Date of birth: 2 September 1966
Location:Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico
Born in southeast Mexico, daughter of a Lebanese father and a Mexican
mother, Hayek began her career in Mexican TV soap operas in late 80's.
After having some success with titles such as Nuevo Amanecer and Teresa,
Hayek left a relatively easy career in Mexican TV and traveled to Los Angeles,
searching for the promised land: Hollywood. After some minor roles, Hayek
began to be noticed as a good actress in Desperado (1995). She returned
to Mexico to film Callejón de los Milagros, El (1995) and was nominated
for an Ariel (Mexican Academy Award). Hayek is considered to be the first
Mexican actress to become a Hollywood movie star since Dolores Del Río.
