Spanish model and actress
Born: July 18, 1976
Elsa Pataky is a Spanish actress, model, and film producer, born on July 18, 1976, in Madrid, Spain. Her full name is Elsa Lafuente Medianu. Pataky studied journalism at the Complutense University of Madrid and took acting classes, which led her to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. She is fluent in Spanish, English, Romanian, Portuguese, French, and Italian, showcasing her versatility.
Pataky’s acting career took off in Spain with roles in TV series such as “Al salir de clase” and “Los Serrano.” She gained international recognition for her role as Elena Neves in the “Fast & Furious” franchise, appearing in multiple installments alongside stars like Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson. Her other notable films include “Snakes on a Plane,” “Giallo,” and “Di Di Hollywood.”
In addition to her acting career, Pataky is known for her high-profile marriage to Australian actor Chris Hemsworth. The couple married in 2010 and have three children together. They reside in Byron Bay, Australia, where they enjoy a relatively private life.
Elsa Pataky is also involved in philanthropy, supporting various charitable organizations and environmental causes. Her multifaceted career and dedication to her family and charitable work have made her a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
Elsa Pataky’s 5 most popular quotes
- I’ve always thought it’s really important to know several languages and how much it can open doors to discover new cultures, experiences and communication with other countries. I’m lucky because my mum is from another country, so I heard two languages while I was growing up, but I was also obsessed with traveling all over the world to learn other languages, work in other places and speak with people from other countries.
- Funnily enough, I’m actually a very disorganized person! However, this changed completely when I had children. Although I’m quite absent-minded, I run everything like clockwork when it comes to the children, with no mistakes. I think about everything and I’m super organized. Having children really changes your life!
- The thing I like best about Spain is the people, they are so happy and positive, and also the country’s beauty. And of course – the food! The thing I like best about Australia is being able to live in the wilderness and the freedom of living without being observed.
- All my tattoos are discreet and they always mean something to me – I never get them just for how they look.
- Yes, I do speak Romanian. I mainly spoke it with my grandmother, may she rest in peace. I visited Romania to discover my roots and I loved it. It’s a beautiful country and the people are very welcoming, cheerful and generous. I’m proud of being half Romanian!
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