Charlbi Dean Explained
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Birth Name: | Charlbi Dean Kriek |
Birth Date: | 5 February 1990 |
Birth Place: | Cape Town, South Africa |
Death Place: | New York City, US |
Years Active: | 2003–2022 |
Partner: | Luke Volker (2018–2022, her death) |
Charlbi Dean Kriek (;[1] 5 February 1990 – 29 August 2022) was a South African actress.[2] She was best known for her roles in the Spud films (2010–2013), the superhero drama series Black Lightning (2018) and the Palme d'Or-winning dark comedy Triangle of Sadness (2022).
Early life and career
Dean was born on 5 February 1990[3] to Joanne Muller and Johan Kriek. She had a brother.[4] [5] She began modelling at the age of 6, appearing in commercials and catalogues. She signed with Alfa Model Management when she was 12 and was homeschooled from the age of 14. She attended Waterfront Theatre School in her hometown of Cape Town,[6] [7] traveling widely for her career.[8] [9]
In October 2008, Dean and fellow model Ashton Schnehage survived a car crash. Her injuries included a broken wrist, four broken ribs, and a collapsed lung. She was hospitalised at Milnerton Medi-Clinic and received life-saving surgery.[10] She took a break from her career after the accident.[11]
In 2010, Dean made her acting debut in the film adaptation of Spud as Amanda, a role she reprised in the sequel . She went on to star in the films Don't Sleep in 2017 and An Interview with God in 2018.[12] [13] Also in 2018, she landed the role of Syonide, a recurring character she played for two seasons of the Arrowverse series Black Lightning.[14] In February 2020, she was cast in a leading role in Ruben Östlund's satirical film Triangle of Sadness,[15] which premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival and won the Palme d'Or.[4] [16] Her performance in the film received critical praise, with some considering it as what could have been her breakout role.[17] [18]
Personal life
Dean was engaged to fellow South African actor and model Luke Volker, whom she had been dating since 2018.[4] [19] [20]
Death
On 29 August 2022, Dean was admitted to a hospital in New York City after feeling unwell.[21] While her initial symptoms were mild, her condition deteriorated rapidly and she died several hours later; she was 32.[22] [21] [20] Autopsy results released on 21 December 2022 confirmed the actress died of bacterial sepsis, which was caused by Capnocytophaga.[21] Her spleen had been removed after a car crash in 2008, which increased her risk of serious infections.[21] [23] Dean's death occurred shortly before the international release of Triangle of Sadness. Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian wrote that she "was a true star-in-the-making. Her loss is a huge one... [she] had a singular style and enormous promise".[24] Despite appearing in a lead role of an Academy Award Best Picture nominee at the 2023 Oscar ceremony, Dean was not included in that same ceremony's "In Memoriam" tribute.[25]
Filmography
Film
Year | Film | Role | Notes | |
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2010 | Spud | Amanda | Comedy | [26] |
2012 | Illusive Fields | Nadia | Short film | [27] |
2013 | | Calimity J | Action/Crime/Sci-Fi | [28] |
| Amanda | Comedy | [29] |
2016 | Blood in the Water | Pheebee | Crime/Mystery/Thriller | [30] |
2017 | Don't Sleep | Shawn Edmon | Fantasy/Horror/ThrillerAlso starring: Jill Hennessy, Alex Carter, Cary Elwes, Alex Rocco | |
2018 | An Interview with God | Grace | Drama/MysteryDirected by Perry Lang | |
Porthole | Jennifer / Kassidy Kubrick | Comedy/Drama/RomanceDirected by Mark A. Altman | [31] |
2022 | Triangle of Sadness | Yaya | Posthumous release | |
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Television
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: An Interview With God: Charlbi Dean Interview. An Interview with God. 13 July 2018. 15 October 2021.
- Like It's '98 with Charlbi Dean Kriek. Marie Claire South Africa. June 2018. 18 November 2021. 18 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211118080519/https://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/magazines/marie-claire-south-africa/editorials/june-2018/like-its-98-53612/charlbi-dean-kriek-by-justin-polkey-520266/. live.
- Dillon . Nancy . Charlbi Dean, Breakout Star of Palme d'Or-Winning 'Triangle of Sadness,' Dead at 32 . Rolling Stone . 31 August 2022 . 31 August 2022.
- News: Reggie . Ugwu . Charlbi Dean, Star of Top Winner at Cannes, Dies at 32 . The New York Times. 31 August 2022 . 8 November 2022 .
- Charlbi Dean's family pay tribute to the up-and-coming star: 'We love you forever and always'. Channel24. Bronwyn. McKay. 31 August 2022. 31 August 2022.
- 'Spud' screen queens: meet the women who dominate here's love life. The Witness. Estelle. Sinkins. 12 March 2010. 30 August 2022.
- 'Triangle of Sadness' star Charlbi Dean has that from-the-inside-out radiance of a 1990s supermodel. Vogue Scandinavia. Allyson. Shiffman. 27 May 2022. 4 June 2022. 30 May 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220530123119/https://www.voguescandinavia.com/articles/triangle-of-sadness-star-charlbi-dean-hits-cannes. live.
- Web site: Charlbi Dean Kriek – Interview #3. Justin Polkey. June 2018. 18 November 2021. 18 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211118080510/https://www.justinpolkey.com/the-interview-project/project-three-kkfr8. live.
- Gloves Off. Interview Magazine. Emma. Brown. 19 September 2013. 18 November 2021. 18 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211118080509/https://www.interviewmagazine.com/fashion/gloves-off. live.
- Top SA model in horror crash. The Times. Sally. Evans. Yazeed. Kamaldien. 8 October 2008. 18 November 2021. 18 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211118080528/http://www.ifashion.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1135&catid=148. live.
