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| Salma Hayek voted hottest celebrity |
Salma Hayek voted hottest celebrity
Date of birth (location) : 2 September 1966 (Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico)
Salma Hayekis considered to be the first Mexican actress to become a Hollywood movie star since Dolores Del Rio, and is also known for bringing a fiery presence and striking, dark-eyed beauty to the screen. A soap star in her native Mexico, Salma risked her entire career to come to L.A., where she struggled to be taken seriously. Her discovery by director Robert Rodriguez, who cast her in his 1995 film Desperado, gave Hayek her breakthrough, and she subsequently gained a reputation as one of Hollywood's sexiest and busiest actresses.
Being the daughter of a Spanish mother and Lebanese father, Hayek was born in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico, on September 2, 1966. Raised in a devoutly Catholic family, she was sent to a Louisiana boarding school at the age of 12. After getting into trouble for terrorizing the nuns, Hayek returned to Mexico, but she was eventually sent to Houston, Texas, to live with her aunt, where she stayed until she was 17. She subsequently moved to Mexico City, where she studied International Relations as a university student, but, to the chagrin of her family, decided to drop out in order to pursue a career as an actress. Starting out in local theatre productions, she eventually moved to television and landed a starring role in the popular soap opera Teresa. The show's success made Hayek a celebrity in her native country, but, desiring something more, she shocked her fans by deciding to quit the show in order to pursue a career in L.A.
After learning English language and taking acting lessons with Stella Adler, Salma got her first break when Allison Anders cast her in a supporting role in Mi Vida Loca (1993).
The role allowed Hayek to obtain a Screen Actors Guild card, and after doing so, she continued to audition until she appeared on a Spanish-language cable access talk show that happened to count director Robert Rodriguez amongst its viewers. Rodriguez tracked Hayek down and promptly cast her in Desperado, his bigger-budget 1995 sequel to El Mariachi. The film, which also starred Antonio Banderas, succeeded in giving the actress her own plot on the Hollywood map, and Rodriguez again demonstrated his faith in her when he cast her in his next project, the vampire extravaganza From Dusk Till Dawn (1996).
Unfortunately for Salma Hayek, the film, which also starred George Clooney, failed to do as well as expected, and Hayek's next few projects were similarly lackluster. The Faculty (1998), a teen thriller that cast Hayek as a teacher who turns into an alien, was an exception, and Kevin Smith's Dogma (1999), which featured her as a celestial muse, was fairly successful with critics and audiences. Also in 1999, Hayek had a starring role in what was to be her biggest film to date, Barry Sonnenfeld's Wild Wild West, which also starred Will Smith and Kevin Kline. Unfortunately for all involved, the film was a turkey. In 2000, Hayek could be seen in smaller, edgier ventures, including the independent comedy Chain of Fools, in which she played a centerfold-turned-cop, and Mike Figgis' experimental Time Code, which cast her as Jeanne Tripplehorn's lover. If these films ultimately didn't provide Hayek with a role that would draw attention to her genuine talent, this would soon change with the long awaited biography of tragic artist Frida Kahlo. With her role as the eponymous character in Frida (2002), Hayek disappeared into her subject so convincingly that not only would she return to the good graces of critics, but earn a Golden Globe nomination as well.
Being the daughter of a Spanish mother and Lebanese father, Hayek was born in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico, on September 2, 1966. Raised in a devoutly Catholic family, she was sent to a Louisiana boarding school at the age of 12. After getting into trouble for terrorizing the nuns, Hayek returned to Mexico, but she was eventually sent to Houston, Texas, to live with her aunt, where she stayed until she was 17. She subsequently moved to Mexico City, where she studied International Relations as a university student, but, to the chagrin of her family, decided to drop out in order to pursue a career as an actress. Starting out in local theatre productions, she eventually moved to television and landed a starring role in the popular soap opera Teresa. The show's success made Hayek a celebrity in her native country, but, desiring something more, she shocked her fans by deciding to quit the show in order to pursue a career in L.A.
