America Ferrera is considered one of the most respected Latin actresses in Hollywood, appearing in hits like "Ugly Betty" and "Barbie." How much is her net worth right now, though?

Throughout her career, she has earned plenty of critical acclaim, most recently with her performance as the emotional lynchpin in last year's biggest hot movie, "Barbie." Her accolades include many awards, including a Prime Time Emmy.

America Ferrera Career and Early Life

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California to parents who immigrated from Honduras, she would soon grow up to be an accomplished producer and award-winning actress. Even at a young age, however, she has always wanted to become an actress.

She received notable roles in "Real Women Have Curves" (2002) and the fan favorite, "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" (2005), a film in which she would reprise her role with the sequel, "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2" in 2012, according to Freshers Live.

However, it was not until the Honduran-American actress received the titular role in the US adaptation of the hit Colombian telenovela, "Yo Soy Betty La Fea," that she would experience true stardom. With her role as Betty Suarez in "Ugly Betty," she not only gained fame and recognition but also racked up awards, winning the Best Actress awards from the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild, and Emmys.

Even after "Ugly Betty" ended, she remained active in her acting career, appearing as a recurring character in the legal drama "The Good Wife." She also ventured into voice acting, voicing the character Astrid Hofferson in the "How To Train Your Dragon" series.

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She also had other recurring roles in shows and films, such as "Years of Living Dangerously" and "Inside Amy Schumer." She also played Amy" Sosa on the NBC sitcom "Superstore," which ran for six seasons.

America Ferrera would then dabble in other facets of the entertainment industry, including directing and producing. She made her directorial debut with "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" in 2012. The film is based on the young adult novel by Erika L. Sánchez. As for her work as a producer, she co-produced and directed a few episodes of "Superstore," as well as other works like "Towards Darkness" and "The Dry Land."

The Latina actress is also an avid activist, supporting Latino and feminist causes, including the #MeToo movement and the organization Voto Latino to encourage fellow Hispanic people to vote.

How Much Is America Ferreira's Net Worth?

According to Market Realist, America Ferrera earned an estimated $250,000 per episode for her award-winning performance in "Ugly Betty/" However, this was hardly her only source of income as she has been involved with many other shows, as well as her directing and producing jobs.

With this, Celebrity Net Worth estimates that the Honduran-American actress is worth around $16 million thanks to her work in the entertainment industry and her endorsements.

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Written by: Rick Martin

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