- Web site: Spud: The Movie – three talented local actors to bring Eve, Amanda and Christine to life on screen. Media Update. 11 March 2010. 30 August 2022. 31 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220831080344/https://www.mediaupdate.co.za/media/23570/spud-the-movie-three-talented-local-actors-to-bring-eve-amanda-and-christine-to-life-on-screen. live.
- Web site: 10 January 2019 . Una entrevista con Dios. No ganará premios, pero... . 12 October 2021 . es.aleteia.org . es . 28 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210928082407/https://es.aleteia.org/2019/01/10/una-entrevista-con-dios-no-ganara-premios-pero/ . live .
- Web site: Filmstarts . Filmografie von Charlbi Dean Kriek . 12 October 2021 . FILMSTARTS.de . de . 28 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211028171538/https://www.filmstarts.de/personen/718512/filmo/ . live .
- Web site: 'Black Lightning': Who Dies in the Season 2 Premiere? . 12 October 2021 . DC . en . 24 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211024172804/https://comicbook.com/dc/news/black-lightning-season-2-episode-1-spoilers-plot-death/ . live .
- News: Wiseman . Andreas . 'Triangle Of Sadness': Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean & Woody Harrelson Lead Satire From Palme D'Or Winner Ruben Ostlund; Imperative, 30WEST, More Join . Deadline . 4 February 2020 . 12 October 2021 . 24 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211024173326/https://deadline.com/2020/02/triangle-sadness-ruben-ostlund-woody-harrelson-harris-dickinson-charlbi-dean-kriek-1202850271/ . live .
- News: Frank . Jason P. . Charlbi Dean, Star of Palme d'Or Winner Triangle of Sadness, Dead at 32 . 31 August 2022 . Vulture . 30 August 2022 . en-us . 30 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220830192237/https://www.vulture.com/2022/08/charlbi-dean-triangle-of-sadness-dead-at-32.html . live .
- 2022-10-06 . "Triangle of Sadness", Reviewed: We're on a Yacht and We're Puking . 2023-01-02 . The New Yorker . en-US.
- Web site: 2022-08-30 . Charlbi Dean was a true star-in-the-making. Her loss is a huge one . 2023-01-02 . the Guardian . en.
- Local star Charlbi Dean Kriek has sadly passed away. Cape Town Etc. 30 August 2022. 30 August 2022. 31 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220831080344/https://www.capetownetc.com/news/local-star-charlbi-dean-kriek-has-sadly-passed-away/. live.
- Charlbi Dean, model and Triangle of Sadness actor, dies aged 32. The Guardian. Adrian. Horton. 30 August 2022. 30 August 2022. 30 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220830175927/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/aug/30/charlbi-dean-dies-model-actor-triangle-of-sadness. live.
- Dillon . Nancy . 1 September 2022 . Charlbi Dean's Brother Recalls 'Extremely Loving' Actress, Shoots Down 'Ridiculous' Antivax Theory . 1 September 2022 . Rolling Stone . en-US.
- Charlbi Dean Dies: 'Triangle Of Sadness' Actor Was 32. Deadline. Greg. Evans. Erik. Pedersen. 30 August 2022. 30 August 2022. 30 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220830191835/https://deadline.com/2022/08/charlbi-dean-dead-triangle-of-sadness-actor-was-32-obituary-1235103229/. live.
- Web site: Spleen problems and spleen removal. National Health Service. 18 October 2017 . 1 September 2022.
- Charlbi Dean was a true star-in-the-making. Her loss is a huge one. The Guardian. Peter. Bradshaw. 30 August 2022. 30 August 2022. 30 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220830191406/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/aug/30/charlbi-dean-was-a-true-star-in-the-making-her-loss-is-a-huge-one. live.
- Charlbi Dean and Anne Heche Left Out of In Memoriam at Oscars 2023 . Jen . Juneau . . 2023-03-12 . 2024-07-17.
- News: Actress Charlbi Dean dies . 31 August 2022 . uk.sports.yahoo.com . 30 August 2022 . 31 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220831080346/https://consent.yahoo.com/v2/collectConsent?sessionId=2_cc-session_cc8d2a35-d621-4d74-a6b1-af1c251d3bde . live .
- Web site: Illusive Fields . Berlinale Talents . 31 August 2022 . en . 31 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220831080349/https://www.berlinale-talents.de/bt/project/profile/110741 . live .
- News: Johnson . Alan . Charlbi Dean's trainer says star was 'happy and healthy' in days before death . 31 August 2022 . Daily Mirror . 31 August 2022 . en . 31 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220831013644/https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/charlbi-dean-happy-healthy-days-27872097 . live .
- News: Charlbi Dean, 'Triangle of Sadness' and 'Black Lightning' actor, dies at 32 . 31 August 2022 . NBC News . 30 August 2022 . en . 31 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220831064533/https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/charlbi-dean-triangle-sadness-black-lightning-actor-dies-32-rcna45506 . live .
- News: South African actress Charlbi Dean dies aged 32 . 31 August 2022 . France 24 . 30 August 2022 . en . 31 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220831080345/https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220830-south-african-actress-charlbi-dean-dies-aged-32 . live .
- News: Barnes . Mike . Charlbi Dean, Actress in 'Triangle of Sadness' and 'Black Lightning,' Dies at 32 . 31 August 2022 . The Hollywood Reporter . 30 August 2022 . 30 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220830202228/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/charlbi-dean-dead-triangle-sadness-black-lightning-1235208664/ . live .
- News: Freitag . Lee . Black Lightning Star Charlbi Dean Dies at 32 . 31 August 2022 . CBR . 30 August 2022 . 31 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220831080351/https://www.cbr.com/black-lightning-charlbi-dean-obituary/ . live .