Salma Valgarma Hayek Jiménez was born September 2 , 1966 , in Coatzacoalcos , Veracruz , Mexico
She attended a convent school in Louisiana at the age of 12 and lived with her aunt in Houston , Texas during her teens . After a brief stint at a university in Mexico City , she dropped out to pursue a career in acting , eventually becoming a soap star in her native Mexico .
In 1991 , the ambitious Latina moved to Los Angeles , determined to improve her ingles and become a Hollywood actress . After small gigs , she landed a role opposite Antonio Banderas in 1995 ’ s Desperado .
Today , Salma is an actress , director , and television and film producer . Salma has appeared in more than 30 films and has performed as an actress outside of Hollywood , in Mexico and in Spain . Salma is the first Mexican national to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress . She is one of the most prominent Mexican figures in Hollywood , since the silent film actress Dolores del Rio and is also , after Fernanda Montenegro , the second of three Latin American actresses ( the other being Catalina Sandino Moreno ) to achieve a Best Actress Oscar nomination .
Salma Hayek is executive producer of the hit television series Ugly Betty which is based on the Colombian telenovela “ Yo Soy Betty La Fea .” The show premiered on ABC in September 2006 and won a Golden Globe for Best Comedy in 2007 .
In July 2007 , The Hollywood Reporter ranked Salma fourth in their inaugural Latino Power 50 , a list of the most powerful members of the Hollywood Latino community . That same month , a poll found Salma to be the “ sexiest celebrity ” out of a field of 3,000 celebrities ( male and female ); according to the poll , “ 65 percent of the U . S . population would use the term ‘ sexy ’ to describe her ”. In December 2008 , Entertainment Weekly ranked Salma number 17 in their list of the “ 25 Smartest People in TV .”
Salma ’ s charitable works include increasing national awareness on violence against women as well as discrimination against immigrants .
Aries ( March 21 – April 19 ) Hola Aries ! Ram ’ s seek fame y fortune ? Definitely el fame , not so much the fortune ! While you could hit it big and make a bundle of dinero ( many are entrepreneurs ), it ’ s more than likely that any fortune attained will have been as a result of your incredible will to succeed , not a desire to get rich . Aries , tu eres daring y bold , los go-getters de el Zodiac . They like to run the show – y como te gusta ganar ! This quality might get you in trouble every now and again where dinero is concerned , pero invariably , you ’ ll wriggle out of it . Its action y adventure that el Ram craves , whatever el cost . With the world as their oyster , Arians will purr like a gato . Bottom line : the Rambo of the boardroom has arrived !
Taurus ( April 20 – May 20 ) El Toro es one of the Zodiac ’ s great providers . Those born abojo de este sign are great with money , probably because they value it so much . You love the good life , y that usually costs a pretty penny -- after all , how many Picasso ’ s go on sale ? Tangible assets are best where los toros are concerned , things which you can see , feel , y touch . Consequently , antiques and real estate are far more appealing than stocks and bonds . Toros should consider some long-term investments , since you like both making y keeping money .
Gemini ( May 21 – June 21 ) Hola Gemini ! Los twines are considered los deal-makers de el Zodiac , albeit guileless ones . It is a good time to do a little networking . A crowded cocktail party con its potential for you to make some new contacts may lead to endless possibilities . You have the ability to charm your way into the pocketbooks of everyone you meet – and would probably do well in sales . You are changeable , unpredictable , y you enjoy spending your pennies , rarely worrying about where the next cheque will come from .
Cancer ( June 22 – July 22 ) Hola Cancer ! Why do you think Crabs come equipped with a hard , protective shell ? It ’ s because security is of the utmost importance to these folks and that means financial security as well . Cancerian ’ s like having money and feel especially good when there ’ s a pile of it in the bank . Instinctive as they are and quick to trust their gut , making money comes fairly easily to those born under this Sign , but then it can also be said that that ’ s because they ’ ve worked at it , perhaps while no one was looking .
Leo ( July 23 – Aug . 22 ) Hola Leo ! Cómo te gusta estar en el center stage eh ? You also love beauty y riches y often seem to be pampered con los dos . When not on el stage , it ’ s easy to spot el león en a crowd , siempre son los mas magneticos in the room . Leos are usually on a mission to find their right place in the ( business ) world . If they ’ re chosen to lead -- well , some things just make perfect sense ! You enjoy taking a risk , pero generally only if the odds are in their favor . They hate to lose ( and look bad !). It ’ s not surprising for Las Vegas to beckon to the Lion who loves glamour y glitz along with some shiny new coins . El León ’ s gambling streak can be a good thing , as long as el ego doesn ’ t get in the way y lead you to some bad business decisions .
