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Elsa Pataky Biography

Birth Name:Elsa Lafuente Medianu

Birth Place:Madrid, Spain

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Attended the Universidad CEU San Pablo
Married actor Chris Hemsworth in 2010
Started out acting in the Spanish TV series "Al Salir de Clase․"
Quote: "[On being happy] "I always tell people, don't be scared of moving out of your comfort zone because if you are, you'll miss out on so much life․""
Well known for her role in the "Fast and Furious" film franchise
Co-authored the book "Intesidad Max․"
Exercised using pilates up until her 35th week of pregnancy in 2014