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Maria Canals-Barrera

マリア・キャナル＝バレーラ　/　まりあ・きゃなる＝ばれーら

American actor

September 28, 1966 (age 59)　・　Miami, Florida, United States

Florida
actor
television actor
film actor

My Take

I rate Maria Canals-Barrera as one of those character actors whose value far outstrips her fame. Most people remember the Disney teen stars of Wizards of Waverly Place, but the warmth of that show rests on her Theresa Russo. A Miami-born Cuban-American who trained at home in Florida and quietly built a long career across TV, film and voice work, she never chased tabloid attention. That steadiness is exactly what makes family entertainment feel real. I find her the kind of dependable, grounded performer the industry undervalues, and I have a soft spot for actors who anchor a cast without demanding the spotlight.

Overview

Maria Pilar Canals-Barrera (née Canals; born September 28, 1966) is an American actress. She is known for starring as Theresa Russo in the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012), Connie Torres in Camp Rock (2008) and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010), and Daniela in the ABC comedy series Cristela (2014–2015).

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Maria Canals-Barrera
Name (Japanese): マリア・キャナル＝バレーラ
Reading: まりあ・きゃなる＝ばれーら
Born: September 28, 1966 (age 59)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Libra / Horse
Origin: Miami, Florida, United States
Blood type: Private
Height: Private
Agency: Private
Occupation: actor / television actor / film actor / voice actor

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School
University: University of Miami

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

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