Maria Canals-Barrera
Born: 1966-09-28 in Miami, Florida, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
Maria Canals-Barrera (born September 28, 1966) is a Hispanic/Latin-American actress, voice actress and singer. She is best known for her roles on Wizards of Waverly Place, Justice League and Justice League Unlimited, as well as in Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam.
Filmography
2026
- Camp Rock 3 as Connie Torres
2024
- Wizards Beyond Waverly Place as Theresa Russo
- DORA as Benny's Abuela (voice)
- Seven Cemeteries as Bruja
- The Merry Gentlemen as Denise
- Dance Rivals as Rachel
2023
- Identity Crisis as Professor Dr. Angela Harris
2022
- The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder as Sunset (voice)
- Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters as Bella
- #FBF
2021
- Kenan as Loretta
2020
- Madagascar: A Little Wild as Pilar (voice)
2019
- The Morning Show as Mercedes
- Sweet Inspirations as Bonnie
2018
- The Wedding Do Over as Irene Anderson
2017
- Vixen: The Movie as Dr. Vargas (voice)
2016
- Fuller House as Nadia
- God's Not Dead 2 as Catherine Thawley
2014
- Young & Hungry as Marisol
- Cristela as Daniela Gonzalez
2013
- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 as Ellen Yindel (voice)
- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns as Commissioner Ellen Yindel (voice)
- The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex as Theresa Russo
2012
- Baby Daddy as Carol Beltran
- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 as Yindel (voice)
2011
- Larry Crowne as Lala Pinedo
2010
- Pound Puppies as Dr. Trudy (voice)
- Generator Rex
- Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam as Connie Torres
2009
- Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie as Theresa Russo
- Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana as Theresa Russo
2008
- Camp Rock as Connie Torres
- Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School as Teresa Russo
2007
- The Big Bang Theory as Issabella
- Wizards of Waverly Place as Theresa Russo
2006
- The Loop as Agent Denise
- Danny Phantom: Reality Trip as Paulina (voice)
2005
- The Boondocks
- The Proud Family Movie as Sunset / Newscaster Peanut (voice)
2004
- Justice League Unlimited as Hawkgirl (voice)
- Danny Phantom as Paulina / Big Headed Kitty Ghost / Young Mom (voice)
- Justice League: Starcrossed - The Movie as Hawkgirl (voice)
2003
- Miss Match as Store Manager
- Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico as Sofia Otero / Old Woman #2 (voice)
- Imagining Argentina as Esme Palomares
2002
- George Lopez as Claudia
- The Master of Disguise as Sophia (as Maria Canals)
- Dawg as Woman at Bar
2001
- The Proud Family as Sunset Boulevardez (voice)
- Justice League as Hawkgirl (voice)
- America's Sweethearts as Adinah
- Justice League: Secret Origins as Hawkgirl (voice)
2000
- Curb Your Enthusiasm as The Hygienist
- Static Shock as Shelly Sandoval (voice)
1999
- Popular as Candy Box
- Little Angelita as (voice)
1997
- Veronica's Closet as Dani
- The Tony Danza Show as Carmen Cruz
1995
- Caroline in the City as Maria
- Almost Perfect
1994
- Viper as Carla
1990
- Super Force as Lori Wechsler (as Maria Canals)
1987
- 21 Jump Street as Rosina
1984
- Murder, She Wrote as Carmen