In August 2004, in recognition of his service to the Samoan people, and because he is a descendant of Samoan chiefs, Johnson was given the noble title Seiuli, meaning the son of Malietoa [Alo o Malietoa], by Malietoa Tanumafili II during his visit there.

Jul 26, 2019 · Dwayne Johnson leads a siva tau, or Samoan war dance, in "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw," surprising his mom and making her cry.

Feb 27, 2015 · Dwayne’s mother is Samoan, and descends from Samoan royalty. She is the adoptive stepdaughter of Samoan professional wrestler Peter Maivia, and the daughter of wrestling promoter Lia Maivia. His mother is also of 1/16th Scottish descent.

Aug 6, 2019 · Dwayne Johnson is half-Samoan on his mother's side, something he's been very proud to embrace in his film career. However, none of his past movies have been able to include as much of the island nation as Hobbs & Shaw, which positions its explosive finale on Samoa.

Jul 29, 2019 · The son of black Canadian wrestler Rocky Johnson and Ata Johnson, whose father was Samoan wrestler Peter Maivia, Johnson leapt at the chance to bring his own heritage into the “Fast” universe.

Aug 5, 2019 · In the third act of Hobbs & Shaw, the gang goes to Samoa to visit Luke Hobbs’s (Dwayne Johnson) family. It’s a multipurpose excursion: They need to fix a machine that will save Hattie’s...

Aug 5, 2019 · Dwayne Johnson: “I’m half black and half Samoan and very proud of who I am and what I am with the cultures that I come from, and having this opportunity to showcase one of my...

Jul 21, 2024 · Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, a proud Samoan, recently visited the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. This renowned tourist destination celebrates the rich heritage and traditions of Polynesian nations, including Johnson’s own Samoan ancestry.

Kate Rodger chats with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson about how special it was to bring Samoan culture to the big screen in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw....

Nov 10, 2023 · His first episode features wrestler-turned-movie-star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who opened up about his connection to his culture and the backlash for championing the People’s Fund of Maui.