Hispanic Heritage Month

Where are they from?

Argentina

Mía Maestro- Model and actress - Hometown: Buenos Aires - Birthday: June 19, 1978 - Where have we seen her: Movies such as Tango' (1998), 'Frida' (2002) and in the television series 'Alias'. - Achievements: In 2001, Mía was classified as one of the Top 100 Attractive Women by the Magazine Staff.

Bolivia

Raquel Welch- Actress - Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, of Bolivian ancestry - Birthday: September 5, 1940 - Famous for: She has been in more than 40 movies, the most recent being 'Legally Blonde' (2001) and 'Forget About It' (2005). - Achievements: Sex-symbol in the 60's and 70's.

Brasil

Gisele Bündchen- Model - Hometown: Rio Grande - Birthday: June 20, 1980 - She has modeled for: Valentino, Zara, Bvlgari, Tommy Hilfiger, Versace, Christian Dior, Ralph Lauren and Victoria's Secret. - Achievements: According to the Guinness Book of World Records, she is the richest model in the world.

Chile

Christian de la Fuente- Actor - Hometown: Santiago - Birthday: March, 10, 1974 - Where we have seen him: TV CSI: Miami and "Ugly Betty". Movies: 'Basic' and 'Vampires' (2003), 'The Class' (2006). - Achievements: He was the first man to appear on the cover of the well-known female magazine, Cosmopolitan.

Colombia

Sofía Vergara- Actress - Hometown: Barranquilla - Birthday: July 10, 1972 - Where we have seen her: TV shows such as, 'Hot Properties' (ABC) and 'Fuera de Serie'. Some of her movies: 'Big Trouble' (2002) and 'Soul Plane' (2004). - Achievements: Has designed her own intimate apparel line.

Costa Rica

Maribel Guardia-Actress - Hometown: San José, Costa Rica - Birthday: May 29, 1960 - Where we have seen her: In more than 30 movies. She has also been in soap operas as Serafín and Misión S.O.S. - Achievements: In 1978 she was Ms. Costa Rica in the Miss Universe Pageant.

Cuba

Andy García- Actor - Hometown: Havana - Birthday: April 12, 1956 - Where we have seen him: In more than 40 movies, including 'The Godfather: Part III' (1990), 'When a Man Loves a Woman' (1994) and many more. - Achievements: In 2006 he wrote, directed, and starred in 'The Lost City'

Ecuador

Jefferson Pérez- Speed-Walker - Hometown: Cuenca - Birthday: July 1, 1974 - Achievements: Triple world champion in the 20 Km: Osaka 2007, París, 2003 and Helsinki 2005. He also won silver in Sevilla 1999.

Spain

Penélope Cruz- Actress - Hometown: Madrid - Birthday: April 28, 1974 - Where we have seen her: In more than 20 movies, including: 'Todo sobre mi Madre' (1999), 'Volver' 2006 and 'Manolete' (2007). - Achievements: First actress from Spain to be a nominee for her role in the Spanish movie "Volver".

Guatemala

Ricardo Arjona-Singer - Hometown: Antigua - Birthday: January 19, 1964 - Songs: Started his musical career in 1985, with his cd "Let me Tell you I love you" and since then has recorded more than 18 cds. - Achievements: Has won two Grammy Awards, one in 2007 and the Grammy Latino (2006).

Honduras

América Ferrera- Actress - Hometown: L.A, parents are from Honduras - Birthday: April 18, 1984 - Where have we seen her: In television series as CSI: Crime Scene, Touched by an Angel and Ugly Betty. - Achievements: Winner of a Golden Globe as Best Actress in a comedy for her role in "Ugly Betty'.

México

Salma Hayek- Actress - Hometown: Veracruz - Birthday: September 2, 1968 - Has acted in: More than 30 films, including 'El Callejón de los Milagros' (1995), 'Frida' (2002) and many more. - Achievements: In 2002 produced the movie, 'Frida'. Currently the producer of 'Uggly Betty'.

Nicaragua

Luis Enrique- Singer - Hometown: Nicaragua - Birthday: September 8, 1962 - Albums: Debuted with his album 'Mi Mundo' 'My World" in 1989 and since then has recorded more than 20 albums. - Achievements: Four nominations to the Grammy, Golden Globe, Lo Nuestro, Aplauso and many other honors.

Panama

Rubén Blades- Songwriter - Hometown: Panamá - Birthday: July 16,1948 - Albums: Since 1970 he has produced more than 20 albums. - Achievements: Has received 6 Grammies. In 1994 he took place in the presidential elections of Panama, and received third place.

Paraguay

José Luis Félix- Soccer Player - Hometown: Luque - Birthday: July 27, 1978 - Debut: 1980 - Soccer Clubs: Sportivo Luqueño, San Lorenzo (Argentina), Zaragoza (Spain), Vélez Sarsfield (Argentina), Estrasburgo (France), Peñarol (Uruguay). - Achievements: One of the goalies most well known in the history of the football.

Peru

Christian Meier-Actor - Hometown: Lima - Birthday: June 23, 1970 - Where we have seen him: In the soap opera 'Gorrión' (1994)of Panamerican Televisión and recently in films such as, 'No se lo Digas a Nadie' (1998), 'La Mujer de mi Hermano' (2005) and the soap opera 'Zorro, La Espada y la Rosa' (2007).

Puerto Rico

Ricky Martin-Singer - Hometown: San Juan - Birthday: December 24, 1971 - Musical Career: Made his debut in 1991,with this self-titled album 'Ricky Martin', since then he has made approximately 10 cds. - Achievements: Grammy and Grammy Latino, MTV European Music Award, World Music Award, among others.

Dominican Republic

Charytín- Actress and Singer - Hometown: Santo Domingo, DR - Birthday: May 23, 1957 - Where we have seen her: 'El Show de Charytín'. Also she has recorded 20 cds and given life to the unforgettable personalities of "La Mosquita Muerta ". - Achievements: Her show 'Escándalo TV' is one the most successful shows at the moment.

Dominican Republic

Amelia Vega-Beauty Queen - Hometown: Santo Domingo de Guzmán , DR - Birthday: November 7, 1984 - Where we have seen her: This beauty won the title of Miss Universe, that took place on June 3, 2003 in Panama. - Achievements: First Dominican to win beauty title.

Uruguay

Bárbara Mori- Actress - Hometown: Montevideo - Birthday: February 2, 1978 - Where we have seen her: The soap opera 'Rubí' (2004) and in the movies 'La Mujer de mi Hermano' (2005) y Pretendiendo (2006). - Achievements: The soap opera 'Rubí' ha s been a success in México, Latin America, United States, Spain, and France.

Venezuela

Patricia Velásquez- Actress and Model - Hometown: Guajira - Birthday: January 31, 1971 - Where have seen her: In movies such as "The Mummy" (1999) and 'Zapata' (2004). - Achievements: Has been on the cover of Vogue, Elle, Sport Ilustrated, etc.