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Dominic Bernard Patrick Luke MonaghanBirth Date :
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Berlin, GermanyClaim to fame :
As Merry in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy
'FlashForward' 1.06 Preview: Simon Knows
October 23, 2009 10:10:19Dominic Monaghan's Simon and Ashley Jones' Camille will make their appearance in the upcoming episode of "FlashForward" titled "Scary Monsters and Super Creeps". Simon, who is described as a villain of the show, tells Camille that he knows what caused the flashforward while they are making love.
Asked to describe who Simon is, Monaghan explained to Movie Line, "Simon is one of the smartest guys in the western world. He graduated university when he was 14, he studied various fields of science, and he won various prizes for science in the adult world when he was 15, 16 years old." The actor added, "He lacks tact and diplomacy, he's incredibly impatient, and he likes very fast cars and fast women."
Three Episodes for Charlie Pace on 'Lost'
July 31, 2009 02:07:18There is more scoop on which "Lost" characters will pay homage for the series' last season. Apart from the confirmed Ian Somerhalder aka Boone, the show will bring back Dominic Monaghan aka Charlie Pace. This actually has been a speculation for months but E! Online ran a story which contains a confirmation.
The publication reported that his appearance is confirmed for the 2010 season because a deal has been reached. Charlie, who is a crack-addicted musician, will show his face in three episodes but there is no clue yet whether he is alive or returns as a flashback. Charlie was last seen drowning in a vault filled with water.
Evangeline Lilly and Dominic Monaghan Reportedly Get Engaged
July 25, 2009 10:07:38The rekindled love relationship of Evangeline Lilly and Dominic Monaghan apparently is getting serious as the pair reportedly has got engaged. According to National Enquirer, the twosome is prepping to walk down the aisle and so has sought the seal of approval from the actor's parents.
"Dominic and Evangeline have decided that now is the time to make it official," a source tells the publication. "They've been through break-ups and make-ups and feel that their love has stood the test of time. But it was very important for Dominic to let his parents know what their intentions were."
Comic Con 2009: Dominic Monaghan Indeed Joins 'Flash Forward'
July 25, 2009 09:07:27The worst kept secret has been verified during "Flash Forward" panel at San Diego Comic Con this year. Instead of reviving his Charlie Pace character on "Lost", Dominic Monaghan was on the ABC promo as a new character on "Flash Forward". His role, however, was neither specified nor will it appear on the two-hour pilot this Fall.
"Is Dominic Monaghan going to be on the show?" was in fact the first question thrown at the panel. Co-creator David S. Goyer refused to answer the question, saying "We're not going to tell you". Nonetheless, they ran a series of clips from the show toward the end of the presentation, which eventually show Monaghan in the last one. It was then that Goyer formally confirmed that "the bassist from Driveshaft" is in the show.
Dominic Monaghan Goes to 'Flash Forward', Not 'Lost'
June 09, 2009 11:06:37One mystery surrounding Dominic Monaghan's involvement in a new ABC series may get an answer after all. While EW's Michael Ausiello was sworn to secrecy by the Alphabet not to spill anything, IGN boldly reveals that the actor is cast in "Flash Forward".
On Friday, June 5, ABC released a promo where stars of the Fall series are featured. Patrick Dempsey who represents "Grey's Anatomy" tells Monaghan "you're so dead" during a foosball game. Monaghan, who was there for questionable participation, answered, "Actually I was", prompting rumors that his character in "Lost", Charlie Pace, is going to be brought to life again.
Dominic Monaghan Not Returning to 'Lost' Despite Promo
June 06, 2009 11:06:36One confusing and rather cryptic promo from ABC got viewers into thinking that Charlie Pace is brought back to life on "Lost". However, Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello claimed that he has solved the 'mystery', being informed by the network that Dominic Monaghan was only there for another hour-long series.
