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Emeraude Toubia
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Toubia at German Film & Comic Con 2024
Born (1989-03-01) March 1, 1989 (age 36)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Nationality American
Occupation Actress
Years active 2008–present
Spouse(s)
(m. 2018; div. 2022)
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Emeraude Toubia (say it: EMM-rod) was born on March 1, 1989. She is an American actress. From 2016 to 2019, she played Isabelle Lightwood in the fantasy TV show Shadowhunters on Freeform. Since 2021, Emeraude has been starring as Lily Diaz in the romantic comedy series With Love, which you can watch on Amazon Prime Video.

About Emeraude's Early Life

Emeraude Toubia was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She grew up in Brownsville, Texas, as an only child. Her mother, Mirta Sonia, was born in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico. Her father, Gaby Toubia, has Lebanese American roots.

As a child, Emeraude trained professionally in many types of dance. These included classical ballet, flamenco, belly dance, and lyrical dance. She went to Homer Hanna High School in Brownsville. From the age of fifteen, Emeraude took part in several beauty pageants. She won titles like Miss South Texas and Miss Teen Brownsville.

Emeraude's Acting Career

Emeraude Toubia 2016 (cropped)
Emeraude Toubia in 2016

Emeraude Toubia first appeared on TV when she was ten years old. This was in 1999 on a children's show called El Mundo de los Niños. She became well-known in 2008. She was chosen for the second season of Nuestra Belleza Latina. This was a TV show where people learned acting, presenting, and dancing. Emeraude finished as the first runner-up. After that, she appeared in ads for big brands. These included Maybelline, J. C. Penney, and Sony.

In 2009, she joined another show called Model Latina. She finished in fifth place. From 2011 to 2013, Emeraude hosted music and entertainment shows. These were on NBC Universo, like The Arena. In 2013, she started acting in a TV show. Her first role was Elizabeth in 11-11: En mi cuadra nada cuadra. This was a youth telenovela on Nickelodeon Latin America.

In 2014, she played Dulce Rincón in the telenovela Cosita linda. The next year, she was Stephanie Karam in Voltea pa' que te enamores. In 2016, Emeraude began playing Isabelle Lightwood. This was a main role in the fantasy series Shadowhunters. The show was based on The Mortal Instruments books. In the same month, she was in a music video. She appeared with Prince Royce for his song "Culpa al Corazón".

Since 2021, Emeraude has been the main star of With Love. She plays Lily Diaz in this romantic comedy series. She is also set to appear in a new romantic comedy movie called The Redo.

Emeraude's Personal Life

Emeraude Toubia started dating musician Prince Royce in 2011. They got married in Mexico on November 30, 2018. They lived in Studio City, Los Angeles. They announced their divorce plans in March 2022. As of 2025, she is in a relationship with Lithuanian actor Arnas Fedaravicius.

Emeraude supports the Get Schooled organization. This group helps students. On May 26, 2016, she visited a high school in San Bernardino, California. She met students and acted as their "celebrity principal" for the day.

Emeraude's Film and TV Roles

Film and television roles
Year Title Role Notes
2010 Aurora Receptionist Episode: "Gran lanzamiento"
2013 11-11: En mi cuadra nada cuadra Elizabeth 75 episodes
2014 Cosita linda Dulce Rincón 96 episodes
2015 Voltea pa' que te enamores Stephanie Karam 29 episodes
2015 Tattooed Love Esmeralda
2016–2019 Shadowhunters Isabelle Lightwood Main role; 55 episodes
2019 Love in the Sun Alana Television film (Hallmark)
2021 Holiday in Santa Fe Belinda Sawyer Television film; also co-executive producer
2021–2023 With Love Lily Diaz Main role
2025 Rosario Rosario Main role

Music Videos

Music video appearances
Year Title Artist(s)
2016 "Culpa al Corazón" Prince Royce

Awards and Nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Refs
2017 19th Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi Shadowhunters Nominated
2018 20th Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi Nominated

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See also

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