Since the advent of films, many Hispanic personalities have become famous actresses and received various awards for their acting skills. Jennifer Lynn Lopez, the most influential Hispanic performer in the United States and outside, is an American actress and the first Latina actress to earn over US$1 million for a film. Raquel Welch best known for her acting in Bedazzled (1967), Bandolero! (1968), 100 Rifles (1969), and Myra Breckinridge (1970); Cameron Michelle Diaz, an American actress who came into limelight with her roles in The Mask, My Best Friend's Wedding and There's Something About Mary are a few notable Hispanic actresses. Other notable Hispanic actresses include Raquel Welch, Jessica Alba, Cameron Diaz, Eva Mendes and more. Scroll down and check out the list of the notable Hispanic actresses.

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Salma Hayek

(The First Mexican Actress to be Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress)

Birthdate: September 2, 1966

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Coatzacoalcos, Mexico

Hailing from Mexico, Salma Hayek moved to Hollywood and attained fame with films like Desperado, From Dusk till Dawn, Wild Wild West, Dogma, Tale of Tales, Grown Ups, and Grown Ups 2. Her breakthrough role was the film Frida in 2002 for which she received critical appreciation. She works to raise awareness about violence against women and discrimination against immigrants.

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Eva Longoria

(Actress and Producer Known for Her Role as ‘Gabrielle Solis’ on the ABC TV Series ‘Desperate Housewives’)

Birthdate: March 15, 1975

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

Mexican-American actress, producer and director, Eva Longoria gained global recognition after portraying Gabrielle Solis in the ABC’s hit series Desperate Housewives. Prior to this, she was also a part of the popular series, The Young and the Restless. A multitalented personality, Eva has also been a face of L'Oreal Paris, has written a cookbook and participates in numerous philanthropic activities.

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Charisma Carpenter

(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Cordelia Chase’ in Series ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and Its Spinoff 'Angel')

Birthdate: July 23, 1970

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Charisma Carpenter is best known as Cordelia Chase from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off, Angel; Lacy from The Expendables film franchise; and Beth Sullivan from the Josh Kirby... Time Warrior! movie series. She has also posed for Playboy and appeared in the series Charmed and Veronica Mars.

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Eve Torres

(American Actress and Former Professional Wrestler)

Birthdate: August 21, 1984

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, United States

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

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Katy Jurado

(Mexican Actress)

Birthdate: January 16, 1924

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Guadalajara, Mexico

Died: July 5, 2002

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

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Noël Wells

(Known for Her Television Role as 'Rachel Silva' in Netflix Comedy-Drama 'Master of None')

Birthdate: December 23, 1986

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States

Noël Wells is an American actress, musician, comedian, director, and writer. From voicing Kelsey Pokoly in the Cartoon Network series Craig of the Creek to appearing on Saturday Night Live as a featured player, Noël Wells has been a prominent entertainer over the years. A multi-talented personality, Wells also displays her photographs in exhibitions.

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Jeanine Mason

(Actress Best Known for Her Role in the CW Drama Series 'Roswell, New Mexico' )

Birthdate: January 14, 1991

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States

Jeanine Mason is an American actress and dancer. Born into a family that loved dance, she started her dance training early. She trained in jazz, hip-hop, acrobatics, modern, and contemporary dance. She participated in and won the fifth season of the show So You Think You Can Dance. Following this win, she ventured into acting as well. 

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Natalia Cigliuti

(Actress)

Birthdate: September 6, 1978

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Montevideo, Uruguay

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

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Angélica María

(Actress & Singer-Songwriter, she is a Performer who has earned Grammy Awards and Numerous Other Honors)

Birthdate: September 27, 1944

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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Stephanie Nogueras

(Known for her roles in the television series Switched at Birth[2] and Grimm, and the 2018 film Unfriended: Dark Web.)

Birthdate: November 18, 1989

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Camden, New Jersey, United States

Height: 5'1" (155 cm)

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Arlene Tur

(American Actress, Model and Beach Volleyball Player)

Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States

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Amanda Sthers

(Novelist)

Birthdate: April 18, 1978

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Paris, France

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