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Charlize Theron

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Charlize Theron was born on August 7, 1975, in Benoni, South Africa. She is a popular actress and she is famous for her amazing acting. Her journey from South Africa to Hollywood is full of special moments and great success.

Charlize Theron nació el 7 de agosto de 1975 en Benoni, Sudáfrica. Es una actriz popular y es famosa por su increíble actuación. Su viaje desde Sudáfrica a Hollywood está lleno de momentos especiales y grandes éxitos.

1.2

Theron had a bad experience when she was 15. She saw her mom shoot her dad because he was harmful. This changed her a lot and made her see life differently. Theron always enjoyed acting, even in hard times. She got better at it by doing plays at school and in her town. She showed she could be a big star.

Theron tuvo una mala experiencia cuando tenía 15 años. Vio a su madre disparar a su padre porque era dañino. Esto la cambió mucho y le hizo ver la vida de manera diferente. A Theron siempre le gustó actuar, incluso en tiempos difíciles. Mejoró haciéndolo en obras de teatro en la escuela y en su pueblo. Demostró que podía ser una gran estrella.

1.3

Near the end of the 1990s, Theron became famous with the movie "The Devil's Advocate." She won an Oscar for playing a serial killer in "Monster." Theron worked hard and she played tough roles, this made her special in Hollywood.

Hacia finales de la década de 1990, Theron se hizo famosa con la película "El Abogado del Diablo". Ganó un Oscar por interpretar a una asesina en serie en "Monster". Theron trabajó duro y asumió roles difíciles, lo que la hizo especial en Hollywood.

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Theron is not just an actress; she also helps with women's rights and taking care of animals. She uses her fame to make the world a better place. Theron is also a mom to her two adopted children, "Jackson" and "August." Being a mom made her kind and caring. It helps her at work and in helping others.

Theron no es solo una actriz; también ayuda con los derechos de las mujeres y el cuidado de los animales. Utiliza su fama para hacer del mundo un lugar mejor. Theron también es madre de sus dos hijos adoptivos, "Jackson" y "August". Ser madre la hizo amable y cariñosa. Le ayuda en su trabajo y en ayudar a los demás.

1.5

Charlize Theron's journey from Benoni to Hollywood is a story of working hard, being talented, and wanting to change the world. Her life and success inspire lots of people.

El viaje de Charlize Theron desde Benoni hasta Hollywood es una historia de trabajo duro, talento y ganas de cambiar el mundo. Su vida y éxito inspiran a mucha gente.

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Fun fact: When Charlize Theron was growing up she spoke Afrikaans , a South African language, and then she learned how to speak English.

Dato curioso: Cuando Charlize Theron estaba creciendo, hablaba afrikáans, un idioma sudafricano, y luego aprendió a hablar inglés.

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Where was Charlize Theron born?

Johannesburg, South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa

Benoni, South Africa

Durban, South Africa

What made Charlize Theron famous in Hollywood?

Her role in "The Devil's Advocate"

Her work with women’s rights

Speaking Afrikaans

Winning a Nobel Prize

Sort these events in Charlize Theron’s life in the correct order:

she adopted her children.

she acted in "the devil's advocate."

she won an oscar.

she saw her mom shoot her dad.

Match the actions with what they show about Charlize Theron:

Won an Oscar

Adopted children

Helps animals

Speaks Afrikaans

South African background

Loving mother

Caring about the world

Hard-working actress

Fill in the table about Charlize Theron:

Where was she born?
Famous movie
Languages she speaks
Her children’s names
What she cares about

Benoni, South Africa

The Devil's Advocate

Afrikaans and English

Jackson and August

women’s rights and animals

Which one is TRUE?

She speaks only English.

She adopted two children.

She was born in the United States.

She never won an award.

Which one is FALSE?

She supports women’s rights.

She speaks Afrikaans and English.

She became famous in the 1980s.

She won an Oscar.