Maria Canals

Birth Name:

Maria Pilar Canals

Birth Place:

Miami, Florida, USA

Date of Birth:

September 28, 1966

What Race or Ethnicity?:

Cuban

Maria Canals is best known as Theresa on Wizards of Waverly Place. She stated in an interview that her family is of Cuban background.

She has never lived in Cuba but she states that she is proud of her Cuban background. She is also able to speak Spanish.

Source:

http://www.411mania.com/movies/columns/61733/411-Movies-Interview:-Maria-Canals-Barrera.htm

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