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Cast

America Ferrera
as Ana

Lupe Ontiveros
as Carmen

Ingrid Oliu
as Estela

George Lopez
as Mr. Guzman

Brian Sites
as Jimmy

Soledad St. Hilaire
as Pancha

Lourdes Pérez
as Rosali

Jorge Cervera Jr.
as Raul Garcia

Felipe de Alba
as Grandfather

Jose Gerardo Zamora Jr.
as Juan Jose

Manuel Edgar Lujan
as Juan Martin

Lina Acosta
as Norma

Celina Belazin
as Glitz Receptionist

Ramona Garcia Coronado
as Singing Woman

Marlene Forte
as Mrs. Glass

Jimmy Ishida
as Landlord

Pete Leal
as Dr. Lopez

Josefina Lopez
as Veronica

Esmerelda McQuillan
as Pharmacy Attendant

Jose Tolentino
as Mariachi

Sandie Torres
as Dona Carlota

Dale Turner
as Policeman

Julia Vera
as Dona Gorgonia

Lisa Guzman
as Girl No.1

Lackey Bevis
as Girl No.2

Michelle Moretti
as Girl No.3

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Critic Reviews for Real Women Have Curves

Audience Reviews for Real Women Have Curves

• May 30, 2011

  A young woman rebels against her mother in order to gain independence and a better life. These days there is a lot of talk about the American Dream with politicians bandying about the term with little critical insight and the late, great George Carlin saying, "They call it that because you have to be asleep to believe it.;" But this is a film with its eyes wide open and a focused, almost myopic support of the possibilities that still remain for this nation's under-represented. America Ferrera's performance as a focused, determined woman who is torn by her tradition-worshiping mother and her dreams of going to college is quite strong, and we quickly gain an admiring respect for the character as Ferrera embodies her. Likewise, the antagonist, played by Lupe Ontiveros, is believable as being able to combine love, fear, and manipulation in a single action. These are two fine actresses giving strong performances. Though the film is able to celebrate women without demonizing men, there are nonetheless structural flaws. Director Patricia Cardoso tries to add Latin music to smooth out the film's transitions, but the scenes are unevenly short and episodic. Also, we never see much development in Ana's character. It is as though she either wakes up or starts the movie ready to give a school assembly speech to young girls about the importance of self-esteem, use of condoms, and higher education. Thus, she becomes a one-dimensional character and a mouthpiece for the director and screenwriters. Nothing she says is objectionable, but a film so invested in character should allow us more insight into her journey. Overall, there's no reason not to show this film to every teenager in the country, regardless of ethnicity or size, but there are many reasons not to show it in film school.
  Jim H Super Reviewer
• Oct 17, 2009

  This movie was really cute. Very inspiring!
  Erin C Super Reviewer
• Aug 20, 2009

  I enjoyed the movie. It portrays the struggle of many first generation immigrants, although the mother's resistance to her daughter going to college is unusual. America Ferrera does a great job.
  Red L Super Reviewer
• Jan 18, 2009

  This film does what most other so-called "chick-flicks" couldn't do. It celebrates women without bashing men. Yes, the male roles are secondary, but they're all moral, upstanding, intelligent characters that are supportive of Ana. <i>Real Women Have Curves</i> may be intended primarily for female audiences, but it's one that guys can watch without feeling belittled or apologetic.
  Randy T Super Reviewer

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