayek Advocacy

2009-09-01T18:05:00.000-07:00

"Salma-Hayek Advocacy"

On July 19, 2005, She testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary supporting reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. In February 2006, Salma Hayek donated $25,000 to a Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, shelter for battered women and another $50,000 to Monterrey based anti-domestic violence groups.

Since the birth of Salma Hayek's daughter, she has worked to help mothers in developing nations worldwide, teaming up with Pampers and UNICEF to help stop the spread of life-threatening maternal and neonatal tetanus. Salma Hayek is a global spokesperson for the Pampers/UNICEF partnership 1 Pack = 1 Vaccine to help raise awareness of the program.

She also advocates breastfeeding, because of its benefits, including building stronger infant immune systems. During a UNICEF fact-finding trip to Sierra Leone, Salma Hayek breastfed a hungry week-old baby whose mother could not produce milk.

Source: wikipedia

Personal life

2009-08-21T20:23:00.000-07:00

"Salma Hayek Personal life"

Salma Hayek is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Salma Hayek dated actor Edward Norton between 1999 and 2003, and then Josh Lucas in 2003. Hayek is a good friend of Spanish actress Penélope Cruz and co-starred with her in the 2006 film Bandidas. She studied at Ramtha's School of Enlightenment. Her brother, Sami Hayek, is a designer with his own line of products at Target and clients that include Louis Vuitton, Brad Pitt, and the Mexican Government.

Salma Hayek often uses method acting to play characters. While Salma Hayek was cast as Frida Kahlo, She had to smoke for the role using real cigarettes. As a result in her own admission she became a smoker and is currently trying to kick the habit.

On March 9, 2007, Salma Hayek confirmed she was expecting her 1st child with PPR CEO François-Henri Pinault. On September 21, 2007, Salma Hayek gave birth to daughter Valentina Paloma Pinault at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. On July 18, 2008, She and Pinault announced the end of their engagement. "Salma Hayek" and "Henri Pinault" later reconciled and were married on Valentine's Day, 2009 in Paris. On April 25, 2009, they were married a second time in Venice.

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In art

2009-08-13T23:27:00.000-07:00

Frida
Passion and color
a work of art, a piece of history
Salma Hayek's Dream Came True!

In spring 2006, The Blue Star Contemporary Art Center in San Antonio, Texas displayed 16 portrait paintings by muralist George Yepes and filmmaker Rodriguez of Salma Hayek as Aztec goddess Itzapapalotl.

Salma Hayek - Promotional work, Avon, Revlon, chopard etc

2009-08-02T06:51:00.000-07:00

SalmaHayek has been a spokesperson for Avon cosmetics since February 2004. SalmaHayek formerly acted as spokesperson for Revlon in 1998.

SalmaHayek in 2001, she modeled for Chopard and was featured in 2006 Campari adverts as photographed by Mario Testino. On April 3, SalmaHayek helped introduce La Doña, a watch by Cartier inspired by fellow Mexican actress María Félix.

Salma Hayek was also featured in a series of Spanish language commercials for Lincoln cars. Consequently, sales of the Lincoln Navigator among Hispanics increased by twelve percentage points.

Salma Hayek - Singing credits

2009-07-23T15:56:00.000-07:00

Salma Hayek has been credited as a song performer in 3 movies.

The 1st was Desperado for the song Quedate Aquí.

In Frida Salma Hayek performed with band Los Vega the Mexican folk song La Bruja.

Salma Hayek also recorded Siente mi amor, which played during the end credits of Once Upon a Time in Mexico.

Salam Hayek also contributed to Happiness is a Warm Gun in "Across the Universe" as the singing nurses.

Salma Hayek - CEO of her own Latin themed film production company, Ventanazul.

2009-07-15T15:33:00.000-07:00

Salma Hayek, in April 2007, Salma Hayek finalized negotiations with MGM to become the CEO of her own Latin themed film production company, Ventanazul. The following month Salma Hayek signed a 2 year deal with ABC to develop projects for the network through Salma Hayek's production company, Ventanarosa.

Salma Hayek is developing and producing La Banda, a Spanish-language romantic comedy set in Mexico, written by Issa Lopez.

