The 2018 Oscars stage will have a special guest, Gal Gadot, who is well-known for her role as Wonder Woman. Although her movie did not receive any nominations, Gadot will grace the ceremony as a presenter. Hollywood is currently celebrating Gadot as one of its rising stars, and she has received many honors for her portrayal of the feminist superhero. The National Board of Review has awarded her the Spotlight Award, and she was nominated for a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award. Before entering the acting profession, Gadot served in the Israeli army for two years.
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JON KOPALOFF/FILMMAGIC reported that the famous personality, hailing from Petah Tikva, Israel, was required to enlist in the armed forces upon reaching 20 years old. It’s important to acknowledge that military duty is obligatory for all Israeli citizens above 18 years old, regardless of gender.
In a 2015 conversation with Fashion magazine, the actress revealed that her stint in the military did not pose many difficulties for her. Instead, it proved to be a valuable experience that helped her prepare for her career in Hollywood. Gadot had already won the Miss Israel crown in 2004 at the tender age of 18 and even took part in the Miss Universe pageant held in Ecuador. After completing her term as Miss Israel, Gadot went on to become a combat instructor in the army.
Following a two-year stint in the military, the famous personality decided to pursue law and international relations studies at IDC Herzliya college. During her time studying law, she was presented with an opportunity to audition for the role of a Bond girl in Quantum of Solace by a casting director. Although initially hesitant, Gadot declined the offer as she believed she was too serious and brainy to become an actress, and the script was entirely in English – a language that made her uneasy, despite being fluent in it.
When she first auditioned for a role, she didn’t get it, but her passion for acting was ignited. She eventually landed a part in an Israeli TV show and after a year of school, she got the chance to play Gisele in Fast & Furious, which became her debut film role. Her move to the United States to pursue acting full-time led her to make a name for herself in the industry. And the rest, well, is now history.
Gal Gadot, who played the protagonist in the blockbuster hit Wonder Woman, presently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, Yaron Versano, and their two adorable daughters, Maya and Alma.