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Buzz Feed
6 days ago
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Uli Latukefu Interview — Voices Of The Pacific
BuzzFeed: Many American fans were introduced to you when you played the young adult Dwayne Johnson in Young Rock. What was it like portraying a character inspired by the life of a real person we all know and love? In a previous interview, you revealed that you didn't actually meet Dwayne in person until the set of Black Adam, which surprised me. Can you share what that was like? Did anything surprise you about how he was in person versus over Zoom? How do you balance staying true to your heritage while participating in an industry often dominated by non-Pacific Islander narratives? And is there a moment in your career where you felt especially empowered and proud of your Tongan identity? What can you tell us about your role as Lucas Finau in Prime Video's upcoming crime drama, Countdown? You played Callum in the Nicole Kidman-produced Australian show, The Last Anniversary, based on the book by Liane Moriarty. It felt different from some of your more physical roles since the show is a family drama mystery, and I loved seeing another side of you! How did it feel stepping into this genre and portraying Callum, whose focus is as a father and husband? For Pacific Islanders, there are so many aspects of our cultures that we hold close to our hearts, from our foods to our dances to our tattoos. What's your favorite part of your culture? Do you have a favorite Tongan food? You played Nicky Salapu in Next Goal Wins, a rare Hollywood film with a predominantly Pacific Islander cast, including legends like Oscar Kightley and Rachel House. What did you take away from that experience? Do you have any favorite behind-the-scenes memories with Taika? If you could work with any Pacific Islander, who would it be and why? You've been open about not speaking Tongan when you were young, which made it harder to connect with your community and culture. Though I believe you later learned the language, this is a common struggle for many Pacific Islanders across the diaspora, whether in the US, Australia, NZ, or anywhere else. What would say to anyone who doesn't speak their mother tongue and feels a bit disconnected? What would your dream role be? What advice do you have for young Pacific Islander creatives? Finally, what does being Pacific Islander mean to you? Thank you for chatting with us, Uli! Be sure to keep up with Uli here.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Disturbed's David Draiman Is Down With the Slickness After Totally Surprising His Girlfriend With On-Stage Proposal
Disturbed singer David Draiman is down with the nuptials. The 52-year-old hard rock singer popped the question to girlfriend model Sarah Uli during a surprise moment at his band's Disturbed: The Sickness 25th anniversary concert in Sacramento, CA on Friday night (May 9). During the show at the Golden 1 Center honoring the band's landmark 2000 album, Draiman paused things for a few minutes after the group's beloved Simon & Garfunkel 'The Sound of Silence' cover for a bit of personal business. 'At this time, I would like to call miss Sarah Uli to the stage please,' Draiman is heard saying in a video of the moment. More from Billboard Disturbed Scores 13th Mainstream Rock Airplay No. 1 With 'I Will Not Break' Bad Bunny's 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200 After Vinyl Release John Legend Says He's Shocked by Ye's 'Descent' Into 'Antisemitism' and 'Anti-Blackness' Dressed in his traditional black pants and sleeveless black t-shirt, Draiman invited his beloved to join him center stage as she looks around seemingly confused while he takes her hand. 'Everyone say hello to my lovely lady Sarah,' he continued. 'She's looking at me and she's wondering, 'What the f–k is he doing?' Sarah, my love. You have made my life so much better,' Draiman said, pulling Uli close and staring deeply into her eyes. 'You are the light in the darkness for me. I love you more than anything I have ever loved in this world, and it would be the absolute pinnacle of my life and my existence,' he added, while pulling a ring box out of his pocket and getting down on one knee as Uli covered her face. 'Sarah Uli, will you marry me?' The crowd went wild when the two shared a passionate kiss afterwards, with Draiman assuring them, 'In case you didn't hear, she said yes.' Uli posted pics of the moment with the caption, 'the happiest moment ever with the love of my life.' The marriage will mark the second for Draiman, who was previously married to model/actress Lena Yada from 2011-2023; the couple share a 12-year-old son. Watch Draiman and Uli's engagement below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
David Draiman Surprises Girlfriend with Onstage Marriage Proposal at Disturbed Show: Watch
The post David Draiman Surprises Girlfriend with Onstage Marriage Proposal at Disturbed Show: Watch appeared first on Consequence. Disturbed frontman David Draiman had a big surprise for his girlfriend Sarah Uli during the band's concert at Golden 1 Center on Friday (May 9th) in Sacramento, California. The singer called Uli onstage, and proceeded to propose to her, to which she said, 'Yes.' At a quiet point in the set, after the band had played their famous cover of Simon & Garfunkel's 'The Sound of Silence,' the heartwarming moment happened when Draiman took the stage by himself and asked Uli to come up from where she was standing in the front of the audience. Get Disturbed Tickets Here As he pulled her in close to him, he said, 'Everyone say hello to my lovely lady Sarah. She's looking at me and she's wondering, 'What the fuck is he doing?' Sarah, my love. You have made my life so much better. You are the light in the darkness for me. I love you more than anything I have ever loved in this world.' Draiman then started to reach into his pocket and grab a ring and kneel down on one knee, continuing, 'And it would be the absolute pinnacle of my life and my existence… Sarah Uli, will you marry me?' Uli then responded affirmatively, and the two shared a long kiss, with Draiman, adding, 'In case you didn't hear, she said yes.' With Uli shedding tears of joy, the two embraced once more, before she left the stage, and Draiman's bandmates returned