The Hoff has made a heartfelt online plea asking his fans to show support of the Rena oil disaster.Former Baywatch star David Hasselhoff tweeted about the situation to his 317,817 followers."This was a beach I was on last Jan. and the KIWIS need our help Horrible and sad this keeps happening," he posted on Twitter.The former Knight Rider star visited Mt Maunganui earlier this year for an iceblock launch and said he had a fabulous time in New Zealand.Hundreds showed up at to mob the Hoff in what he later said was the best welcome he had received anywhere.But although Hasselhoff has been keeping up to date with his current affairs, Kiwi-born actor Russell Crowe hasn’t been staying abreast of the news.Crowe, who has 296,173 Twitter followers, admitted he had no idea what was happening off Tauranga's coast.One of his followers asked: "Hi do you heard what happens near the New Zealand coast? a ecologic disaster with a black tide I'm very angry :'-(" Crowe replied: "what happened?"
David Hasselhoff Rides a Toy Bronco in the Clouds for New Ad
The premise is that “The Inseparable Sheep Twins,†as they’re known, are enjoying the airline’s Skycouch when one asks the other what he dreams about. Cut to the Hoff bucking a toy bronco in the clouds.The two ads below feature the continuing adventures of the Sheep Twins, including an encounter with Playboy‘s Karissa and Kristina Shannon and some ill reactions to an alcoholic beverage.The airline, which seems to be following a similar strategy to Wonderful Pistachios, has drafted celebrities for such silliness before. Lindsay Lohan and Richard Simmons are recent recruits. The Hoff starred in another ad in July.
Campbell Live Talks to The Hoff
From 3News
The Hoff – he’s been around for years. First, as Michael Knight in Knight Rider, then Mitch Buchannon in Baywatch, and more recently as a judge on Britain's Got Talent.So when David Hasselhoff arrived in New Zealand early in the New Year, we summoned one of his biggest fans back from her holiday to interview him.But could Whena Owen hassle The Hoff?
The Hoff: Around the world for a popsicle
View Photo Gallery at Zimbio of David at Mt Maunganui Main Beach
Article below From Stuff.co.nz
Click here to watch the video interview.
Berlin, London, Mt Maunganui. A week is a long time and the world a small place when you're David Hasselhoff.The ageing cult icon has racked up the air miles in the past few days; he sang in the New Year to a freezing Berlin crowd, before jetting to Australia and then on to Mt Maunganui for a whirlwind promotional tour.And in less a few days time, "The Hoff" will be back in London's East End in a pantomime production of Peter Pan and a stint as a judge on Britain's Got Talent.But while he might be one of the hardest working men in showbiz at the moment, Hasselhoff is still having fun.
"We all become so self indulgent at times and we all take it so seriously."I mean, come on. They're going to fly me down here to have a popsicle. I'm halfway around the world in the surf with the lifeguards, hanging out of helicopters, singing to a million people in Berlin two nights ago and I'm going "what's going on here".Despite hanging up his Baywatch binoculars over 10 years ago, the star certainly can draw a crowd - over 4000 people turned out yesterday at the main Mount Maunganui beach, a reception that forced the star to reflect on the power of fame."It's not about how many people turn out. It's about putting a personality and a heart behind a face."Even though I can walk out and see all these people, I can slow it down and zero in on a single face and take that energy and look at them. And because I looked at them and gave them something, they gave me something back."It's all about giving and gratitude - the more you get and you can turn it over and help someone else, it comes back to you in amazing ways."It humbles me that I was given something this great; I think it's your moral obligation to give it back. And people forget about it.While Hasselhoff has already left for London, to continue his run in Peter Pan, he is convinced he will take a little bit of New Zealand back with him."I'll be there on stage dressed as Captain Hook trying to remember my lines, probably taking water out of my ear, saying "That's New Zealand sand baby".
Media Frenzy Down Under
There have been tons of videos surfacing lately of David's visits to New Zealand and Australia. Here are a few videos from his visit to New Zealand today and when he was in Australia earlier this week.Video links:
- The Hoff charms Mt Maunganui and reunites with fan (1:51) - ONE News
- Full interview with David Hasselhoff plus reunion with woman (7:49) - ONE News
- The Hoff splashes down at the Mount - News3
- David Hasselhoff charms Mt Maunganui beachgoers - News3
Check out a few more videos below the cut.
David Hasselhoff in New Zealand
From GoldCoast.com.au and NZHerald.co.nz
- The Hoff Hits the Coast - Video
- David 'The Hoff' Hasselhoff at Main Beach - Photo Gallery
- David Hasselhoff in New Zealand - Photo Gallery
DAVID Hasselhoff might look good surrounded by bikini babes but he is not about to take on the Gold Coast's chief lifeguard Warren Young.Yesterday he said the evergreen Mr Young, dubbed the Silver Fox, would 'kill him' if it came down to a one-on-one match in the surf and sand.Here to promote an ice-cream and with eight local Splice girls in tow, the Bulletin asked The Hoff, 58, if he would challenge Mr Young, 60.''He would kill me. We're about the same age but he has a couple of years on me,'' he said.''It's amazing that these lifeguards stay in magnificent shape their whole life they're the real deal.
