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Charlbi Dean Kriek (February 5, 1990 – August 29, 2022) was a South African actress.[1] 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 February 5, 1990[2][3] to Joanne Muller and Johan Kriek. She had a brother.[4][5] She began modeling 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.[6] She attended Waterfront Theatre School in her hometown of Cape Town,[7][8] traveling widely for her career.[9][10]

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.[11] She was hospitalized at Milnerton Medi-Clinic and received life-saving surgery.[6][12] She took a break from her career after the accident.[13]

In 2010, Dean made her acting debut in the film adaptation of Spud as Amanda, a role she reprised in the sequel Spud 2: The Madness Continues. She went on to star in the films Don't Sleep in 2017 and An Interview with God in 2018.[14][15] Also in 2018, she landed the role of Syonide, a recurring character she played for two seasons of the Arrowverse series Black Lightning.[16][17] In February 2020, she was cast in a leading role in Ruben Östlund's satirical film Triangle of Sadness,[18] which premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival and won the Palme d'Or.[4][19] Her performance in the film received critical praise, with some considering it as what could have been her breakout role.[20][21]

Personal life[]

Dean was engaged to fellow South African actor and model Luke Volker, whom she had been dating since 2018.[4][12][11]

Death[]

On August 29, 2022, Dean was admitted to a hospital in New York City after feeling unwell.[22] While her initial symptoms were mild, her condition deteriorated rapidly and she died several hours later; she was 32.[2][22][11] Autopsy results released on December 21, 2022 confirmed the actress died of bacterial sepsis, which was caused by Capnocytophaga.[22] Her spleen had been removed after a car crash in 2008, which increased her risk of serious infections.[22][23] Dean's death occurred shortly before the international release of Triangle of Sadness.[11] 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". Despite appearing in the lead role of a Best Picture nominee, Dean was not recognized by the Academy during the 2023 Oscars "In Memoriam" tribute.[24]

Filmography[]

Film[]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2010 Spud Amanda [25]
2012 Illusive Fields Nadia Short film [26][16]
2013 Death Race 3: Inferno Calamity J [27]
Spud 2: The Madness Continues Amanda [28]
2016 Blood in the Water Pheebee [29]
2017 Don't Sleep Shawn Edmon [27]
2018 An Interview with God Grace
Porthole Jennifer / Kassidy Kubrick [30]
2022 Triangle of Sadness Yaya [11]

Television[]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Elementary Beautiful Woman Episode: "High Heat" [16]
2018 Black Lightning Syonide Recurring role; 9 episodes

References[]

