Thavana Monalisa Fatu is the daughter of wrestling legend Rikishi. Here’s all we know about her and the path she has carved for herself.
With a family with legendary talents like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Roman Reigns, Jimmy and Jay Uso, and Rikishi, Thavana Monalisa Fatu is wrestling royalty. As with many of her family members, she has gained world fame and attention, but not as a wrestler like them.
Thavana chose a different path to success, which has made fans curious to know details about her and her personal life. Keep reading to learn more about the celebrity daughter.
Who Is Thavana Monalisa Fatu?
Thavana Monalisa Fatu is the firstborn child of famous wrestling legend Solofa Fatu Jr., popularly known by his on-stage name Rikishi. Her mother is Talisua Fuavai-Fatu.
She is a multitalented celebrity daughter involved in modeling, acting, and composing songs and an avid fashion designer. Thavana was born on June 29, 1983, in San Francisco, California, and is the first child of her family. She is also the family’s only daughter, as she has four younger siblings who are all boys.
Rikishi’s daughter, who also goes by the nickname Vana, was majorly raised by her grandparents, Vera Fatu and Solofa Fatu, in Sacramento, California, due to her father’s fame and busy schedule.
Young Thavana attended Escambia High School in Pensacola and later attended the University of West Alabama after graduating high school. Some sources claim that she bagged a fashion degree, but she has never publicly confirmed her major from the university before.
Rikishi’s Daughter’s Career
Unlike her brothers, father, and other family members, Thavana’s career is not in wrestling. She took an entirely different route to success, making her family quite proud of her.
She started her journey to success at 14 as a model, gracing the pages of A-list magazines like Maxim, Esquire, and GQ. Her modeling career took off quickly and introduced her to the industry at a very young age. She has also modeled for several big brands thanks to her talent and good looks. A few worthy of mention are Adidas, Puma, and Nike.
Not only is Thavana a model, but she is also an actress, songwriter, and passionate fashion designer. The multifaceted daughter began her acting career when she was only 16 years old. She performed in a stage remake of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” and it was evident that she was meant for the acting world.
The celebrity daughter has appeared in several highly-rated movies and TV shows. You may recognize her from her roles in films like “The Marine 5: Battleground” and “The House,” or on TV shows like “NCIS: Los Angeles” and “Hawaii Five-0.”
Thavana Monalisa Fatu’s Passion for Fashion and Activism
Another talent Thavana has is a good eye for fashion, leading her to become a fashion designer. She has several fashion lines worn by other celebrities thanks to the uniqueness of her style.
Just when the world thought she couldn’t get any more admirable, Thavana decided to give back to her community by becoming an activist. She is an active member of the Samoan Legacy Foundation, which helps talented Samoan students get scholarships and better education.
She also actively participates in the popular WWE partnering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation for terminally ill children and the Wounded Warrior Project for army veterans. Thavana is a significant source of inspiration to little girls and women worldwide. Most especially to those of color who are constantly told they can never achieve too many things.
Solofa Fatu Jr.’s Children
Rikishi has five wonderful children who are famous in their own right and have been successful in their respective fields. His children, excluding the first child, Thavana, are Joshua Samuel, Jonathan Solofa, Score Benz, Joseph, and Jeremiah Peniata Fatu.
Jonathan and Joseph are twins who are wrestlers, just like their father. They are the most successful tag team duo in the history of WWE, with millions of fans worldwide. They go by Jimmy and Jay Uso, and most of the WWE fandom loves their stage entrance.
Their electrifying chants, performances, and incredible looks as a tag team are second to none in the industry. This uniqueness has, therefore, been their trademark for over a decade. As most people know, the Usos are blood-related to the electrifying WWE “Brahma Bull” Dwayne Johnson, and “The Big Dog/Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns.
They are all of Samoan descent and have made it big in the WWE, keeping Rikishi’s legacy everblooming. An episode of WWE featured all four Samoans at once. Fans constantly talk about that episode, referring to it as one of the best shows the WWE has ever done.