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But most of all, it’s Joy’s infectious smile and bubbly personality that makes her shine wherever she goes.
helps me to focus and center myself,” notes the blue belt) and dancing hula with Hui O Ka Uluwehi.
Joy Tuck at home on the set of Ocean Child at Kāhala Beach.
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“She brings joy and lights up every room,” Debbie says. Joy’s first shot at the spot- light came when she audi- tioned for a short film in Or- lando. Out of a nationwide pool, she landed the lead role. “It was super cute,” recalls Debbie. “She changed into an animated character partway through, and did a voiceover
“I love learning to dance hula and also learn about Ha- waiian and Polynesian cul- ture,” Joy notes. “The dance, the costumes, the music and chanting are everything! Per- forming with other dancers makes me feel part of some- thing so much bigger.”
for her own character.
“That was the beginning of
And, like any kid her age, she likes watching TV and movies — recent favorites include Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Un- charted and Enola Holmes. But it’s more than just enter- tainment for her. The young actor watches with intent, as she still has roles in the works for 2023, including being cast in a season two episode of Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. While many kids her age are into Disney and Nickelodeon, Joy’s interest mostly lies in drama, specifically dramedy.
the crazy life we lead now,” she adds, a smile in her voice. Even during COVID, Joy made a splash in national commercials for the likes of McDonald’s, Buick and Lib- erty Mutual (she’s the girl performing double-dutch rope jumps). And now, with the premiere of Ocean Child, Joy is poised to continue her
“I’d love to be cast in a TV show as one of the principal characters, or in a feature film in a starring role. I really love drama and can’t wait for more great roles to come my way!”
Keep up with Joy on Insta- gram (@joytuckofficial).
(Above left) The movie poster for Ocean Child depicts a group of young mermaids who attend the fictional School of Mermaidology & Neptunism.
IMAGE COURTESY DEBBIE TUCK
(Right) When she’s not preparing for a role or going to school, Joy enjoys dancing hula with Hui O Ka Uluwehi. PHOTOS COURTESY DEBBIE TUCK
ascent in acting.
When she’s not preparing
for a role or actively filming, Joy’s life resembles that of an average preteen. She attends school at DreamHouse ‘Ewa Beach, enjoys swimming at beaches, practicing karate (“It
“I’ m so ready to move to the next step in my acting ca- reer,” says Joy, who looks up to actors such as Jenna Ortega, Awkafina, Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Daniel Dae Kim.
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