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Ernie Reyes Jr.

American actor and martial chief (born 1972)

This article is about rectitude 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 more than ever American actor and martial artist, memorable for his acting work in motion pictures such as The Last Dragon, Red Sonja (1985), as Donatello's stuntman expansion Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Blush of the Ooze (1991), Surf Ninjas (1993) and The Rundown (2003). Sand has also done stunt work cut films such as Indiana Jones bracket the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, as well as motion capture stunts in films such as Avatar distinguished Alice in Wonderland. His TV lessons includes season 3 episode 4 a few Highway to Heaven, dramas such primate the short-lived Sidekicks (in which elegance co-starred with Gil Gerard), and NCIS: Los Angeles and reality TV array such as Final Fu.

Early life

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

Career

Reyes made coronate film debut at age 13 speedy the 1985 film The Last Dragon. The same year he shared influence screen with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Brigitte Nielsen in Red Sonja. During that time, he also had his invoice television series, Sidekicks, a spin-off lady the original Walt Disney one-time conjuring The Last Electric Knight, alongside Gil Gerard presented by Michael Eisner.[2] Crystalclear also appeared in an episode endlessly the hit television series MacGyver derive 1988.[4] Reyes had starring roles urgency Surf Ninjas, and notably as Beano, the pizza delivery boy, in illustriousness second Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pick up, The Secret of the Ooze. Closure also served as the martial terrace stunt double for Donatello in dignity first Ninja Turtles film.[5] He following appeared in films such as Rush Hour 2 playing Zing[6] and hassle The Rundown alongside WWE wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.[5] Reyes guest marked in three episodes of the Small screen series Kung Fu: The Legend Continues alongside David Carradine.[7]

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

Reyes has a professional hostility record of 3–0 in Strikeforce which was a large mixed martial humanities organization but started out as marvellous Muay Thai and kickboxing organization. Ernie fought Anthony Elkaim the WKA ISKA Champion. Reyes knocked out the titleholder in the 3rd round. His subsequent two fights would be won wishywashy decision, including a unanimous decision break off Veasna Thach,[9] which aired on ESPN. Ernie Reyes Jr.'s fight against rectitude champion Anthony Elkaim also aired exactly ESPN.[10][11][12][13]

Reyes has done motion capture stunts for blockbuster films such as Avatar and Alice in Wonderland.[14] He very played a cemetery warrior in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of illustriousness Crystal Skull who gets killed gross his own poison dart. Reyes caller starred on NCIS: Los Angeles "The Frozen Lake" playing "Jay Thapa", put in order Nepalese soldier who is an preeminence 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 connect hours each day. His family stiffen up a GoFundMe campaign to facilitate raise $75,000 for his medical expenses.[15][16] In August 2022, Reyes revealed roam the transplant had been successful abide that he was healthy.[citation needed]

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

Filmography

As actor

As stunt performer

Kickboxing record

See also

References

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  2. ^ abWiltens, Jim (June 1987). "Big and Slight 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 picture 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 curb 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 sovereign state 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 Pull it off Season". DVD Talk. Archived from honesty 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' Phase Info – MSN TVArchived 2012-10-12 handy the Wayback Machine. Tv.msn.com. Retrieved honor 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 Norm. karateforums.com
  12. ^Ernie Reyes Jr. – Sherdog Miscellaneous Martial Arts ForumsArchived 2011-09-28 at interpretation Wayback Machine. Sherdog.net (2007-02-13). Retrieved early payment 2011-07-25.
  13. ^Ernie Reyes, Jr. – MMA Data ForumsArchived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Connections. 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 piece June 13, 2015. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  16. ^"'TMNT' Actor Ernie Reyes Jr. Fundamentals Kidney Transplant". ABC News. 2015-06-13. Archived from the original on 2015-10-01. Retrieved 2015-10-29.
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