Salma Hayek was born on September 2, 1966 in Coatzacoalcos,
Veracruz, Mexico.
Sometimes Salma Hayek is credited as just Hayek. Her birth
name is Salma Hayek-Jimenez.
In 1971 after having seen WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
in a theatre, Salma decided she wanted to become an actress.
In 1989 Salma Hayek won the title role in TERESA, a hugely
successful soap opera which earned her the star status in
Mexico. The movie that put Salma Hayek on the map was DESPERADO
she star opposite Antonio Banderas.
Hayek's first star billing came with FOOLS RUSH IN. IN THE
TIME OF THE BUTTERFLIES, is the artistic film which won Hayek
an ALMA award as best actress.
In 2002 Salma Hayek was the second Latin American actress
to be nominated for the Best Actress in a Leading Role Academy
Award, for her performance in FRIDA.
Ventanarosa is Salma Hayek production company.
Salma was ranked 8th of the 100 Sexiest Women by FHM Taiwan
in 2001.
In 1996 Salma Hayek was chosen by People (USA) magazine as
one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.
Salma Hayek's other notable credits include...
