Gal Gadot, the talented actress famous for her portrayal of Wonder Woman, will be gracing the stage as a presenter at the prestigious 2018 Oscars. Despite the phenomenal success of her film, it did not receive any nominations for the awards ceremony. Gal has been steadily climbing up the ranks in Hollywood and is now considered a rising star, thanks to her incredible performance as the powerful feminist superhero. She has been bestowed with the National Board of Review’s Spotlight Award and is also in the running for a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award. Interestingly, before pursuing acting, Gal served in the Israeli army for two years.
According to a report by Jon Kopaloff of FilmMagic, the well-known personality from Petah Tikva, Israel had to fulfill their mandatory military service when they turned 20. It’s worth noting that in Israel, military duty is compulsory for all individuals aged 18 and above, regardless of gender.
During an interview with Fashion magazine in 2015, Gal Gadot revealed that her stint in the army proved to be advantageous for her acting profession. Despite her beauty pageant win as Miss Israel at 18 and participation in the Miss Universe pageant later on, Gadot claimed that her experience as a combat instructor provided her with valuable skills that are relevant in the entertainment industry. She also mentioned that her time in the military wasn’t too difficult.
After serving a two-year stint in the military, the famous personality decided to continue her education at IDC Herzliya college. There, she pursued law and international relations, which proved to be a fulfilling experience for her. However, things took an unexpected turn when a casting director approached her during her time studying law and suggested that she audition for a coveted role in Quantum of Solace. Initially, she was hesitant to pursue this opportunity as she believed that her serious demeanor and intelligence might not align with the acting profession. Moreover, despite being fluent in English, she found the script uncomfortable to work with.
Becoming an actress was no walk in the park for her. Even after being turned down for a part in a James Bond film, she didn’t let go of her dreams. Instead, she landed a gig on an Israeli television program and eventually got her big break as Gisele in Fast & Furious. With only a year of schooling under her belt, she relocated to the U.S. to pursue acting professionally and promptly made a name for herself in the business. Her hard work and persistence paid off, as she has since become a flourishing actress with a remarkable track record. The rest, as they say, is history.
Gal Gadot, the actress who portrayed the lead role in the hit movie Wonder Woman, is currently living in Los Angeles with her partner Yaron Versano and their two lovely daughters named Maya and Alma.