Maria Canals-Barrera

Biography

María Canals Barrera (born September 28, 1966) is an 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

Caroline in the City

Maria

Danny Phantom

Paulina / Big Headed Kitty Ghost / Young Mom (voice)

Danny Phantom

Paulina

Danny Phantom

Paulina (voice)

Danny Phantom

Paulina / Tracey (voice)

The Big Bang Theory

Issabella

Curb Your Enthusiasm

The Hygienist

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Dalilah

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
2024	The Merry Gentlemen	Denise
2024	Dance Rivals	Rachel
2024	Seven Cemeteries	Bruja
2023	Identity Crisis	Professor Dr. Angela Harris
2022	Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters	Bella
2022	#FBF
2019	Sweet Inspirations	Bonnie
2018	The Wedding Do Over	Irene Anderson
2017	Vixen: The Movie	Dr. Vargas (voice)
2016	God's Not Dead 2	Catherine Thawley
2013	Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2	Ellen Yindel (voice)
2013	The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex	Theresa Russo
2013	Batman: The Dark Knight Returns	Commissioner Ellen Yindel (voice)
2012	Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1	Yindel (voice)
2011	Larry Crowne	Lala Pinedo
2010	Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam	Connie Torres
2009	Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie	Theresa Russo
2009	Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana	Theresa Russo
2008	Camp Rock	Connie Torres
2008	Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School	Teresa Russo
2006	Danny Phantom: Reality Trip	Paulina (voice)
2005	The Proud Family Movie	Sunset / Newscaster Peanut (voice)
2004	Justice League: Starcrossed - The Movie	Hawkgirl (voice)
2003	Imagining Argentina	Esme Palomares
2003	Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico	Sofia Otero / Old Woman #2 (voice)
2002	The Master of Disguise	Sophia (as Maria Canals)
2002	Dawg	Woman at Bar
2001	America's Sweethearts	Adinah
2001	Justice League: Secret Origins	Hawkgirl (voice)
1999	Little Angelita	(voice)

Year	TV Show	Role
2024	DORA	Benny's Abuela (voice)
2024	Wizards Beyond Waverly Place	Theresa Russo
2022	The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder	Sunset (voice)
2021	Kenan	Loretta
2020	Madagascar: A Little Wild	Pilar (voice)
2019	The Morning Show	Mercedes
2016	Fuller House	Nadia
2014	Cristela	Daniela Gonzalez
2012	Baby Daddy	Carol Beltran
2010	Generator Rex
2010	Pound Puppies	Dr. Trudy (voice)
2007	Wizards of Waverly Place	Theresa Russo
2007	The Big Bang Theory	Issabella
2006	The Loop	Agent Denise
2005	The Boondocks
2004	Danny Phantom	Paulina / Big Headed Kitty Ghost / Young Mom (voice)
2004	Danny Phantom	Paulina
2004	Danny Phantom	Paulina (voice)
2004	Danny Phantom	Paulina / Tracey (voice)
2004	Justice League Unlimited	Hawkgirl (voice)
2004	Justice League Unlimited	Shayera Hol (voice)
2004	Justice League Unlimited	Fire (voice)
2003	Miss Match	Store Manager
2002	George Lopez	Claudia
2001	Justice League	Hawkgirl (voice)
2001	The Proud Family	Sunset Boulevardez (voice)
2000	Static Shock	Shelly Sandoval (voice)
2000	Static Shock	Hawkgirl (voice)
2000	Curb Your Enthusiasm	The Hygienist
2000	Curb Your Enthusiasm	Dalilah
1999	Popular
1997	The Tony Danza Show	Carmen Cruz
1997	Veronica's Closet	Dani
1995	Caroline in the City	Maria
1995	Almost Perfect
1994	Viper	Carla
1990	Super Force
1987	21 Jump Street	Rosina
1984	Murder, She Wrote	Carmen