Acting · Miami, Florida, USA · Born September 28, 1966
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.
MovieCamp Rock 3
2026
as Connie Torres
MovieThe Merry Gentlemen
2024
as Denise
TVWizards Beyond Waverly Place
2024
as Theresa Russo
MovieSeven Cemeteries
2024
as Bruja
MovieDance Rivals
2024
as Rachel
TVDORA
2024
as Benny's Abuela (voice)
MovieIdentity Crisis
2023
as Professor Dr. Angela Harris
MovieStrong Fathers, Strong Daughters
2022
as Bella
Movie#FBF
2022
TVThe Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
2022
as Sunset (voice)
TVKenan
2021
as Loretta
TVMadagascar: A Little Wild
2020
as Pilar (voice)
TVThe Morning Show
2019
as Mercedes
MovieSweet Inspirations
2019
as Bonnie
MovieThe Wedding Do Over
2018
as Irene Anderson
MovieVixen: The Movie
2017
as Dr. Vargas (voice)
MovieGod's Not Dead 2
2016
as Catherine Thawley
TVFuller House
2016
as Nadia
TVCristela
2014
as Daniela Gonzalez
TVYoung & Hungry
2014
as Marisol
MovieBatman: The Dark Knight Returns
2013
as Commissioner Ellen Yindel (voice)
MovieThe Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex
2013
as Theresa Russo
MovieBatman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
2013
as Ellen Yindel (voice)
MovieBatman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
2012
as Yindel (voice)
TVBaby Daddy
2012
as Carol Beltran
MovieLarry Crowne
2011
as Lala Pinedo
TVPound Puppies
2010
as Dr. Trudy (voice)
MovieCamp Rock 2: The Final Jam
2010
as Connie Torres
TVGenerator Rex
2010
MovieWizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
2009
as Theresa Russo
MovieWizards on Deck with Hannah Montana
2009
as Theresa Russo
MovieCamp Rock
2008
as Connie Torres
MovieWizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School
2008
as Teresa Russo
TVWizards of Waverly Place
2007
as Theresa Russo
TVThe Big Bang Theory
2007
as Issabella
MovieDanny Phantom: Reality Trip
2006
as Paulina (voice)
TVThe Loop
2006
as Agent Denise
TVThe Boondocks
2005
MovieThe Proud Family Movie
2005
as Sunset / Newscaster Peanut (voice)
TVJustice League Unlimited
2004
as Hawkgirl (voice)
MovieJustice League: Starcrossed - The Movie
2004
as Hawkgirl (voice)
TVDanny Phantom
2004
as Paulina / Big Headed Kitty Ghost / Young Mom (voice)
MovieScooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico
2003
as Sofia Otero / Old Woman #2 (voice)
TVMiss Match
2003
as Store Manager
MovieImagining Argentina
2003
as Esme Palomares
MovieThe Master of Disguise
2002
as Sophia (as Maria Canals)
TVGeorge Lopez
2002
as Claudia
MovieDawg
2002
as Woman at Bar
MovieJustice League: Secret Origins
2001
as Hawkgirl (voice)
TVJustice League
2001
as Hawkgirl (voice)
TVThe Proud Family
2001
as Sunset Boulevardez (voice)
MovieAmerica's Sweethearts
2001
as Adinah
TVCurb Your Enthusiasm
2000
as The Hygienist
TVStatic Shock
2000
as Shelly Sandoval (voice)
TVPopular
1999
as Candy Box
MovieLittle Angelita
1999
as (voice)
TVVeronica's Closet
1997
as Dani
TVThe Tony Danza Show
1997
as Carmen Cruz
TVCaroline in the City
1995
as Maria
TVAlmost Perfect
1995
TVViper
1994
as Carla
TVSuper Force
1990
as Lori Wechsler (as Maria Canals)
TV21 Jump Street
1987
as Rosina
TVMurder, She Wrote
1984
as Carmen