to play two more tunes to close out the 19-song set. Draiman had previously been married to Lena Yada, with whom he shares a son named Samuel Bear. The two divorced in 2023 after 11 years of marriage. Following that divorce, the Disturbed singer went through a dark time, even telling the audience at a May 2023 concert that he had recently battled suicidal thoughts. It also later came to light that Draiman was dealing with a mold issue at his Florida rental house at the time that led to debilitating health issues. Thankfully, things are looking much brighter for David Draiman these days. Our congratulations go out to him and Sarah Uli on their engagement. Watch it all go down in the Instagram post below. Disturbed have a few more dates left on their North American tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of their multiplatinum debut album, The Sickness. Tickets to the remaining shows are available here. Popular Posts Drummer Chris Adler Opens Up on What Led to Firing from Lamb of God Stephen King's The Long Walk Movie Gets Long-Awaited Trailer: Watch Say It in Ghor: How Andor Brought a Brand New Language to Star Wars Jazz Pianist Matthew Shipp Derides André 3000's New Piano Project: "Complete and Utter Crap" Metallica Perform "Enter Sandman" at Virginia Tech Stadium 25 Years After It Became School Tradition: Watch Nicolas Cage Says He Is "Mistaken" for Nick Cave Almost Every Day Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
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- Yahoo
Maya Woolfe death: Doctor Who and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet star dies, aged 72
Doctor Who and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet star Maya Woolfe has died aged 72. News of Woolfe's death was announced by the official social media account of the classic British comedy-drama Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. 'With sadness we announce the passing of Maya Woolfe who played Uli in Auf Wiedersehen Pet Series 1, Episode 11, 'The Lovers',' a statement on Instagram read. 'Maya's many TV appearances included The Professionals, Bergerac, and Doctor Who. We send our deepest sympathy to family and friends at this difficult time.' Woolfe appeared in some of TV's biggest shows over her 20-year career. She was best known for her performance as Uli in Auf, Wiedersehen, Pet's first season. In episode 11 'The Lovers', first released in January 1984, Woolfe acted as the love interest of Oz Osborne (played by actor Jimmy Nail). The episode saw the pair go on a date during which Wayne Norris (Gary Holten) wrongly identifies Osborne as the son of a wealthy tycoon. Woolfe's time on the show led to one of the programme's most memorable lines. While discussing his inheritance at the Tivoli, Uli asks: 'In the meantime you are just one of the boys?' Her date replies: 'Look again, pet. One of the men!' Tributes poured in from fans of the show as they wrote: 'Very sad news. She played a great part in a great episode. RIP Maya.' 'Sad news. One of the best ever episodes' wrote another. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Auf Wiedersehen Pet (@aufwiedersehenpet) Others quoted lines from the show as they commented: 'Have we met before my Dear? I do not think so my name is Uli'. Elsewhere in her screen career, Woolfe also appeared as a receptionist in an episode of Doctor Who in the Sixties, as well as a secretary in an episode of The Detectives, a character called Claire in The Professionals, and in the role of Nikki in Bergerac. Further TV parts for Maya included Tenko, Triangle, Wilde Alliance, Lief zijn voor elkaar, Dutch Cops, The Black Magic Man and C.A.T.S Eyes. Auf Wiedersehen, Pet was created by MasterChef creator Franc Roddam. The show was first released in 1983 and ran for four series and 40 episodes. It followed the lives of seven construction workers who are forced to look for work in Germany. The last series was released in 2004.
The Independent
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Maya Woolfe death: Doctor Who and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet star dies, aged 72
Doctor Who and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet star Maya Woolfe has died aged 72. News of Woolfe's death was announced by the official social media account of the classic British comedy-drama Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. 'With sadness we announce the passing of Maya Woolfe who played Uli in Auf Wiedersehen Pet Series 1, Episode 11, 'The Lovers',' a statement on Instagram read. 'Maya's many TV appearances included The Professionals, Bergerac, and Doctor Who. We send our deepest sympathy to family and friends at this difficult time.' Woolfe appeared in some of TV's biggest shows over her 20-year career. She was best known for her performance as Uli in Auf, Wiedersehen, Pet 's first season. In episode 11 'The Lovers', first released in January 1984, Woolfe acted as the love interest of Oz Osborne (played by actor Jimmy Nail). The episode saw the pair go on a date during which Wayne Norris (Gary Holten) wrongly identifies Osborne as the son of a wealthy tycoon. Woolfe's time on the show led to one of the programme's most memorable lines. While discussing his inheritance at the Tivoli, Uli asks: 'In the meantime you are just one of the boys?' Her date replies: 'Look again, pet. One of the men!' Tributes poured in from fans of the show as they wrote: 'Very sad news. She played a great part in a great episode. RIP Maya.' 'Sad news. One of the best ever episodes' wrote another. Others quoted lines from the show as they commented: 'Have we met before my Dear? I do not think so my name is Uli'. Elsewhere in her screen career, Woolfe also appeared as a receptionist in an episode of Doctor Who in the Sixties, as well as a secretary in an episode of The Detectives, a character called Claire in The Professionals, and in the role of Nikki in Bergerac. Further TV parts for Maya included Tenko, Triangle, Wilde Alliance, Lief zijn voor elkaar, Dutch Cops, The Black Magic Man and C.A.T.S Eyes. Auf Wiedersehen, Pet was created by MasterChef creator Franc Roddam. The show was first released in 1983 and ran for four series and 40 episodes. It followed the lives of seven construction workers who are forced to look for work in Germany. The last series was released in 2004.
