5 Facts About Aquaman Jason Momoa That Will Absolutely Surprise You!

Everyone knows the stunning heartthrob of a man who played Aquaman, Jason Momoa. Momoa’s rise to stardom and his journey from Hawaii’s best model to the actor he is today is truly notable. Here are 5 interesting facts about Jason Momoa that you just have to know -

 1.   He studied Marine Biology

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Momoa’s role as Aquaman in the films Aquaman and Justice League is not too far off from his actual personality. He majored in marine biology for a short period of time in Iowa, before moving to Colorado and getting a degree in wildlife biology.
 

2.   He was Hawaii’s model of the year in 1999

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At just 20 years old, Momoa won the title of Hawaii’s Model of the Year, and subsequently hosted the Miss Teen Hawaii beauty pageant.

3.   He starred in the TV show Baywatch

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This one is no surprise, given his status as Hawaii’s Top Model 1999, Momoa was cast in the action-drama series, later renamed Baywatch: Hawaii, for a couple of seasons as Jason Loane.
 

4.   The scar above his left eyebrow is real

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In 2008, Momoa had a beer glass smashed into his face at a pub, resulting in 140 stitches as well as facial reconstruction surgery. The scar, however, is his most notable feature in his role as Khal Drogo in the HBO live remake of Game of Thrones.
 

5.   He’s not just an actor

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Apart from being in front of the cameras, Momoa is also rather comfortable behind them. He directed and co-wrote Road To Paloma, a thriller that released in 2014.