  1. ↑ "Like It's '98 with Charlbi Dean Kriek". Marie Claire South Africa (June 2018). Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved on November 18, 2021.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Evans, Greg (August 30, 2022). "Charlbi Dean Dies: 'Triangle Of Sadness' Actor Was 32". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 30, 2022. Retrieved on August 30, 2022.
  3. ↑ Dillon, Nancy (August 31, 2022). "Charlbi Dean, Breakout Star of Palme d'Or-Winning 'Triangle of Sadness', Dead at 32". Rolling Stone. Retrieved on August 31, 2022.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Ugwu, Reggie (August 31, 2022). "Charlbi Dean, Star of Top Winner at Cannes, Dies at 32". The New York Times. Retrieved on November 8, 2022.
  5. ↑ McKay, Bronwyn (August 31, 2022). "Charlbi Dean's family pay tribute to the up-and-coming star: 'We love you forever and always'". Channel24. Retrieved on August 31, 2022.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Evans, Sally (October 8, 2008). "Top SA model in horror crash". The Times. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved on November 18, 2021.
  7. ↑ Sinkins, Estelle (March 12, 2010). "'Spud' screen queens: meet the women who dominate here's love life". The Witness. Retrieved on August 30, 2022.
  8. ↑ Shiffman, Allyson (May 27, 2022). "'Triangle of Sadness' star Charlbi Dean has that from-the-inside-out radiance of a 1990s supermodel". Vogue Scandinavia. Archived from the original on May 30, 2022. Retrieved on June 4, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Charlbi Dean Kriek – Interview #3". Justin Polkey (June 2018). Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved on November 18, 2021.
  10. ↑ Brown, Emma (September 19, 2013). "Gloves Off". Interview Magazine. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved on November 18, 2021.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 Horton, Adrian (August 30, 2022). "Charlbi Dean, model and Triangle of Sadness actor, dies aged 32". The Guardian. Archived from the original on August 30, 2022. Retrieved on August 30, 2022.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Local star Charlbi Dean Kriek has sadly passed away". Cape Town, Etc. (August 30, 2022). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved on August 30, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Spud: The Movie – three talented local actors to bring Eve, Amanda and Christine to life on screen". Media Update (March 11, 2010). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved on August 30, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Una entrevista con Dios. No ganará premios, pero...". Aleteia.org (January 10, 2019). Archived from the original on September 28, 2021. Retrieved on October 12, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Filmografie von Charlbi Dean Kriek". FILMSTARTS.de. Archived from the original on October 28, 2021. Retrieved on October 12, 2021.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 Freitag, Lee (August 30, 2022). "Black Lightning Star Charlbi Dean Dies at 32". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved on August 31, 2022.
  17. ↑ "'Black Lightning': Who Dies in the Season 2 Premiere?". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on October 24, 2021. Retrieved on October 12, 2021.
  18. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (February 4, 2020). "'Triangle Of Sadness': Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean & Woody Harrelson Lead Satire From Palme D'Or Winner Ruben Ostlund; Imperative, 30WEST, More Join". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 24, 2021. Retrieved on October 12, 2021.
  19. ↑ Frank, Jason (August 30, 2022). "Charlbi Dean, Star of Palme d'Or Winner Triangle of Sadness, Dead at 32". Vulture. Archived from the original on August 30, 2022. Retrieved on August 31, 2022.
  20. ↑ ""Triangle of Sadness", Reviewed: We're on a Yacht and We're Puking". The New Yorker (October 6, 2022). Retrieved on January 2, 2023.
  21. ↑ "Charlbi Dean was a true star-in-the-making. Her loss is a huge one". the Guardian (August 30, 2022). Retrieved on January 2, 2023.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 Dillon, Nancy (September 1, 2022). "Charlbi Dean's Brother Recalls 'Extremely Loving' Actress, Shoots Down 'Ridiculous' Antivax Theory". Rolling Stone. Retrieved on September 1, 2022.
  23. ↑ "Spleen problems and spleen removal". National Health Service (October 18, 2017). Retrieved on September 1, 2022.
  24. ↑ Bradshaw, Peter (August 30, 2022). "Charlbi Dean was a true star-in-the-making. Her loss is a huge one". The Guardian. Archived from the original on August 30, 2022. Retrieved on August 30, 2022.
  25. ↑ "Actress Charlbi Dean dies". Yahoo! Sports (August 30, 2022). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved on August 31, 2022.
  26. ↑ "Illusive Fields". Berlinale Talents. Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved on August 31, 2022.
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Johnson, Alan (August 31, 2022). "Charlbi Dean's trainer says star was 'happy and healthy' in days before death". Daily Mirror. Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved on August 31, 2022.
  28. ↑ "Charlbi Dean, 'Triangle of Sadness' and 'Black Lightning' actor, dies at 32". NBC News (August 30, 2022). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved on August 31, 2022.
  29. ↑ "South African actress Charlbi Dean dies aged 32". France 24 (August 30, 2022). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved on August 31, 2022.
  30. ↑ Barnes, Mike (August 30, 2022). "Charlbi Dean, Actress in 'Triangle of Sadness' and 'Black Lightning,' Dies at 32". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 30, 2022. Retrieved on August 31, 2022.

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