America Ferrera to Receive SeeHer Award at Critics Choice Awards

The award, recognizing advocacy for gender equality and boundary-pushing roles, will be presented to Ferrera, known for her work in 'Ugly Betty,' 'Barbie,' and more, on January 14, 2024.

• America Ferrera will receive the eighth annual SeeHer Award at the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards, which will be hosted by Chelsea Handler and broadcast on The CW on Jan. 14, 2024.
• The SeeHer Award is given to a woman who advocates for gender equality, portrays characters with authenticity, defies stereotypes and pushes boundaries.
• Ferrera is best known for her roles in 'Ugly Betty,' 'Real Women Have Curves,' 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' and 'Superstore.' She also starred in this year's hit movie 'Barbie.'
• In addition to acting, Ferrera has executive produced and directed episodes for Seasons 1 and 2 of Netflix’s 'Gentefied' and NBC’s 'Superstore.' She will make her feature directorial debut with an adaptation of Erika Sánchez’s novel 'I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.'
• Ferrera has been active in activism, launching 'Poderistas' in 2020 with nine other women, including Eva Longoria Bastón and Christy Haubegger. She also co-founded 'Harness' — a community of artists, influencers and grassroots leaders utilizing art and storytelling to create a more equitable world.

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