Gal Gadot highlights “Wonderful Women” from Puerto Rico, Brazil and elsewhere

Angels. Like her character Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot it has a mission: to create a movement to promote goodness in the world.

The “Wonder Woman” star is working behind the scenes as executive producer on “Impact”, a series of short documentaries that premieres on April 19 on the National Geographic channel.

The six-part series features women from Brazil, Puerto Rico and elsewhere who overcome obstacles and do extraordinary things. There are women living in communities affected by violence, poverty, discrimination and oppression.

“I keep calling them my wonderful women because they are real heroines”The 35-year-old Israeli actress said in a video call on Tuesday. “I go to the set and put on my suit and fight like fiction. But they are actually there, sweating and doing everything they can to make the world a better place.

Gadot has played Wonder Woman since 2016, including the sequel to “Wonder Woman 1984” last year. He said he began to understand his influence and responsibility in 2017, when he starred in the first film dedicated to his character.

“My belief is very similar to the belief of the wonderful woman”Gadot said. “I am love, positivity and peace. It suited me very well. “