America Ferrera

America Ferrera

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Actress, Producer & Humanitarian

America Ferrera Biography

America Ferrera is an award-winning actor, director, and producer known for her many iconic roles in TV and film including "Ugly Betty," Real Women Have Curves, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Superstore, and most recently Greta Gerwig’s history-making Barbie, for which she was nominated for an Academy Award®. For her breakthrough performance in "Ugly Betty," Ferrera was awarded an Emmy®, a Screen Actors Guild Award®, and a Golden Globe®, as well as ALMA and Imagen Awards. In addition to being nominated for an Academy Award for her powerful performance as “Gloria”, she was nominated for a Critics Choice Award for “Best Supporting Actress” and was honored with the 8th Annual SeeHer Award by the same group.

A longtime activist, Ferrera launched Poderistas in 2020 alongside 9 other prominent activists, leaders, and businesswomen, including Eva Longoria Bastón and Christy Haubegger. Poderistas is a digital lifestyle community and non-profit built to inform, affirm, and inspire Latinas to leverage their power and transform their lives, their community, and their nation.

Ferrera is also a prolific speaker having spoken at major events such as TED, the DNC, and March for Our Lives. She was also the opening speaker and chair of the Artists’ Committee for the Women’s March on Washington in 2017. Her activism has extended on screen in several television documentaries including Not Done: Women Remaking America for PBS, the EPIX TV mini-series, America Divided, Showtime’s groundbreaking documentary, The Years of Living Dangerously, and Nicholas Kristof’s series for PBS Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide.

In 2006, Ferrera founded her own television and film production company, Take Fountain.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ferrera is the youngest of six children. As a graduate of the University of Southern California, Ferrera studied International Relations while pursuing her film and television career. She currently resides in New York City with her husband and two children.

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America Ferrera Speaking Topics

Women's Leadership

Lunch with America Ferrera

An Evening with America Ferrera

America Ferrera Videos

America Ferrera speaks at Women's March on Washington
Lena Dunham and America Ferrera's entire DNC speech
10 Questions for America Ferrera

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What topics does America Ferrera speak about?

America Ferrera is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Social Activism, Personal Growth, Acting, Diversity & Inclusion, Political, Entertainers, College, Family & Parenting, Hispanic Heritage, Civil Rights, Inspirational, Social Justice, Entrepreneurship, World Affairs, Motivational, Black History Month, Disability, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Education, Women's Empowerment, Youth, TED, Women, Empowerment, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Social Media, Celebrity, Generational Issues, Non-Profit, Women's History Month, Culture and Liberal.

Where does America Ferrera travel from?

America Ferrera generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for America Ferrera?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like America Ferrera for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book America Ferrera for your next private or corporate function.

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America Ferrera is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Social Activism and Personal Growth. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. America Ferrera generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mayim Bialik, Yara Shahidi and Viola Davis. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling America Ferrera for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/10/2024.

America Ferrera Speaking Topics

  • Women's Leadership

  • Lunch with America Ferrera

  • An Evening with America Ferrera

America Ferrera Videos

America Ferrera speaks at Women's March on Washington
Lena Dunham and America Ferrera's entire DNC speech
10 Questions for America Ferrera

America Ferrera Reviews

  • The AAE team created an environment where I felt I could ask questions - and they responded quickly and thoroughly. I felt very supported through the entire process. America Ferrera is a thoughtful, articulate person. Her perspective was exactly what our audience was looking for - bringing her experience into a message that transferred easily to the tech industry.
    Slalom - Dec 18 2020

America Ferrera News

  • America Ferrera, Pitbull bring Latinx representation to B.PHL Fest

    Only in its second year, the 2020 B.PHL Fest is tackling the most important issues of today with a star-studded lineup.

  • How a Triathlon Helped America Ferrera Defy Her Inner Critic

    It wasn’t a dream. I was standing onstage holding an Emmy. I’d imagined being in this room, clutching this statue ever since watching my first Emmy broadcast at 7 years old. Now, I was actually at the podium and accepting the award on national television. It was 2007, and I was 23. I had worked very hard to get this far, I was shooting 16-hour days to make “Ugly Betty,” and I was loving every minute of it.

  • Latino Celebrities Speak Out Against Anti-Immigrant Fear-Mongering

    Today, celebrities including Benjamin Bratt, Ivonne Coll, America Ferrera, Dolores Huerta, George Lopez, Aubrey Plaza, Zoe Saldana, Carlos Santana, and others released an open letter calling on Latino communities to stand up to the anti-immigrant fear mongering of the 2016 GOP presidential candidates.

  • America Ferrera: Other Women Are Life Partners, Not Competition

    America Ferrera knows just how valuable it can be to forge bonds between women. In conversation with feminist icon Gloria Steinem at the MAKERS conference on Monday night, Ferrera spoke about how she has been influenced by women over the course of her life. She was raised primarily by her mother, who she described as "an incredible force of nature," in a house of six children -- five of whom were girls. "There were so many women in my life," said Ferrera. "Strong women -- not always mentally sane women -- but strong women."

  • Why America Ferrera Is Saying 'Thank You!' to Donald Trump - ABC ...

    Actress and activist America Ferrera joined the growing ranks of Donald Trump opponents today, arguing in an online missive that the real estate mogul's recent  ...

  • How do I book America Ferrera to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like America Ferrera for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for America Ferrera, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for America Ferrera or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book America Ferrera for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for America Ferrera, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire America Ferrera, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does America Ferrera speak about?

  • Where does America Ferrera travel from?

    America Ferrera generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for America Ferrera?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like America Ferrera for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book America Ferrera for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host America Ferrera or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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