Salma Hayek recently had a guest stint on 30 Rock as Elisa, the nurse for Jack Donaghy's mother, for whom Jack falls.

Salma Hayek will star as the wife of Adam Sandler in Grown Ups, which also co-stars Chris Rock and Kevin James.

Salma Hayek - Ugly Betty executive producer, and its success.

2009-07-06T02:13:00.000-07:00

Salma Hayek is Ugly Betty executive producer. Ugly Betty is a television series airing around the world since September 2006. Salma Hayek adapted Ugly Betty series for American television w/ Ben Silverman. Ben Silverman acquired the rights and scripts from the Colombian telenovela Yo Soy Betty La Fea in 2001.

Originally intended as a half hour sitcom for NBC in 2004, the project would later be picked up by (American Broadcasting Company) ABC for the 2006–2007 season w/ Silvio Horta also producing.

Salma Hayek guest-starred on Ugly Betty as Sofia Reyes, a magazine editor. Salma Hayek also had a cameo playing an actress in the telenovela within the show. Ugly Betty show quickly became a ratings hit and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Comedy Series in 2007. Salma Hayek's performance as Sofia resulted in a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Salma Hayek - Produced a Showtime movie and directed a music video.

2009-06-24T20:24:00.000-07:00

Salma Hayek in 2003, she produced and directed the The Maldonado Miracle, a Showtime movie which won her a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Children/Youth/Family Special.

In December 2005, Salma Hayek directed a music video, for Prince (musician), titled "Te Amo Corazon" ("I love you, sweetheart") that featured her good friend Mia Maestro.

Salma Hayek - Appeared on "In the Time of the Butterflies,"

2009-06-14T19:42:00.000-07:00

Salma Hayek played in "In the Time of the Butterflies,". "In the Time of the Butterflies," is a 2001 feature film based on the Julia Álvarez book of the same name, covering the lives of the Mirabal sisters.

In "In the Time of the Butterflies," movie, Salma Hayek plays one of the sisters, Minerva, and Edward James Olmos plays the Dominican dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo whom the sisters opposed. Marc Anthony plays a brief role as Minerva's first love, and as the motivation for Salma Hayek later revolutionary activities.

Salma Hayek - Co-produced Frida

2009-06-04T23:03:00.000-07:00

Salma Hayek co-produced Frida. Frida Film was released in 2002. Starring Salma Hayek as Frida Kahlo, and Diego Rivera as Alfred Molina (her unfaithful husband).

Frida film was directed by Julie Taymor and featured an entourage of stars in supporting and minor roles (Valeria Golino, Ashley Judd, Edward Norton, Geoffrey Rush) and cameos (Antonio Banderas).

Salma Hayek earned a Best Actress Academy Award nomination for her performance. This made Salma Hayek, along with Katy Jurado and Adriana Barraza, 1 of only 3 Mexican actresses to have been nominated for an Academy Award. Frida film earned two Oscars.

Salma Hayek - Founded film production company Ventanarosa

2009-05-27T17:11:00.000-07:00

Salma Hayek, around 2000, she founded film production company Ventanarosa.

Through film production company Ventanarosa Salma Hayek produces film and television projects.

Salma Hayek's 1st feature as a producer was 1999's El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba, Mexico's official selection for submission for Best Foreign Film at the Oscars.

Salma Hayek - Early Hollywood acting work

2009-05-18T18:06:00.000-07:00

Salma Hayek had a starring part opposite Matthew Perry in the romantic comedy Fools Rush In.

Salma Hayek followed her success in Desperado with a brief but memorable role as a vampire queen in From Dusk Till Dawn, in which Salma Hayek performed a table-top snake dance.

In 1999, Salma Hayek co-starred in Will Smith's big-budget Wild Wild West, and played a supporting role in Kevin Smith's Dogma.

In 2000, Salma Hayek had an uncredited acting part opposite Benicio del Toro in Traffic.

In 2003, Salma Hayek reprised her role from Desperado by appearing in Once Upon a Time in Mexico, the final film of the Mariachi Trilogy.

Salma Hayek - Moved to LA, Desperado

2009-05-09T18:38:00.000-07:00

Salma Hayek moved to LA, California in 1991 to study acting under Stella Adler.

