Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek is a Lebanese-Mexican that was born in Mexico to a Lebanese Father from the Hayek family and a Mexican mother. Hayek began her career in Mexican television soap operas in late 1980’s. She traveled to Los Angeles after gaining success inUn Nuevo Amanecer and Teresa. Hayek acted in several movies but was most known for her role in Desperado (1990). Later, she played roles in Fools Rush In,Wild Wild West, Frida and Once Upon a Time in Mexico. She was the executive producer of the blockbuster Frida and portrayed the famous Mexican artist Frida Khalo in the lead role. She worked for eight years to see the role to its completion. She is considered to be the first Mexican actress to become a Hollywood movie star since Dolores Del Rio.