Charlbi Dean

2022 - 8 - 31

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Charlbi Dean Dies: 'Triangle Of Sadness' Actor Was 32 (Deadline)

Charlbi Dean, the South African model and actor currently starring in the Palme d'Or-winning Triangle of Sadness, died Monday in New York City of an ...

[‘Triangle Of Sadness’ Trailer: Luxury Cruise Sinks The Uber-Rich In Ruben Östlund’s Palme-Winning Comedy](https://deadline.com/video/triangle-of-sadness-trailer-ruben-ostlunds-palme-winning-comedy/) After guesting on a 2017 episode of CBS’ Sherlock Holmes drama Elementary, she was cast in the CW’s Black Lightning as Syonide, an orphan-turned-assassin who was trained by Tobias Whale (Marvin “Krondon” Jones III). Born Charlbi Dean Kriek on February 5, 1990 in Cape Town, Dean began modeling at age 6 and got her screen start in the 2010 South African boarding-school comedy Spud, starring John Cleese and Troye Sivan from writer-director Donovan Marsh. [Cannes Review: Ruben Ostlund’s ‘Triangle Of Sadness’](https://deadline.com/2022/05/triangle-of-sadness-cannes-film-review-ruben-ostlund-woody-harrelson-1235029662/) [Charlbi Dean](https://deadline.com/tag/charlbi-dean/), the South African model and actor who had a breakout role in the 2022 [Palme d’Or-winning](https://deadline.com/2022/05/cannes-film-festival-2022-winners-full-list-1235035036/) [Triangle of Sadness](https://deadline.com/tag/triangle-of-sadness/) and recurred on [the CW](https://deadline.com/tag/the-cw/)’s [Black Lightning](https://deadline.com/tag/black-lightning/), died Monday in New York City of an unexpected sudden illness. [Acquired by Neon out of Cannes](https://deadline.com/2022/05/triangle-of-sadness-film-from-ruben-ostlund-acquired-by-neon-1235031705/), it’s set for an October 7 theatrical release in the U.S.

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Charlbi Dean, 'Triangle of Sadness' and 'Black Lightning' actor, dies ... (NBC News)

Charlbi Dean, a young, up-and-coming South African actor who most recently starred in this year's Palme d'Or winner “Triangle of Sadness,” died Monday in ...

It will also screen at the Toronto International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival. The movie was a hit at the Cannes Film Festival and is set to be released in the U.S. She played the highly skilled assassin Syonide throughout nine episodes over two seasons.

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Charlbi Dean, star of Cannes standout 'Triangle of Sadness,' dead at ... (CNN)

Charlbi Dean, an actress whose star had just begun to rise with a starring role in Palme d'Or winner "Triangle of Sadness," has died, a representative for ...

Dean's role in "Triangle of Sadness" was her biggest to date, especially following the film's positive reception at Cannes. and telling director Ruben Östlund, "you're the GOAT I'm forever thankful for you for trusting me to be apart of your genius." She went on to have other film roles, as well as a recurring role on the CW's "Black Lightning" as the character Syonide.

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Triangle of Sadness actor, model Charlbi Dean dies at 32 (1 News)

Dean died at a hospital in New York from a sudden unexpected illness.

At the festival before the film won the award, Dean told The Associated Press, “For me, I’m like, I’ve already won. She reprised her role in a 2013 sequel. It also stars Woody Harrelson as the ship's captain.

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Model and Triangle of Sadness actor Charlbi Dean dies of 'sudden ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Dean, who had a breakout role in Triangle of Sadness, which won this year's top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, was 32.

At the festival before the film won the award, Dean told The Associated Press, “for me, I’m like, I’ve already won. I’m already at Cannes with the movie. It also stars Woody Harrelson as the ship's captain. She reprised her role in a 2013 sequel. Anything is just a cherry on top at this point for me, you know?” *

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Triangle of Sadness actress dead at 32 (New Zealand Herald)

The upcoming actress died from an unexpected and sudden illness.

A true talent and sending love to her family." Dean's other projects include 'Death Race 3: Inferno', 'Blood in the Water', 'Don't Sleep' and 'Porthole'. Her fiance Luke Volker, a model, reacted to the tragic news of her passing on Instagram, saying he "couldn't be more proud" of her and performance in 'Triangle of Sadness'. "Her work had a vulnerability and intellect a lesser actor would have denied the character. Keep up with the latest in lifestyle and entertainmentGet the latest lifestyle & entertainment headlines straight to your inbox. Dean was born and raised in Cape Town, became a model at 12-years-old and after surviving a near-fatal car accident in 2009, made her film debut in the 2010 flick 'Spud' with the singer and former YouTuber, Troye Sivan.

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Charlbi Dean, model and Triangle of Sadness actor, dies aged 32 (The Guardian)

The South African actor, who has a co-starring turn in the Palme d'Or winning satire, died of an unexpected illness in New York City.

