10 Unknown Facts About Gal Gadot

Gal served two years in the Israeli Defense Forces before her acting career.

She won the Miss Israel beauty pageant in 2004 at the age of 18.

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To play Wonder Woman, Gal trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, and sword fighting.

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She made her Hollywood debut as Gisele in Fast & Furious (2009).

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She studied law and international relations at the IDC Herzliya college in Israel.

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She was a combat fitness instructor in the Israeli Army.

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She was initially asked for a cameo in Batman v Superman, but ended up getting a full role.

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Before acting, she was a model and had a successful career in fashion.

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Gal speaks Hebrew, English, and some Spanish.

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She is married to Yaron Varsano, an Israeli businessman, and they have two daughters.

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