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In Conversation: America Ferrera

Actress, producer and director America Ferrera talks about her experience growing up in a family of immigrants, the need for more representation on screen, and how she uses her 'superpower'.

Whether she's on a film set or on a stage at a political rally, actress, producer and director America Ferrera has built a career fighting against the labels that everybody told her would hold her back. But beyond her recognisable roles in Ugly Betty or 2023's hit blockbuster Barbie, Ferrera is a committed activist working to engage Latino communities and has even invested in women's football.

She sat down with Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 100 Women to discuss her experience growing up in a family of immigrants, the need to have more representation on screen, and how she uses what she calls her 'superpower'.

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Sun 4 Feb 2024 15:30

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