Who is Elsa Pataky?
Elsa Pataky, born Elsa Lafuente Medianu on July 18, 1976, in Madrid, Spain, is a Spanish actress and model best known for portraying Elena Neves in the “Fast & Furious” series. She started her career in the Spanish teen drama “Al salir de clase” and has appeared in films like “Snakes on a Plane,” “Giallo,” and “Di Di Hollywood.” Pataky has also gained recognition for her roles in TV shows such as “Los Serrano” and “Queen of Swords.” She is married to Australian actor Chris Hemsworth, and they have three children together.
Elsa age and birthday
Pataky was born on July 18, 1976, in Madrid, Spain, making her a Cancer according to the zodiac.
Elsa Pataky height and weight
Pataky stands at 1.61 meters (5 feet 3½ inches) tall and weighs around 54 kilograms (119 pounds). She has an hourglass-shaped figure with measurements of 34-24-35 inches (87-61-89 cm). Her eyes are green, and her hair is blonde.
Elsa Pataky’s educational background
Pataky studied journalism at Universidad CEU San Pablo while also taking acting classes to follow her passion for acting. Alongside her academic endeavours, she is fluent in several languages, including Spanish, English, Italian, French, and Romanian.
Elsa Pataky’s dating life, spouse and children
Pataky has been married to Australian actor Chris Hemsworth since December 2010, after meeting earlier that year through their mutual representatives. The couple shares three children: a daughter, India Rose, born in 2012, and twin sons, Tristan and Sasha, born in 2014. Before her marriage to Hemsworth, Pataky was in a relationship with actor Adrien Brody from 2006 to 2009 and was previously married to Michael Youn from 2004 to 2006.
Elsa Pataky nationality, parents and siblings
Pataky is of Spanish nationality, born to Cristina Medianu Pataky, a Romanian publicist, and José Francisco Lafuente, a Spanish biochemist. She has a half-brother, Cristian Prieto Medianu, who works as a cinematographic director.
Elsa Pataky’s career, fame, movies and modelling
Pataky began her career as a model at the age of 15, working with major brands like Guess, Revlon, and Loewe. She made her acting debut in 1997 on the Spanish television series “Al salir de clase,” marking the start of her journey into acting.
She rose to international fame for her role as Elena Neves in the “Fast & Furious” franchise. Pataky has also graced the cover of Maxim and became the female face of Time Force’s jewelry line, Ultimate Jewel, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
Her film career includes notable roles in movies such as “Snakes on a Plane” (2006), “Giallo” (2009), “Fast Five” (2011), “Furious 7” (2015), and “12 Strong” (2018). She continues to take on major roles, including in “Interceptor” (2022) and the upcoming “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (2024). Alongside her acting, Pataky has had a successful modeling career, appearing in several high-profile campaigns.
Elsa net worth
As of 2024, Elsa Pataky’s net worth is approximately $55 million.
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