Born on July 18, 1976, in Madrid, Spain, she is a Spanish actress and model best known for her role as Elena Neves in the "Fast & Furious" franchise. She studied journalism and acting before gaining prominence in Spanish cinema and television. Her international breakthrough came with her role in "Snakes on a Plane" (2006). She has also appeared in films like "Giallo" and "12 Strong." Apart from acting, she is involved in modeling and is married to actor Chris Hemsworth, with whom she has three children.