She is perhaps best known for playing a Syonide, a recurring character on the CW series Black Lightning starting in 2018. Charlbi Dean, the South African actor and model currently starring in festival circuit hit Triangle of Sadness, died on Monday at a New York City hospital of a sudden illness at the age of 32, Variety The up-and-coming actor had a co-starring role in Triangle of Sadness, which was awarded the Palme d’Or at the

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RIP Charlbi Dean, Triangle Of Sadness star (The A.V. Club)

The lead of the Palme d'Or winner has died of a sudden illness at the age of 32.

The film’s set for an October 7 theatrical release in the U.S. Triangle of Sadness will soon screen at the Toronto Film Festival and has been selected for the 2022 New York Film Festival. Her other film credits include the sci-fi flick Blood In The Water, Don’t Sleep, and Porthole.

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'Triangle of Sadness' actor, model Charlbi Dean, dies at 32 (The Times of Israel)

Publicist confirms that actor who co-starred in film featured at Cannes and Jerusalem festivals succumbed to a sudden unexpected illness, without providing ...

[Learn more](https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-we-publish-the-times-of-israel-in-arabic-and-persian?utm_campaign=arabic&utm_source=website&utm_medium=article_end&utm_content=1964F6) [Learn more](https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-we-publish-the-times-of-israel-in-arabic-and-persian?utm_campaign=arabic&utm_source=website&utm_medium=article_end&utm_content=1964F6) [Already a member? And a [Persian version](https://fa.timesofisrael.com/) for Iranian readers? Before the film won the award at the Cannes festival, Dean told The Associated Press, “For me, I’m like, I’ve already won. I’m already at Cannes with the movie. The movie also She also appeared in “Spud” (2010), “Don’t Sleep” (2017) and “Blood in the Water” (2016).

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Ruben Östlund Remembers 'Triangle of Sadness' Actress Charlbi ... (IndieWire)

"Triangle of Sadness" director Ruben Östlund shared an emotional tribute to late model-actress Charlbi Dean after her sudden death.

Cannes winner “Triangle of Sadness” is set to screen at the 2022 Toronto Film Festival and the 2022 New York Film Festival. “It has been a gift to bear witness to her incredible talent in TRIANGLE OF SADNESS among many others.” She regularly shared photos alongside friend, fellow actress, and “Blonde” star Ana de Armas. “It is an honor to have gotten to know and work with her. “Charlbi’s sudden passing is a shock and a tragedy,” Östlund wrote. Östlund took to

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Charlbi Dean: Tributes to film and TV 'star-in-the-making' after death ... (BBC News)

South African actress and model Charlbi Dean, who starred in award-winning film Triangle of Sadness and TV series Black Lightning, has died at the age of 32 ...

[Jeremy O Harris](https://twitter.com/jeremyoharris/status/1564656817351053312) described the late actress as a "true talent". Speaking about the film before it was crowned at Cannes, Dean told the Associated Press: "For me, I'm like, I've already won. [Robert Daniels tweeted](https://twitter.com/812filmreviews/status/1564685917511720960) that the news was "very tragic". Triangle of Sadness is a biting social satire that sees models and the ultra-rich have their status undermined by unexpected events. "Charlbi had a care and sensitivity that lifted her colleagues and the entire film crew. Her loss is a huge one."

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Charlbi Dean Death “A Shock And A Tragedy,” Says 'Triangle of ... (Deadline)

Ruben Ostlund, the Swedish director of the Palme d'Or winning film Triangle of Sadness that should have marked a breakthrough in the career of co-star ...

Prior to Triangle of Sadness, Dean was best known for playing Syonide, a recurring character on The CW’s DC Comics-based series Black Lightning. Acquired by Neon out of Cannes, it’s set for an October 7 theatrical release in the U.S. “It is an honor to have gotten to know and work with her.

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Charlbi Dean, 'Triangle of Sadness' and 'Black Lightning' Actor, Dies ... (Variety)

Charlbi Dean, who most recently starred in 'Triangle of Sadness,' died Monday from an unexpected illness. She was 32.

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Charlbi Dean, Star of 'Triangle of Sadness,' Dies at 32 (The New York Times)

A South African-born actress and model, she had a breakout role in the satirical “Triangle of Sadness,” due in theaters in the fall.

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Charlbi Dean's Brother Recalls 'Extremely Loving' Actress, Shoots ... (Rolling Stone)

Alex Jacobs says family still awaiting autopsy results after Triangle of Sadness actress died suddenly Monday from apparent "viral infection in her lungs".

He was with her, as close as he could be.” She then died in a matter of hours, Jacobs says, with the exact cause of her death still pending an autopsy that was underway Wednesday. “We love him so much,” he says. If the call ended, she’d call her back immediately and say I didn’t get to say goodbye to you,” he says. “They removed her spleen. I think that’s completely ridiculous and extremely naïve.”

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