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Rosa Salazar

Rosa Salazar is an American actress known for television roles in *Parenthood* and *American Horror Story: Murder House*, and for starring in the film *Alita: Battle Angel*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Rosa Salazar is an American actress known for her roles in television series such as *Parenthood* and *American Horror Story: Murder House*, and for starring in the film *Alita: Battle Angel*. She has also appeared in the *Divergent* and *Maze Runner* film franchises and starred in the series *Brand New Cherry Flavor*.

Early life

Salazar was born on July 16, 1985, in Washington, D.C. She was raised in Greenbelt, Maryland, and later moved to New York City to pursue acting.

Career

Salazar's early television roles include appearances in *Parenthood* and *American Horror Story: Murder House*. She subsequently appeared in films such as *The Divergent Series: Insurgent*, *Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials*, *Maze Runner: The Death Cure*, *CHIPS*, *Bird Box*, and *Alita: Battle Angel*.

Breakthrough and later work

Salazar's breakout role is commonly identified as the title character in *Alita: Battle Angel*. She later starred in and co-produced the series *Brand New Cherry Flavor*.

Key facts

  • Born on July 16, 1985, in Washington, D.C.
  • Known for television roles in *Parenthood* and *American Horror Story: Murder House*.
  • Gained wider recognition for playing the title role in *Alita: Battle Angel*.
  • Appeared in the *Divergent* and *Maze Runner* film series.
  • Starred in and co-produced the series *Brand New Cherry Flavor*.
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Canadian context

Some sources describe Salazar as Canadian-American and state that she was born in what they list as British Columbia, Canada, though other widely used biographies identify Washington, D.C. as her birthplace. This makes her relevant to Canadian readers, but the birthplace claim is inconsistent across sources.[3][5][6]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rosa Salazar?
Rosa Salazar is an American actress known for film and television roles including *Parenthood*, *American Horror Story: Murder House*, and *Alita: Battle Angel*.
When was Rosa Salazar born?
She was born on July 16, 1985.
Where was Rosa Salazar born?
She was born in Washington, D.C., United States.
What is Rosa Salazar best known for?
She is best known for *Parenthood*, *American Horror Story: Murder House*, and starring in *Alita: Battle Angel*.
Did Rosa Salazar work on *Brand New Cherry Flavor*?
Yes. She starred in the series and also co-produced it.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosa_Salazar
    Supports: Birth date, American actress identity, major roles in Parenthood, American Horror Story: Murder House, Alita: Battle Angel, and Brand New Cherry Flavor.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4023073/bio/
    Supports: Born July 16, 1985; born in Washington, D.C.; raised in Greenbelt, Maryland; acting credits in Parenthood, American Horror Story, and several films.
  3. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosa_Salazar
    Supports: Canadian-American actress description and birth place listed as British Columbia, Canada.
  4. Fandango — https://www.fandango.com/people/rosa-salazar-589938/biography
    Supports: Born in British Columbia, Canada; raised in Greenbelt, Maryland; acting career details; Alita: Battle Angel breakout role.
  5. Spanish Wikipedia — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosa_Salazar
    Supports: Born in Washington, D.C.; raised in Greenbelt, Maryland; roles in Parenthood, American Horror Story: Murder House, and Alita: Battle Angel.