History of Charlbi Dean in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: December 28, 2024

Charlbi Dean Kriek was a South African actress and model known for her roles in the Spud film series (2010-2013), the superhero drama series Black Lightning (2018), and the Palme d'Or winning film Triangle of Sadness (2022). She began modeling at the age of six, appearing in commercials and catalogs. She made her acting debut in 2010 as Amanda in the film Spud, based on the novel by John van de Ruit. Kriek reprised her role in two sequels, Spud 2: The Madness Continues (2013) and Spud 3: Learning to Fly (2014). In 2017, Kriek joined the DC Universe series Black Lightning as Syonide, a recurring villain with superhuman strength. In 2022, she starred in Triangle of Sadness, directed by Ruben Östlund, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and won the prestigious Palme d'Or award.

February 1990: Early Life and Modeling

Charlbi Dean was born in February 1990 and began modeling at the age of six. She signed with Alfa Model Management at age 12 and was homeschooled from the age of 14. She attended Waterfront Theatre School in Cape Town.

February 1990: Birth of Charlbi Dean

Charlbi Dean was born in February 1990.

October 2008: Car Accident and Recovery

In October 2008, Charlbi Dean survived a serious car crash that resulted in a broken wrist, four broken ribs, and a collapsed lung. She required life-saving surgery and took a break from her career to recover.

2008: Car Accident and Spleen Removal

Following a car accident in 2008, Charlbi Dean had her spleen removed, a factor that contributed to her death years later.

2010: Spud Film Release

Charlbi Dean's film Spud was released in 2010.

2010: Debut in Spud

In 2010, Charlbi Dean made her acting debut in the film adaptation of Spud.

2013: Spud 2: The Madness Continues

Charlbi Dean reprised her role as Amanda in Spud 2: The Madness Continues in 2013.

2017: Don't Sleep Release

Charlbi Dean starred in the film Don't Sleep, released in 2017.

2018: Relationship with Luke Volker

Charlbi Dean began dating Luke Volker in 2018, and they later became engaged.

2018: Role in Black Lightning

Charlbi Dean landed the recurring role of Syonide in the series Black Lightning in 2018.

2018: An Interview with God and Black Lightning

In 2018, Charlbi Dean starred in the film An Interview with God and also began her role in Black Lightning.

February 2020: Casting in Triangle of Sadness

In February 2020, Charlbi Dean was cast in a leading role in Ruben Östlund's film Triangle of Sadness.

August 2022: Death of Charlbi Dean

Charlbi Dean passed away in August 2022.

December 2022: Autopsy Results Released

In December 2022, Dean's autopsy results were released, confirming her cause of death as bacterial sepsis related to the removal of her spleen after a 2008 car accident.