Salma Hayek: “From Dusk Till Dawn,” 1996

In “From Dusk Till Dawn,” Salma Hayek mesmerizes as the vampiric dancer Santanico Pandemonium. Set in a Mexican bar that turns into a vampire den, the film follows two criminals and their hostages fighting for survival. Salma’s iconic scene, wearing a seductive bikini and dancing with a giant snake, is unforgettable.

Her career began in Mexico in the late 1980s with the telenovela “Teresa,” and she transitioned to Hollywood in the early 1990s. Her role in “Frida” earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in 2002. She is also a successful producer, notably of “Ugly Betty,” which won a Golden Globe.