After learning English language and taking acting lessons with Stella Adler, Salma got her first break when Allison Anders cast her in a supporting role in Mi Vida Loca (1993).
The role allowed Hayek to obtain a Screen Actors Guild card, and after doing so, she continued to audition until she appeared on a Spanish-language cable access talk show that happened to count director Robert Rodriguez amongst its viewers. Rodriguez tracked Hayek down and promptly cast her in Desperado, his bigger-budget 1995 sequel to El Mariachi. The film, which also starred Antonio Banderas, succeeded in giving the actress her own plot on the Hollywood map, and Rodriguez again demonstrated his faith in her when he cast her in his next project, the vampire extravaganza From Dusk Till Dawn (1996).
Unfortunately for Salma Hayek, the film, which also starred George Clooney, failed to do as well as expected, and Hayek's next few projects were similarly lackluster. The Faculty (1998), a teen thriller that cast Hayek as a teacher who turns into an alien, was an exception, and Kevin Smith's Dogma (1999), which featured her as a celestial muse, was fairly successful with critics and audiences. Also in 1999, Hayek had a starring role in what was to be her biggest film to date, Barry Sonnenfeld's Wild Wild West, which also starred Will Smith and Kevin Kline. Unfortunately for all involved, the film was a turkey. In 2000, Hayek could be seen in smaller, edgier ventures, including the independent comedy Chain of Fools, in which she played a centerfold-turned-cop, and Mike Figgis' experimental Time Code, which cast her as Jeanne Tripplehorn's lover. If these films ultimately didn't provide Hayek with a role that would draw attention to her genuine talent, this would soon change with the long awaited biography of tragic artist Frida Kahlo. With her role as the eponymous character in Frida (2002), Hayek disappeared into her subject so convincingly that not only would she return to the good graces of critics, but earn a Golden Globe nomination as well.
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| March 12 Salma Hayek: The HD Hottie |
March 12 Salma Hayek: The HD Hottie
Four extremely popular contest, 'HD Hottie Hysteria,' we've started a new feature in which we will highlight a top female star every day.
The gorgeous female will come from a program that can be seen in gorgeous high-def that very day. Today's 'HD Hottie' is Salma Hayek, who stars in high-def tonight in Desperado at 9 p.m. ET on Cinemax.
The 42-year-old actress, who was born in Veracruz, Mexico, got her start in Mexican novellas, the Mexican version of U.S. soap operas. She moved to Los Angeles in the early 1990s and was quickly cast in a series of films including Desperado, Fair Game and From Dusk to Dawn.
Over the last decade, Salma has continued to flourish, landing starring roles in Wild, Wild West, Traffic, Frida, Spy Kids and Across the Universe. She can also be seen now in a guest starring role on NBC's 30 Rock. So, here is Salma Hayek, today's HD Hottie
The gorgeous female will come from a program that can be seen in gorgeous high-def that very day. Today's 'HD Hottie' is Salma Hayek, who stars in high-def tonight in Desperado at 9 p.m. ET on Cinemax.
The 42-year-old actress, who was born in Veracruz, Mexico, got her start in Mexican novellas, the Mexican version of U.S. soap operas. She moved to Los Angeles in the early 1990s and was quickly cast in a series of films including Desperado, Fair Game and From Dusk to Dawn.
Over the last decade, Salma has continued to flourish, landing starring roles in Wild, Wild West, Traffic, Frida, Spy Kids and Across the Universe. She can also be seen now in a guest starring role on NBC's 30 Rock. So, here is Salma Hayek, today's HD Hottie
Salma Hayek & Johnny Depp To Play Pancho Villa
Depp is playing opposite Mexico's Salma Hayek, 46-year-old Depp will trade the swashbuckling antics of the Pirates Of The Caribbean series for the part of General Villa, El Pais newspaper quoted the Serbian director as saying.
