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Maria Canals-Barrera

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When casting the Hawkgirl character on Justice League, the casting department looked for an actress with an accent, in order to make Hawkgirl sound more unique since she was an alien. Therefore Maria was chosen in part for her Hispanic accent. See more trivia »

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Maria Pilar Canals
in Miami, Florida, USA
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2013 The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex (TV movie)
Theresa Russo
 
2013 Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 (video)
Ellen Yindel (voice) (as Maria Canals)
 
2012 Pound Puppies (TV series)
Dr. Trudy
– Pound Preemies (2012) … Dr. Trudy (voice) (as Maria Canals)
 
2012 Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (video)
Ellen Yindel (voice) (as Maria Canals)
 
2007-2012 Wizards of Waverly Place (TV series)
Theresa Russo / Theresa Larkin-Russo
– Who Will Be the Family Wizard? (2012) … Theresa Russo
– Harperella (2011) … Theresa Russo
– Rock Around the Clock (2011) … Theresa Russo
– Wizards vs. Everything (2011) … Theresa Russo
– Get Along, Little Zombie (2011) … Theresa Russo
See all 105 episodes »
 
2011 Larry Crowne
Lala Pinedo
 
2011 Generator Rex (TV series)
Valentia
– Outpost (2011) … Valentia (voice)
 
2011 Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (Video Game)
She-Hulk (voice)
 
2010 Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (TV movie)
Connie Torres
 
2009 Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (TV movie)
Theresa Russo
 
2009 Special Agent Oso (TV series)
– Octo-Puzzle/One Suitcase Is Now Enough (2009) (voice)
 
2008 Camp Rock (TV movie)
Connie Torres
 
2005-2007 The Boondocks (TV series)
Costa Rican Woman / Spanish TV Reporter
– Home Alone (2007) … Costa Rican Woman (voice)
– Granddad's Fight (2005) … Spanish TV Reporter (voice) (as Maria Canals)
 
2007 The Loop (TV series)
Agent Denise
– Yeah, Presents (2007) … Agent Denise (as Maria Canals)
 
2006 Handy Manny (TV series)
Peggy Salazar
– Supremoguy/Tool Talk (2006) … Peggy Salazar (voice)
 
2004-2006 Danny Phantom (TV series)
Paulina
– Reality Trip (2006) … Paulina (voice) (as Maria Canals)
– Beauty Marked (2006) … Paulina (as Maria Canals)
– Micro-Management (2006) … Paulina (voice) (as Maria Canals)
– Flirting with Disaster (2006) … Paulina (voice) (as Maria Canals)
– The Fenton Menace (2005) … Paulina (voice) (as Maria Canals)
See all 15 episodes »
 
2001-2006 Justice League (TV series)
Shayera Hol / Hawkgirl / Beatriz da Costa / …
– Destroyer (2006) … Shayera Hol (voice) (as Maria Canals)
– Grudge Match (2006) … Shayera Hol (voice) (as Maria Canals) / Fire (voice) (as Maria Canals) / Beatriz da Costa (voice) (as Maria Canals)
– Ancient History (2006) … Shayera Hol (voice) (as Maria Canals) / Chay-Ara Hol (voice) (as Maria Canals) / Servant (voice) (as Maria Canals)
– I Am Legion (2005) … Shayera Hol (voice) (as Maria Canals) / Fire (voice) (as Maria Canals) / Beatriz da Costa (voice) (as Maria Canals) / …
– Shadow of the Hawk (2005) … Shayera Hol (voice) (as Maria Canals)
See all 52 episodes »
 
2006 George Lopez (TV series)
Claudia
– A Funeral Brings George to His Niece (2006) … Claudia (as Maria Canals)
 
2005 The Proud Family Movie (TV movie)
Sunset Boulevardez (voice) (as Maria Canals)
 
2001-2005 The Proud Family (TV series)
Sunset Boulevardez
– Who You Callin' a Sissy? (2005) … Sunset Boulevardez (voice) (as Maria Canals)
– She Drives Me Crazy (2005) … Sunset Boulevardez (voice) (as Maria Canals)
– Culture Shock (2004) … Sunset Boulevardez (voice) (as Maria Canals)
– Thelma and Luis (2003) … Sunset Boulevardez (voice) (as Maria Canals)
– Adventures in BeBe-Sitting (2003) … Sunset Boulevardez (voice) (as Maria Canals)
See all 19 episodes »
 
2004 Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV series)
Dalilah the Hygienist
– The 5 Wood (2004) … Dalilah the Hygienist (as Maria Canals)
– The Weatherman (2004) … Dalilah the Hygienist (as Maria Canals)
 
2003 Miss Match (TV series)
Store Manager
– Santa, Baby (2003) … Store Manager (as Maria Canals)
 
2003 Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico (video)
Sofia Otero/Old Woman #2 (voice) (as Maria Canals)
 
2003 Imagining Argentina
Esme Palomares (as Marí'a Canals)
 
2000-2003 Static Shock (TV series)
Shelly Sandoval / Hawkgirl / Shayera Hol / …
– Blast from the Past (2003) … Shelly Sandoval (voice) (as Maria Canals)
– Flashback (2003) … Shelly Sandoval (voice) (as Maria Canals)
– Trouble Squared (2003) … Shelly Sandoval (voice) (as Maria Canals)
– Consequences (2003) … Shelly Sandoval (voice) (as Maria Canals)
– A League of Their Own: Part 2 (2003) … Shayera Hol (voice) (as Maria Canals) / Hawkgirl (voice) (as Maria Canals)
See all 14 episodes »
 
