Did Bethany Hamilton have a cameo in Soul Surfer?

Asked by: Crystal Gray

Bethany Hamilton: and some of her family members had cameos in the movie. In the church scene her parents are behind Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt and her sister-in-law sings in the worship band. In Thailand while the mission crew are serving food, Bethany walks across the screen holding a large box.

Does Bethany play herself in Soul Surfer?

In 2011, a feature film Soul Surfer, based on her 2004 book, was released in theaters. Hamilton was portrayed by actress AnnaSophia Robb. Hamilton herself performed all the one-armed surfing stunts in it.

Where does the real Bethany Hamilton appear in Soul Surfer?

The real Bethany Hamilton was 13 when she was attacked, but the actress Annasophia Robb who plays her was 16 in the movie. Bethany Hamilton is seen on the bus going to Thailand.

Did they find the shark that took Bethany Hamilton’s arm?

Did they ever find the exact shark that bit Bethany’s arm? Yes. At the time, a family of fisherman led by Ralph Young caught and killed a tiger shark about one mile from the site of the attack.

Did AnnaSophia Robb have a stunt double in Soul Surfer?

Able-bodied actress AnnaSophia Robb plays Bethany Hamilton during the dialogue scenes, but her stunt double was none other than Hamilton herself.

Are Alana and Bethany still friends?

Over the years, that friendship grew stronger. Fast forward to today, and both women are staples in the surf world. Bethany recently put together the homage to their friendship you see above and released it on her Youtube channel, and it will make you want to get a hold of an old friend just to say hello.
Jul 13, 2019

How did they film Bethany’s arm in Soul Surfer?

AnnaSophia Robb wore a green sleeve on her left arm while filming scenes that occur after the shark attack depicted in the movie. Her arm was digitally removed in post production. Bethany Hamilton asked AnnaSophia Robb to play her after seeing Robb in Bridge to Terabithia (2007).

Is Malina Birch a real person?

No. The Soul Surfer true story reveals that Malina Birch is a fictional character. She was used to depict a variety of competitors Bethany had encountered in her life.
Apr 5, 2011

How accurate is the Soul Surfer movie?

“Soul Surfer” is based on Hamilton’s autobiographical book Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board. Per TheCinemaholic, McNamara’s film is a mostly faithful and accurate adaptation of the real events that occurred in Hamilton’s life.
Oct 3, 2021

Is there a Soul Surfer 2?

AnnaSophia Robb stars in this true-story adaptation about a young surfer who lost her arm in a shark attack and made her way back into the ocean. The second trailer has been released for the true-story drama Soul Surfer, which will be released in theaters nationwide on April 15.
Jan 28, 2011

Does Dennis Quaid really surf?

The 63-year-old actor looked to be in impeccable shape as he hit the beach with girlfriend Santa Auzina, who judging by the pictures, makes an awesome surfing partner. Quaid has been a longtime surfer, which may be responsible for his killer physique.
Jan 18, 2018

Did Alana Blanchard surf in Soul Surfer?

Did you do the surfing in the movie? Yeah, I did. All the one-armed stunts are me, so the second half of the film. Alana Blanchard [Hamilton’s friend who was with her on the day of the attack] does her own stunt surfing.
Mar 24, 2011

How did they make it look like Bethany has no arm?

The attack shot was filmed with the actresses’ real arm dropped through an opened groove in a surfboard, so that only the stump was visible to camera. Blue and Green acrylic paints were adjusted to make waterproof paint for AnnaSophia Robb’s real arm beneath the prosthetic.
Apr 8, 2011

How did they film the surfing scenes in Soul Surfer?

Most of the surfing scenes — captured with cameras mounted on jet skis and surfboards — were performed by Hamilton herself, who acted as her own stunt double. “She said there is ‘no one better able to play a one-armed surfer than me,’ ” McNamara said.
Apr 5, 2011

Who is Malina in Soul Surfer?

Sonya Balmores

Sonya Balmores: Malina Birch
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