Shooting on the film is set to begin early next year, split between Mexico and the Granada region of southern in Spain.
Kusturica is said to have hesitated between Depp and the Spaniard Javier Bardem for the part.
An emblematic figure from the 1910 Mexican Revolution, Francisco "Pancho" Villa (1878-1923) took up arms alongside Francisco Madero and later Emiliano Zapata, fighting against conservatives to found modern-day Mexico.
Based on a book about the Mexican hero by US writer James Carlos Blake, the Depp film will tell General Villa's story "through the eyes of his friends and the woman he loved," Kusturica said.
Companion to French singer Vanessa Paradis, with whom he has two children - Lily-Rose, 10, and Jack, seven - Depp was last month voted the sexiest man alive by US magazine People.
Shooting on the film is set to begin early next year, split between Mexico and the Granada region of southern in Spain.
Kusturica is said to have hesitated between Depp and the Spaniard Javier Bardem for the part.
An emblematic figure from the 1910 Mexican Revolution, Francisco "Pancho" Villa (1878-1923) took up arms alongside Francisco Madero and later Emiliano Zapata, fighting against conservatives to found modern-day Mexico.
Based on a book about the Mexican hero by US writer James Carlos Blake, the Depp film will tell General Villa's story "through the eyes of his friends and the woman he loved," Kusturica said.
Companion to French singer Vanessa Paradis, with whom he has two children - Lily-Rose, 10, and Jack, seven - Depp was last month voted the sexiest man alive by US magazine People.
Salma Hayek: Golden Globes Red Carpet Watch
alma’s makeup look was directly inspired by her dress,” said NARS Makeup Artist Matthew Vanleeuwen. “She chose a very neutral colored dress and wanted to make sure her makeup look would pop. I made her eyes the focus and added a lot of rich, jewel skin tones and fresh color to her cheeks and lips. Her look was very classic and chic, with some modern textures.”
Below is Matthew’s step-by-step to recreate Salma’s look:
Eyes:
· Apply the China Blue Single Eyeshadow to top and bottom lash line [Matthew’s tip: “I love using navy colors because they make the whites of the eyes pop.”
· Next, use the Corfu Cream Eyeshadow as a base, all over eyelid
· Use the golden champagne side of the Alhambra Duo Eyeshadow on lid
· Then, use the Bengali Single Eyeshadow all along the lash line, rubbing it into the lash line, deepening the outer corner of the eye, creating shading
· Curl the eyelashes and apply 2 coats of Black Orchid Mascara on lashes
· Go back over top lash line with the Night Clubbing Eyeshadow and use what is left on the brush under the eye to define it [Matthew’s tip:“This shade is perfect to create a smokey eye – it gives a rich sparkle at the lash line with undertones of green and gold.”]
Complexion:
· Use the Brightening Serum to make skin glow and apply the Makeup Primer
· Apply the Firming Foundation and set with the Loose Powder
Lips
· Use the Marnie Lipliner Pencil and Tutti Fruity Lipstick
· Next, mix the Boogie Nights and Greek Holiday Lipglosses and apply them over the lipstick
Blush
· Apply the Desire Blush to the apple of cheeks [Matthew’s tip: “I use a powder brush to apply blush. I find that a bigger brush makes a much softer wash of color.”]
· Next, use the Laguna Bronzer with short, back and forth stokes from the back of cheekbone forward, to blend
Below is Matthew’s step-by-step to recreate Salma’s look:
Eyes:
· Apply the China Blue Single Eyeshadow to top and bottom lash line [Matthew’s tip: “I love using navy colors because they make the whites of the eyes pop.”
