Who are America Ferrera’s Parents?

Last Modified Mar 9, 2024 08:30 GMT
Who are America Ferrera’s Parents?
America Ferrera (Source: Golden Globes’ official Facebook Page)

Actress America Ferrera is the daughter of América Griselda Ayes and Carlos Gregorio Ferrera.

America Ferrera is an American actress and one of the most prominent actress in the Hollywood industry. Making her debut back in 2002 in the movie Real Women Have Curves, the actress was seen in various other projects such as The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Gotta Kick It Up!, The Dry Land and many more.

Born on April 18, 1984, Ferrera has received various accolades for her performance over the years. These include a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. The actress was also nominated for an Academy Award and was honoured in 2007 with the title of 100 most influential people in the world and in 2023, she was listed on BBC's 100 Women list.

Who is America Ferrera’s Parents?

Who are America Ferrera’s Parents?
America Ferrera (Source: Variety’s official Facebook page)

As mentioned earlier, America Ferrera is the daughter of América Griselda Ayes and Carlos Gregorio Ferrera. While not much has been revealed about them, it is noted that the couple were blessed with the actress on April 18, 1984, in the city of Los Angeles, California, in the United States. The actress was well supported and loved by her parents from her journey of being an exceptional talent in school productions to an acclaimed Hollywood icon being an inspiration to all.

As the youngest of 6 children between parents América Griselda Ayes and Carlos Gregorio Ferrera, actress America Ferrera has 4 sisters and 1 brother. As of 2024, the actress has successfully kept the identity and names of her siblings discreet from all social media platforms.

Who is America Ferrera’s husband?

Who are America Ferrera’s husband?
America Ferrera (Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live’s official Facebook page.)

As of 2024, it is noted that actress America Ferrera is married to actor, director, and writer Ryan Piers Williams. The couple had first gotten together when Rayn featured her in a student film at USC. The actress was later reported to have gotten engaged to Rayn in June 2010, and in the following year, the couple got married.

After 7 years of marriage, it was revealed by the couple that they were expecting their first child. On May 29, 2018, America went to her social media account to reveal that she had given birth to a baby boy named Sebastian. Two years later in 2020, the couple was blessed with a baby girl, Lucia.

FAQs on America Ferrera’s Parents

A. America Ferrera holds an American nationality as she was born in the United States.

A. America Ferrera made her on-screen debut back in 2002 in the movie Real Women Have Curves. 

A. America Ferrera stands at a height of 5 feet 1 inches and weighs around 59 kg.

A. Yes, America Ferrera's husband, Ryan Pier, is in the movie, Barbie.

A. America Ferrera first encountered Ryan Piers Williams in 2005 during his casting for his debut short film, "Muertas." They tied the knot in 2011.


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