Maria Canals

Biography: Maria Canals is a Hispanic actress, born in Miami, Florida, September 28, 1966. She received her Theatre degree from the University of Miami's drama school, and has worked extensively in theatre in both Miami and Los Angeles. She made her network television debut in the 1993 TV series Key West and has appeared in such films as "America's Sweethearts" and "The Master of Disguise."

She has gained much recognition with comic book fans in recent years for her role as Hawkgirl/Shayera Hol on Bruce Timm's "Justice League" and "Justice League Unlimited" series. She also had recurring role in Static Shock as Sally Sandoval — a news reporter, and in "Danny Phantom" as Danny Fenton/Phantom's high school crush, Paulina. She also did the voice of a character in the 1998 video game "Grim Fandango" as Mercedes 'Meche' Colomar.