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PHOTO ANTHONY CONSILLIO<\/p><\/div>\n

Delighted about her role in the mermaid-inspired short film Ocean Child, Joy Tuck is discovering that real life is sometimes better than fairy-\u201ctails.\u201d <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Mermaids descended on the shores of O\u2018ahu last year, and if you\u2019re worried about missed opportunities to witness such grandeur, don\u2019t sweat it \u2014 there will be a chance to view these water nymphs soon enough. The aquatic troupe was part of the cast of Ocean Child<\/em>, and they\u2019re excited to announce that the movie will start the Academy Awards qualifying film festival circuit next month.<\/p>\n

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Debbie and Larry Tuck adopted Joy when she was just 5 days old. PHOTO COURTESY DEBBIE TUCK<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

Part of the pod is a merchild named Joy, who fittingly enough is played by local girl Joy Tuck. In the underwater world of the fictional School of Mermaidology & Neptunism, Joy and her friends welcome new mermaids to the campus.<\/p>\n

Ocean Child<\/em> was filmed in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and on the white-sand shores of K\u0101hala Beach, where the real-life actress feels right at home.<\/p>\n

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The movie poster for Ocean Child<\/em> depicts a group of young mermaids who attend the fictional School of Mermaidology & Neptunism. PHOTO COURTESY DEBBIE TUCK<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cI loved being a mermaid of course,\u201d says the 12-year-old, who\u2019s appeared in mainstream shows like General Hospital<\/em>, Jane the Virgin<\/em> and Henry Danger<\/em>. \u201cBut I especially loved being able to film so many beautiful shots here at K\u0101hala Beach. The drone footage of me swimming in a mermaid tail was challenging but so much fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joy \u2014 who\u2019s represented by Kathy Muller Talent & Modeling Agency here in Hawai\u2018i and Amsel, Eisenstadt, Frazier & Hinojosa Inc. in Los Angeles \u2014 was part of Ocean Child<\/em>\u2019s original iteration, titled Wish Upon A Starfish<\/em> (2017). The producers and writers redid that script and screenplay, a move that was met with much fanfare. Already, Ocean Child<\/em> has garnered recognition from the Los Angeles Film Awards, Milan Gold Awards, New York Movie Awards and Holly-wood Gold Awards.<\/p>\n

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Joy Tuck at home on the set of Ocean Child <\/em>at K\u0101hala Beach. PHOTO COURTESY DEBBIE TUCK<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

Joy dove into the industry at age 6, quickly immersing herself in a career that\u2019s spanned short films, TV shows and commercials. (To find her full r\u00e9sum\u00e9, visit imdb. me\/joytuck.) But even before that, adoptive parents Debbie and Larry noticed there was something special about their little girl.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s the youngest of four, and the only adopted child,\u201d notes Debbie, who adds that she and Larry adopted a 5-day-old Joy from Laos while living abroad in Southeast Asia. \u201cShe had her picture taken quite a lot. She used to dance on top of these straw mats while her dad played guitar.\u201d<\/p>\n

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When she\u2019s not preparing for a role or going to school, Joy enjoys dancing hula with Hui O Ka Uluwehi. PHOTO COURTESY DEBBIE TUCK<\/strong>
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But most of all, it\u2019s Joy\u2019s infectious smile and bubbly personality that makes her shine wherever she goes.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe brings joy and lights up every room,\u201d Debbie says.<\/p>\n

Joy\u2019s first shot at the spotlight came when she auditioned for a short film in Orlando. Out of a nationwide pool, she landed the lead role.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was super cute,\u201d recalls Debbie. \u201cShe changed into an animated character partway through, and did a voiceover for her own character.<\/p>\n

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Joy Tuck dons her mermaid costume and mystical makeup for the filming of Ocean Child<\/em>. PHOTO COURTESY DEBBIE TUCK<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cThat was the beginning of the crazy life we lead now,\u201d she adds, a smile in her voice.<\/p>\n

Even during COVID, Joy made a splash in national commercials for the likes of McDonald\u2019s, Buick and Liberty Mutual (she\u2019s the girl performing double-dutch rope jumps). And now, with the premiere of Ocean Child<\/em>, Joy is poised to continue her ascent in acting.<\/p>\n

When she\u2019s not preparing for a role or actively filming, Joy\u2019s life resembles that of an average preteen. She attends school at DreamHouse \u2018Ewa Beach, enjoys swimming at beaches, practicing karate (\u201cIt helps me to focus and center myself,\u201d notes the blue belt) and dancing hula with Hui O Ka Uluwehi.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love learning to dance hula and also learn about Hawaiian and Polynesian culture,\u201d Joy notes. \u201cThe dance, the costumes, the music and chanting are everything! Performing with other dancers makes me feel part of something so much bigger.\u201d<\/p>\n

And, like any kid her age, she likes watching TV and movies \u2014 recent favorites include Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings<\/em>, Uncharted<\/em> and Enola Holmes<\/em>. But it\u2019s more than just entertainment 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 Kame\u0101loha, M.D. <\/em>While many kids her age are into Disney and Nickelodeon, Joy\u2019s interest mostly lies in drama, specifically dramedy.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so ready to move to the next step in my acting career,\u201d says Joy, who looks up to actors such as Jenna Ortega, Awkafina, Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Daniel Dae Kim. \u201cI\u2019d 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\u2019t wait for more great roles to come my way!\u201d<\/p>\n

Keep up with Joy on Instagram (@joytuckofficial).<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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