On June 5, ABC released a promo video of its Fall line-up, featuring Patrick Dempsey to represent "Grey's Anatomy", Courteney Cox for "Cougar Town" and Ed O'Neill for "Modern Family". But one big question was thrown as to why Dominic Monaghan, whose character on "Lost" was dead in the third season, was there.
Video: Cast Speaking of 'Chuck' Special 3-D Episode
January 26, 2009 08:01:05A special edition of "Chuck" will be broadcast on February 2, and an introduction from the cast of what's so special about it has been released. Zachary Levi and Yvonne Strahovski express their enthusiasm of the first 3D episode of the series, and so does guest star Dominic Monaghan who plays a rock star.
Creator Josh Schwartz said, "The technology is pretty amazing, and the stuff we were able to shoot - all the mind flashes are going to be in 3D and the opening credits, as well as the action set pieces." He added that there could be scenes of Sarah scantily clad and Mike eating a donut, all in 3D.
Five Clips of 'Chuck' 2.12: Chuck Versus the Third Dimension
January 20, 2009 09:01:47Five clips for the next episode of "Chuck" is compiled to a single player. In "Chuck Versus the Third Dimension", Chuck is on duty to protect an international rock star Tyler Martin (guest star Dominic Monaghan) from a kidnapping and death trap.
An artist with an attitude, Tyler refuses to stay put and convinces Chuck to go out with him to the town that only leads to a night of trouble. Meanwhile, Morgan wins a pair of backstage passes to Tyler's show and holds a contest among his fellow employees, including Big Mike's old football friend Jimmy, to see who gets to be his lucky plus one.
Dominic Monaghan Throws Possibility of the Hobbits' Appearance in 'The Hobbit'
January 19, 2009 03:01:13Dominic Monaghan could be seen once again as the intelligent yet innocent and well-meaning Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck. To MTV News at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, the 32-year-old actor reveals that "The Hobbit" producers want to bring "Lord of the Rings" hobbits back, saying "They really want us to come back, and I think there's a really strong chance that we might be back."
On the chance, Monaghan who will next be seen starring as Barnell Bohusk in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" gushes that he has met the writers, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. "I've been chatting with Pete and [writers] Fran [Walsh] and Philippa [Boyens] about the chance of us coming back," he recalls. "I think the fans of the first three 'Lord of the Rings' films will be charmed by going back into the world."
Charlie Pace, Dr. Christian Shephard, and Claire Littleton May Return to 'Lost'
November 27, 2008 04:11:58Welcoming the January premiere of "Lost" season five, the ABC's drama series will probably pick up some characters from the previous season to make another appearance. As reported by E! Online, John Terry, Dominic Monaghan, and Emilie de Ravin are the actors and actress who will likely be making another appearance on the series' upcoming season.
"Lost" creator and executive producer, Damon Lindelof, has made a statement that John Terry, who play Dr. Christian Shephard, may reappear on the series. "John Terry is gonna be in the show this season, but he was definitely nowhere near Hawaii when we shot that stuff," Lindelof confirmed Terry's return though denying that his character is the one seen in a recent promo.
Dominic Monaghan Guest Stars on 'Chuck'
October 23, 2008 11:10:21"Lord of the Rings" actor, Dominic Monaghan, has signed a deal to be a guest star on NBC's "Chuck". He will play as the character of Tyler Martin for only a half episode on February 2, 2009.
Monaghan confessed that he is very grateful to work on the series which he said in an interview with EW's Ausiello, "I wanted to work with Josh Schwartz ('Chuck's creator). I've been wanting to be in business with him for a long time. He's a big fan of TV and gives it a lot of respect. It's the same reason I wanted to work on 'Lost'."
