Paul Walker’s memory is never going to die, says Michelle Rodriguez
Michelle Rodriguez is determined to keep Paul Walker’s “energy” alive.
The actor died in a car accident in November 2013, aged 40 – but Michelle is thrilled that Meadow Walker, his 24-year-old daughter, makes a cameo appearance in ‘Fast X’, the latest movie in the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise.
Michelle – who plays Letty Ortiz in the film franchise – told PEOPLE: “It’s everything to us because [Paul’s] memory is never going to die within the franchise, so as long as we’re doing it, we have to maintain that, [keeping his] energy alive.”
Vin Diesel also revealed that Meadow’s cameo means “everything” to him.
He shared: “It did something to my soul, to see her want to honour her father and to contribute in her own way to his life’s work … It meant everything.”
Earlier this month, meanwhile, Meadow claimed that she still receives signs from her late dad.
Speaking about their connection, Meadow told E! News: “For me, it’s numbers, four and seven are my dad’s favourite numbers. And I swear whenever I’m doubting anything or whenever I’m in an argument with someone or anything, I start seeing four and seven everywhere. So I always know that it’s him.
“Even yesterday, I was having a moment and then the clock bells started ringing. And I was like, ‘OK, it’s all good, it’s gonna be OK.'”
Paul played the part of Brian O’Conner in the film franchise, and Meadow is thrilled to be a part of ‘Fast X’.
She shared: “For me this is super exciting and he would be amazed that this is happening.”
Meadow has enjoyed success as a model, and she insists that it remains her “big passion”.
Despite this, Meadow suggested that she’s open to shooting more movies in the future.
She said: “I’m thinking about it. Modelling is my focus and that’s my big passion, but I could see myself potentially in the future breaking out a little bit.”