· Next, use the Corfu Cream Eyeshadow as a base, all over eyelid
· Use the golden champagne side of the Alhambra Duo Eyeshadow on lid
· Then, use the Bengali Single Eyeshadow all along the lash line, rubbing it into the lash line, deepening the outer corner of the eye, creating shading
· Curl the eyelashes and apply 2 coats of Black Orchid Mascara on lashes
· Go back over top lash line with the Night Clubbing Eyeshadow and use what is left on the brush under the eye to define it [Matthew’s tip:“This shade is perfect to create a smokey eye – it gives a rich sparkle at the lash line with undertones of green and gold.”]
Complexion:
· Use the Brightening Serum to make skin glow and apply the Makeup Primer
· Apply the Firming Foundation and set with the Loose Powder
Lips
· Use the Marnie Lipliner Pencil and Tutti Fruity Lipstick
· Next, mix the Boogie Nights and Greek Holiday Lipglosses and apply them over the lipstick
Blush
· Apply the Desire Blush to the apple of cheeks [Matthew’s tip: “I use a powder brush to apply blush. I find that a bigger brush makes a much softer wash of color.”]
· Next, use the Laguna Bronzer with short, back and forth stokes from the back of cheekbone forward, to blend
The Real Housewife of Paris
Salma Hayek set the temperatures soaring when she got into the warm waters of Saint Barthelemy in a bikini.
The glamorous actress is vacationing in the French West Indies with her adorable three-year-old daughter, Valentina Paloma Pinault, reports www.students-loan-consolidate.infoThe 44-year-old Mexican-born actress showed her daughter how to brave the ocean, marching right in through the waves.
Hayek married Francois-Henri Pinault last year, two years after giving birth to their daughter.
Salma Hayek's first beauty line 'set to make $35m in first-year
exican actress, director and producer Salma Hayek's first beauty line, which is set to launch at 7,000 CVS Pharmacy stores nationwide from August, is expected to make 35million dollars in its first year alone. The star has taken the past three years off from acting to focus on the development the100-product range of cosmetics, called Nuance Salma Hayek.
The range, which comprises everything from make-up to anti-ageing skincare, also includes some rather less predictable products, such as a Correcting Spot Treatment 10perdent Sulfur Acne Treatment.
But though the range will have a budget price point (from 7.99 dollars-19.99 dollars) the formulations, the 'Frida' star said, will rival anything at the top of the market.
"It is possible to create extraordinary product for a low price. Everyone should have the right product at the right price," the Daily Mail quoted her as saying at an event to launch the line Thursday.
"A lot of products don't even cost a lot to make. I wanted to make simply the best product and give everyone access to the good stuff," she said.
The mother-of-one, who is married to PPR boss Francois-Henri Pinault, said that her grandmother, a cosmetologist who was an advocate of Native American and Mayan formulations, inspired the line.\
The range, which comprises everything from make-up to anti-ageing skincare, also includes some rather less predictable products, such as a Correcting Spot Treatment 10perdent Sulfur Acne Treatment.
But though the range will have a budget price point (from 7.99 dollars-19.99 dollars) the formulations, the 'Frida' star said, will rival anything at the top of the market.
"It is possible to create extraordinary product for a low price. Everyone should have the right product at the right price," the Daily Mail quoted her as saying at an event to launch the line Thursday.
"A lot of products don't even cost a lot to make. I wanted to make simply the best product and give everyone access to the good stuff," she said.
The mother-of-one, who is married to PPR boss Francois-Henri Pinault, said that her grandmother, a cosmetologist who was an advocate of Native American and Mayan formulations, inspired the line.\
Ride Into Boston to Get to Work
Salma Hayek gave Valentina Paloma Pinault a ride on her colorful luggage as they made their way through Logan Airport yesterday.
Salma Hayek landed in Boston just in time for Salma to start working on Kevin James's Here Comes the Boom.
Salma Hayek's switching gears back to comedy after filming a dramatic foreign film in Spain earlier this year, and it looks like Valentina Paloma Pinault will be by her side on set for this project as well.
Salma Hayek does have one endeavor that will take her away from the cameras though, as she has plans to launch a new beauty line inspired by her grandmother.
