Christine Bannon-Rodrigues
Christine Bannon-Rodrigues (born November 6, 1966) is an American martial artist, actress, stunt person, and choreographer.
Christine Bannon-Rodrigues | |
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Born | Warwick, Rhode Island, United States | November 6, 1966
Nationality | |
Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
Weight | 55 kg (121 lb; 8.7 st) |
Division | Bantamweight |
Style | Kenpō, Wushu |
Stance | Southpaw |
Team | Team Paul Mitchell Don Rodrigues Karate Academy |
Trainer | Paul Mitchell Don Rodrigues |
Rank | 9th degree black belt in Oki-ryu |
Medal record | ||
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Representing | ||
Semi-Contact Kickboxing | ||
WAKO Amateur World Championships | ||
1991 London | 55 kg | |
1993 Atlantic City | 55 kg |
Biography
A student of Don Rodrigues, Bannon-Rodrigues is a 9th degree black belt, she holds 9 World Championships, including consecutive 3-time World Titles at the W.A.K.O. Games.[1]
Bannon-Rodrigues has acted for both film and television, including the feature films Sci-Fighter (aka X-Treme Fighter) and 27 Dresses. Her stunt work can be seen in a number of Hollywood productions, including Underdog, Batman and Robin, and The Next Karate Kid. Christine has appeared on television in WMAC Masters, and Mortal Kombat: Conquest.
In 2012 Christine did the martial arts choreography for the film Champions of the Deep (2012).
Christine teaches at the Don Rodrigues Karate Academy, where she is a co-owner with Shihan Don Rodrigues.
Filmography
Year | Film/Television | Role | Notes |
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1994 | The Next Karate Kid | Stunt Double Hilary Swank | |
1996 | WMAC Masters | Lady Lightning | also stunts |
1997 | Batman & Robin | Stunt double Batgirl | |
1998 | Mortal Kombat Conquest | Stunt double Kitana | 1 episode |
2004 | Sci-Fighter | Virus | |
2007 | Underdog | Stunts | |
2008 | 27 Dresses | Bridesmaid | |
2012 | Champions of the Deep | Choreographer | |
2015 | The Real Mr. Miyagi | Herself |
Championships and accomplishments
Kickboxing
- WAKO Amateur World Championships
- W.A.K.O. World Championships 1991 −55 kg/122 lb semi-contact kickboxing gold medalist
- W.A.K.O. World Championships 1993 −55 kg/122 lb semi-contact kickboxing gold medalist
- W.A.K.O. World Championships 1991 −55 kg/122 lb semi-contact kickboxing gold medalist
References
- Black Belt Magazine, "Tournament Champs become Cinema Heroes", October 2012
External links
- Bio at USADojo.com
- Christine Bannon-Rodrigues on IMDb