
Jason Momoa is currently conquering the seas as Aquaman in the ever-expanding DC Universe, but this is not our first time meeting the Hawaiian-born actor. Momoa started in Hollywood in 1999 and has been in more than 25 TV and film projects. Take a look at the rise of Momoa, now heir to the throne of Atlantis

“Baywatch Hawaii” (1999-2001)Â
Momoa joined the heroic lifeguard group at 20 years old as heartthrob Jason Ioane. Momoa would also appear in the 2003 Baywatch TV movie “Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding.”Â

“North Shore” (2004-2005)
From the seashore to the seaside, Momoa played a bartender at the fictional Hawaiian resort in this FOX soap opera.