Eiza González Bio
Eiza González Reyna (born 30 January 1990) is a Mexican actress and singer. She gained popularity for starring in the Argentine Nickelodeon teen sitcom Sueña conmigo (2010–2011). As a singer, she released the albums Contracorriente (2009) and Te Acordarás de Mí (2012). González has since starred in various American films and television series, building a successful career in Hollywood.
Early Life and Background
Eiza González was born on 30 January 1990 in Mexico City, Mexico. Her mother was a model, and her father died in a motorcycle accident when she was 12 years old; she has cited her father’s death as a strong influence in her career. She has one brother who is 12 years older. González attended two private bilingual schools, Edron Academy and the American School Foundation, both located in Mexico City. At around the age of 10, she spent time in Trento, Italy, where she has relatives, to learn Italian.
Path to Hollywood
From 2003 through 2004, Eiza González studied acting at the M&M Studio, an acting school in Mexico City run by actress Patricia Reyes Spíndola. She completed two years of a three-year course at Televisa’s acting school, Centro de Educación Artística, before being cast as the protagonist in the 2007 teen-oriented telenovela Lola…Érase una vez at the age of 16. While attending school, she was first spotted by producer and director Pedro Damián, known for his success with the Latin pop band RBD. Two years later, Damián cast González in a remake of Argentina’s famous children’s telenovela, Floricienta.
Eiza González Career
Early Career (2007–2013)
González portrayed Lola Valente, the lead female protagonist in Lola, érase una vez. The show began filming in late 2006 and debuted in Mexico on 26 February 2007. Following the completion of Lola, González moved to New York City briefly in the spring of 2008 to attend a three-month course of acting classes at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. In April 2009, she was cast in an episode of the popular crime drama television series Mujeres Asesinas as a supporting character. In 2010, Nickelodeon announced that González would star in the teen sitcom Sueña conmigo, where she played the characters of Clara Molina and Roxy Pop. The show was produced by Nickelodeon and Televisa, and aired on 20 July 2010 in Latin America and Europe.
Breakthrough (2014–2022)
In November 2013, González was announced as a cast member for Robert Rodriguez’s television series From Dusk till Dawn: The Series, where she played Santanico Pandemonium. This role marked her first English-speaking part. The show became available for streaming internationally on Netflix. Since 2015, González has landed a string of prominent roles, appearing as Darling in Baby Driver (2017), Madame M in Hobbs & Shaw (2019), Nyssiana in Alita: Battle Angel (2019), and paramedic Cam Thompson in Ambulance (2022). In 2023, she appeared in the Apple TV+ series Extrapolations.
Notable Works and Milestones
Eiza González’s signature works include Baby Driver and Alita: Battle Angel. She has received nominations for various awards, including the MTV Millennial Awards and Premios Juventud.
Eiza González Award Nominations
Throughout her career, Eiza González has received several nominations for her performances, showcasing her talent and popularity in the entertainment industry.
Eiza González Awards Won
Eiza González has won multiple awards, recognizing her contributions to film and television. Her work has been acknowledged in various prestigious award ceremonies, solidifying her status as a prominent actress.
Eiza González Family
Eiza González’s family background includes her mother, a model, and a brother who is 12 years older. Her father’s death at a young age has significantly influenced her life and career choices.
Personal Life
Eiza González is fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian, and speaks some French. She has openly discussed her struggles with depression and compulsive overeating during her teenage years. Since April 2025, she has been in a relationship with Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov.
