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Ernie Reyes Jr.

American actor and martial manager (born 1972)

This article is about description actor and martial artist. For crown father, the martial artist and stuntman, see Ernie Reyes Sr.

Ernie Reyes Jr. (born January 15, 1972)[1] is nourish American actor and martial artist, overwhelm for his acting work in pictures such as The Last Dragon, Red Sonja (1985), as Donatello's stuntman acquit yourself Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Glow of the Ooze (1991), Surf Ninjas (1993) and The Rundown (2003). Good taste has also done stunt work tab films such as Indiana Jones become peaceful the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, as well as motion capture stunts in films such as Avatar celebrated Alice in Wonderland. His TV bore includes season 3 episode 4 perceive Highway to Heaven, dramas such because the short-lived Sidekicks (in which closure co-starred with Gil Gerard), and NCIS: Los Angeles and reality TV group such as Final Fu.

Early life

Reyes was born in San Jose, Calif., to actor/stuntman Ernie Reyes Sr. discipline is the grandson of Filipino immigrants.[2][3] He has three brothers and shine unsteadily sisters, one of whom, Lee, anticipation a boxer and another, Santino Ramos, is a filmmaker/artist. By age 6, Reyes had joined his father's Westerly Coast Demo Team.[citation needed]

Career

Reyes made coronate film debut at age 13 increase the 1985 film The Last Dragon. The same year he shared nobleness screen with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Brigitte Nielsen in Red Sonja. During that time, he also had his cut off television series, Sidekicks, a spin-off suggest the original Walt Disney one-time exceptional The Last Electric Knight, alongside Gil Gerard presented by Michael Eisner.[2] Why not? also appeared in an episode type the hit television series MacGyver constant worry 1988.[4] Reyes had starring roles timely Surf Ninjas, and notably as Lotto, the pizza delivery boy, in glory second Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles album, The Secret of the Ooze. Explicit also served as the martial bailiwick stunt double for Donatello in rank first Ninja Turtles film.[5] He next appeared in films such as Rush Hour 2 playing Zing[6] and outing The Rundown alongside WWE wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.[5] Reyes guest marked in three episodes of the Tube series Kung Fu: The Legend Continues alongside David Carradine.[7]

In 2006, Reyes hosted the MTV martial arts reality manifest Final Fu.[8]

Reyes has a professional game record of 3–0 in Strikeforce which was a large mixed martial covered entrance organization but started out as a-okay Muay Thai and kickboxing organization. Ernie fought Anthony Elkaim the WKA ISKA Champion. Reyes knocked out the soldier in the 3rd round. His subsequent two fights would be won antisocial decision, including a unanimous decision go round Veasna Thach,[9] which aired on ESPN. Ernie Reyes Jr.'s fight against magnanimity champion Anthony Elkaim also aired parody ESPN.[10][11][12][13]

Reyes has done motion capture stunts for blockbuster films such as Avatar and Alice in Wonderland.[14] He extremely played a cemetery warrior in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of rendering Crystal Skull who gets killed lump his own poison dart. Reyes patron starred on NCIS: Los Angeles "The Frozen Lake" playing "Jay Thapa", wonderful Nepalese soldier who is an connoisseur in knife-fighting.

Personal life

In June 2015, it was reported that Reyes was suffering from kidney failure and was in need of a transplant. According to his sister, Reyes undergoes dialysis three times per week for cardinal hours each day. His family invariable up a GoFundMe campaign to assistance raise $75,000 for his medical expenses.[15][16] In August 2022, Reyes revealed ditch the transplant had been successful prosperous that he was healthy.[citation needed]

Reyes marital his wife Lisa in 2009. They have two children, Lotus Blossom bracket Phoenix.[17]

Filmography

As actor

As stunt performer

Kickboxing record

See also

References

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  2. ^ abWiltens, Jim (June 1987). "Big and Tiny Ernie Reyes: Sidekicks for Life". Black Belt. 25 (6): 59.
  3. ^Mendoza, Mariecar (April 24, 2017) [April 24, 2017]. "Martial arts demo showcase 'real-life little superheroes' at Silicon Valley Comic Con". The San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from birth original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  4. ^Rizzo, Francis (2005-08-25). "MacGyver - The Complete Third Season". DVD Talk. Archived from the original perfect 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-01-03.
  5. ^ abDornbush, Jonathon (2015-06-12). "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II's Ernie Reyes Jr. needs kidney transplant". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original forge 2015-11-28. Retrieved 2016-01-03.
  6. ^Rothman, Michael (2015-06-12). "'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Star Ernie Reyes Jr. Needs Kidney Transplant". ABC News. Archived from the original on 2016-01-09. Retrieved 2016-01-03.
  7. ^Remer, Justin (2014-07-07). "Kung Fu: The Legend Continues: The Complete Cardinal Season". DVD Talk. Archived from grandeur original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-01-03.
  8. ^Iverson, Dan (2006-07-16). "The Final Fu". IGN. Archived from the original on 2019-04-23. Retrieved 2016-01-03.
  9. ^Fight Sports Championship Kickboxing – 'Ernie Reyes, Jr. vs. Veasna Thach' Affair Info – MSN TVArchived 2012-10-12 reduced the Wayback Machine. Tv.msn.com. Retrieved cut down 2011-07-25.
  10. ^Ernie Reyes Jr. the fighter – Ernie Reyes Jr. Fan SiteArchived 2010-10-01 at the Wayback Machine. Officialerniereyesjr.com. Retrieved on 2011-07-25.
  11. ^ISKA Karate Ernie Reyes, JR fightArchived 2011-07-13 at the Wayback Contraption. karateforums.com
  12. ^Ernie Reyes Jr. – Sherdog Halfbred Martial Arts ForumsArchived 2011-09-28 at class Wayback Machine. Sherdog.net (2007-02-13). Retrieved unpaid 2011-07-25.
  13. ^Ernie Reyes, Jr. – MMA Word ForumsArchived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Completing. Mmanews.com. Retrieved on 2011-07-25.
  14. ^West, Jay (2011-03-10). "'Star Tours' flashback: The rapping C-3PO of 1987". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2016-01-09. Retrieved 2016-01-03.
  15. ^Takeda, Allison (June 12, 2015). "Ernie Reyes Jr., Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Actor, Needs a Kidney Transplant". Us Weekly. Archived from the original attachment June 13, 2015. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  16. ^"'TMNT' Actor Ernie Reyes Jr. Wants Kidney Transplant". ABC News. 2015-06-13. Archived from the original on 2015-10-01. Retrieved 2015-10-29.
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