Virgo ( Aug . 23 – Sept . 22 ) Hola Virgo ! Those born under this Sign are bendecidos con common sense and self-reliance and manage their dinero ( and that of others ) muy bien . As befits their cautious and reflective nature , Virgos like to size up a situation primero , making them good business partners . These honest and trustworthy folks are also chronic worriers , so they ’ ll definitely mind the store ! A business with a Virgo involved will run like a finely-oiled maquina since perfection is the name of the game . The bottom line with Virgos is that they are very good with money . This suits your analytical mind ! Your accounts will always be en orden , and you can really stretch a buck , being as measured as they are . The Virgin also hates to waste money . Having money en el banco is a bonus for you since it will eliminate one more worry !
Libra ( Sept . 23 – Oct . 23 ) Hola Libra ! It should come as no sorpresa that the Scales like things to be en balance -- el checkbook , your life . Librans revel in beauty y harmonia y are often striving for perfection . This quest can lead to bouts of indecision , for although you love to please , you hate to make the wrong choice ! Ever the conciliator ( you are often a diplomat ), the Scales prefer to achieve a happy medium , whatever the ‘ precio .’ You are at your best with a partner , ideally someone who can keep you from swinging wildly in either direction and help you to achieve your goals .
Scorpio ( Oct . 24 – Nov . 21 ) Hola Scorpio ! Eres complex y mysterious y el master of strange dealings . You never quite know what these folks are up to ! Hopefully , algo bueno . When the chips are down , however , Scorpio ’ s inner fuerzas y nerves de acero makes those born under this Sign great in a crisis . Hey , Scorpio are poderoso y you command respeto ... or is that fear ? Whatever the case , don ’ t cross a Scorpion in a business deal , because it could be a fatal move -- this is the Sign , after all , which rules sex , muerte , y dinero . A holy trinity indeed !
Sagittarius ( Nov . 22-Dec . 21 ) Hola Sagittarius ! ‘ Hey , Big Spender ... wanna spend some tiempo with me ?’... yes , that little ditty was definitely referring to a Sagittarian , for those born under esto signo , love to spend and usually have mucho dinero with which to do it . Sagittarius , you are considered the luckiest Sign of the Zodiac . Then again , it can also be said that one makes their own luck , y this is something that el optimistic Sagittarians do muy bien . Sagittarians are fairly good at handling dinero , although they ’ d rather be trabajando en el next big deal . Since money management bores them to lagrimas , they are well advised to hire an accountant .
Capricorn ( Dec . 22 – Jan . 19 ) Hola Capricorn ! The Goat is oh-so-careful where el dinero es concerned . Disciplined y focused Capricorns love routine y actually enjoy el hard work involved in achieving financial success . It ’ s el Capricornio ’ s lot in life to slowly y steadily climb up la montaña , pausing every now and again for a gulp of aire fresco and then continuing , ever higher . Capricorns expect things to be tough since they tend toward pessimism . Al fín , however , it ’ s exactly what will spur you on , because they do want to get to the top of that montaña in the worst way . Being acknowledged is what you want most , and if that can happen with a bulging wallet in hand , all the mejor !
Aquarius ( Jan . 20 – Feb . 18 ) Hola Aquarius ! They don ’ t call you el geniuses of the Zodiac para nada . Possessed of a quicksilver mind , these folks could make a bundle of dinero -- if they ever put their mente to it . It ’ s likelier , though , that restless Aquarians will be mas focused on their lofty new ideas or salvando el mundo . That ’ s right , a new world order -- now that ’ s fun to an Aquarian ! The visionary Aquarius may seem distracted mucho del tiempo , but that ’ s only because they ’ re living inside their cabeza , a place where the wheels are spinning away . Those born under this Sign are logical , love to think , y enjoy helping otros , especially via charities y their pet causes .
Pisces ( Feb . 19 – March 20 ) Hola Pisces ! The Fish like to own their own casa , since it provides a safe haven from the changeable mundo . Nimble as they are con el dinero , they know how to stretch a buck y can make second-hand rags look like designer duds . However , they won ’ t always be attuned to the specifics of their bank balances . ‘ Out of money ?!’ the Pescado will exclaim . ‘ Oooops ! I ’ m afraid mi mente was elsewhere .’ Sweet-natured Pisceans simply cannot say no cuando alguien asks them for dinero , yet they ’ ll never keep track of where the dinero went ! Some things are forever hazy with El Pescado ...