Eiza González

Eiza González

Eiza performing in Los Angeles, California at Walmart's Acceso Total for the release of her debut album, Contracorriente in November 2009.
Background information
Birth name Eiza González Reyna
Also known as Eiza or Eiza González
Born Caborca Sonora, Mexico, Mexico January 30, 1990 (1990-01-30) (age 22)[1]
Origin Mexico City,Mexico
Occupations Actress, Singer, Spokesmodel
Years active 2007–present
Labels EMI Televisa Music (2009–present)
Associated acts RBD, Kudai

Eiza González Reyna, (born January 30, 1990 in Caborca Sonora, México,[1] is a Mexican actress and singer, and the daughter of former model Glenda Reyna.[2] She came to professional prominence at the age of 16 with her portrayal of Lola the title character of the adolescent targeted Mexican telenovela Lola...Érase una vez (Lola...Once Upon A Time).[3]

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Early life

Eiza is the only daughter and oldest child of former Mexican model, Glenda Reyna. When she was 12 years old, González's father was killed in a car accident. Eiza's cites her father's death as an influence in her career.[3] She currently lives in Mexico City with her mother and younger brother.

Acting career

At age 14, Eiza was accepted into Televisa's famous acting school, Centro de Educación Artística in Mexico City. While attending school, she was first spotted by producer and director, Pedro Damian, best known for his success with Latin pop band, Rebelde. Two years later, Damian cast González in a remake of Argentina's famous children's telenovela, Floricienta. Eiza portrayed "Lola", the lead female protagonist in Lola...Érase una vez. The show began filming in late 2006 and debuted in Mexico on February 26, 2007. It was later shown in various countries throughout Latin America and the US. To promote the show, González went on a national tour throughout Mexico to perform songs that she sang on the show. Lola...Érase una vez ran for two seasons before ending in early 2008. Following the completion of Lola...Érase una vez, Eiza, accomplained by her mother, moved to New York City briefly to attend a three month course of acting classes at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in the spring of 2008. She returned to Mexico City in early fall of that same year.[4]

In April 2009, González was cast in the popular crime drama television series Mujeres Asesinas as a supporting lead role character for the second season. She starred alongside Mexican actress Susana González in the episode Tere, Desconfiada, playing the teenage antagonist, "Gaby". González commented that she received the casting call while she was finalizing the preparations of launching her first solo album Contracorriente.[5]

In early 2010, following the US release of González's debut album, Contracorriente, Eiza announced to fans via Twitter that she had been cast as the lead protagonist in an upcoming musical tween telenovela called Sueña conmigo.[6] Eiza played dual roles of "Clara" and Clara's alter-ego "Roxy Pop". For the role, González travelled to Buenos Aires to film in April 2010. Eiza lived in Buenos Aires for a year, travelling back to Mexico City on breaks to visit friends and family during the production of Sueña conmigo. Filming ended in February 2011 and Gonzalez returned to Mexico City. The show was produced by Televisa and Nickelodeon Latin America, and aired on July 20, 2010 in Argentina, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.

Musical career

Debut album: Contracorriente ( 2008–2010)

Following the success of her debut performance in Lola...Érase una vez, Eiza signed a deal with EMI Televisa to record her own album as a solo artist in late 2008. Pre-production and recording for González's debut album, Contracorriente (Counter-current in English) began in fall 2008; the album was recorded in Texas, Los Angeles, and Mexico City. The album was released in Mexico on November 24, 2009. It was released in the US on January 26, 2010. The album's only single, Mi Destino Soy Yo, was released in Mexico on October 20, 2009.[7] To promote the single, Eiza performed at televised music festivals and concerts across Mexico.[8]

Second album (2011–present)

In June 2011, Eiza stated that she wished to focus on the production and recording of her second solo album. She also revealed that she plans to spend the remainder of the year working on new music and announced that she would not return to film or television projects until the album is completed.[9] Eiza also revealed that she hopes to record the album in Italy and Miami by the end of 2011.[10]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2007–2008 Lola...Érase una vez Lola Protagonist
2008–2009 Una Familia De Tantas Gaby (unaired pilot)
2009 Mujeres Asesinas 2 Gabriela Antagonist
2010–2011 Sueña conmigo Clara/Roxy Pop Protagonist

Discography

Main article: Eiza González discography

Studio albums

As herself

Year Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
(sales threshold)
MX CAN SPA US NZ UK
2009 Contracorriente (Debut Album)
  • Released: November 24, 2009 (Mexico)
  • Released: January 26, 2010 (USA)
  • Label: EMI Televisa Music
 13 - - 25 - -
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or not released to that country

Telenovela soundtracks

Year Album Positions Certifications
MX Top Latin Latin Top Top Soundtracks
2007 Lola... Érase Una Vez (As 'Lola') 2[11] 9[12] 3[12] 17[12] Platinum (100,000+ sales in Mexico)[13]
2010 Sueña Conmigo (As 'Clara Molina/Roxy Pop') - - - -
"—" Denotes album or song was not released or did not chart

Awards

Year Award Nominated Work Category Result
2007 Premios Oye! Lola... Érase una vez (album) Artista Revelacion Nominated
2008 Premios TV y Novelas Lola, érase una vez Actriz Revelacion del Año Won
2009 Premio Lo Nuestro Lola... Érase una vez (álbum) Revelación Pop del Año Won
2011 Kids Choice Awards México[14] Sueña conmigo Personaje Femenino Favorito de una Serie Nominated
Kids Choice Awards Argentina[15] Mejor actriz Nominated
Revelacion en TV Won
Meus Premios Nick[16] Mejor actriz Pending
Cabello Maluco Pending

References

  1. ^ a b http://www2.esmas.com/ritmoson/artistas/194313/eiza-gonzalez Biografia oficial de Esmas.com
  2. ^ Billboard Artist Biography – Lola Retrieved on March 13, 2008
  3. ^ a b Eiza González participa en la serie 'Una familia de tantas' Retrieved on July 18, 2009
  4. ^ http://www.terra.com.mx/entretenimiento/articulo/670892/Eiza+Gonzalez+estudiara+actuacion+en+NY
  5. ^ http://www.terra.com/ocio/articulo/html/oci604987.htm Eiza González actuará en Mujeres Asesinas
  6. ^ Eiza González actuará en Sueña conmigo. Retrieved on August 22, 2010.
  7. ^ http://www.terra.com.mx/articulo.aspx?articuloId=777944&ref=1
  8. ^ http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/572923.html
  9. ^ http://www.radioformula.com.mx/notas.asp?Idn=185927 Planea Eiza González sacar nuevo álbum a finales de año
  10. ^ http://www.quien.com/espectaculos/2011/06/17/eiza-gonzalez-regresa-con-nuevo-disco
  11. ^ Erase Una Vez - Mexico Albums Top 100
  12. ^ a b c "Error: no |title= specified when using {{Cite web}}". AllMusic.com. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hjfoxzrjldfe~T30. Retrieved 3-12-2009. 
  13. ^ http://www.elmanana.com.mx/notas.asp?id=4580
  14. ^ http://kidschoiceawardsmexico.mundonick.com/votacion/
  15. ^ http://kidschoiceawardsargentina.mundonick.com/votacion/
  16. ^ http://meuspremiosnick.oul.com/votacion/

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