Salma Hayek: working Mexican magic on Hollywood: nominations for both the Golden Globe and the Academy Award.(Top Ten Latinos) From: Latino Leaders | Date: December 1, 2003| Author: Velazquez, Gabriela | COPYRIGHT 2003 Ferraez Publications of America Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

SALMA HAYEK JIMENEZ was born on September 2, 1966, and raised in Coatzacoalcos, a small town in the Mexican state of Veracruz. Her stunning beauty is the result of the blend of a Lebanese father and a Spanish mother.

Whenever asked about her childhood, she admits to having been spoiled and carefree, although she had not quite figured out what her place was. Her pranks got her expelled from a Louisiana Catholic boarding school. She quit school while she was pursuing a maj...