
Maria Canals-Barrera
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.
Known For

TV
The Boondocks
2005

TV
Murder, She Wrote
Carmen
1984

TV
Curb Your Enthusiasm
The Hygienist
2000

TV
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Dalilah
2000

TV
The Big Bang Theory
Issabella
2007

TV
21 Jump Street
Rosina
1987

TV
Pound Puppies
Dr. Trudy (voice)
2010

TV
Caroline in the City
Maria
1995

TV
The Morning Show
Mercedes
2019

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Fuller House
Nadia
2016

TV
Viper
Carla
1994

TV
Wizards of Waverly Place
Theresa Russo
2007

TV
Baby Daddy
Carol Beltran
2012

TV
Generator Rex
2010

TV
Justice League Unlimited
Hawkgirl (voice)
2004

TV
Justice League Unlimited
Shayera Hol (voice)
2004

TV
Justice League Unlimited
Fire (voice)
2004

TV
Static Shock
Shelly Sandoval (voice)
2000

TV
Static Shock
Hawkgirl (voice)
2000

TV
Justice League
Hawkgirl (voice)
2001
Filmography
2024FilmThe Merry Gentlemenas Denise2024TVWizards Beyond Waverly Placeas Theresa Russo2024FilmSeven Cemeteriesas Bruja2024FilmDance Rivalsas Rachel2024TVDORAas Benny's Abuela (voice)2023FilmIdentity Crisisas Professor Dr. Angela Harris2022FilmStrong Fathers, Strong Daughtersas Bella2022Film#FBF2022TVThe Proud Family: Louder and Prouderas Sunset (voice)2021TVKenanas Loretta2020TVMadagascar: A Little Wildas Pilar (voice)2019TVThe Morning Showas Mercedes2019FilmSweet Inspirationsas Bonnie2018FilmThe Wedding Do Overas Irene Anderson2017FilmVixen: The Movieas Dr. Vargas (voice)2016FilmGod's Not Dead 2as Catherine Thawley2016TVFuller Houseas Nadia2014TVCristelaas Daniela Gonzalez2014TVYoung & Hungryas Marisol2013FilmBatman: The Dark Knight Returnsas Commissioner Ellen Yindel (voice)2013FilmThe Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alexas Theresa Russo2013FilmBatman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2as Ellen Yindel (voice)2012FilmBatman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1as Yindel (voice)2012TVBaby Daddyas Carol Beltran2011FilmLarry Crowneas Lala Pinedo2010TVPound Puppiesas Dr. Trudy (voice)2010FilmCamp Rock 2: The Final Jamas Connie Torres2010TVGenerator Rex2009FilmWizards of Waverly Place: The Movieas Theresa Russo2009FilmWizards on Deck with Hannah Montanaas Theresa Russo2008FilmCamp Rockas Connie Torres2008FilmWizards of Waverly Place: Wizard Schoolas Teresa Russo2007TVWizards of Waverly Placeas Theresa Russo2007TVThe Big Bang Theoryas Issabella2006FilmDanny Phantom: Reality Tripas Paulina (voice)2006TVThe Loopas Agent Denise2005TVThe Boondocks2005FilmThe Proud Family Movieas Sunset / Newscaster Peanut (voice)2004TVJustice League Unlimitedas Hawkgirl (voice)2004FilmJustice League: Starcrossed - The Movieas Hawkgirl (voice)2004TVDanny Phantomas Paulina / Big Headed Kitty Ghost / Young Mom (voice)2003FilmScooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexicoas Sofia Otero / Old Woman #2 (voice)2003TVMiss Matchas Store Manager2003FilmImagining Argentinaas Esme Palomares2002FilmThe Master of Disguiseas Sophia (as Maria Canals)2002TVGeorge Lopezas Claudia2002FilmDawgas Woman at Bar2001FilmJustice League: Secret Originsas Hawkgirl (voice)2001TVJustice Leagueas Hawkgirl (voice)2001TVThe Proud Familyas Sunset Boulevardez (voice)2001FilmAmerica's Sweetheartsas Adinah2000TVCurb Your Enthusiasmas The Hygienist2000TVStatic Shockas Shelly Sandoval (voice)1999TVPopularas Candy Box1999FilmLittle Angelitaas (voice)1997TVVeronica's Closetas Dani1997TVThe Tony Danza Showas Carmen Cruz1995TVCaroline in the Cityas Maria1995TVAlmost Perfect1994TVViperas Carla1990TVSuper Forceas Lori Wechsler (as Maria Canals)1987TV21 Jump Streetas Rosina1984TVMurder, She Wroteas Carmen—FilmCamp Rock 3as Connie Torres