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Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek, a Mexican-American actress and producer, has made substantial contributions to both the Hollywood film industry and philanthropic causes. Born in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico in 1966, her passion for performing arts led her to abandon university studies for a career in acting. Rising through the ranks of telenovelas and films in Mexico, she moved to Los Angeles in 1991 where she eventually achieved international fame. Hayek's breakthrough came with the movie Desperado (1995), but it was her portrayal of Frida Kahlo in Frida (2002) that cemented her status as an A-list star. The film earned Hayek critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress - a first for any Mexican actress. Her other notable roles include parts in From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), Wild Wild West (1999), and Puss In Boots (2011). Furthermore, as a producer, Hayek has been instrumental behind-the-scenes on projects like ABC's award-winning series Ugly Betty. Beyond entertainment circles, Salma Hayek is renowned globally as an advocate for women's rights and education issues. She co-founded Chime For Change with Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Gucci's Creative Director Frida Giannini – an organization dedicated to improving health services for women worldwide while promoting gender equality. Equally noteworthy is her work with UNICEF where she contributes towards ending maternal mortality rates around the globe.

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