Real Women Have Curves was America Ferrera's first movie. It center's on 18 year old Ana whose life in the LA barrio has some unique aspects that are characteristic of the Hispanic culture. However, it has those characteristics that are common in all families. For one, Ana has the opportunity to attend Columbia, but her mother wants her home. Her sister has a struggling dress making company and she needs Ana to help out. Ana meets her first love with those implications. It's really so interesting also because it is scripted from a woman's point of view.