Entertainment Mexican Actress Eiza González Braves Thai Heat Filming 'Fountain'

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Picture of Eiza González (left) and John Krasinski (right) courtesy of Entertainment Weekly

 

Mexican sensation Eiza González has faced the sweltering Bangkok heat during the filming of her latest action flick, Fountain of Youth. The actress, renowned for her roles in hits like Baby Driver and Alita: Battle Angel, has unveiled the gruelling conditions while shooting under the blazing Thai sun.

 

While speaking to The Star via a Zoom interview, González shared her unique approach to surviving the intense temperatures. She's had to mentally battle the heat by convincing herself that she's "cold" while donning a full-body suit during demanding action sequences — a directive from the film's visionary director, Guy Ritchie.

 

Despite these challenges, González remains upbeat about her performance, attributing her resilience to the intense training and mindset required to successfully navigate the film's exotic settings. Fountain of Youth, a thrilling tale about treasure hunters pursuing eternal life, features Bangkok as a central component of its adventurous narrative.

 

Elsewhere, recent reports indicate that filming activity hasn't yet translated into a tourism spike for some Thai locales. Hospitality expert Bill Barnett noted that popular destinations like Phuket and Koh Samui aren't experiencing any marked increase in visitor numbers after the successful run of HBO's The White Lotus series, citing several hurdles, including China's current tourism strategy and economic tensions.

 

This paints a complex picture for the region's tourism sector. While the excitement of Hollywood productions brings a buzz, local tourism figures remain uncertain as external factors continue to play a significant role.

 

Despite the sizzling challenges on and off set, fans can anticipate a captivating showcase of Bangkok's vibrancy, as González’s performance is set against this dazzling backdrop in an eagerly awaited cinematic event.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-28

 

 

[thesetat]

Saw the movie yesterday. It has a rating 3.3 out of 10 but I watched it anyway. After 30 minutes I was bored and moved on to do something else. Although this actress is cute and sexy, she is not very good in this movie. She was a lot better in Alita: Battle Angel. 

 

[JoePai]

Mexican Actress Eiza González Braves Thai Heat

 

So Mexican 'heat' is diferent than Thai 'heat' ?

[spidermike007]

Very brave of her. It is tough making alot of money, while filming on a warm day. The trials some have to endure. 

[impulse]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Elsewhere, recent reports indicate that filming activity hasn't yet translated into a tourism spike for some Thai locales. Hospitality expert Bill Barnett noted that popular destinations like Phuket and Koh Samui aren't experiencing any marked increase in visitor numbers after the successful run of HBO's The White Lotus series, citing several hurdles, including China's current tourism strategy and economic tensions.

 

Wasn't I reading yesterday that Samui is inundated with tourists on account of White Lotus?  Right here on AN...

[Harrisfan]

So brave 

[John Drake]

IMDb says they shot in Cairo as well. I'll bet it was hotter there than Thailand.

[fredwiggy]

5 hours ago, JoePai said:

Mexican Actress Eiza González Braves Thai Heat

 

So Mexican 'heat' is diferent than Thai 'heat' ?

Actually hotter on average

[john11k]

Bet she’s not moaning about the money she’s getting for doing it  !! 
while women, kids, families have to endure it worldwide every day , just to earn dinner.  

[save the frogs]

maybe Tuco Ramirez can take her out for tacos. 

 

[BritManToo]

Cute actress, rubbish movie.

[nauseus]

22 minutes ago, John Drake said:

IMDb says they shot in Cairo as well. I'll bet it was hotter there than Thailand.

 

Depends on the time of year.

[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

has unveiled the gruelling conditions while shooting under the blazing Thai sun.

Bless her for her sacrifice...

[nauseus]

5 hours ago, JoePai said:

Mexican Actress Eiza González Braves Thai Heat

 

So Mexican 'heat' is diferent than Thai 'heat' ?

 

About the same but mostly cooler up higher, around places like Toluca.

 

I used to play a poker game called Mexican Heat - some called it Mexican Sweat. 

[Blueman1]

6 hours ago, JoePai said:

Mexican Actress Eiza González Braves Thai Heat

 

So Mexican 'heat' is diferent than Thai 'heat' ?

 

6 hours ago, JoePai said:

Mexican Actress Eiza González Braves Thai Heat

 

So Mexican 'heat' is diferent than Thai 'heat' ?

Possibly something to do with the humidity ??

[impulse]

I don't understand the animosity.  I don't mind the Thai heat index because I can sweat like a pig and nobody cares. 

 

She's gotta look good all the time when she's working.  That's tough when it's hot and humid.

 

Plus, she is kinda cute...

 

[BritManToo]

15 minutes ago, impulse said:

I don't understand the animosity.  I don't mind the Thai heat index because I can sweat like a pig and nobody cares. 

 

She's gotta look good all the time when she's working.  That's tough when it's hot and humid.

 

Plus, she is kinda cute...

 

I've always liked the sweaty cleavage look ........

[impulse]

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

I've always liked the sweaty cleavage look ........

 

Me, too.  (Though I prefer IBT's.)  But that's not an appropriate look for a sophisticated indoor scene.

 

[Tug]

Perhaps the little vixen could wear light cotton clothing and have it moistened to keep her cool?I volunteer to handle the spray bottle……

[still kicking]

8 hours ago, Blueman1 said:

 

Possibly something to do with the humidity ??

You are correct. Thailand is not that hot; the humidity makes it feel hot. I live in OZ, where we have had temperatures over 40 for weeks in a row, but it is dry heat.