Maria Canals-Barrera Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000
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Maria Canals-Barrera Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Canals-Barrera co-starred in a number of short-lived sitcoms, worked as a voice actress, and appeared in several films. She is best known for her role as Theresa Russo in the Disney Channel family sitcom, Wizards of Waverly Place. She played the role of Connie Torres in Camp Rock and co-starred as Lala Pinedo in Larry Crowne. As a voice actress, she is known as Shayera Hol/Hawkgirl in Justice League and Justice League Unlimited. She starred as Daniela in the ABC comedy series, Cristela.
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