They thought Keiko would be happy if it was free. A while later they would discover the disastrous consequences. Free Willy in real life was not as beautiful as in the movie. And more than happiness, the event brought worry and sadness. When the most famous orca whale in Hollywood finally saw the ocean, it was too late. But desperate audiences pressured the studio for it to leave its tank. The end result was not what they were expecting. You can now also find us on Youtube: http://bit.ly/yt-thek

In 1998, Keiko - the star of the film Free Willy - became the first orca to be released into the wild after a life spent in captivity. Dave Phillips was in charge of making it all happen. 🎧 https://bbc.in/3qg8HMs | BBC World Service

It’s probably the most famous orca in the world. However, its real story is still widely unknown. This is the true and moving story of Keiko, the orca from « Free Willy ». | Brut nature

After filming "Free Willy", Keiko returned to his daily routines in Reino Aventura, Mexico. Unlike "Willy", he was still living in a small tank, and once Warner Brothers left, he was fed with poor fish... again... Learn more about what happened to Keiko after starring the blockbuster film Free Willy with Keiko: The Untold Story, available in the US on Amazon Prime https://www.amazon.com/Keiko-Untold-Story.../dp/B08RGXMJ9G and Vimeo, (Worldwide) https://vimeo.com/ondemand/keikotheuntoldstory ----

We put actress Keiko Agena ’91 in the hot seat for some rapid fire questions! 🔥 Best known for her role as Lane Kim in “Gilmore Girls,” Keiko recently returned to Mid-Pacific, her alma mater, to spend the day with our theatre students. We were so lucky to catch up with her! Mahalo, Keiko, for being so generous with your time and giving our students a glimpse into the life of a working actor! @keikoagena #midpacific #midpacificalumni #gilmoregirls #rapidfire | Mid-Pacific