Salma Hayek is a Mexican-American actress, director, and producer who has been active in Hollywood since the early 1990s. She is best known for her roles in films such as Desperado, From Dusk Till Dawn, Dogma, and Frida. She has also produced several films, including The Maldonado Miracle and Ugly Betty. Hayek has been nominated for numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.