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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00:00 It is literally impossible to be a woman.
00:02 We have to always be extraordinary.
00:05 I really think that the core of the message is that
00:21 your uniqueness is worthy of your celebration.
00:25 I'm just so proud to be here.
00:28 I'm just so proud to be here.
00:31 I'm just so proud to be here.
01:00 If we can't tell our stories, if we can't write and direct and produce our stories authentically,
01:05 then those roles and those opportunities that feel new and fresh aren't going to come.
01:11 It just evoked childhood nostalgia for imagination.
01:16 I just like, I got emotional.
01:18 I just felt so moved that Greta saw me in the role.
01:29 I have to keep reminding myself, like, "Oh, I'm nominated."
01:34 Oh my gosh, what an amazing monumental moment.
01:36 moment.
01:38 (laughing)