''I've made a few rescues in my time but you know I'm an actor and you look at that guy (Mr Young) and, when he hugged me, it was that tight.''These guys still walk the walk. I don't know if I could keep up with him but I keep up with me.''Mr Young, who has been a lifeguard for 37 years, said although he was not surrounded by a bevy ov beauties in real life, he liked how Baywatch brought lifeguarding into the public.
''It was pretty realistic because a lot of things happen when you lifeguard but I still enjoy it,'' he said.''It's the sort of thing where you have to keep fit if you carry the rescue gear you have to take the name and the blame.''I enjoy the ocean and I enjoy looking after people.''He (Hasselhoff) looks like a pretty fit sort of guy and he's done really well.''It was only a quick stopover for The Hoff, who later flew to New Zealand.He said he loved the Gold Coast's sunshine and would definitley be back later in the year, possibly looking to buy an apartment.''That's the thing about Australia -- everyone has fun with life and is always in good shape,'' he said.''Every time I come down here all the guys are in better shape than me, the women are beautiful and everyone is healthy with a great take on life.''And for The Hoff it's boardies over budgie smugglers every time.
David Visits Gold Coast
From Sydney Morning Herald
David arrived at the Gold Coast this morning to hand out some more ice treats from Splice. He also asked beach goers to donate to the Queensland flood victims. Check out more photos here.
Surrounded by models wearing Baywatch-style red swimsuits and carrying cooler bags full of ice cream, "The Hoff" greeted fans and media all smiles.After throwing ice creams into the air he stopped to shake hands with a real-life hero, Gold Coast chief lifeguard Warren Young."You're 60?" asked Hasselhoff. "I'm 58, yeah we still got it."The American actor then made his way up the dunes as crowd controllers worked to stop dozens of young girls getting too close."Sign me, sign me!" one teenager screamed, pushing her way towards Hasselhoff.Another youngster questioned: "Who is it? Can I get some free stuff?"Speaking to TV cameras, the star urged people to donate to Queensland's flood victims, saying the state was home to his favourite place to relax, the Great Barrier Reef."I got a lot of friends down here, this is fantastic," he said.Gold Coast mum Melissa Mueller made the special trip to the beach today when she heard Hasselhoff would be making an appearance."I remember him from Knight Rider," she said.Maddy May, 18, and friend Bre Bailey, 19, were already at the beach when they heard Hasselhoff was coming.Although Baywatch was "a bit before our time", they recognised the star."It definitely made my day," said Bailey. "It's the closest I've been to a celebrity."
David to Appear on Sydney's 'Sunrise' Tuesday
From Sunrise
David will appear on Sydney's morning show, "Sunrise" on Tuesday morning at 6 a.m.Hasselhoff was joined by a bevy of beach babes on Bondi Beach as he made his way towards the shore in a surf lifesaving inflatable rescue boat joined by North Bondi's famous lifesavers.The actor, who has courted controversy in the past because of problems with alcohol, looked trim and healthy as he posed for photos with fans on the beach.Streets spokeswoman Natalie Helm said that as "the world's most famous lifesaver" Hasselhoff was the perfect person to promote the new Splice Real Fruit ice-cream.Hasselhoff hit Bondi Beach today to "rescue" beachgoers with a frozen ice-cream treat.Helm said it was unfortunate that it was an overcast day in Sydney, but that did not stop fans from displaying their "Hoff love".Hasselhoff will spend three days in Sydney, before heading to the Gold Coast on Wednesday and New Zealand on Thursday to promote the ice-cream.The actor said he loved being in Australia.
Australia & NZ Welcome David Hasselhoff
Next week, David will be visiting Sydney, Australia for a promotional visit. NZ Herald News says David will also be making a few stops in New Zealand. He will make a "grand appearance" at a popular Tauranga beach, along with Mount Maunganui's Main Beach. According to The Bay of Plenty Times, the Mount Maunganui Surf Life Saving Club will be hosting an event for David promoting Streets Ice Cream, which is launching a new range of ice blocks called Splice Real Fruits.The Herald Sun says David will make an appearance at Bondi beach on Monday afternoon - in addition to a VIP event on Tuesday - where he'll be at the Streets Ice Cream event. The Herald Sun is also asking for fans to post questions to David in their comments section for when they interview him next week. No need to register, they just require name and email. If you don't want to give them that information, feel free to post in the comments here or tweet me and I will post a comment on your behalf.Have happy New Year!