This Barbie Is an Oscar Nominee: America Ferrera Earns First

By Noemi Orozco Feb. 13, 2024 For many young Latinas, the first time seeing themselves through a girl who embodied true ambition, confidence and creativity all-in-one didn’t come from a plastic doll; it came from America Ferrera. The Honduran American actress was nominated Jan. 23 for her first Academy Award after a career spanning over 20

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