2002 The Master of Disguise
Sophia (as Maria Canals)
 
2002 American Family (TV series)
Christy
– The Glass Ceiling (2002) … Christy (as Maria Canals)
– The Forgotten War (2002) … Christy (as Maria Canals)
– Mexican Revolution (2002) … Christy (as Maria Canals)
– The Star (2002) … Christy (as Maria Canals)
– Pilot (2002) … Christy (as Maria Canals)
 
2002 Bad Boy
Woman at Bar (as Maria Canals)
 
2001 America's Sweethearts
Adinah (as Maria Canals)
 
2001 The Brothers Garcia (TV series)
Ms. Azteca
– Love Is Very... Confusing (2001) … Ms. Azteca
 
2001 Popular (TV series)
Candy Box
– Fire in the Hole (2001) … Candy Box (as Maria Canals)
 
2000 That's Life (TV series)
– Bad Hair Week (2000) (as Maria Canals)
 
1999 Beggars and Choosers (TV series)
Yolanda
 
1997-1998 The Tony Danza Show (TV series)
Carmen Cruz
– A Christmas Story (1998) … Carmen Cruz (as Maria Canals)
– Mini-pause (1998) … Carmen Cruz (as Maria Canals)
– Stringers (1998) … Carmen Cruz (as Maria Canals)
– Take This Job And... (1998) … Carmen Cruz (as Maria Canals)
– Thanks... But No Thanksgiving (1998) … Carmen Cruz (as Maria Canals)
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1998 Veronica's Closet (TV series)
– Veronica's a Partner Now (1998) (as Maria Canals)
 
1998 Caroline in the City (TV series)
Maria
– Caroline and the Toothbrush (1998) … Maria (as Maria Canals)
 
1998 Grim Fandango (Video Game)
Mercedes 'Meche' Colomar (voice) (as Maria Canals)
 
1996 Goode Behavior (TV series)
Denise
– Goode Feelings (1996) … Denise (as Maria Canals)
 
1995 Almost Perfect (TV series)
Carmen
– You Like Me, You Really Like Me (1995) … Carmen (as Maria Canals)
 
1995 My Family
Young Irene (as Maria Canals)
 
1994 Murder, She Wrote (TV series)
Carmen
– Wheel of Death (1994) … Carmen (as Maria Canals)
 
1994 Viper (TV series)
Carla
– Wheels of Fire (1994) … Carla (as Maria Canals)
 
1994 Marielena (TV series)
Nancy
 
1993 Harlan & Merleen (TV movie)
Carmen (as Maria Canals)
 
1993 Cop and ½
Mrs. Bobo #2 (as Maria Canals)
 
1993 Key West (TV series)
Fig
– Crossroads (1993) … Fig (as Maria Canals)
– Pieces of a Man (1993) … Fig (uncredited)
– Less Moonlight (1993) … Fig
– The Great Unknown (1993) … Fig (as Maria Canals)
– The Second Day in Heaven (1993) … Fig (as Maria Canals)
 
1991 Super Force (TV series)
Lori Wechsler
– Made for Each Other: Part 2 (1991) … Lori Wechsler
– Made for Each Other: Part 1 (1991) … Lori Wechsler (as Maria Canals)
 
1990 21 Jump Street (TV series)
Rosina
– La Bizca (1990) … Rosina (as Maria Canals)
 
Show ShowSelf (16 titles)
2013 Studio 3 Hollywood Up Close (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Teen Edition Oscar 2013 WrapUp (2013) … Herself - Guest
 
2013 Home & Family (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 13 March 2013 (2013) … Herself - Guest
 
2013 Marie (TV series documentary)
– Hugh Jackman (2013)
 
2012 81st Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (TV movie)
Herself
 
2012 Hollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin (TV series)
Herself - Panelist
– Episode #1.211 (2012) … Herself - Panelist
– Episode #1.175 (2012) … Herself - Panelist
 
2011 Chiller 13: Horror's Creepiest Kids (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2011 The 36th Annual Gracie Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2011 Piper's QUICK Picks (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Mrs. Russo Wins the Wizard Competition? Maria Canals-Barrera from WOWP Talks to Piper (2011) … Herself - Guest
 
2011 Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards 2011 (TV movie)
Herself
 
2010-2011 KTLA Morning News (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 21 February 2011 (2011) … Herself
– Episode dated 17 August 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2010 79th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (TV movie)
Herself
 
2010 Road to Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (TV series)
Herself / Connie Torres
 
2010 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2010 (TV movie)
Herself
 
2009 Wizards of Waverly Place: Wiz Pix (video documentary short)
Herself
 
2008 Disney 365 (TV series documentary)
– Camp Rock Premiere (2008)
 
2002 2002 ALMA Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2009 Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana (video)
Theresa Russo (as Maria Canals Barrera)
 
2009 Wizards of Waverly Place: Fashionista Presto Chango (video documentary short)
Theresa Russo
 
2005 Justice League (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

Maria Canals Barrera | Maria Canals | Marí'a Canals

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Trivia:

When casting the Hawkgirl character on Justice League, the casting department looked for an actress with an accent, in order to make Hawkgirl sound more unique since she was an alien. Therefore Maria was chosen in part for her Hispanic accent. See more »

Star Sign:

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