From her beginnings in Mexico to her breakthrough in Hollywood, Eiza González has become a rising star on both the small and big screens. She’s set to take the spotlight once again in the highly anticipated Netflix series “The 3-Body Problem,” and here are five fascinating facts about Eiza González that you may not know.
1. A Tragic Loss Shaped Her Early Life
Eiza González Reyna was born on January 30, 1990, in Mexico City. She has an older brother named Yulen, and their mother, Glenda, was a model. Eiza faced a significant tragedy at the age of 12 when her father, Carlos, died in a motorcycle accident. This loss deeply affected her, but she channeled her pain into her career. “It was very difficult to overcome. It still hurts, but it gave me the strength to move forward,” she revealed to Milenio in 2013. Encouraged by her mother, Eiza turned to dance, painting, and theater to cope with her father’s death.
She ultimately left high school to pursue acting full-time. “As soon as I played, as soon as I sang, as soon as I was on stage, I was more alive than ever,” she told InStyle. Her mother’s unwavering support helped her chase her dreams, even though her father would have preferred a different path for her.
2. Telenovela Star Turned Singer
Eiza González’s acting career took off in 2007 when she landed the lead role in the telenovela “Lola: Érase una vez.” This modern Cinderella story, where she played a nanny for a wealthy family while secretly singing, lasted for a year and launched her into the spotlight.
In 2009, she released her first album, “Contracorriente,” and went on to star in other popular telenovelas like “Sueña Conmiga” and “Amores Verdaderos.” In “Sueña Conmiga,” she played a teenager dreaming of participating in a singing competition. Meanwhile, in “Amores Verdaderos,” she portrayed a villain struggling with an eating disorder. Her success in telenovelas solidified her popularity in Mexico and other Latin American countries.
3. A Hollywood Break Through Unexpected Circumstances For Eiza González
In 2013, after dealing with the heartbreak of discovering her boyfriend had made a sex tape with another person, Eiza decided to move to Los Angeles. She auditioned for various roles, including a part in “Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens,” but initially faced rejection.
Just as she was about to return to Mexico, she received a call that changed her life—a casting director offered her a role in the series “From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series.” In “From Dusk Till Dawn,” adapted from the Robert Rodriguez film, she took on the role of Santánico Pandemonium, originally played by Salma Hayek. The series ran until 2017 and opened the doors to Hollywood for Eiza.
4. Eiza González Overcoming Stereotypes
Eiza González has been vocal about the challenges of overcoming the stereotypical “hot Latina” image. “I remember being told, for many projects, ‘She’s too beautiful for the role. She’s too sexy for the role.’ But this corresponds to an overly sexualized idea of the Latin woman. It’s so disappointing and pathetic,” she told InStyle. Shattering these stereotypes has been one of the most significant hurdles of her career.
Eiza has also struggled with her body image. “I had a lot of trouble with my body, my curves, my look. It was very hard,” she admitted. She’s been open about struggling with eating disorders during her teenage years, adding another layer to her complex journey in the entertainment industry.
5. A Private but Star-Studded Love Life
Eiza is famously private about her personal life but has attracted some high-profile relationships over the years. In 2013, she briefly dated Liam Hemsworth, during one of his breaks with Miley Cyrus. From 2014 to 2016, she had a more serious relationship with her “From Dusk Till Dawn” co-star D.J. Cotrona.
In 2020, Eiza was spotted enjoying pool time with Timothée Chalamet. Later, she was seen holding hands with model Dusty Lachowicz and dated lacrosse player Paul Rabil. In 2022, she spent some quality time with Jason Momoa, even embarking on a motorcycle trip together, and was rumored to be close to basketball player Ben Simmons.
Despite her high-profile dating history, Eiza is currently single and content, saying, “I’m not looking anymore.” From her early career in Mexico to her breakout roles in Hollywood, Eiza González continues to impress with her talent and resilience. As she prepares for her role in “The 3-Body Problem,” one thing is certain: Eiza’s star is only set to shine brighter.
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This article first appeared on grazia.fr – Author: Jordane Guignon
