Charlbi Dean

2022 - 8 - 31

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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

Charlbi Dean, Star of 2022 Palme d'Or Winner Triangle of Sadness ... (Vulture)

Charlbi Dean, the model and actress best known for her starring role in the upcoming film 'Triangle of Sadness' and 'Black Lightning' is dead at 32.

Triangle of Sadness made its Cannes premiere this year, winning the prestigious [Palme d’Or](https://www.vulture.com/2022/05/cannes-palme-d-or-winners-list-2022.html) and getting acquired by [Parasite](https://www.vulture.com/2019/10/parasite-movie-review-bong-joon-hos-latest-film.html) distributor [Neon](https://www.vulture.com/2022/08/neon-exploring-sale-independent-distributor.html). [Triangle of Sadness](https://www.vulture.com/2022/05/ruben-stlunds-triangle-of-sadness-makes-say-blech.html), in which she plays Yaya, an influencer who gets invited on a yacht with her model boyfriend, Carl (Harris Dickinson). [Triangle of Sadness](https://www.vulture.com/2022/08/triangle-of-sadness-trailer-release-date.html), is dead at 32, Vulture has confirmed. She died of a sudden illness, though the specific illness has not yet been identified, according to [TMZ](https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/30/south-african-actress-charlbi-dean-dead-dies/). She later reprised her role in Spud 2: The Madness Continues in 2013. In 2006, she was the South African face of Gavin Rajah’s Paris couture show, the first South African collection to show in Paris, according to the South African [Sunday Times](https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2009-09-01-top--model-in-horror-crash/).

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.

'Triangle of Sadness' star Charlbi Dean dies at 32 (Rappler)

MANILA, Philippines – South African actress-model Charlbi Dean, best known for her roles in Black Lightning and Triangle of Sadness, died on Monday, ...

In the movie, Dean played the influencer Yaya, one half of a fashion model celebrity couple who got stranded on a superyacht. She was also best known for playing Syonide, a recurring character on the CW’s superhero series Black Lightning. [TMZ](https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/30/south-african-actress-charlbi-dean-dead-dies/) first reported the news, saying that a rep for the actress said that the Dean passed away due to an unexpected and sudden illness.

'Triangle of Sadness' actor, model Charlbi Dean dies at 32 (Los Angeles Times)

Charlbi Dean had a recurring role as the assassin Syonide on the DC Comics TV series 'Black Lightning,' which aired on the CW from 2018 to 2021.

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. and most of Europe in October. Anything is just a cherry on top at this point for me, you know?” It also stars Woody Harrelson as the ship’s captain. The film won the Palme d’Or at Cannes in May and opens in the U.S.

South African actress Charlbi Dean dies aged 32 (Free Malaysia Today)

NEW YORK: South African actress Charlbi Dean – who appeared in Palme d'Or winning film “Triangle of Sadness” – has died at the age of 32, her representative ...

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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.

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

Charlbi Dean, 'Triangle of Sadness' Actress, Dead at 32 (Entertainment Tonight)

Charlbi Dean, the South African model and actress who made a splash in the Palm d'Or-winning Triangle of Sadness at this year's Cannes Film Festival, ...

Prior to that, she was known for playing Syonide on The CW series, Black Lightning. Charlbi Dean Dead at 32 After 'Sudden Illness' Charlbi Dean, 'Triangle of Sadness' Actress, Dead at 32

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."

South African actress Charlbi Dean dies at 32 from sudden ... (The Star Online)

"It's devastating," the publicist told AFP via email, confirming a TMZ report that Dean had passed away on Monday from a sudden unexpected illness.

She also appeared in Spud (2010), Don't Sleep (2017) and Blood In The Water (2016). In the film, Dean plays Yaya, a model who is invited onto a cruise for the ultra-rich who find their status suddenly undermined by unexpected events. South African actress Charlbi Dean -- who appeared in Palme d'Or winning film Triangle Of Sadness -- has died at the age of 32, her representative said Tuesday (Aug 30).