Salma Hayek - Biography

When I first came to Hollywood I was told to go out with an agent because it was good for my career. So I went to a party with him because it was good for my 'career.' Well, he thought the whole thing was a big date. Needless to say, I was very upset. - Salma Hayek.

Salme Hayek was born on 2nd September 1966 in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico. Her father and mother is businessman. In 1971 she saw Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and decided that she wants to become an actress. She attended New Orleans convent school.

In 1989 she got role in TV serial "Teresa". She got huge success form this serial but this success was limited to only Mexico. In 1991 she left Maxico and moved to Los Angeles. After that she appeared in several movies including

• "Street Justice"
• "The Sinbad Show"
• "Nurses"
• "Dream On"
• "Mi Vida Loca"

In 1996 she was chosen as one 50 most beautiful women in the world. In 2001 she was at rank 8th 100 Sexiest Women taken by FHM Taiwan. Salma is fluent in Spanish, English, Portugese and Arabic. In 1989 she won Novela Awards. In 2005 she was 34th rank in Maxim magazine Hot 100. In the same year she was at 12th rank in "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" taken by FHM.

"I don't believe in the so-called Latino explosion when it comes to movies. Jennifer Lopez doesn't have an accent. She grew up in New York speaking English not Spanish. Her success is very important because she represents a different culture, but it doesn't help me. I grew up in Mexico, not the US, and the fact is that there just aren't any parts for Latin actresses. I have to persuade people that my accent won't be a problem, but an asset. Everyone's afraid of doing something a bit risky. Everyone wants a $200 million hit and anything they think might get in the way of that kind of success is considered a liability." - Salma Hayek.