Person
Maria Canals-Barrera
Acting · Born 1966-09-28 · Miami, Florida, USA
Biography
Maria Canals-Barrera (born September 28, 1966) is a Hispanic/Latin-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.
Known for
Murder, She Wrote
Carmen
Curb Your Enthusiasm
The Hygienist
The Big Bang Theory
Issabella
The Morning Show
Mercedes
21 Jump Street
Rosina
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
Theresa Russo
The Boondocks
2005
Wizards of Waverly Place
Theresa Russo
Caroline in the City
Maria
Fuller House
Nadia
Filmography
- 2026Camp Rock 3Connie Torres
- 2024The Merry GentlemenDenise
- 2024Wizards Beyond Waverly PlaceTheresa Russo
- 2024Seven CemeteriesBruja
- 2024Dance RivalsRachel
- 2024DORABenny's Abuela (voice)
- 2023Identity CrisisProfessor Dr. Angela Harris
- 2022Strong Fathers, Strong DaughtersBella
- 2022#FBF
- 2022The Proud Family: Louder and ProuderSunset (voice)
- 2021KenanLoretta
- 2020Madagascar: A Little WildPilar (voice)
- 2019The Morning ShowMercedes
- 2019Sweet InspirationsBonnie
- 2018The Wedding Do OverIrene Anderson
- 2017Vixen: The MovieDr. Vargas (voice)
- 2016God's Not Dead 2Catherine Thawley
- 2016Fuller HouseNadia
- 2014CristelaDaniela Gonzalez
- 2014Young & HungryMarisol
- 2013Batman: The Dark Knight ReturnsCommissioner Ellen Yindel (voice)
- 2013The Wizards Return: Alex vs. AlexTheresa Russo
- 2013Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2Ellen Yindel (voice)
- 2012Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1Yindel (voice)
- 2012Baby DaddyCarol Beltran
- 2011Larry CrowneLala Pinedo
- 2010Pound PuppiesDr. Trudy (voice)
- 2010Camp Rock 2: The Final JamConnie Torres
- 2010Generator Rex
- 2009Wizards of Waverly Place: The MovieTheresa Russo
- 2009Wizards on Deck with Hannah MontanaTheresa Russo
- 2008Camp RockConnie Torres
- 2008Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard SchoolTeresa Russo
- 2007Wizards of Waverly PlaceTheresa Russo
- 2007The Big Bang TheoryIssabella
- 2006Danny Phantom: Reality TripPaulina (voice)
- 2006The LoopAgent Denise
- 2005The Boondocks
- 2005The Proud Family MovieSunset / Newscaster Peanut (voice)
- 2004Justice League UnlimitedHawkgirl (voice)
- 2004Justice League: Starcrossed - The MovieHawkgirl (voice)
- 2004Danny PhantomPaulina / Big Headed Kitty Ghost / Young Mom (voice)
- 2003Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of MexicoSofia Otero / Old Woman #2 (voice)
- 2003Miss MatchStore Manager
- 2003Imagining ArgentinaEsme Palomares
- 2002The Master of DisguiseSophia (as Maria Canals)
- 2002George LopezClaudia
- 2002DawgWoman at Bar
- 2001Justice League: Secret OriginsHawkgirl (voice)
- 2001Justice LeagueHawkgirl (voice)
- 2001The Proud FamilySunset Boulevardez (voice)
- 2001America's SweetheartsAdinah
- 2000Curb Your EnthusiasmThe Hygienist
- 2000Static ShockShelly Sandoval (voice)
- 1999PopularCandy Box
- 1999Little Angelita(voice)
- 1997Veronica's ClosetDani
- 1997The Tony Danza ShowCarmen Cruz
- 1995Caroline in the CityMaria
- 1995Almost Perfect
- 1994ViperCarla
- 1990Super ForceLori Wechsler (as Maria Canals)
- 198721 Jump StreetRosina
- 1984Murder, She WroteCarmen
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