Facts About Jason Momoa, Did Not Graduate from College and Used to Work as a Lifeguard

Kapanlagi.com - Jason Momoa was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on August 1, 1979. He is the only child of Joseph Momoa and Coni. Momoa's father is of Native Hawaiian descent, while his mother has German, Irish, and Native American blood. His real name is Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa, but he is better known as Jason Momoa.

He gained popularity when he portrayed Khal Drogo in the Game of Thrones series. Not only that, there are many interesting facts about Jason Momoa that are rarely known. Besides being an actor, he is also an entrepreneur. He has made a film in which he participated as an actor, director, and screenplay writer.

1. Born into an Artistic Family

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Momoa's father is a painter from Hawaii, while his mother is a photographer of mixed European and Native American descent. Momoa was raised by his mother and spent most of his childhood in Iowa before moving to Hawaii.

2. Married to Lisa Bonet

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This long-haired man married an actress named Lisa Bonet in 2017 after living together for over 10 years.

3. Studied Marine Biology

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Who would have thought that before becoming Aquaman, Momoa was already familiar with the world of the sea. In fact, Momoa chose to major in marine biology during college. He even conducted research in one area in Florida, United States. However, unfortunately, Jason did not finish his studies.

4. Having Many Hobbies and Enjoying Traveling

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Momoa is not only interested in the world of acting and marine biology. He also tries painting, studying Buddha's teachings, and enjoys traveling.

5. There is a Scar on the Left Eyebrow

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Momoa has a clearly visible scar on his left eyebrow. He got the scar after being involved in a fight at a bar in Los Angeles. Momoa had to get 140 stitches after the person who fought him hit him with a glass. However, Momoa has not tried to hide the scar until now.

6. A Businessman

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In addition to being known as a popular actor, Jason Momoa is also an entrepreneur who owns a production company called Pride of Gypsies.

This company has worked on various projects such as advertisements for the Carhartt clothing brand, a short film about the Momoa family, and also the film Road to Palomo which was starred, written, and directed by Jason Momoa.

7. Starting a Career as a Model

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Just like most actors, Momoa also started his career as a model. In fact, he achieved success in this field by winning the Model of the Year title in Hawaii in 1999. After that, his career started to take off. Momoa even got his first leading role in Baywatch Hawaii in the same year. Baywatch is a television series about the lives of lifeguards.

8. Once Worked as a Lifeguard

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If he is Aquaman in the fictional world, it seems like he can also be called Aquaman in the real world because Momoa once worked as the youngest lifeguard on the Gulf Coast when he was still a teenager.

9. Taking on the Role of Aquaman to Make His Children Happy

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It's not wrong to say that Momoa is a loving father. Momoa realizes that the roles he has taken on may not always be suitable for children. Finally, he is very happy when he successfully auditions to play Aquaman.

It turns out, Momoa's children are huge fans of DC Universe comics. If Momoa's son likes Batman, his daughter really likes Wonder Woman. Now, Momoa finally has a film that his children can watch freely.

10. Guitar Lover

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Momoa's love for the guitar has led him to collect various types of guitars. He even owns a 1959 Gibson Les Paul previously owned by Jimmy Page, a member of Led Zeppelin.

The guitar was a gift to himself when Momoa successfully got the role in Aquaman. According to Momoa, there are only 100 guitars left in the world, and he has number 9.

11. How did Jason Momoa become famous?

He achieved fame by embracing the television genre, first by portraying Ronon Dex in four seasons of the Syfy series Stargate Atlantis (2005-2009), and then as Khal Drogo in the first two seasons of the HBO series Game of Thrones (2011-2012).

12. What was Jason Momoa's first major role?

In 1999, 19-year-old Jason Momoa with a fresh face got his first opportunity on television, appearing in the series Baywatch Hawaii as Jason Loane. In 2004, he sported long hair, a beard, and played the lead role in North Shore, followed by another lead role as Ronon Dex in Stargate Atlantis from 2005 to 2009.

13. Is Jason Momoa big in Hawaii?

Jason Momoa was born in Hawaii but raised in Iowa. Momoa moved back to Hawaii after graduating from high school to attend the University of Hawaii. He remains deeply connected to his Polynesian roots.

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