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| Salma Hayek |
Date of Birth (location):
22 September, 1968, Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico.
Height:
5' 2" (157.5 cm)
Mini biography:
Born in southeast Mexico, daughter of a Lebanese father and a
Mexican mother, Hayek began her career in Mexican TV soap operas
in late 80's. After having some success with titles such as Nuevo
Amanecer and Teresa, Hayek left a relatively easy career in
mexican TV and traveled to Los Angeles, searching for the
promised land: Hollywood. After some minor roles, Hayek began to
be noticed as a good actress in Desperado (1995). She returned to
Mexico to film Callejon de los Milagros, El (1995) and was
nominated for an Ariel (Mexican Academy Award). Hayek is
considered to be the first mexican actress to become a Hollywood
movie star since Delores Del Rio.
Biography Writer:
Maximiliano Maza
Trivia:
- She enjoys smoking Cigars.
- (1996) Chosen by People (US) magazine as one of the 50 most
beautiful people in the world
Personal quotes:
"I keep waiting to meet a man who has more balls than I do."
"I act tall!"
Interviews:
"Diario de Noticias, Programas" (Portugal), 1997, Iss. 46700, pg. 17
"Movieline" (USA), 1996, Vol. VIII, Iss. 5, pg. 68-73,100, by: Stephen Rebello
"GQ" (USA), 1996, Vol. 66, pg. 266, by: James Ryan
"Empire" (UK), 1996, Iss. 81, pg. 55, by: Lesley O'Toole
Articles:
"Axcess" (USA), 1996, Vol. IV, Iss. 1, pg. 66, by: Rod Dovletian
Salma's Agent:
151 El Camino Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212