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Date of Birth

1 August 1979, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Birth Name

Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa

Height

6' 4" (1.93 m)

Mini Biography

Jason Momoa is an industry newcomer whose star is quickly rising. A model and actor, he joined the "Baywatch" (1989) cast for three episodes as the show's prodigy, "Jason". Jason was born in Honolulu but soon moved to Norwalk, Iowa where he was raised by his mother. He returned to Hawaii to attend college and to explore his Hawaiian roots. Once back, Jason was soon discovered by international designers who launched his modeling career. He won the 1999 "Hawaii's Model of the Year", participated in the "Governor's Fashion Show" and "Liberty House" fashion show, and hosted the 1999 "Miss Teen Hawaii USA" contest. Since "Baywatch" (1989), his modeling career continued to soar and he has walked the runways for Louis Vuitton and Japanese designer Takeo. A natural athlete, Jason enjoys rock and ice climbing, mountain biking, snowboarding, long board skateboarding and roller hockey. He also spends his free time on Buddhist studies.

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Mini Biography

A model and actor, Jason was born in Honolulu but soon moved to Norwalk, Iowa where his mother raised him. Like his character on "Baywatch" (1989), Jason longed to learn about his Hawaiian roots and returned to the islands to attend college. It wasn't long before international designer Takeo discovered the 6' 4", green-eyed actor and launched his modeling career. Jason won the 1999 "Hawaii's Model of the Year", participated in the prestigious "Governor's Fashion Show" and walked the runway for Louis Vuitton I Hawaii. He also hosted the 1999 "Miss Teen Hawaii USA" contest. His passion for adventure took Jason to the top of Fountain Bleu France. An avid rock climber, the Fountain Bleu was a challenge that Jason conquered head on. A natural athlete, Jason enjoys ice climbing, mountain biking, snowboarding, long board skateboarding and roller hockey. He also has a love for the arts, culture and spirituality. He dabbled in pastel painting in Paris and in 1999 traveled to Tibet, where he deepened his spiritual knowledge of the Buddhist teachings. When not on the set of "Baywatch" (1989) or climbing the most exhilarating mountains or meditating to gain inner strength, Jason can be found supporting many charities and community groups. He promotes hunger awareness by working for the Hawaii Food Bank campaign and speaking to students at various schools. Jason believes he is blessed by strong family values and enjoys sharing his experiences, especially with the youth of today.

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Trivia

Won the 1999 "Hawaii's Model of the Year."

Participated in the "Governor's Fashion Show, " and "Liberty House" fashion show.

Hosted the 1999 "Miss Teen Hawaii USA" contest.

Enjoys rock and ice climbing, mountain biking, snowboarding, long board skateboarding and roller hockey. Spends his free time on Buddhist studies.

In his mid-teens he became the youngest lifeguard in the history of the Gulf Coast.

Proposed to girlfriend Simmone Mackinnon, in Hawaii, in June 2004.

Nephew of famed surfer Brian L. Keaulana.

Was engaged to Simmone Mackinnon from June 2004 until mid-2006.

He and Lisa Bonet welcomed their first child, a daughter, born on 23 July 2007; named Lola Iolani Momoa.

They have a daughter who was born in August of 2007 named Lola.

Jason Momoa and his girlfriend, Lisa Bonet, welcomed their second child, a boy named Nakoa-Wolf, in mid-December, 2008.

On November 15, 2008, Momoa was attacked with a broken beer glass in West Hollywood, California. According to the APNews article, 140 stitches and subsequent reconstructive surgery were required.

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