Brings Plenty: Well, as the show has been airing and when we talk about the continent, there is the Indigenous concept of tribal descendants from any tribe in this continent, whether its North America, Central or South America. Head here to read THRs interviews with Brandon Sklenar and Julia Schlaepfer on the season one finale. The proud uncle did tease that the character Pete is part of a "very, very strong storyline" with Teonna, so one can only hope that means he'll get to survive for the majority of the episodes, if not all of them. Aminah is a great representative of us as the people not just onscreen but offscreen as well. NIEVES: I think it's important because it's very rare to see our truths being told, and as raw as this is, on a big platform. We're still in the 1900s it's not over. Life is still life. Earlier this year, in June, the actor posted a photo that featured his wife, Sara Ann, their son Jernyce, and a woman named Shelly. Yellowstone, cable's No. Brings Plenty. 'Yellowstone': Mo Is Absolutely Out for Blood in Season 4 Trailer BRINGS PLENTY: It is inspiring. She knows what shes doing and so I can just see a lot of that. Leenah and I are just so grateful for him and Birdie, and for everyone [in] the crew. Then it hit me, they are right. And, Rainwater is a great character. And Michael Spears, too he was so giddy and enthusiastic as well. But, I imagine you are excited there will be a season two. How would you rate this article? I think after the second time I did the scene [for the audition] where Im with Sister Mary [played by Jennifer Ehle] and I do, Know I am the land. When we are born, we are enrolled. He's proven himself a capable enforcer on more than one occasion. So for me, it was just to get the message out in a good way and with accuracy. Nothing. Brings Plenty) was born on 4 September, 1969 in Porcupine, South Dakota, USA, is an Actor, Stunts. He is a talented drummer, and he plays in a band called Brule. The entire finale episode is incredible. NIEVES: It's an honor to just tell her story. Without any doubt, he earns a reasonable sum from his films and series. Yellowstone season 5 adds new cast members | EW.com Moses J. Without dipping into spoiler territory too much, I'll just say that it involves a new cast member who just so happens to be Mo Brings Plenty's nephew, actor Cole Brings Plenty. And, its accurate. In my mind, Im stuck with Teonna Rainwater and just getting to see some reflection of Thomas Rainwaters character within her. Honestly, I feel like he's my little brother in real life. And Mo, its your nephew, Cole Brings Plenty, who is playing Aminahs love interest? Stay tuned with Taylor Sheridan involved, anything is possible. It's a well-worded synopsis for an entertainment role that sadly isn't as prevalent as it could or should be, though well-earned strides have been made in recent years to bring more Indigenous creators and performers into TV and streaming productions. Mo Brings Plenty has portrayed Native American characters in many films and TV shows AMC Mo Brings Plenty comes from a historically notable Oglala Lakota family (via Outsider ), and makes a. An investigative report issued last May concluded that the United States "operated or supported 408 boarding schools across 37 states" between the years 1819 and 1969, and that the schools subjected students to harsh punishments including "solitary confinement; flogging; withholding food; whipping; slapping; and cuffing. Teonna (Nieves) with Hank (Michael Greyeyes), who helps reunite her with her father after her escape. But Ive heard stories, personally. says the actress. Mo Brings Plenty: Im the American Indian coordinator consultant [on 1923 and Yellowstone]. Every character in there is so amazing to follow, and just making sure we can maintain the spiritual capture that Aminah and others have brought to the screen. Yellowstone viewers know Chief Thomas Rainwater (Gil Burningham), your character (Rainwaters right-hand man) and the fictional Broken Rock tribe. Seeing that, seeing our faces be represented on such a grand scale, and seeing our voices be heard, I think that hit me the most. 'Yellowstone': Wendy Moniz & Mo Brings Plenty Upped To - Deadline She doesnt get to express being a child. Do it for me. I was like [in an emotional tone], Are you kidding, Mom?!. He was also part of the Native American new-age band Brul. Nieves: More than anything, it gave everyone a chance to see her as a child. On a more positive note, you walk on set each day and you're surrounded by a bunch of Indigenous youth, and I'm surrounded by incredible Indigenous actors playing all these roles. Moviegoers can now catch him playing "Shep Wauneka" in the newly released Jurassic World Dominion (2022) and as "Ottawa Jones" in Showtime's Peabody award-winning limited series The Good Lord Bird (2021). And it gave her a chance for her child self to show. And she's currently halfway through her year-long "Road to Healing" listening tour. Then we come to March somehow, and then we go to July. Mo Brings Plenty is an enrolled Lakota who hails from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Sara is an actress whose appearance in Yellowstone made people notice and talk about her. Because some of the things that Teonna was doing I was actually doing. It was a surreal moment. he says. He has played "Crazy Horse," "Sitting Bull," and many other historical Indian notables who have solidified their place in this Country's history. Brings Plenty (b. Brings Plenty (b. We talk about it all the time, because I dont think the audience really knew that Leenahs character died. Its a lifestyle. The bottom line for me, at the end of the day, is if you want to walk beside Taylor Sheridan, hes so fearless that you, too, have to be courageous to do what needs to be done and tell these stories in a good way. Mo brings a specific level of reality to his characters so that he can bring honesty of his portrayal to television. Mo Brings Plenty (@mobringsplenty) Instagram photos and videos mobringsplenty Verified Follow 263 posts 126K followers 198 following Mo Brings Plenty Actor This is the official | verified | account of Mo Brings Plenty . He was always there next to me before and after every scene. Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse. Mo brings a great stability and a great loyalty, and you just have a sense that you're being . BRINGS PLENTY: I was in a school that had the boarding school mentality. Aminah, how familiar were you with Yellowstone when the role of Teonna Rainwater came to you? A post shared by Whiskey Riff (@whiskeyriff), Somebody Tell Taylor Sheridan Mo Brings Plenty Needs His Own Yellowstone Spinoff. Know it is the land that is killing you. Listen to the full podcast with Jefferson White, AKA Jimmy Hurdstrom, below: The podcast is available everywhere. We did have a feeling the first time we saw Mo in Yellowstone that his character might be as honest and equally stoic as the man himself, and we are not wrong about that. Buckle up it sounds like Taylor Sheridan and Yellowstone are just getting warmed up. His traditional name -- given to him as a young boy -- is Ta Sunke Wospapi ("catches his horse"); it befits a man who spends more time on his horses than anywhere else. So, yes. And I take great pride and honor in knowing that our faces are being seen and that our voices are being heard during 1923 and beyond. I really dont know. It was all of us coming together as a collective and continuing to share. Such a powerhouse and so emotionally and mentally strong, and well-educated even then. Brings Plenty: Taylor and the rest of the gang, they have great taste and they know what theyre looking for. Mo Brings Plenty (Moses J. Michelle Shining Elk, Other Works He is the driver and assistant of Thomas Rainwater . Given everything Teonna went through this season, what was the most challenging scene for you to film? So while Im browsing around Reddit, I come across a post in the Yellowstone subreddit that shares my appreciation for Mo as one of the unsung heroes of the show. My one theory is about Coles character [Pete Plenty Clouds]. Needless to say, only time will tell, but based on the way we saw Jimmy leave the Yellowstone Ranch at the end of Season 4 it sounds like Jimmy is going to be the star of his own show someday soon. His name is one he shares with his descendant Brings Plenty who was a warrior. Your scenes are powerful. Mo loves to post pictures of his horses, who he calls his family. In Sunday's season finale, "Nothing Left to Lose," Teonna was still on the run with Pete and her dad by her side about to enter Wyoming on their way to find sanctuary with a Comanche tribe to the south. Nieves: We had conversations beforehand. [1] He is a direct descendant of Brings Plenty, an Oglala Lakota warrior who fought in the Battle of Little Big Horn. People dont know that behind the scenes Mo was there every second of every single day. Mo talks life on his ranch, the evolution of his character as "Mo" on the TV hit series, Yellowstone, and his special bond with fellow actor / friend, Gil Bi. Every day that Im given, I try to be more of an example of the past more so than the present, with hopes that I can inspire the present to also do the same. He also owns cattle, which he just moved a few weeks after weaning them from their mothers. And then I found out about Taylor [Sheridan] and I started digging into [first Yellowstone prequel] 1883, which is incredible. He is a stage and screen actor, horse stuntman, and producer, and is best known for his role as "Mo" on the hit series "Yellowstone," and for his portrayal of "Ottawa Jones . Both of those scenes, they were very difficult ones to be with. What does it mean to both of you to tell Teonna's story in a year when this real-life "Road to Healing" tour is happening? There are so many spiritual predators out there, always looking for their next item they can utilize in their sales of considering themselves a spiritual leader or whatever the case may be. Brings Plenty: No. That was a surreal experience. Those familiar with the battle will know the strengths of those names and understand why Mo sees the world through the lens of the forces and sacrifices his family and ancestors made so that he could be here today. We see Teonna suffer physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, all of which were common at these boarding schools. I want to watch it, Im very excited to watch it. The actor also boasts an important role behind the scenes as well, serving as the American Indian Affairs Coordinator for both Yellowstone and its spinoff 1923, which recently wrapped its first season on Paramount+ with a brutal, if somehow still hopeful, temp conclusion for Aminah Nieves Teonna Rainwater until the already confirmed second season arrives. Thats why I braid my hair. We see him rescue Monica Dutton (Kelsey Asbille), help in the raid to rescue Tate, he wrangled up Checkers to deliver him to John, he helped Kacye Dutton (Luke Grimes) through his vision quest hes just all around awesome character. Because for one, this is my first big role, pretty much of anything that anyone has seen me in.