America Ferrera, of Ugly Betty fame, will executive produce and star in the dramatic film America Tragic. Written and directed by Ferrera's boyfriend Ryan Piers Williams, the movie is slated to open in theaters in the fall of 2009.
America Tragic Synopsis
Home from war, a returning soldier (Ryan O'Nan) struggles to cope with his memories and ends up traveling the country with a friend, in search of deliverance from his demons.
Cast Information
- Ryan O'Nan as a war veteran
- America Ferrera as the veteran's wife
- Melissa Leo as the veteran's mother
Quote
"Ryan has written a very compelling film that will surely resonate with both Latino and mainstream audiences."—Jeff Valdez, co-chair of Maya EntertainmentMovieset: Ugly Betty Star... (November 10, 2008)
America Ferrera Roles
- Voice of Fawn in Tinkerbell (2008)
- Carmen in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008)
- Betty Suarez on "Ugly Betty" (2006-2008)
- Carmen in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005)
- Blanca in How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer (2005)
- Luiza in Darkness Minus Twelve (2004)
- Ana Garcia in Real Women Have Curves (2002)
References
Fast Facts
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Director
Ryan Piers Williams
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Executive producers
America Ferrera and Sergio Aguero
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Producer
Heather Rae
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Screenwriter
Ryan Piers Williams
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Projected release
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Studio
Maya Entertainment
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Fact:
Maya Entertainment collaborated with Ferrera on the film How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer
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Fact:
Williams and Ferrera are dating
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Filming location
