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Maria, the Grand Canals Trivia Quiz

When I randomized what category I would write a celebrities quiz in, I received Celebrities C-D. Seeing as I did not randomly get a subcategory in Celebrities C-D, I chose to write this quiz about Maria Canals Barrera, who has no subcategory. Good luck

A multiple-choice quiz by salami_swami. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
salami_swami

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
344,223

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Maria Canals is Cuban-American, but where was she born? Hint

Miami, Florida

Toronto, Canada

Havana, Cuba

Mszczonow, Poland

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Question 2 of 10

2. Maria Canals is perhaps best known for playing Theresa Russo on what Disney television show? Hint

Wizards of Waverly Place

Jessie

The Suite Life on Deck

Good Luck Charlie

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Question 3 of 10

3. Maria Canals Barrera also played the role of a mother as Connie Torres on what Disney Channel movie? Hint

Camp Rock

Sixteen Wishes

Lemonade Mouth

Dadnapped

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Question 4 of 10

4. Maria Canals married David Barrera in 1999. They had two daughters; what are their names? Hint

Debbie and Dawn

Penelope and Salma

Carlita and Carmelita

Bridget and Madeleine

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Question 5 of 10

5. Maria Canals Barrera voiced a character on "Justice League" and "Justice League Unlimited". Who did she voice? Hint

Harley Quinn

Wonder Woman

Hawkgirl

Giganta

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Question 6 of 10

6. Maria Canals Barrera played Lal Pinedo in which Tom Hanks film? Hint

Cast Away

Forrest Gump

The Terminal

Larry Crowne

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Question 7 of 10

7. Maria Canals Barrera voiced an interestingly named character, the mother of LaCienega. Her name was Sunset Boulevardez. For what show did Maria Canals Barrera voice Sunset? Hint

Phineas and Ferb

The Proud Family

Fish Hooks

Kick Buttowski

8. Maria Canals Barrera provides the voice for Paulina Sanchez, a character who falls in love with the main character's alter ego. The main character also has a huge crush on her, but she has no idea that he is the same as the alter ego she is in love with. On what show does Barrera voice Paulina? Hint

Spongebob Squarepants

Rugrats

Danny Phantom

Fairly Odd Parents

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Question 9 of 10

9. Maria Canals Barrera voiced Sofia Otero in which of these "Scooby-Doo" movies? Hint

Scooby-Doo! and the Loch Ness Monster

Scooby-Doo! and the Cyber Chase

Scooby-Doo! and the Legend of the Vampire

Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico

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Question 10 of 10

10. On the Telemundo show "Marielena", who did Maria Canals Barrera play? Hint

Nancy

Fucha

Claudia

Rene

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Maria Canals is Cuban-American, but where was she born?

Answer: Miami, Florida

Maria Pilar Canals was born in 1966 in Miami, Florida. Because of her family's origins, Canals speaks both English and Spanish, learning to speak both fluently as a young child.

2. Maria Canals is perhaps best known for playing Theresa Russo on what Disney television show?

Answer: Wizards of Waverly Place

Maria Canals Barrera is well-known for her role as Theresa Russo, the mother on "Wizards of Waverly Place". Theresa is a character who views herself as a "hot mom", and always tries to hog the spotlight. "Wizards of Waverly Place" premiered in 2007, and in 2011, it became the first Disney Channel show to have more than 100 episodes.

3. Maria Canals Barrera also played the role of a mother as Connie Torres on what Disney Channel movie?

Answer: Camp Rock

Maria Canals Barrera played Connie Torres, Mitchie's mother, in the 2008 Disney Channel movie "Camp Rock", as well as "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam" in 2010. Connie Torres was invited to be the chef at "Camp Rock", the summer camp Mitchie was staying at. It was the only way they could afford to allow Mitchie to go.

4. Maria Canals married David Barrera in 1999. They had two daughters; what are their names?

Answer: Bridget and Madeleine

Maria Canals and David Barrera were married in 1999 and had two daughters together. Though most of Maria Canals' family lived in Miami, she moved to Los Angeles, California with her husband.

5. Maria Canals Barrera voiced a character on "Justice League" and "Justice League Unlimited". Who did she voice?

Answer: Hawkgirl

Mara Canals Barrera provided the voice of Shayera Hol, who was known as Hawkgirl. She played Hawkgirl in "Justice League" from 2001 to 2004. She also played Hawkgirl in "Justice League Unlimited", which turned out to be very limited; and ran from 2004-2006.

6. Maria Canals Barrera played Lal Pinedo in which Tom Hanks film?

Answer: Larry Crowne

Though Lala Pinedo did not play a major part in "Larry Crowne", she was clearly important enough to be given a first AND last name. Maria Canals Barrera played Lala in "Larry Crowne", released in 2011.

7. Maria Canals Barrera voiced an interestingly named character, the mother of LaCienega. Her name was Sunset Boulevardez. For what show did Maria Canals Barrera voice Sunset?

Answer: The Proud Family

"The Proud Family" was a Disney show that ran from 2001 to 2005. Though Maria Canals Barrera's character was not a regular character, she did get quite a few appearances. Sunset Boulevardez was Felix's wife and Trudy's best friend. She was a police officer, and mother of LaCienega.

Answer: Danny Phantom

"Danny Phantom" ran from 2004-2007. In the show, Danny Fenton has a huge crush on Paulina Sanchez, who is voiced by Maria Canals Barrera. However Danny Fenton turns into Danny Phantom to save Paulina in one episode, so Paulina falls in love with Danny Phantom, and she has no idea that Danny Phantom and Danny Fenton are one in the same.

9. Maria Canals Barrera voiced Sofia Otero in which of these "Scooby-Doo" movies?

Answer: Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico

Maria Canals Barrera voiced Sofia Otera in the "Scooby-Doo" film released in 2003. In "Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico", Scooby Doo and the gang very inaccurately chase a bigfoot-like creature called a "chupacabra" in Mexico. This is extremely inaccurate because the chupacabra gets its origins in Puerto Rico and it does not look like a bigfoot.

10. On the Telemundo show "Marielena", who did Maria Canals Barrera play?

Answer: Nancy

"Marielena" was a Spanish-language telenova that was shown on the Telemundo network. It ran from 1992-1994, and Maria Canals Barrera played Nancy on the show.

Source: Author salami_swami

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