Emeraude Toubia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Emeraude Toubia
|
|
---|---|
![]() Toubia at German Film & Comic Con 2024
|
|
Born | |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2008–present |
Spouse(s) | |
Signature | |
![]() |
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.
Contents
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 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
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
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 |
Images for kids
See also
In Spanish: Emeraude Toubia para niños