Akima
- Actor
Akima "Hus" Castaneda was born and raised in Santa Barbara in at the
Viilage of" Syuchtune "Akima is a member of the"Coastal Band of the
Chumash Nation" in Southern California Akima holds a degree in
Political Science and Enviromental Studies and has been involved in
human rights issues since the mid-70's .Has assisted in over 250
film,and video productions to date. He specializes in the placement for
many Native American Talent for Hollywood. He also serves as a
Technical Advisor for Native American Films. He assisted Mindy Marin
for the auditions for the film "WindTalkers" Akima started his career
in 1993 on the film "On Deadly Ground" starring Michael Caine and
Steven Segal. Some of his best roles includes the character "RedBlood"
in "The Homecoming of Jimmy White Cloud" -"Redblood". He also played in
Andrew Stanton's film project entitled "John Carter" as an Apache
Leader. Played an Indian chief on Oliver Stones project "Savages" .
Matt Stone and Trey Parker of "South Park" wrote Akima in to play the
character "Kanook-Nook" the Eskimo, playing opposite Timothy Bottoms on
"Thats My Bush" for Comedy Central. Akima assisted in the Production of
the documentary, "Samala Chumash People" of Santa Ynez for the Chumash
Casino and Resort. This documentary depicts how the Samala people
survived the past to success of their present day. His goal is to make
people laugh until tears comes to their eyes. Akima has done this so
well for many as 11 seasons for the Jay Leno's Thanksgiving Specials on
"The Tonight Show". Akima has a been involved in his own humanitarian
mentorship program since the 70's he does this for various schools and
professional organizations around the country. He is very elaborate
when he depicts the Native American way of life. The way of
life before the Spanish Conquistadors/conquerors wrote their Manifest
Destiny Literature and dogma of Christianity. Akima dedicates 50% of
his income to the teachings of "Envisioning the Other Side of the River
before it Dries Up IE; A life without programming and indoctrination.
Akima was also involved on the first "Earthday" committee in Santa
Barbara in 1970 due to the huge oil spill of 1969,and the Cesar Chavez
UFW movement to help the farm workers civil rights issues
