María Canals Barrera is an American

United States

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 actress, voice actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Theresa Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place

Wizards of Waverly Place

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, Connie Torres in Camp Rock

Camp Rock

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and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam

Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam

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, and as the voice of Shayera Hol/Hawkgirl

Hawkgirl

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 in Justice League

Justice League (TV series)

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 and Justice League Unlimited

Justice League Unlimited

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Barrera, who speaks Spanish and is Cuban-American, took drama classes in junior high.. She lives with her husband, actor David Barrera

David Barrera

David Barrera is an American actor, married to actress Maria Canals Barrera with whom he has two daughters. He is best known for his latest role as Gunnery Sgt. Ray 'Casey Kasem' Griego in Generation Kill...

, and their two daughters, Bridget and Madeleine in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California

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, while a large percentage of her extended family still lives in Miami, FL

Florida

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She has worked extensively in theater in both Miami and Los Angeles.