Road to the Oscars: Look Back at America Ferrera's Career Ahead of the 2024 Academy Awards | THR Video - video Dailymotion

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America Ferrera's Oscars nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her powerful and moving portrayal in 'Barbie' is a huge milestone for Latino representation in Hollywood. The Hollywood Reporter looks back at Ferrera's career in celebration for her first-ever Academy Award nomination presented by Equis.

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00:00It is literally impossible to be a woman.

00:02We have to always be extraordinary.

00:18I really think that the core of the message is that your uniqueness is worthy of your celebration.

00:30I'm just so proud to be here.

01:00If we can't tell our stories, if we can't write and direct and produce our stories authentically,

01:06then those roles and those opportunities that feel new and fresh aren't going to come.

01:12It just evoked childhood nostalgia for imagination.

01:17I just, like, I got emotional.

01:22I just felt so moved that Greta saw me in the role.

01:26I have to keep reminding myself, like, oh, I'm nominated.

01:34Oh, my gosh, what an amazing monumental moment.

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