González enrolled at the University of Puerto Rico where she received a Bachelor's degree in Arts, with a Major in Spanish and Theater.
González began her artistic career as part of the University of Puerto Rico ballet directed by Madame Herta Brauer.
She started to gain fame as part of the cast of El colegio de la alegría, with Tommy Muñíz.
[2] González also served as producer of a variety show called De fiesta con Velda at the end of the 1960s.
In 1972, actress and singer Ruth Fernández was elected Popular Democratic Party (PPD) at-large Senator and also Sila Nazario de Ferrer (PNP - San Juan District).
Fernandez served until 1980 when González replaced her in the Senate of Puerto Rico, making her the eleventh female to be elected in the history of that legislative body.
She censored reggaeton and "perreo", also sponsored legislation for compulsory child support payments (ASUME), which in view of many favored women over men.
She was placed 13th among at-large senatorial candidates slightly ahead of her mentor Fas Alzamora but below the 11th spot needed to be elected.