Maria Canals Barrera American actress and singer Date of Birth: 28.09.1966 Country: USA

1. Maria Canals-Barrera: American Actress and Singer
2. Early Career and Television Roles
3. Voice Acting Success
4. Recent Work and Personal Life

Maria Canals-Barrera: American Actress and Singer

Maria Canals-Barrera is an American actress and singer who may not be the most well-known among American actresses, but fans of Disney TV shows and movies know her well. Born in Miami, Florida, Maria began taking acting lessons in school. She is well-known to theater enthusiasts in Miami and Los Angeles, but her talents extend beyond just the stage.

Early Career and Television Roles

In 1993, Maria made her television debut in the series "Key West." She then went on to portray a prostitute in the WB series "Popular." Some of her notable film roles include "America's Sweethearts" and "The Master of Disguise," but true stardom was still a ways off.

Voice Acting Success

Maria achieved considerable success in voice acting. American comic book fans recognize her as the voice of Hawkgirl in Bruce Timm's animated series "Justice League" and "Justice League Unlimited." She also lent her voice to the character Shelly Sandoval in the animated series "Static Shock" and voiced Paulina, the love interest of the main character, in "Danny Phantom." In the popular computer game "Grim Fandango" released in 1998, Maria voiced the character Mercedes "Meche" Colomar.

Recent Work and Personal Life

Maria continues to actively appear in various television projects and remains involved in voice acting. She has provided her voice to several episodic characters in the series "The Boondocks." Notably, Maria played the role of Theresa Russo in the popular Disney Channel TV series "Wizards of Waverly Place." In 2008, she starred in the Disney Channel movie "Camp Rock" and reprised her role in its sequel two years later.

Currently, Maria resides in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, actor David Barrera. The couple has two daughters, Bridget and Madeleine. The rest of Maria's family still resides in Miami.