Salma Hayek had limited fluency in English, which was attributed to her suffering from dyslexia. Robert Rodriguez and his producer wife Elizabeth Avellan soon gave Salma Hayek the break she needed, a starring role opposite Antonio Banderas in 1995's Desperado.

Desperado movie caught Hollywood's attention, as moviegoers proved to be dazzled by Salma Hayek as Rodriguez had been. Due to Salma Hayek's loyalty to the director, she would later decline playing the role Catherine Zeta-Jones eventually took in The Mask of Zorro after Rodriguez abandoned the project. Salma Hayek has also appeared in the Spy Kids trilogy.

Salma Hayek - Career, Mexico

2009-05-02T06:56:00.000-07:00

Salma Hayek, at the age of 23, landed the title role in Teresa (1989), a successful Mexican telenovela that made her a star in Mexico.

Then in 1994, Salma Hayek starred in the film El Callejón de los Milagros (Miracle Alley), which has won more awards than any other movie in the history of Mexican cinema. For her performance, Salma Hayek was nominated for an Ariel Award.

Salma Hayek - School and teenager lifes

2009-04-26T19:51:00.000-07:00

Salma Hayek raised in a wealthy, devoutly Catholic family, she was sent to the Academy of the Sacred Heart, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, at the age of twelve. While there, Salma Hayek was diagnosed with dyslexia.

Salma Hayek was also an accomplished gymnast aspiring to compete in the Olympics, but her father prevented her from being recruited by the Mexican national team.

The religious sisters running the Academy ejected Salma Hayek, citing behavioral problems, so Salma Hayek returned to Mexico.

Salma HAyek was later sent to live with Salma Hayek's aunt in Houston, Texas, where she stayed until she was 17 years old.

Salma Hayek attended college in Mexico City, where Salma Hayek studied International Relations at the Universidad Iberoamericana. To the surprise of her family, Salam Hayek dropped out to pursue a career as an actress.

Salma Hayek - Family

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Salma Hayek was born in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico, the daughter of Diana Jiménez and Sami Hayek.

Salma Hayek's Mother, Diana Jiménez is an opera singer and talent scout, and Salma Hayek's father, Sami Hayek, an oil company executive.

Salma Hayek's father is Mexican of Lebanese descent while Salma Hayek's mother is Mexican of Spanish descent.

Salma Hayek's 1st given name, Salma, is Arabic for "peaceful" or "calm".

Salma Hayek - #17 of "25 Smartest People in TV."

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Salma Hayek was ranked #17 of the "25 Smartest People in TV" in December 2008.

This List of "25 Smartest People in TV" was ranked by Entertainment Weekly.

Salma Hayek - Latino Power, s*xiest celebrity

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Salma Hayek In July 2007, was ranked 4th by the Hollywood Reporter in their inaugural Latino Power 50, a list of the most powerful members of the Hollywood Latino community.

That same month, a poll found Salma Hayek to be the "se***xiest celebrity" out of a field of 3,000 celebrities (male and female).

According to the poll for Salma Hayek, "65 percent of the U.S. population would use the term 'se***xy' to describe her (Salma Hayek) ".

Salma Hayek - Best Actress Academy Award Oscar nomination

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Salma Hayek is the 1st Mexican national to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress.

Salma Hayek is 1 of the most prominent Mexican figures in Hollywood since silent film actress Dolores del Rio.

Salma Hayek is also, after Fernanda Montenegro, the 2nd of 3 Latin American actresses (the other being Catalina Sandino Moreno) to achieve a Best Actress Oscar nomination.

Salma Valgarma Hayek Jiménez

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Salma Hayek with birth name Salma Valgarma Hayek Jiménez was born on September 2, 1966 in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico. Hayek is a Mexican and American actress, director, and TV and film producer.

Salma Hayek has appeared in more than 30 films and performed as an actress outside of Hollywood in Mexico and Spain.

Salma Hayek's charitable work includes increasing awareness on violence against women and discrimination against immigrants.

Salma Hayek's Spouse(s) is François-Henri Pinault .

Salma Hayek received a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her role as Frida Kahlo in the movie Frida.