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Hollywood power couple Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth have taken on a new role as ambassadors for Experience Abu Dhabi, inviting families to explore the city in a two-year deal.
Elsa Pataky partnered with Biotherm, a brand known for its skincare products, starting in January 2024.
Elsa Pataky began a partnership with Centr, Chris Hemsworth's wellness and fitness app, in June 2022.
Elsa Pataky collaborated with Gioseppo, a Spanish footwear brand, with their partnership commencing in July 2021.
Elsa Pataky and Oceana share the belief that we cannot let the destruction of the oceans go on and we firmly believe that we still have time to stop it. She advocates for ocean conservation.
Elsa Pataky joined Swisse Wellness, a leading brand in vitamins and supplements, as a Global Brand Ambassador.
Elsa Pataky co-founded Purely Byron, a skincare brand that launched its first product in 2022. The brand was later placed in administration in March 2023.
Elsa Pataky was the female face for the first collection of Time Force's jewelry line, Ultimate Jewel, alongside football star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Elsa Pataky, born Elsa Lafuente Medianu on July 18, 1976, in Madrid, Spain, is a distinguished actress and model with a career spanning over two decades. Her mother, Cristina Pataky Medianu, worked as a publicist, and her father, José Francisco Lafuente, was a biochemist. Pataky adopted her maternal grandmother’s surname, Pataky, professionally. She pursued higher education at the Universidad de San Pablo CEU, studying journalism while simultaneously cultivating her interest in acting. Her early career began with the theater company Teatro Cámara de Ángel Gutiérrez in Madrid. This led to her first significant role in the long-running Spanish TV series “Al salir de clase” (1997-2002), which marked the beginning of her professional acting journey and prompted her to leave university to dedicate herself fully to her burgeoning career.
Following her initial success in Spanish television, Pataky transitioned to film, first within Spain and then internationally. Her early film credits include “The Art of Dying” (2000) and “Beyond Re-Animator” (2003). A significant turning point in her international career came with her role in the 2006 American film “Snakes on a Plane,” starring opposite Samuel L. Jackson. She further expanded her global presence with appearances in films like “Giallo” (2009) and “Give ‘Em Hell, Malone” (2009). Pataky achieved widespread international recognition for her recurring role as Officer Elena Neves in the “Fast & Furious” franchise, starting with “Fast Five” in 2011. She continued this role in “Fast & Furious 6” (2013), “Furious 7” (2015), and “The Fate of the Furious” (2017).
Beyond her acting roles, Pataky has also ventured into production, serving as a producer for “The Wine of Summer” (2013). Her career progression includes diverse projects such as a voice role in “Ozzy” (2016) and a lead role in the Australian web television series “Tidelands” (2018) for Netflix. More recently, she starred as Captain J. J. Collins in the action film “Interceptor” (2022) and appeared in “Thor: Love and Thunder” (2022) as Wolf Woman, as well as “Poker Face” (2022) and “Carmen” (2022). In 2024, she took on a dual role in “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” portraying both Mr. Norton and the Vuvalini General. These roles demonstrate her versatility and continued engagement in both film and television across various genres and international productions.
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