Maria Canals-Barrera - Actor Profile

Maria Canals-Barrera

Acting
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
31Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 28, 1966
Birth Place: Miami, Florida, USA

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.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Maria Canals-Barrera Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Maria Canals-Barrera reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 31 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Maria Canals-Barrera's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 42% of Maria Canals-Barrera's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Maria Canals-Barrera Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maria Canals-Barrera's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School (2008) movie poster
★9.0

Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School: When Alex is caught using magic to clean her room she is forced to go to wizard school with Justin. Max and Jerry camp o

Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School

2008•Family
★8.3
Danny Phantom: Reality Trip (2006) movie poster
★8.3

Danny Phantom: Reality Trip: Danny, Tucker, and Sam are getting ready for summer vacation, but when Freakshow arrives and kidnaps their parents, they

Danny Phantom: Reality Trip

2006•Action
★8.1
Justice League: Starcrossed - The Movie (2004) movie poster
★8.1

Justice League: Starcrossed - The Movie: When the Thanagarians visit Earth, Hawkgirl is forced to choose between loyalty to her people and love for her friends o

Justice League: Starcrossed - The Movie

2004•Animation
★8.1
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (2013) movie poster
★8.1

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns: Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing fifty-five-year-old Bruce W

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

2013•Animation
★8.0
Dance Rivals (2024) movie poster
★8.0

Dance Rivals: An unexpected turn of events introduces her to the intense LA dance scene and in no time she is teaching dance and compe

Dance Rivals

2024•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Maria Canals-Barrera has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Camp Rock 3 Connie Torres Flop Similar →
2024 The Merry Gentlemen Denise Average Similar →
2024 Seven Cemeteries Bruja Flop Similar →
2024 Dance Rivals Rachel Super Hit Similar →
2023 Identity Crisis Professor Dr. Angela Harris Flop Similar →
2022 Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters Bella Average Similar →
2022 #FBF - Average Similar →
2019 Sweet Inspirations Bonnie Flop Similar →
2018 The Wedding Do Over Irene Anderson Average Similar →
2017 Vixen: The Movie Dr. Vargas (voice) Hit Similar →
2016 God's Not Dead 2 Catherine Thawley Average Similar →
2013 Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Commissioner Ellen Yindel (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2013 The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex Theresa Russo Super Hit Similar →
2013 Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 Ellen Yindel (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2012 Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 Yindel (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2011 Larry Crowne Lala Pinedo Average Similar →
2010 Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam Connie Torres Average Similar →
2009 Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie Theresa Russo Hit Similar →
2009 Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana Theresa Russo Hit Similar →
2008 Camp Rock Connie Torres Average Similar →
2008 Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School Teresa Russo Super Hit Similar →
2006 Danny Phantom: Reality Trip Paulina (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2005 The Proud Family Movie Sunset / Newscaster Peanut (voice) Average Similar →
2004 Justice League: Starcrossed - The Movie Hawkgirl (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2003 Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico Sofia Otero / Old Woman #2 (voice) Hit Similar →
2003 Imagining Argentina Esme Palomares Average Similar →
2002 The Master of Disguise Sophia (as Maria Canals) Flop Similar →
2002 Dawg Woman at Bar Flop Similar →
2001 Justice League: Secret Origins Hawkgirl (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2001 America's Sweethearts Adinah Average Similar →
1999 Little Angelita (voice) Average Similar →

Maria Canals-Barrera - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maria Canals-Barrera?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maria Canals-Barrera is "Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Maria Canals-Barrera acted in?

Maria Canals-Barrera has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maria Canals-Barrera?

Other notable films include "Danny Phantom: Reality Trip", "Justice League: Starcrossed - The Movie", and "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns".

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