Fast & Furious Star Luis Da Silva Amazed By Fans Getting His Autograph Tattooed
The actor shares his love for the Fast fam who want his signature on everything, from cars to body parts
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Luis Da Silva, known for his role in the Fast & Furious franchise, recently shared his amazement at the dedication of fans who not only ask for his autograph but sometimes turn those signatures into permanent tattoos. In a recent Instagram post, Da Silva expressed his appreciation for meeting fans of “The Fast Saga” wherever he travels, detailing the unusual range of items fans ask him to sign.
According to his post, fans have requested his autograph on “almost everything” including car interiors, engines, hoods, sneakers, and even money. But what truly surprised the actor was fans asking him to sign “all type of body parts”.
The post features an image of Da Silva autographing a fan’s car engine. This level of dedication clearly touched the actor, who concluded his post with the heartfelt message: “I love my fast family.”
From Basketball To Hollywood
Luis Da Silva has built an interesting career that spans both sports and entertainment. According to his Wikipedia page, he first gained recognition for his exceptional streetball skills before transitioning to acting. His abilities were so impressive that he appeared in Nike commercials alongside NBA stars, amongst many other ventures.
While he has acted in two films in the late 2000s, Da Silva made his Fast saga debut in “Fast Five”, the fifth film in the franchise, playing the character Diogo. He later on appeared once again in Fast X as well. He went on the act in many other films and series as well.
Fast Family Worldwide
The actor’s social media presence reflects his deep connection to the Fast & Furious community. In another recent Instagram post, Da Silva thanked his home state of New Jersey for “another amazing turnout” at what appeared to be a car show event.
Da Silva has been actively involved in car show events across the country, helping maintain the car culture that has been central to the Fast & Furious films since the beginning. In an earlier post, he promoted what he called “the ultimate car show experience” in New Jersey, describing it as “the best car show of the year.”
Behind The Scenes Of Fast X
In another Instagram post, Da Silva shared behind-the-scenes content from what he called “the greatest film of Summer 2023” — presumably referring to “Fast X,” the tenth main installment in the franchise. He reflected on his filming experience in London, noting, “hard to believe it’s been almost three years since I was gearing up to head to London for a few months of filming. That journey changed everything.”
The actor has also documented his global travels promoting the franchise. In March, he posted from Turin, Italy, expressing gratitude for the international reception.
Beyond The Fast Franchise
Beyond his Fast & Furious work, Da Silva has expanded his acting career. He mentioned working on “The Fortress,” noting it was the last film Bruce Willis was involved in before his retirement from acting due to health issues. “Thankfully had the privilege of working with an amazing cast,” Da Silva wrote about the experience.
He has also maintained connections to his basketball roots while embracing his identity as an actor in another post, highlighting his journey from New Jersey to Hollywood.
For fans of the Fast & Furious franchise, Da Silva represents the continuity and family-like atmosphere that has made the series so successful. His appreciation for fans getting his signature tattooed demonstrates the unique bond between the franchise’s actors and its dedicated global following — a relationship that, like the films themselves, continues to endure and evolve.
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