Won

• 2004 Berlin International Film Festival: Silver Berlin Bear for Best Actress (tied with Charlize Theron) in Maria Full of Grace
• 2004 Cartagena Film Festival: Colombian Cinema Award for Best Actress in Maria Full of Grace
• 2004 Chicago Film Critics Association Awards: CFCA Award for Most Promising Performer in Maria Full of Grace
• 2004 Gotham Awards: Breakthrough Award in Maria Full of Grace
• 2004 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards: New Generation Award (shared with Joshua Marston) in Maria Full of Grace
• 2004 Seattle International Film Festival: Golden Space Needle Award for Best Actress in Maria Full of Grace
• 2005 Imagen Foundation Awards: Imagen Award for Best Actress - Film in Maria Full of Grace
• 2005 Independent Spirit Awards: Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead in Maria Full of Grace
• 2005 Online Film Critics Society Awards: OFCS Award for Best Breakthrough Performance in Maria Full of Grace
• 2005 Premios ACE: Premio ACE for Cinema - Best Actress in Maria Full of Grace
• 2005 ShoWest Convention, USA: Special Award International Star of the Year

Nominated

• 2005 Academy Awards: Oscar for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in Maria Full of Grace
• 2005 Chlotrudis Awards: Chlotrudis Award for Best Actress in Maria Full of Grace
• 2005 Satellite Awards: Golden Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama in Maria Full of Grace
• 2005 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Actor for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role in Maria Full of Grace