Maria Canals-Barrera
Birthday: Born in 1966-09-28 in Miami, Florida, USA
Deathday: Alive
María Canals Barrera (born September 28, 1966) is an American actress, voice actress and singer. She is best known for her roles on Wizards of Waverly Place, Justice League and Justice League Unlimited as well as in Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam.
TV Credits
Murder, She Wrote
Character: Carmen
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases....
Justice League
Character: Hawkgirl (voice)
The long-awaited rebirth of the greatest superhero team of all time: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Hawkgirl, Green Lantern, and Martian Manhunter....
Caroline in the City
Character: Maria
Caroline in the City is an American situation comedy that ran on the NBC television network. It stars Lea Thompson as cartoonist Caroline Duffy, who lives in Manhattan in New York City. The series premiered on September 21, 1995 in the "Must See TV" Thursday night block after Seinfeld. The show ran for 97 episodes over four seasons, before it was cancelled; its final episode was broadcast on April 26, 1999....
Miss Match
Character: Store Manager
Miss Match is a 2003 American television series created by Jeff Rake and Darren Star and produced by Twentieth Century Fox, Darren Star Productions and Imagine Entertainment. It aired in the U.S. on NBC, Australia on Network Seven, Arena and FOX8, and in the UK on Living, Channel 4 and is currently on E4. The series filmed at least 18 episodes but only 8 aired in the US. The entire series aired in both the UK & Canada. Starring Alicia Silverstone and Ryan O'Neal, the show garnered poor ratings,...
The Loop
Character:
The Loop is an American sitcom that ran from March 15, 2006 to July 1, 2007 on Fox. The show starred Bret Harrison as Sam Sullivan, a young professional trying to balance the needs of his social life with the pressures of working at the corporate headquarters of TransAlliance Airways, a major U.S. airline. Set in the city of Chicago, whose downtown loop area acted as the setting for most of the show. The show's theme song is "Hockey Monkey" by James Kochalka Superstar and the Zambonis....
Danny Phantom
Character: Paulina / Big Headed Kitty Ghost / Young Mom (voice)
Danny Fenton was once your typical kid until he accidentally blew up his parents' laboratory and became ghost-hunting superhero Danny Phantom. Now half-ghost, Danny's picked up paranormal powers, but only his sister, Jazz, and best friends, Samantha and Tucker, know his secret. Danny's busy fighting ghosts, saving Casper High and hiding his new identity all while trying to graduate....
Danny Phantom
Character: Paulina
Danny Fenton was once your typical kid until he accidentally blew up his parents' laboratory and became ghost-hunting superhero Danny Phantom. Now half-ghost, Danny's picked up paranormal powers, but only his sister, Jazz, and best friends, Samantha and Tucker, know his secret. Danny's busy fighting ghosts, saving Casper High and hiding his new identity all while trying to graduate....
George Lopez
Character: Claudia
George raises daughter Carmen and dyslexic son Max with his wife Angie, after surviving a miserable, dysfunctional childhood at the hands of his neglectful alcoholic mother Benny....
Danny Phantom
Character: Paulina (voice)
Danny Fenton was once your typical kid until he accidentally blew up his parents' laboratory and became ghost-hunting superhero Danny Phantom. Now half-ghost, Danny's picked up paranormal powers, but only his sister, Jazz, and best friends, Samantha and Tucker, know his secret. Danny's busy fighting ghosts, saving Casper High and hiding his new identity all while trying to graduate....
Danny Phantom
Character: Paulina / Tracey (voice)
Danny Fenton was once your typical kid until he accidentally blew up his parents' laboratory and became ghost-hunting superhero Danny Phantom. Now half-ghost, Danny's picked up paranormal powers, but only his sister, Jazz, and best friends, Samantha and Tucker, know his secret. Danny's busy fighting ghosts, saving Casper High and hiding his new identity all while trying to graduate....
The Boondocks
Character:
When Robert “Granddad” Freeman becomes legal guardian to his two grandsons, he moves from the tough south side of Chicago to the upscale neighborhood of Woodcrest (a.k.a. "The Boondocks") so he can enjoy his golden years in safety and comfort. But with Huey, a 10-year-old leftist revolutionary, and his eight-year-old misfit brother, Riley, suburbia is about to be shaken up....
Wizards of Waverly Place
Character: Theresa Russo
Alex, Justin and Max Russo are not your ordinary kids - they're wizards in training! While their parents run the Waverly Sub Station, the siblings struggle to balance their ordinary lives while learning to master their extraordinary powers....
