| Real Women Have Curves | |
|---|---|
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| Directed By | Patricia Cardoso |
| Written By | Josefina Lopez |
| Screenplay By | Josefina Lopez, George LaVoo |
| Cast | America Ferrera, George Lopez, Lupe Ontiveros |
| Produced By | George LaVoo, Effie Brown |
| Cinematography By | Jim Denault |
| Film Editing By | Sloane Klevin |
| Music By | Heitor Pereira |
| Studio | LaVoo Productions, Newmarket Films, HBO Films |
| Distributed By | Newmarket Films, HBO, Warner Home Video |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English, Spanish |
| Release Date | October 18, 2002 |
| Runtime | 90 Minutes |
| Rating | PG-13 |
| Gross | $7,777,790 |
Real Women Have Curves is an American comedy-drama film directed by Patricia Cardoso, and starring America Ferrera as protagonist Ana García. It is based on the eponymous play by Josefina López, who co-authored the screenplay for the film with George LaVoo. It was released in the United States on 18 October 2002, and has accumulated a total gross of $7.7 million.
Plot[]
This film tells the story of a first generation Mexican-American girl and her passage to adulthood. Although she wants to go away to college, she would have to fight against the views of her parents, who think she should stay at home and provide for her family, so she works with her mother in a sewing factory over the summer and learns some important life lessons, helping her make a decision about her future.
Cast[]
- America Ferrera as Ana Garcia
- Lupe Ontiveros as Carmen Garcia
- Ingrid Oliu as Estela Garcia
- George Lopez as Mr. Guzman
- Brian Sites as Jimmy
- Soledad St. Hilaire as Pancha
- Lourdes Perez as Rosali
- Jorge Cervera Jr. as Raul Garcia
- Felipe de Alba as Grandfather
- Jose Gerardo Zamora Jr. as Juan Jose
- Edgar Lujan as Juan Martin
- Lina Acosta as Norma
- Celina Belizan as Glitz Receptionist
- Ramona Garcia Coronado as Singing Woman
- Marlene Forte as Mrs. Glass
- Pete Leal as Dr. Lopez
- Josefina Lopez as Veronica
- Esmerelda McQuillan as Pharmacy Assistant
- Sandie Torres as Dona Carlota
- Julia Vera as Dona Gorgonia
- Minerva Garcia as Rita
- Lisa Guzman as Girl #1
- Lackey Bevis as Girl #2
- Michelle Moretti as Girl #3
Awards[]
Wins[]
- This film has won 7 awards
- 2002 Humanitas Prize, Sundance Film Category, George LaVoo and Josefina Lopez[12]
- 2002 National Board of Review, Special Recognition for excellence in film making[12]
- 2003 Imagen Awards, Best Supporting Actress - Film, Lupe Ontiveros[12]
- 2003 Independent Spirit Award, Producers Award, Effie Brown
- 2002 San Sebastián International Film Festival, Youth Jury Award, Patricia Cardoso[12]
- 2002 Sundance Film Festival, Audience Award, Patricia Cardoso
- 2002 Sundance Film Festival, Special Jury Prize (for acting), America Ferrera and Lupe Ontiveros.[13]
Nominations[]
- This film has been nominated for 3 awards
- 2002 Sundance Film Festival, Grand Jury Prize, Patricia Cardoso
- 2003 Independent Spirit Award, Best Debut Performance, America Ferrera
- 2003 Young Artist Award, Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress, America Ferrera
Trivia[]
- In 2019, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".