Jason Momoa – a muscular ‘sea king’ who loves his family

The Hawaiian-born actor struggled for many years before starring in the blockbuster “Aquaman” but had a happy life with his wife 12 years older.

In the 19th year of his career, Jason is causing a stir with his leading role in Aquaman – the blockbuster hit based on DC comics. Jason Momoa’s tall figure (1.93m), masculine, rough and wild beauty really fits the image of “Ocean Lord”. The actor also successfully performed action scenes thanks to persistent training and strict diet to have a toned body. Jason Momoa’s contract with DC lasts and fans will continue to see him in the coming years.

Before this success, Jason Momoa was quite lost and struggling in Hollywood. He has a different style from most A-list actors. At interviews and press conferences, famous actors behave spontaneously. On the red carpet of the Suicide Squad movie premiere in 2016, while Henry Cavill appeared dashing in a suit, Momoa in a T-shirt and jeans rushed to hug Cavill from behind. He danced the Haka at the Aquaman launch ceremony in Los Angeles (USA) and caused controversy when writing a message mocking Marvel (DC’s rival company) on a poster in 2015.

Jason Momoa danced the Haka at the Aquaman launch ceremony.

Momoa’s distinction is partly due to his background. The actor was born in 1979 in Honolulu to a father of Hawaiian descent and a mother from the American Midwest. They separated when Momoa was young and he went to live with his mother in Iowa. On  Men’s Journal , Momoa said that Arthur Curry is the most similar to him out of all the roles he has played. Arthur has mixed blood with his father being a normal person and his mother being an aquarium queen. Before becoming Aquaman, the character had a difficult childhood when his mother Atlanna was taken back to the kingdom of Atlantis. Momoa shared: “Like Curry, I am a misfit. I grew up with only my mother, and he only had his father by his side, and I clearly understand how empty it feels to grow up without parents.” “.

Jason Momoa at age 20 (in the series “Baywatch”).

In 1999, the famous TV series Baywatch held a casting call and the actor surpassed 1,300 other actors to take on the role of lifeguard Jason Ioane. Even though she only appeared in two seasons, Momoa realized her love for acting. However, most directors or producers do not appreciate Baywatch actors – who are mainly chosen for their appearance. Even though he entered the entertainment industry at the age of 19, Jason Momoa stuck with supporting roles for several years. When he starred in Conan: The Barbarian , he failed again. This work, invested 90 million USD, only earned less than 50 million USD, quickly sinking into oblivion.

Only in the first season of Game of Thrones in 2011 did the name Jason Momoa really gain attention. When she heard about this project, Momoa auditioned for the role of Khal Drogo – the powerful leader of the Dothraki clan living on the steppe. At the casting session, the actor did something unexpected: danced the traditional Haka dance of Maori culture. It is a war dance made famous around the world through pre-match performances by New Zealand sports teams.

Khal Drogo and Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) in “Game of Thrones”.

With Hawaiian blood, Momoa has known how to dance the Haka since childhood. He shared: “I wanted to show Drogo’s prestige when he commanded soldiers or went into battle. And what better way than doing the Haka? I told HBO staff in advance not to be too scared. When you see someone A big man dances the Haka, you will feel the energy from him.” Seven months after the audition, Momoa learned he had been chosen. “The Haka dance helped me get the role. My heart was beating fast and I’m sure the people present were too,” he shared.

Even though he only appeared in the first season of the historical series, the actor made a strong impression. After the series aired, the impression of Khal Drogo was so strong that many people believed that Jason Momoa… did not know English, as he shared on Jimmy Fallon’s show. To this day, many viewers still remember the proud and wild character Khal Drogo of Game of Thrones .

After this success, Momoa began to open his own film production company with the capital accumulated with his wife Lisa Bonet. In 2014, the actor released the movie Road to Paloma , in which he held the positions of producer, director and script co-author. Next, he participated in the Netflix television series Frontier and directed a few episodes himself.

When Warner Bros. Looking for an actor to play Batman, Momoa signed up even though he found it difficult to get a chance. He expressed on the Sydney Morning Herald : “”I’m not white, I don’t look rich, and I don’t even look like a billionaire. Obviously the wrong person.” But luckily for Momoa, Batman v Superman director Zack Snyder saw in him the qualities to play another DC hero – Aquaman. At that stage, Snyder was considered the general manager. designer of the DC Cinematic Universe. The filmmaker’s choice surprised many fans because the character in the comics originally had white skin and short blonde hair, different from Momoa.

Jason Momoa’s muscle building process.

Aquaman debuted to the audience with a brief scene in Batman v Superman (2016), before joining the Justice League heroes in the movie of the same name a year later. Although the work was disappointing, the actor’s acting attracted attention. While co-stars Ben Affleck (Batman) and Henry Cavill (Superman) are at risk of having their roles cut, Momoa is still trusted. And under director James Wan, Aquaman won big with more than 300 million USD even though it was not shown in the US.

Jason Momoa and his wife.

The superhero loves his family

On screen, Jason Momoa is often paired with hot beauties like Emilia Clarke or Amber Heard. In real life, the actor is famous for his faithful love with Lisa Bonet – an actress 12 years older than him. On The Late Late Show , he shared that since he was eight years old, he has liked Bonet while watching her on television. When he was 26 years old, they met by chance at a jazz club. That night, the two actors came to the bar and Bonet bought a glass of Guinness beer – Momoa’s favorite. Since then, he was determined to pursue her, even though the beauty had a child with her ex-husband – rock singer Lenny Kravitz. The duo have been together since 2005 and had two children before getting married in 2017.

In 13 years together, Momoa and Bonet have not been involved in any rumors about their personal lives. Despite her global fame, Momoa always makes time for her family. On Men’s Health , the actor said he woke up at 5 a.m. to exercise, then went home to take care of his children. He shared: “I want to be remembered as a great husband and father. The artistic products that make me most proud are my children. Right now, my two children are much smarter than me. . It’s a joy to watch my children grow up. I want the best thing I’ve ever done to give birth to and raise kind people.”