Emeraude Toubia
A model-turned-actress who champions Latina representation as a fierce demon-hunter and a romantic lead on screen.
Born 1989 (age 37)·American actress·Birthday: March 1·Millennials
Biography
Emeraude Toubia’s journey to Hollywood began on pageant stages and in music videos, a path she transformed into a platform for representation. Born in Canada and raised in Texas and Mexico, she first gained attention as a finalist in the ‘Nuestra Belleza Latina’ competition, which opened doors to hosting and modeling gigs. Her breakthrough came with the fantasy series ‘Shadowhunters,’ where for three seasons she wielded a seraph blade as Isabelle Lightwood, bringing a mix of steel and vulnerability to the beloved character. This role established her as a face of genre television for a new generation. She seamlessly pivoted to romantic comedy with ‘With Love,’ starring as Lily Diaz, a role that allowed her to explore the nuances of family, love, and cultural identity. More than an actress, Toubia uses her voice to advocate for diversity in entertainment and for body positivity, often speaking about the pressures she faced early in her career.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Emeraude was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Emeraude Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Emeraude's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as Isabelle Lightwood for the entire run of the Freeform television series 'Shadowhunters'.
- Played the lead role of Lily Diaz in the Amazon Prime Video series 'With Love'.
- Was a top finalist in the 2007 'Nuestra Belleza Latina' television competition.
Did You Know?
She is of Lebanese and Mexican descent.
She was a backup dancer for Prince Royce's music video 'Darte un Beso'.
She is married to musician Prince Royce.
She is fluent in English, Spanish, and French.
“Representation matters; seeing someone like you on screen changes everything.”
