Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson

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Dwayne Johnson, popularly known as The Rock, is a highly successful American actor, producer, and former professional wrestler. Born on May 2, 1972, he is recognized as one of the most prominent figures in the entertainment industry, transitioning from a WWE superstar to a Hollywood A-lister. Johnson's charisma and work ethic have led him to achieve remarkable success, with an estimated net worth of $800 million, earned through various ventures, including films, endorsements, and his own business enterprises. He has starred in numerous blockbuster movies, launched a successful tequila brand, and recently joined the board of directors for TKO, the parent company of WWE, showcasing his enduring influence in both wrestling and mainstream culture.

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In 2002, Russell cast Dwayne Johnson in 'The King Scorpion', marking his first leading role in Hollywood.

Muere Chuck Russell, director de 'La Máscara'
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-07-26
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Dwayne Johnson discusses dealing with hate from film fans after years of experience.

Dwayne Johnson om å takle hatet fra filmfans
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2026-07-24
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Dwayne Johnson features in the role he previously voiced, the demigod Maui.

Kids can’t stop watching Moana. There’s a scientific explanation
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-19
9.0

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson stars in the lead role of Disney's live-action remake of 'Vaiana'.

Därför floppade Disneys nyinspelning av ”Vaiana” på bio
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-07-18
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Dwayne Johnson voices the demigod Maui in 'Moana' and returns for the live-action version.

El secreto de Lin-Manuel Miranda para escribir las canciones de “Moana” y “Hamilton”: Una lloradita y a seguir
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2026-07-14
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Dwayne Johnson reprises his role as the demigod Maui in the film.

El remake de acción real de ‘Moana’ lidera la taquilla mundial con 95 millones de dólares | Cine | Entretenimiento
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2026-07-13
8.0

Dwayne Johnson reprises his role as the demigod Maui in the live-action version of 'Moana'.

“Moana” decepciona la taquilla
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-13
7.0

Dwayne Johnson reprises his role as the demigod Maui in the live-action Moana.

Moana falters at the box office, casting doubt on Disney’s formula
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-13
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Dwayne Johnson stars in a self-ironic adventure where teenagers get sucked into an old video game.

Här är sommarens barn- och familjefilmer på SVT
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-07-11
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Dwayne Johnson, known as The Rock, promotes the live-action 'Moana' and portrays the demigod Maui.

os bastidores de uma pergunta para o astro de 'Moana'
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-07-11
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson portrays the demigod Maui in the film 'Vaiana'.

Die Realverfilmung von Disneys «Vaiana» bleibt im «uncanny valley» stecken
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-11
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Dwayne Johnson is known for voicing the famous demigod Maui in the film Vaiana.

Sélection Le Matin : 4 films à ne pas manquer au cinéma ce week-end
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-07-10
9.0

Dwayne Johnson plays the demigod Maui in the live-action remake of Moana.

Movie Review | Live-action ‘Moana’ is a lifeless copy of an animated classic | Entertainment
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-07-10
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Maui — boastful, slyly comic, inevitably heroic — is among Johnson’s most perfectly suited roles.

MOVIE REVIEW: Live-action ‘Moana’
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-10
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Dwayne Johnson reprises the role of the trickster demigod Maui, which he played in the original.

Moana review: A live-action remake that nobody needs
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-07-10
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Dwayne Johnson attended the Los Angeles premiere of Disney’s live-action 'Moana' at the Hollywood Bowl July 7, 2026.

Disney's 'Moana' remake heading for another brutal office flop after bad reviews
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-07-10
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Dwayne Johnson shows off Samoan pride in cultural attire at the world premiere of Disney’s Moana.

Disney’s Moana: Dwayne Johnson shows off Samoan pride in cultural attire at world premiere
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-09
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Dwayne Johnson reflects on his upbringing and the cultural significance of New Zealand in relation to his role in Moana Live Action.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson on New Zealand’s role in his upbringing and why Aotearoa is the heart of Moana Live Action
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-03
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Dwayne Johnson has faced criticism from Hollywood stars for his decision to keep his personal politics private.

Dwayne Johnson called a coward by Hollywood stars, Matt Rife reacts
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-07-01
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Dwayne Johnson stars in the live-action remake of Moana.

The original Moana: did a 1926 documentary give birth to a 21st century Disney blockbuster? | Film
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-30
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Earlier this year, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson had a similar scare.

What to know about your testicles, according to a urologist
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-25
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Dana White has invited several professional athletes including Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson to the event.

What we know about the UFC fight at the White House
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-01
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Dwayne Johnson's sports drama The Smashing Machine featured Takanaka's wild guitar soloing on its soundtrack.

‘Do what you really want to do while you’re still alive’: Masayoshi Takanaka, the Japanese guitar hero surfing a second wave in his 70s | Music
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-03-02
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Dwayne Johnson starred in the film Red Notice, which scored 37% with critics and 92% with the public.

The gulf between critics and audience has never been wider – just look at Melania’s Rotten Tomatoes score | Film
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-17
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