It doesn’t get much bigger thanThe Rock we mean that literally and figuratively.
Oh, it is.
But it’s also inspiring.
And that’s part of what makes Garcia’s story so interesting.
Here’s what you don’t know about the mother of The Rock’s first daughter.
See, kids, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Her dad fled from Cuba
Garcia didn’t exactly come from riches.
I’m going to take care of them."
The Rock toldEbonymagazine that they “were adamant about being American.
English was always the first language in their home.
They wanted their children to assimilate, adapt and succeed.”
Whether that approach is right or wrong, there’s no denying their plan worked.
She was a21-year-oldmember of the crew team and he was an 18-year-old member of the much-talked-about football team.
The Rock toldEbonythat Garcia’s parents didn’t want “their daughter dating me, a person of color.
I was half-black, and that made me an unsuitable suitor.”
How’s that for an uncomfortable introduction?
The college sweethearts later walked down the aisle in 1997.
And yes, they had Garcia’s parents blessing.
She was a VP before going Hollywood
Garcia is what you would call a go-getter.
Clearly, she wasn’t content with just being The Rock’s wife.
Garcia has a knack for business, which is why in 2008The Rockasked her to become his manager.
What was her transition like?
She makes it all sound so simple.
Somehow the split didn’t destroy their business relationship, which continues to thrive to this day.
How have they made their unusual business relationship work?
“Therapy,” the Rock responded half-jokingly onGood Morning America.
That’s the secret sauce.
We have so much history.
We were so broke together.
We’ve always had respect for each other, and that respect allows a friendship to continue."
If only all exes could be so civil.
He had some help, including Garcia’s brother, Hiram.
It would be me, him, and this WWE writer forming this character."
But Hiram wasn’t done yet.
Hiram toldColliderhe took screenwriting classes after that and worked as a P.A.
and then second assistant director before reconnecting with The Rock.
Along withFast Fivescreenwriter Chris Morgan, Hiram said they would create the character of Hobbs.
But they do more than churn out movies and TV projects.
Hollywood has taken notice
There was a time when Hollywood underestimated Garcia.
And we loved watching the reaction in the room; it was always satisfying."
But that time seems to be long gone.
She now has a proven track record in the film industry and people are taking notice.
“Look MOM!!!!
“tweeted Garcia, whose parents were born in Cuba.
“What an incredible list to be a part of!!”
But they’re not the only publication giving Garcia her due.
Also on that list:The Rock, because of course he is.
to stay swoll, Garcia does cardio seven days a week and trains six days a week.
Where does the busy entrepreneur find the time?
“I’m fortunate because my husband is my trainer!”
she revealed on Reddit.
“So we get to spend personal time and get fit.”
Apparently the couple who trains together stays together.
She toldNewsweekthat “Henry has a big appetite.
“We’re excited for what the future brings.”
That future has since become a little cloudier withrumorsthat Cavill is walking away from the Superman role.
But Garcia, as his manager, released a statement insisting Cavill has done no such thing.
Shetweeted, “the cape is still in his closet.”
unique, Garcia married The Rock’s personal trainer, Dave Rienzi.
Garcia isn’t that kind of wrestling manager.
She handles business for wrestlers outside of the ring.
Besides The Rock, she has managed wrestlers Tamina and Eva Marie.
Tamina isrelated to The Rock.
“I kept her in the divorce,” joked Garcia onReddit.
And Eva Marie left wrestling to make the jump to Hollywood like The Rock.
But that’s not all she has to offer.
Sounds like Eva Marie picked a good role model.
it’s possible for you to’t blame them.
Whose footsteps will her daughter follow?
On the other hand, she could follow in her dad’s wrestling footsteps instead.
Or she could do both, which seems like the plan for now.
What about her dad’s current job acting?
That’s somewhat surprising when you consider she’s been getting her feet wet in the industry.
She’s still young.
Maybe the industry will grow on her.
A routine is important when you’re as busy as she is.
Those biceps aren’t going to work themselves out.
You have to have family time.