Popular
Character:
Brooke McQueen, a popular cheerleader at Jacqueline Kennedy High School, and Sam McPherson, the editor of the school paper, are polar opposites. When their single parents unexpectedly meet and get engaged, Brooke and Sam have to deal with their new situation on top of regular teenage girl problems....
Almost Perfect
Character:
Almost Perfect is an American situation comedy that aired on the CBS television network from September 17, 1995 until October 30, 1996. The series focused on the professional life of the female executive producer of a television cop show, her witty, zany staff which doubled as her family, and initially, how she balanced her high-powered role with that of her newfound romance with a busy assistant D.A. The series was created by Ken Levine, David Isaacs and Robin Schiff, and produced by Levine & I...
The Tony Danza Show
Character: Carmen Cruz
The Tony Danza Show is an American sitcom starring Tony Danza, Majandra Delfino, Dean Stockwell, Ashley Malinger, María Canals, and Shaun Weiss that aired on NBC in 1997. The series aired 5 episodes before being cancelled, leaving 7 episodes unaired....
Generator Rex
Character:
Generator Rex, an average teenager with the ability to turn his body into amazing machines, helps the secret organization Providence save the world from the nanite threat and dangerous EVO monsters....
Static Shock
Character: Shelly Sandoval (voice)
An ordinary inner-city kid gains extraordinary powers and becomes an urban legend as the first teenage African-American superhero....
Static Shock
Character: Hawkgirl (voice)
An ordinary inner-city kid gains extraordinary powers and becomes an urban legend as the first teenage African-American superhero....
Justice League Unlimited
Character: Hawkgirl (voice)
The galaxy's most powerful superheroes return to battle the allied villains and criminal plots that endanger the universe....
Justice League Unlimited
Character: Shayera Hol (voice)
The galaxy's most powerful superheroes return to battle the allied villains and criminal plots that endanger the universe....
Justice League Unlimited
Character: Fire (voice)
The galaxy's most powerful superheroes return to battle the allied villains and criminal plots that endanger the universe....
Cristela
Character: Daniela Gonzalez
In her sixth year of law school, Cristela is finally on the brink of landing her first big (unpaid) internship at a prestigious law firm. The only problem is that her pursuit of success is more ambitious than her traditional Mexican-American family thinks is appropriate....
Baby Daddy
Character: Carol Beltran
Baby Daddy follows Ben, a young man in his early 20s living the life of a bachelor in New York City with his buddy, Tucker, and his brother, Danny. Their lives are turned upside down when they come home one day to find a baby girl left on the doorstep by an ex-girlfriend of Ben's. After much deliberation, Ben decides to raise the baby with the help of his friends and his protective and sometimes over-bearing mother, Bonnie, and his close female friend, Riley....
Kenan
Character: Loretta
The recently widowed host of Atlanta's No. 2 morning show struggles to balance his job and his young daughters despite all the “help” he gets from his grifter father-in-law and his brother/assistant/manager/house guest....
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Character: The Hygienist
The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem to do anything right, and, by his standards, neither can anyone else....
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Character: Dalilah
The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem to do anything right, and, by his standards, neither can anyone else....
Viper
Character: Carla
Viper is an action-adventure TV series about a special task force set up by the federal government to fight crime in the fictional city of Metro City, California that is perpetually under siege from one crime wave after another. The weapon used by this task force is an assault vehicle that masquerades as a Dodge Viper RT/10 roadster and coupe. The series takes place in "the near future". The primary brand of vehicles driven in the show were Chrysler or subsidiary companies. The Viper Defender "...
Pound Puppies
Character: Dr. Trudy (voice)
Lucky, Cookie and the rest of the dogs in Shelter 17 have an important secret mission: to help every dog that comes to the pound find a new home....
The Big Bang Theory
Character: Issabella
Physicists Leonard and Sheldon find their nerd-centric social circle with pals Howard and Raj expanding when aspiring actress Penny moves in next door....
The Morning Show
Character: Mercedes
A behind-the-scenes look at the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning, exploring the unique challenges faced by the men and women who carry out this daily televised ritual....
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Character: Sunset (voice)
Follow the adventures and misadventures of newly 14-year-old Penny Proud and her family as they navigate modern life with hilarity and heart. The 2020s bring a new career for mom Trudy, wilder dreams for dad Oscar and new challenges for Penny, including a socially woke neighbor who thinks she has a lot to teach her....
