Salma Hayek is a Mexican-American actress, producer, and director of Lebanese descent. She was born in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico, to a Mexican mother and a Lebanese father. Her paternal grandfather was Lebanese, and her father, Sami Hayek Domínguez, was a successful businessman who ran a prosperous industrial-equipment firm. Salma Hayek has spoken about her Lebanese heritage and the influence it has had on her life and career.

Here is a selected filmography of some of her notable works:

Filmography:

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  1. "Desperado" (1995) - Hayek played Carolina, a bookstore owner caught in the crossfire of a drug war, in this action-packed thriller directed by Robert Rodriguez.
  2. "From Dusk Till Dawn" (1996) - She portrayed the character of Santanico Pandemonium, a seductive vampire queen, in this horror film directed by Robert Rodriguez and written by Quentin Tarantino.
  3. "Frida" (2002) - Hayek starred as the iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo in this biographical drama, which she also produced. The film earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
  4. "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" (2003) - She reprised her role as Carolina in this sequel to "Desperado," directed by Robert Rodriguez.
  5. "Bandidas" (2006) - Hayek starred alongside Penélope Cruz in this Western comedy about two women who become bank robbers to avenge their families.
  6. "Grown Ups" (2010) - She played the role of Roxanne Chase-Feder, the wife of Adam Sandler's character, in this comedy about a group of childhood friends who reunite for a Fourth of July weekend.
  7. "Savages" (2012) - Hayek portrayed Elena Sánchez, a powerful drug cartel leader, in this crime thriller directed by Oliver Stone.
  8. "The Hitman's Bodyguard" (2017) - She played the role of Sonia Kincaid, the wife of Samuel L. Jackson's character, in this action-comedy about a bodyguard protecting a hitman who is set to testify at the International Criminal Court.
  9. "Like a Boss" (2020) - Hayek starred as Claire Luna, a ruthless cosmetics mogul, in this comedy about two friends who start their own beauty company.
  10. "Eternals" (2021) - She portrayed the character of Ajak, the leader of the Eternals, in this Marvel superhero film directed by Chloé Zhao.

This is just a selection of some of Salma Hayek's notable works. She has appeared in many other films and television shows throughout her career, showcasing her talent and versatility as an actress.