Salma Hayek was born in southeast Mexico, daughter of a Lebanese father and a Mexican mother, Salma began her career in Mexican TV soap operas in late 80's. After having some success with titles such as Nuevo Amanecer and Teresa, Salma left a relatively easy career in Mexican TV and traveled to Los Angeles, searching for the promised land: Hollywood. After some minor roles, Salma began to be noticed as a good actress in Desperado (1995). She returned to Mexico to film Callejón de los Milagros, El (1995) and was nominated for an Ariel (Mexican Academy Award). Salma Hayek is considered to be the first Mexican actress to become a Hollywood movie star since Dolores Del Río and has been ranked in People's 50 most beautiful women in the world...<<more>> |
