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Salma Hayek

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Salma Hayek Pinault, born Salma Valgarma Hayek-Jamesenez on September 2, 1966, is an American and Mexican actor and producer. In Mexico she started her career by playing the character of Teresa in the television series (1989-1991) and El Callejon de los Milagros (1995) in which she was nominated for an Ariel Award. She soon established herself in Hollywood by appearing in films like Desperado (1995), From Dusk till Dawn (1996), Wild Wild West (1999) as well as Dogma (1999). Hayek's role as Frida, the painter, in Frida (2002) the film that she also produced, resulted in Hayek the first Mexican actress to win the Academy Award [6]. The film also brought her an Golden Globe Award nomination, Screen Actors Guild Award nomination, and British Academy Film Award nominations. In the following years, Hayek focused more on making films, while also starring in the action-centered pictures Once Upon a Time in Mexico

Danica

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Danica Sue Patrick is an American former professional racing racer. She is the most accomplished female in American open-wheel racing the history of open-wheel racing. Her win in Indy Japan 300 was her first victory. She dropped out of high school with permission from her parents in 1998, and moved to the United Kingdom to further her career. Patrick was a racer in Formula Vauxhall before moving to the United States in 2001 because of a lack of funds. In 2002 she raced in five Barber Dodge Pro Series races for Rahal Letterman Racing. Patrick was an official Toyota Atlantic Series racer for the following two seasons. She was third in the championship standings for the 2004 season. In the process, she became the first woman to win a position in the series. She was awarded the 2005 IndyCar Series Rookie of Year. She made progress in the subsequent two seasons with Rahal Letterman Racing 2006, and later Andretti Green Racing 2007. In 2008, Patrick followed up her Japan win to finish at six...