DORA
Character: Benny's Abuela (voice)
With courage and confidence, Dora takes on bigger-than-ever challenges, overcomes obstacles, and helps friends old and new, all while facing the rainforest's sneakiest fox, Swiper. Together, Dora and her preschool helpers explore friendship, community, kindness, and epic adventures in a magical rainforest where anything can happen – and usually does!...
Madagascar: A Little Wild
Character: Pilar (voice)
The early years of the Madagascar heroes Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo, as they grow up in a rescue habitat at the Central Park Zoo....
The Proud Family
Character: Sunset Boulevardez (voice)
Follow the adventures and misadventures of Penny, a 14-year-old African American girl who's doing her best to navigate through the early years of teen-dom. Penny's every encounter inevitably spirals into bigger than life situations filled with hi-jinks, hilarity and heart. Her quest to balance her home, school and social lives are further complicated by friends like the sassy Dijonay, Penny's nemesis LaCienega Boulevardez, her loving, if not over-protective parents and her hip-to-the-groove-gran...
Fuller House
Character: Nadia
D.J. Tanner-Fuller is a widow and mother of three. Things become too much to handle, so she asks for help from her sister Stephanie and her best-friend Kimmy....
21 Jump Street
Character: Rosina
21 Jump Street revolves around a group of young cops who would use their youthful appearance to go undercover and solve crimes involving teenagers and young adults....
Super Force
Character:
Super Force is an action-adventure TV series about a former astronaut who uses an advanced combat suit and motorcycle to fight crime in the city of Metroplex during the year 2020. Among the features of the suit were enhanced strength and armament, whereas the motorcycle had an array of James Bond-type gadgets and weapons....
Veronica's Closet
Character: Dani
Veronica 'Ronnie' Chase is the 'Queen of Romance.' Founder of a successful lingerie empire, and best-selling author of self-help romance books, Ronnie has it all ... money, success, sex appeal and a philandering husband. How she will find true happiness without jeopardizing her business will be her biggest challenge yet. ...
Movie Credits
Identity Crisis
Character: Professor Dr. Angela Harris
A college science whiz figures out how to clone herself....
America's Sweethearts
Character: Adinah
In the midst of a nasty public breakup of married movie stars, a studio publicist scrambles to put a cap on the escalating situation as the couple's latest film has found it's only print kidnapped by the director....
Camp Rock
Character: Connie Torres
When Mitchie gets a chance to attend Camp Rock, her life takes an unpredictable twist, and she learns just how important it is to be true to yourself....
The Master of Disguise
Character: Sophia (as Maria Canals)
After the patriarch of the Disguisey family is kidnapped by Devlin Bowman in an attempt to steal the most precious treasures from around the world, Italian waiter Pistachio Disguisey utilizes his supernatural ability to disguise himself in an attempt to stop him....
Little Angelita
Character: (voice)
A little girl finds out her big voice can come in handy in an emergency....
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
Character: Yindel (voice)
Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing 55-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl. But, does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?...
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
Character: Ellen Yindel (voice)
Batman has stopped the reign of terror that The Mutants had cast upon his city. Now an old foe wants a reunion and the government wants The Man of Steel to put a stop to Batman....
The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex
Character: Theresa Russo
While trying to prove to her family she can be mature and responsible, teen wizard Alex Russo conjures up a spell to rid herself of her bad qualities, unintentionally creating a Good and Evil Alex. When Evil Alex gets involved in a plan to take over the world by a dark wizard, Good Alex must find a way to save her family, humankind, and ultimately herself in an epic Good vs. Evil battle....
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
Character: Bella
When a wealthy businessman learns of his daughter's sudden engagement to a missionary, he embarks on a quest to keep her closer to home, but when his efforts go awry he must reconsider what it means to be a strong father....
Justice League: Starcrossed - The Movie
Character: Hawkgirl (voice)
When the Thanagarians visit Earth, Hawkgirl is forced to choose between loyalty to her people and love for her friends on her adopted planet Earth....
Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
Character: Theresa Russo
A young wizard accidentally conjures a spell that puts her family in jeopardy....
Justice League: Secret Origins
Character: Hawkgirl (voice)
When global catastrophe strikes, the World's Greatest Super Heroes answer the call to join Justice League. Justice League works together as a team to overcome a dangerous array of intersteller invaders and world conquering megalomaniacs....
