Few people in Hollywood can boast the kind of breakout year that Gal Gadot had in 2016. Not only did she play one of the most iconic superhero characters of all time in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, but she also proved her mettle as a serious actress with her leading role in the critically-acclaimed film, Wonder Woman. The eldest of three children, Gal Gadot was born and raised in Rosh HaAyin, Israel.
Her mother, Irit, is a teacher, and her father, Michael, is an engineer, making Gadot part of a very accomplished and educated family. Gadot excelled in school, and she also had a passion for sports, playing basketball and volleyball while also practicing fencing and kickboxing. Although she originally wanted to study law, Gadot was eventually persuaded by a casting director to audition for a role in the Israeli television series Bubot.
She landed the part, and her acting career was born. Gadot went on to appear in several more Israeli television shows and movies before being cast as Gisele Yashar in the Fast & Furious franchise. But it was her role as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman in Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice that made Gadot a global superstar. Not only did she have to step into the shoes of one of the most beloved superhero characters of all time,
but she also had to do so while facing immense pressure from fans who were eagerly awaiting the film’s release. Gadot more than rose to the challenge, though, delivering a performance that was both powerful and nuanced. She perfectly portrayed Wonder Woman’s strength and ferocity, while also exhibiting the compassion.
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