Originally by Ranker FilmList RulesVote up your favorite Latina and Hispanic actresses based on their English-language work
This list ranks the best Hispanic and Latina actresses in American and English-speaking film history, ranked by your votes. Throughout the history of Hollywood, movies have featured talented Hispanic and Latina actresses. These leading ladies of Latina and Hispanic origin have starred in every genre of film from musicals and comedies to dark dramatic roles. Several of these Latina actresses have even won Academy Awards for their work.
Who are some of the best Hispanic actresses? Jessica Alba made our list. She has starred in great movies like Sin City and Little Fockers. Jennifer Lopez also appears on this list of the best Latina actresses. J Lo first received rave reviews in Selena before starring in comedies like The Wedding Planner and Monster-in-Law.
Rita Moreno won an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in West Side Story. She later appeared in the HBO series Oz. 25th Hour actress Rosario Dawson made this list, as did the iconic Foxy Brown actress, Pam Grier.
Who do you think is the best Hispanic actress in the history of film? Vote on this list and share your thoughts in the comments section.1
1,887552Salma Hayek
Fools Rush In, DesperadoBirthplace: Coatzacoalcos, Mexico
Nationality: United States of America, Mexico
Height: 5'1"
Parents: Sami Hayek Dominguez, Diana Jiménez Medina
Children: Valentina Paloma Pinault
Salma Hayek Pinault (, Spanish: [ˈsalma ˈxaʝek]; born Salma Valgarma Hayek Jiménez; September... more2
1,175420Zoe Saldana
Avatar, The WordsBirthplace: Passaic, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Height: 5'6"
Parents: Asalia Nazario, Aridio Saldaña
Zoë Yadira Saldaña Nazario is an American actress. Following her performances with the theater... more3
1,235460Sofía Vergara
The Three Stooges, Soul PlaneBirthplace: Barranquilla, Colombia
Nationality: Colombia
Height: 5'6"
Parents: Julio Enrique Vergara Robayo, Margarita Vergara Dávila de Vergara
Children: Manolo Gonzalez-Ripoll Vergara
Sofía Margarita Vergara Vergara (Spanish: [soˈfi.a βeɾˈɣaɾa]; born July 10, 1972) is a... more4
1,025423Eva Mendes
The Women, HitchBirthplace: USA, Florida, Miami
Nationality: United States of America
Height: 1.68
Parents: Eva Perez Suarez, Juan Carlos Mendez, Caridad Corrales
Eva de la Caridad Méndez (born March 5, 1974), known professionally as Eva Mendes (), is an... more5
1,293498Penélope Cruz
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Vanilla SkyBirthplace: Alcobendas, Spain
Nationality: Spain
Height: 5'6"
Parents: Encarna Sánchez, Eduardo Cruz
Children: Leo Encinas Cruz, Luna Encinas Cruz
Penélope Cruz Sánchez (; Spanish: [peˈnelope kɾuθ ˈsantʃeθ]; born 28 April 1974) is a Spanish... more6
1,183482Jessica Alba
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World, Little FockersBirthplace: Pomona, California, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Height: 5'6"
Parents: Catherine Jensen, Mark Alba
Children: Honor Marie Warren, Haven Garner Warren
Jessica Marie Alba (; born April 28, 1981) is an American actress and businesswoman. She began... more7
1,066557Jennifer Lopez
U Turn, The Wedding PlannerBirthplace: Castle Hill, New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Height: 5'4"
Parents: Guadalupe Rodríguez, David Lopez
Children: Emme Maribel Muñiz, Maximilian David Muñiz
Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July 24, 1969), nicknamed "J-Lo", is an American actress, singer,... more8
756391Rosario Dawson
25th Hour, GrindhouseBirthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Height: 5'7"
Parents: Patrick C. Harris, Isabel Celeste
Rosario Isabel Dawson (born May 9, 1979) is an American actress, producer, singer, comic book... more9
856420Eva Longoria
The Sentinel, Morning GloryBirthplace: Corpus Christi, Texas, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Height: 1.57
Parents: Enrique Longoria, Jr., Ella Eva Mireles
Eva Jacqueline Bastón (born March 15, 1975) is an American actress, producer, director,... more10
767447Michelle Rodriguez
The Fast and the Furious 6, GirlfightBirthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Height: 1.63
Parents: Rafael Rodriguez, Carmen Milady Pared
Mayte Michelle Rodriguez (born July 12, 1978) is an American actress. Her breakout role was as... more11
431202Melissa Fumero
