Israeli actress Gal Gadot may not have been a household name, but that all changed when she broke cinematic history in the Wonder Woman film. Everyone seems to agree that the 5-foot-10 former supermodel was the perfect choice to portray the Amazonian warrior princess.
But Gadot is not only one of Hollywood's most promising rising stars; she's also one of the most physical. From performing her own stunts to tackling swordplay and martial arts, this is one actress whose brains, beauty and strength offers up a rare cinematic triple threat. In other words, this is the Wonder Woman we've been waiting for.
Want to know more? Take a brief look at some other aspects of Gal Gadot's life and career.