Gisele Yashar is a very popular character in the Fast & Furious series. In a series filled with familiar faces played by Hollywood stars, Gisele stands out as a complex and memorable character.
From her first appearance in Fast & Furious, Gisele made an immediate impression. At this time, Dominic Toretto is blending into the drug gang to investigate the “death” of Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez). Gisele seems to be Braga’s powerful arm, but in fact this is a former Mossad agent. She has a close relationship with Mr. Nobody (Kurt Russell) and cooperates with the Agency to take down the crime boss
When Braga ordered the execution of Letty and the others, Gisele secretly helped Letty receive medical care and escape the country. By the time Dom and Brian (Paul Walker) finished dealing with Braga, she was completely revealed as an unsung hero. Cool, confident and experienced, this character possesses fighting skills, is an expert in weapons and is capable of holding his own in any situation.
Gal Gadot’s experience serving in the Israel Defense Forces before becoming an actress was one of the factors that helped director Justin Lin choose her. Her military training gave her a level of toughness and discipline that was perfect for the role of Gisele. The actress simultaneously brings emotional depth and fragility to Gisele, instead of the image of an emotionless strong woman.
In addition, Gisele’s loyalty to her teammates is especially admirable. When she joined Dominic Toretto’s crew, she became part of the family and would do anything to protect those she cared about. That’s why they chose her for the important mission in Rio in Fast Five as “someone who is not afraid to fight, someone who can provide cover in any position”.
Unlike the rest who are trained in petty theft and driving, Gisele is always at the weapons table to ensure everyone is best prepared before missions.
During their time with Dom’s family, Gisele and Han Lue (Sung Kang) developed feelings. In fact, after completing the mission, Gisele even told Han that it was time for the two of them to settle down together in Tokyo. The actor duo’s convincing performances made Gisele’s departure in Fast & Furious 6 even more heartbreaking for fans. She sacrificed herself to save Han from Owen Shaw’s henchmen.