The Proud Family Movie
Character: Sunset / Newscaster Peanut (voice)
Penny and her family are lured on an all expenses paid vacation where a mad scientist captures them, refusing to let them go because Oscar won't reveal his on of his secret Proud Snacks formulas....
Larry Crowne
Character: Lala Pinedo
When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne enrolls at his local college to start over. There, he becomes part of an eclectic community of students and develops a crush on his teacher....
The Merry Gentlemen
Character: Denise
To save her parents' small-town nightclub, a Broadway dancer stages an all-male, Christmas-themed revue — and meets a guy with all the right moves....
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
Character: Connie Torres
Mitchie can't wait to go back to Camp Rock and spend the summer making new music with her friends and superstar Shane Gray. But the slick new camp across the lake, Camp Star, has drummed up some serious competition – featuring newcomers Luke and Dana. In a sensational battle of the bands, with Camp Rock's future at stake, will Camp Star's flashy production and over-the-top antics win out, or will Camp Rockers prove that music, teamwork, and spirit are what truly matter?...
Dance Rivals
Character: Rachel
An unexpected turn of events introduces her to the intense LA dance scene and in no time she is teaching dance and competing against the pros - but can she juggle both while falling in love?...
Imagining Argentina
Character: Esme Palomares
Set during the unsettling disappearances in Buenos Aires during the dictatorship of the 1970s, the film involves theater director Carlos Rueda and his wife Cecilia. Shortly after Cecilia writes an editorial commentary questioning the mysterious abductions, she is herself abducted and taken into police custody....
Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana
Character: Theresa Russo
The S.S. TIPTON embarks on a triple-length comedy crossover event when Justin wins a Teen Cruise to Hawaii – and a chance to meet London. Both Justin and Max do their best to win the heiress's affection, while Cody tries to win concert tickets for Bailey, and Alex accuses Zack of being a prankster. Between the kids' pranks (who turned Justin blue?!) and crazy schemes (Alex sneaks Harper on board to take her make-up science class?!), the excitement goes overboard when international superstar Hann...
Vixen: The Movie
Character: Dr. Vargas (voice)
Originally from Africa, Mari McCabe grew up an orphan after her parents were killed by local greed, corruption and wanton violence. But Mari refuses to succumb to the terrors surrounding her. Inheriting her family's Anansi Totem, Mari can access the powers of animals - anything from the super-strength of a gorilla to the speed of a cheetah. As Vixen, she fights valiantly to protect the world from threats like those that claimed her family....
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Character: Commissioner Ellen Yindel (voice)
Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing fifty-five-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl, but does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?...
Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School
Character: Teresa Russo
When Alex is caught using magic to clean her room she is forced to go to wizard school with Justin. Max and Jerry camp out on the terrace to prove their manhood....
Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico
Character: Sofia Otero / Old Woman #2 (voice)
A friend of Fred's, Alejo Otero, invites the Scooby gang to Veracruz, Mexico. There they find a monster, El Chupacabra, terrorizing the town....
Danny Phantom: Reality Trip
Character: Paulina (voice)
Danny, Tucker, and Sam are getting ready for summer vacation, but when Freakshow arrives and kidnaps their parents, they must find the Reality Gems for the Reality Gauntlet in order to save them! And in the chaos, Danny's secret identity is revealed to everyone!...
Sweet Inspirations
Character: Bonnie
After finding out that an abused women’s shelter is losing funding, a group of determined ladies form a bakery in hopes to raise the money before it’s too late....
The Wedding Do Over
Character: Irene Anderson
Wedding planner Abby (Nicole Gale Anderson) specializes in fixing weddings that went wrong, but when she is forced to work with her ex-fiancé (Parker Young), she soon begins to question whether their relationship was the disaster she remembers....
God's Not Dead 2
Character: Catherine Thawley
When a high school teacher is asked a question in class about Jesus, her reasoned response lands her in deep trouble and could expel God from the public square once and for all....
#FBF
Character:
Teenage Annie inadvertently takes her mother's laptop instead of her own to visit her father in New Jersey. She quickly realizes that the laptop allows her to pretend to be her mother. She uses this to try to restore her parents' marriage .......
Seven Cemeteries
Character: Bruja
A recent parolee gets a Mexican witch to resurrect his old posse so that they can help him save a woman's ranch from a ruthless drug lord....