Maria Canals-Barrera
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Identity Crisis
as Professor Dr. Angela Harris
2023

America's Sweethearts
as Adinah
2001

Camp Rock
as Connie Torres
2008

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

Little Angelita
as (voice)
1999

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

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

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

Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
as Bella
2022

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

Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
as Theresa Russo
2009

Justice League: Secret Origins
as Hawkgirl (voice)
2001

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

Larry Crowne
as Lala Pinedo
2011

Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
as Connie Torres
2010

The Merry Gentlemen
as Denise
2024

Dance Rivals
as Rachel
2024

Imagining Argentina
as Esme Palomares
2003

Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana
as Theresa Russo
2009

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

Murder, She Wrote
as Carmen
1984

Justice League
as Hawkgirl (voice)
2001

Caroline in the City
as Maria
1995

Miss Match
as Store Manager
2003

The Loop
as Agent Denise
2006

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

Danny Phantom
as Paulina
2004

George Lopez
as Claudia
2002

Danny Phantom
as Paulina / Tracey (voice)
2004

Danny Phantom
as Paulina (voice)
2004

The Boondocks
2005

Wizards of Waverly Place
as Theresa Russo
2007
