Gal Gadot’s performance as the Amazonian princess from Themiscyra continues to garner praise, and Wonder Woman remains one of the most popular characters in the DC universe. Actress, model, lawyer, soldier, businesswoman, social activist…the list is endless and Gal Gadot appears to be capable of completing any task. Do you want to know what makes Wonder Woman so special? Here are a few interesting facts about Gal Gadot:
Starting From Scratch
Gal Gadot has had an extraordinary life, yet she began her journey in the same way that many of us do. Gal Gadot got her first job as a Burger King fryer while still in high school.
Miss Israel
Gal Gadot has crowned Miss Israel in 2004, while still a teenager. The beauty queen lifestyle, on the other hand, didn’t appeal to her. She told People, “I showed up late to everything. They make you wear evening gowns for breakfast. I didn’t wear evening gowns to breakfast. I didn’t wear my makeup.”
Military Service
Gal Gadot enlisted in the Israeli Defense Forces at the age of 20 since Israel has a military service requirement (IDF). She worked as a combat trainer for two years, however, spent the majority of her time teaching calisthenics and gymnastics.
Gal Gadot’s Breakthrough
Gal Gadot was featured in a Maxim spread titled “Chosen Ones: Israeli Defense Forces” while serving in the IDF. She was asked, “Are the ladies of the IDF the world’s prettiest soldiers?”. After this various modeling agencies and casting, directors took notice of her because of the spread, as well as her remarkable experience as Miss Israel.
https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/gal-gadots-bodycon-looks-will-make-you-fall-in-love-with-her-again
Education
Gal Gadot had other goals, even as offers for modelling and acting employment poured in. She enrolled in IDC Herzliya, an Israeli college, after her time in the IDF, and began studying law and international affairs.
Headed to Hollywood
She was invited to audition for a role in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace in 2009, but she was ultimately replaced by Olga Kurylenko.
Wonder Woman
Gal Gadot scored her greatest role to date in 2013. In Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, she plays Wonder Woman. She carved out a position for herself in the DC Extended Universe with this role, as well as a lead role in the Wonder Woman standalone film that was already in the works.