Eiza Gonzalez has been offered a major role in the biopic of Maria Felix. Eiza is 31 years old Mexican actress and singer. She will be playing the role of Maria Felix in the biopic. Eiza is known for her work as Lola in the Mexican musical television soap opera “Lola: Once upon a time” (2007–2008).
Maria de los Angeles Felix Guerena also known as Maria Felix is a Mexican actress and singer. She was one of the most beautiful actresses in the Mexican film industry. She was very popular and one of the most successful actress in America during 1940’s and 50’s. Maria gained popularity very early in her career. She was known for her love for fitness and bold character. She was a diva, being one of the most famous celebrities. There are songs written on her.
Indeed, Maria is known mostly for her character La Dona in the 1943 movie Dona Barbara. After this movie, she has also been called La Dona.
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Maria has done 47 films which were made in Mexico, Spain, France, Italy, and Argentina. Indeed, Maria had been offered roles in Hollywood as well but she never reached to the stage to join Hollywood. She rejected the offers as she didn’t want to play stereotypical roles. Still, her fame didn’t lessen at all. She worked with great directors. Even after her death, she is the inspiration for many fashion collections, stylists, music and art.
Being a Mexican actress Eiza is perfect for the role of Maria Felix. According to Walter Rivera, Eiza is the embodiment of Maria. She will portray Maria’s strength and beauty with pure authenticity. Walter Rivera is the executive producer of the biopic on the behalf of Felix’s estate.
Moreover, Eiza is not just portraying Maria in the biopic, she is also an executive producer of the biopic. Dana Harris and Nicole King are also the producers of the film. The title of the biopic is not decided yet. The Oscar-winning director, Matthew Heineman will be directing the biopic. This biopic will be a classic show of the Mexican film industry, its fame, and its shame. It will show the power of fame, the culture of Mexico, religion, and womanhood.
Eiza stated that she is honored to be playing Maria’s role as she admires Maris’s fierce way of living. She implied that Maria had a bold character, she always made decisions on her own and constantly pushed her boundaries to be better. Additionally, Eiza added that She always believed that Maria’s life story has to be told to let people see how society depicts successful women. Maria has influenced women to be more confident and independent.
There has been some conflict saying that Rivera do not have the right to make the film. However, it is possible that this rumor’s is baseless and the movie is under production with all the rights claimed.
Maria’s life has been a powerful story , either take from her personal life or professional life. She had four marriages, one son from the first marriage. She died at an age of 88 in the year 2002 in her home town.