Dominic Monaghan and Freddy Rodriguez Facing Deadly 'Fortuna'
October 09, 2008 04:10:04The questions about where Dominic Monaghan and Freddy Rodriguez will go after Monaghan stars in "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and Rodriguez stars in "Grindhouse" now have been answered. According to The Hollywood Reporter, they both have signed on to join the cast of horror thriller "Fortuna". Together with "Fortuna" writer/director/actor Barthelemy Grossmann, they have been set up as desperate men who play a dangerous game named 'Fortuna' which contestants presumably can't survive.
This movie is set in 2100 where 'Fortuna' engulfs the world. When economy has collapsed and climate has been in crisis, the world now consists only of a few people living in very wealthy condition and some group of people living in severe poverty. In order to give splash of hope and prevent the revolt, a few prosperous people create 'Fortuna', a mysterious game from which one in a thousands wins a big payday and joins the prosperous group of people. Their hidden goal is that the game can reduce the poverty by 30% over 50 years; however, it comes with deadly cost.
Evangeline Lilly and Dominic Monaghan to Wed in Hawaii
June 21, 2008 02:06:55On, off, then on again, Evangeline Lilly and Dominic Monaghan reportedly are set to marry. The couple, according to various reports, are said to be planning a quiet nuptials in Hawaii, which is meant as a tribute to their hit TV series "Lost" on which they first met.
"Evangeline and Dominic have been spending a lot of time together during the show's hiatus and are very excited about the future," a source revealed. "Evangeline accepted Dom's proposal while they were away together and they both agree Hawaii is the perfect place for the wedding - both as a location and for sentimental reasons."
'Lost' Lovers Evangeline Lilly and Dominic Monaghan Rekindle Romance
April 04, 2008 09:04:37New rumor surfaces by the hour that Evangeline Lilly and Dominic Monaghan are back together. The former lovers have rekindled their romance, according to reports.
Lilly and Monaghan were co-stars in ABC's hit drama "Lost" where they first met. The twosome began dating in 2005 and was once even rumored to have engaged. Neither of them spoke publicly about their relationship though.
Evangeline Lilly's Former Boyfriend Becomes Blackwing in 'Wolverine'
February 22, 2008 01:02:49The depicter of Merry in blockbuster trilogy "The Lord of the Rings" Dominic Monaghan has said to be on board the production of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" as Barnell Bohusk a.k.a. Blackwing or Beak. According to Hollywood Reporter, the former lover of "Lost" star Evangeline Lilly has been set to portray the mysterious mutant from the titular character's past who possesses the ability to manipulate energy and electricity.
The joining of Monaghan was announced at the same time of the casting of South Korean model/actor Daniel Henney who was signed to play Agent Zero, a Weapon X program's member who is an expert tracker with lethal marksman skills. Aside from acting along side Henney, the former star of "Lost" will also star alongside earlier cast members, including Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston and Taylor Kitsch.
"Lost" Lovers Evangeline Lilly and Dominic Monaghan Lost Their Love
November 08, 2007 10:11:46It is sad for us to inform that "Lost" lovers, Evangeline Lilly and Dominic Monaghan, have lost their love for each other. The couple is reported to have broken up.
Monaghan, an English actor who received international attention from the success of playing Merry in Peter Jackson's adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, is said to be spotted crying in a woman's arms, not Lilly, at El Coyote restaurant in L.A. on Saturday November 3rd.
Evangeline Lilly & Dominic Monaghan Plan Summer Wedding?
October 09, 2006 10:10:47
Talk is heating up that Evangeline Lilly and boyfriend Dominic Monaghan plan to get married next summer.
The couple, both are co-stars in ABC's "Lost", have been trying to keep their romance private to avoid too much pressure on their relationship.
Lilly & Monaghan to Start A Family?
January 27, 2006 02:01:20Actress Evangeline Lilly and beau Dominic Monaghan reportedly are planning to start a family soon as the hit TV show "Lost" in which they star in comes to its end.
"We'll see where I'm at, at the end of Lost. Maybe one or two children of my own, and then what I really hope to do is adopt - perhaps a bunch of them." So said Monaghan, prompting the existed rumors.