Brooklyn Nine-NineBirthplace: Lyndhurst, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Melissa Fumero (née Gallo; born August 19, 1982) is an American actress and director. She is... more12
653335Gina Rodriguez
Our Family Wedding, Filly BrownGina Alexis Rodriguez (born July 30, 1984) is an American actress, model, writer, producer,... more13
479319Cote de Pablo
The Last Rites of Ransom Pride, The 33Birthplace: Santiago, Chile
Nationality: United States of America
Height: 1.69
Parents: Francisco de Pablo, Maria Olga Fernandez
María José de Pablo Fernández, known professionally as Cote de Pablo (born November 12, 1979),... more14
479303Roselyn Sánchez
Captain Ron, Rush Hour 2Birthplace: San Juan, United States, with Territories
Nationality: United States of America, Puerto Rico
Height: 1.65
Children: Sebella Rose Winter
Roselyn Milagros Sánchez Rodríguez (born April 2, 1973) is a Puerto Rican singer/songwriter,... more15
32398Marisa Tomei
My Cousin Vinny, The WrestlerBirthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Nationality: Italy, United States of America
Height: 1.64
Parents: Gary A. Tomei, Patricia Addie Tomei
Marisa Tomei (, Italian: [toˈmɛi]; born December 4, 1964) is an American actress. She is the... more16
325202Natalie Martinez
End of Watch, Magic City MemoirsBirthplace: Miami, Florida, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Height: 5'7"
Natalie Martinez (born July 12, 1984) is an American actress and model. She may be best known... more17
459252Aubrey Plaza
Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You, Funny PeopleBirthplace: Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Height: 5'6"
Parents: Bernadette Plaza, David Plaza
Aubrey Christina Plaza (born June 26, 1984) is an American actress, comedian and producer. She... more18
527357Victoria Justice
Zoey 101: Spring Break-Up, UnknownBirthplace: Hollywood, Florida, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Height: 5'5"
Parents: Serene Justice, Zack Justice
Victoria Dawn Justice (born February 19, 1993) is an American actress and singer. She rose to... more19
489239Rita Moreno
Slums of Beverly Hills, The King and IBirthplace: Humacao, United States, with Territories
Nationality: United States of America, Puerto Rico
Height: 5'1"
Parents: Paco Alverío, Rosa María
Children: Fernanda Luisa Gordon
Rita Moreno (born December 11, 1931) is a Puerto Rican actress, dancer and singer. Her career... more20
530316Raquel Welch
The Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult, Lady in CementBirthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Height: 5'6"
Parents: Josephine Sarah Hall, Armando Carlos Tejada Urquizo
Children: Damon Welch
Raquel Welch (born September 5, 1940) is an American actress and singer. She first won... more21
397217Rita Hayworth
Tonight and Every Night, Cover GirlBirthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Height: 5'6"
Parents: Eduardo Cansino, Sr., Volga Hayworth
Children: Yasmin Aga Khan, Rebecca Welles
Rita Hayworth (born Margarita Carmen Cansino; October 17, 1918 – May 14, 1987) was an American... more22
359248America Ferrera
Real Women Have Curves, How to Train Your DragonBirthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: United States of America
Height: 5'1"
Parents: Carlos Gregorio Ferrera, América Griselda Ayes
America Georgine Ferrera (; born April 18, 1984) is an American actress, voice actress, and... more23
305188Paula Patton
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire, IdlewildBirthplace: Los Angeles, USA, California
Nationality: United States of America
Height: 1.63
Parents: Charles Patton, Joyce Patton
Children: Julian Fuego Thicke
Paula Maxine Patton (born December 5, 1975) is an American actress. Patton made her feature... more24
333276Naya Rivera
The Master of Disguise, Glee: The 3D Concert MovieBirthplace: Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Height: 5'4"
Parents: George Rivera, Yolanda Rivera
Naya Marie Rivera (January 12, 1987 - July 13, 2020) was an American actress and singer. She... more25
287195Sônia Braga
Kiss of the Spider Woman, The RookieBirthplace: Maringá, Brazil
Nationality: Brazil
Height: 1.57
Parents: Maria José Braga
Sônia Maria Campos Braga (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsõnjɐ ˈbɾaɡɐ]; born June 8, 1950) is a... more
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