A “pirate” and surfer killed by a shark
The actor, lifeguard and legendary Hawaiian surfer Tamayo Perry died on the afternoon of June 23, 2024 following a shark attack in Hawaii. Aged 49, she was a very famous and well-liked local figure. Honolulu Ocean Safety chief Kurt Lager said in a press conference:
He was a savior loved by all. He is very well known on the North Shore. He is a professional surfer known throughout the world. Tamayo’s personality was infectious and as much as people loved him, he loved them even more.
From the wave to the cinema
Specialist of the prestigious and dangerous spot “Pipeline”, located on the north coast of Hawaii, Tamayo Perry had also acquired a small notoriety on the screens. In fact, his knowledge of the marine world and his surfing skills led to the casting of the film in 2002 Blue Mailin his role. In 2011 she took part in an episode of Hawaii 5-0remake of the cult series of the 70s, but you can see it above all in the – uncredited – casting of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Fountain of Youth. In this fourth work of the great adventure saga led by Johnny Depp, he plays a pirate.
His last appearance on screen dates back to 2015, for the short film The bridge, a family drama that takes place in the heart of the Hawaiian forest. Since 2016 he has become a lifeguard at the Ocean Safety team in Honolulu.
Source: Cine Serie
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