Emma could play shark attack victim in movie

Bethany Hamilton

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By KATE STINCHFIELD
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Posted Sunday, Jul. 30, 2006

When surfer girl Bethany Hamilton was attacked by a shark off the North Shore of Kauai, Hawaii, in 2003, she lost an arm--but not her drive. Now 16 and still home-schooled, Hamilton has blossomed as an entrepreneur, building a miniempire of merchandise, including a perfume called Stoked and an eponymous line of accessories sold at teen favorite Claire's. She is also working on a young-adult fiction series and three advice books. "It's been really exciting," she says. "I'm happy I'll be able to tell my story and inspire other girls."

She won't be telling that story for the first time--or the last. Soul Surfer, her autobiography, came out in 2004, and the movie version is set to start shooting this fall. Who might play Bethany? The filmmakers' target list includes Emma Watson (Harry Potter's friend Hermione) and Britney Spears' sister Jamie Lynn.

Hamilton's love, though, remains surfing. She spends three weeks in a typical month traveling to competitions and has surfed off Brazil, Indonesia and Australia. But there are no waves like home. "Hawaii," she says, "will always be my favorite."

From the Aug. 7, 2006 issue of TIME

That would be great for her career if she did get chosen! thanks for the news

[sheeiur]

It could be good I will have to wait and see if the movie happens, good luck to Emma through.

[edawg99]

I hope they choose Emma. She is a lot better actress than Jamie Spears. It would be a good role for Emma and would help career.

I agree sorry but I don't really think too much about Jamie as a actress. Good luck to Emma then.