Actress, director, and producer Salma Valgarma Hayek Pinault started her on-screen career in Mexican movies and telenovelas before establishing herself in Hollywood in the late 1990s with films such as ‘From Dusk till Dawn’ and ‘Wild Wild West.’ Her works received critical acclaim, and Salma became the first Mexican actress to receive an Oscar nod in 2002 for her portrayal of painter Frida Kahlo in the biopic ‘Frida.’ In the following years, Salma focused on her work behind the camera as much as in front of it and won multiple accolades for her contribution. Her works have also been a commercial success, further strengthening her position in the industry. If you are ready to dive into projects starring Salma Hayek on Netflix, the following list is tailored for you.
2. Black Mirror (2011-)
Created by Charlie Brooker, the British anthology series ‘Black Mirror’ tells science fiction stories set in near-future dystopias. In the first episode of season 6, titled ‘Joan Is Awful,’ the story revolves around the titular character (Annie Murphy), whose life gets adapted into a television series in real-time. This series airs on a fictional streaming service, Streamberry, and stars Salma Hayek (playing a fictional version of herself) as Joan. Directed by Ally Pankiw, you can stream the episode along with the entire ‘Black Mirror’ series here.
1. Desperado (1995)
Robert Rodriguez’s cult classic neo-Western action flick ‘Desperado’ is a sequel to ‘El Mariachi.’ It follows El Mariachi (Antonio Banderas), who is looking for the man responsible for his lover’s murder. He finds out about drug lord Bucho (Joaquim de Almeida), one of whose aides killed his lover, and his drug mule network. During an encounter with Bucho’s men, Mariachi meets Carolina (Salma Hayek), who tends to him after he is hurt. On one hand, their romance blooms. On the other hand, there is Mariachi’s thirst for vengeance that keeps him and Carolina from the prospect of a future together. Bucho’s men are everywhere, and what makes things worse is when Mariachi finds out Bucho’s real identity. Known for its action sequences and the steamy chemistry of Banderas and Hayek, ‘Desperado’ is an entertaining Western drama you can stream right here.
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