In a recent statement during his attendance at the MET Gala 2024one of the most distinguished events in the field of fashion that takes place on the first Monday in May each year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Eiza Gonzalez shared his reflections on the support among Mexicans and how this impacts his career abroad.
Dressed in an elegant pink outfit inspired by orchids, as part of the event’s theme (“Sleeping Beauties: The Awakening of Fashion”), the Mexican actress, recognized for her role in Hollywood and star of films such as Baby Driverexpressed his pride in his roots, although he acknowledged not always feeling the desired support from his community in Mexico.
When a reporter from the program Wake up America He asked him: “What do you like most about coming here, to the MET Gala? You have already come on several occasions,” this is how the 34-year-old famous woman responded.
“Living with everyone… really seeing the dresses, having a good time. Always, as I have said all my life, I feel very proud to be Mexican… sometimes I don’t feel the same love back“But I am very happy to be here, to represent my people,” said the protagonist of the soap opera. Lola…once upon a time.
Eiza Gonzalez He has been the subject of various comments and criticism from his own community in Mexico, something that inevitably affects the perception of support among Mexicans for their triumphant compatriots abroad.
“Everyone has their own opinion and I remain focused on what I have to focus on,” González responded when asked about how she faces criticism and pressure on mental health issues by the same journalist.
These types of statements are not new in the career of González, who had already expressed similar concerns during the eighth edition of the Los Cabos International Film Festival in 2019, where she was recognized with the award International Star for his contribution to the visibility of Latinos in the international film industry.
During his speech at the event, Gonzalez He addressed not only discrimination against Latinos but also the additional difficulties he encountered when starting his career in Hollywood, marked by stereotypes and prejudices.
“The United States became a blank page for me. “I was very saturated that the world was defining me instead of myself,” said the actress. “But I arrive and find other limitations. They said: ‘She’s Latina, but she speaks English well’ or ‘she’s white, ‘also brown.’ but it doesn’t have a Mexican appearance.’ I don’t think that because she is Mexican she can only play Mexican roles. If I am Latina, I want to show that we are a blank canvas,” she said then.
The statements of Eiza Gonzalez They highlight not only his career and success in Hollywood but also the cultural challenges and dynamics of support among Mexican communities towards their members who achieve international recognition.
Through his words, González invites us to reflect on the importance of fostering an environment of mutual support and recognition among Mexicans, both inside and outside their borders.
