
Maria Canals-Barrera
Known for Acting · 64 credits
- Born
- 1966-09-28 (age 59)
- Place of birth
- Miami, Florida, USA
- Also known as
- Maria Canals Barrera · Maria Canals · María Canals-Barrera · Maria Pilar Canals-Barrera · Maria Pilar Canals
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 Shows (33)

Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
as The Hygienist / Dalilah

Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Carmen

The Big Bang Theory
2007
as Issabella

21 Jump Street
1987
as Rosina

Wizards of Waverly Place
2007
as Theresa Russo

The Morning Show
2019
as Mercedes

Viper
1994
as Carla

The Boondocks
2005

Pound Puppies
2010
as Dr. Trudy (voice)

Justice League Unlimited
2004
as Hawkgirl (voice) / Shayera Hol (voice) / Fire (voice)

Fuller House
2016
as Nadia

Caroline in the City
1995
as Maria

Baby Daddy
2012
as Carol Beltran

Danny Phantom
2004
as Paulina / Big Headed Kitty Ghost / Young Mom (voice) / Paulina / Tracey (voice) / Paulina (voice)

Static Shock
2000
as Shelly Sandoval (voice) / Hawkgirl (voice)

The Proud Family
2001
as Sunset Boulevardez (voice)

Young & Hungry
2014
as Marisol

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
2024
as Theresa Russo

Justice League
2001
as Hawkgirl (voice)

Veronica's Closet
1997
as Dani

Generator Rex
2010

Popular
1999
as Candy Box

Madagascar: A Little Wild
2020
as Pilar (voice)

George Lopez
2002
as Claudia

Super Force
1990
as Lori Wechsler (as Maria Canals)

Miss Match
2003
as Store Manager

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
2022
as Sunset (voice)

Almost Perfect
1995

The Loop
2006
as Agent Denise

Kenan
2021
as Loretta

DORA
2024
as Benny's Abuela (voice)

Cristela
2014
as Daniela Gonzalez

The Tony Danza Show
1997
as Carmen Cruz
Movies (31)

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
2012
as Yindel (voice)

Larry Crowne
2011
as Lala Pinedo

America's Sweethearts
2001
as Adinah

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
2013
as Ellen Yindel (voice)

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
2013
as Commissioner Ellen Yindel (voice)

Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
2009
as Theresa Russo

The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex
2013
as Theresa Russo

Camp Rock
2008
as Connie Torres

Vixen: The Movie
2017
as Dr. Vargas (voice)

Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico
2003
as Sofia Otero / Old Woman #2 (voice)

Seven Cemeteries
2024
as Bruja

God's Not Dead 2
2016
as Catherine Thawley

The Master of Disguise
2002
as Sophia (as Maria Canals)

Camp Rock 3
2026
as Connie Torres

Imagining Argentina
2003
as Esme Palomares

Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
2010
as Connie Torres

#FBF
2022

Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School
2008
as Teresa Russo

Justice League: Starcrossed - The Movie
2004
as Hawkgirl (voice)

The Proud Family Movie
2005
as Sunset / Newscaster Peanut (voice)

Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana
2009
as Theresa Russo

The Merry Gentlemen
2024
as Denise

Dawg
2002
as Woman at Bar

Danny Phantom: Reality Trip
2006
as Paulina (voice)

The Wedding Do Over
2018
as Irene Anderson

Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
2022
as Bella

Justice League: Secret Origins
2001
as Hawkgirl (voice)

Sweet Inspirations
2019
as Bonnie

Dance Rivals
2024
as Rachel

Identity Crisis
2023
as Professor Dr. Angela Harris

Little Angelita
1999
as (voice)
About Maria Canals-Barrera
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. With 64 credits spanning from 1984 to 2026, Maria Canals-Barrera has appeared in 31 films and 33 TV shows.
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Most Popular Maria Canals-Barrera Movies
- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012) — as Yindel (voice)
- Larry Crowne (2011) — as Lala Pinedo
- America's Sweethearts (2001) — as Adinah
- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 (2013) — as Ellen Yindel (voice)
- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (2013) — as Commissioner Ellen Yindel (voice)
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