Jason Momoa getting his start onBaywatchtracks .
It’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! To celebrate, let’s take a walk down memory lane to see how these celebs got their start in Hollywood and what they look like now:
1.Vanessa Hudgensin her first movie role as Noel in 2003’sThirteen:
Vanessa Hudgensnow:
2.Auli’i Cravalhoserved as the starring voice ofMoanain her first movie role in 2016:
Auli’i Cravalho now:
3.Ross Butlerin one of his early TV roles as Brett inK.C. Undercover. He was featured on the show from 2015 to 2017:
Ross Butlernow:
4.Kal Pennin one of his early movie roles as Taj in 2002’sNational Lampoon’sVan Wilder:
Kal Pennnow:
5.Brenda Songin one of her early TV roles as Sariffa in100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd. She was featured on the show from 1999 to 2002:
Brenda Songnow:
6.Awkwafinain her first movie role as Christine in 2016’sNeighbors 2: Sorority Rising:
Awkwafina now:
7.KJ Apain his first TV role as Kane inShortland Street. He was featured on the show from 2014 to 2015:
KJ Apa now:
8.Shay Mitchellin her first TV role as Emily inPretty Little Liars. She was featured on the show from 2010 to 2017:
Shay Mitchell now:
9.Steven Yeunin his first movie role as Chaz in 2009’sJerry:
Steven Yeun now:
10.Taika Waititiin his early movie directing days during 2007’sEagle vs Shark. He also had a role in the film as Gordon:
Taika Waititi now:
11.Lana Condorin her first movie role as Jubilee in 2016’sX-Men: Apocalypse:
Lana Condor now:
12.Henry Goldingin one of his early movie roles as Nick in 2018’sCrazy Rich Asians:
Henry Golding now:
13.Maitreyi Ramakrishnanin her first TV role as Devi inNever Have I Ever. She was featured on the show from 2020 to 2023:
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan now:
14.Raymond Ablackin his first TV role as Sav inDegrassi. He was featured on the show from 2007 to 2011:
Raymond Ablack now:
15.Jimmy O. Yangin one of his early movie roles as Mike the Camerman in 2017’sEl Camino Christmas:
Jimmy O. Yang now:
16.Dwayne Johnsonin his first movie role as the Scorpion King in 2001’sThe Mummy Returns:
Dwayne Johnson now:
17.Anna Cathcartin one of her early movie roles as Kitty inTo All the Boys I’ve Loved Beforein 2018:
Anna Cathcart now:
18.Lucy Liuin her first TV role as Courtney in an episode ofBeverly Hills, 90210in 1991:
Lucy Liu now:
19.Janel Parrishin her first movie role as Jade in 2007’sBratz:
Janel Parrish now:
20.Priyanka ChopraJonas in her first movie role as Priya in 2002’sThamizhan:
Priyanka Chopra Jonas now:
21.Darren Barnetin his first TV role as the young version of Jack inThis Is Usin 2017:
Darren Barnet now:
22.Dev Patelin his first TV role as Anwar inSkins. He was featured on the show from 2007 to 2008:
Dev Patel now:
23.Cliff Curtisin one of his early movie roles as Bully in 1994’sOnce Were Warriors:
Cliff Curtis now:
24.Charles Meltonin one his early TV roles as Mr. Wu inAmerican Horror Story. He was featured on the show from 2015 to 2016:
Charles Melton now:
25.Michelle Yeohin her first movie role as Miss Yeung in 1984’sThe Owl vs. Bumbo:
Michelle Yeoh now:
26.Finally,Jason Momoain his first TV role as Jason inBaywatch. He was featured on the show from 1999 to 2001:
Jason Momoa now:
Jason Momoa getting his start onBaywatchtracks.
