In 2006, Olivia Wilde portrayed Bea Tribituan in the 2006 American horror film Turistas (released in the United Kingdom and Ireland as Paradise Lost).
Directed by John Stockwell, Turistas featured an ensemble cast including Josh Duhamel, Melissa George, Desmond Askew, Max Brown, and Beau Garrett. Though it struggled at the box office, the film showcased Brazil’s stunning landscapes, with filming locations in the mountainous Chapada Diamantina region in Northeast Brazil and the scenic Litoral Norte, a coastal microregion in São Paulo State known for its beautiful beaches.
Beau Garrett, Olivia Wilde, Josh Duhamel, and Melissa George sharing a relaxed moment on set in Turistas, the 2006 American horror film set against the stunning beaches of Brazil (Credit: Fox Atomic)
Focusing on a group of international backpackers who find themselves in the clutches of an underground organ harvesting ring, Turistas is the first American film to be exclusively shot in Brazil.
Behind the Scenes of Turistas: Challenges and Memorable Moments
The screenplay, which is not based on a true story, was written by Michael Arlen Ross. Director John Stockwell, who had previously directed Blue Crush (2002), Crazy/Beautiful (2001), and Into the Blue (2005), told The Los Angeles Times he was inspired to direct the film upon reading the screenplay after returning from Peru.
“I had been robbed by a group of 13-year-old, glue-sniffing kids and gotten shot at,” the American director revealed.
“I went to the cops, and they basically told us, ‘If you give us $300, we’ll let you kill these kids.’ And I thought, if that kind of [stuff] is possible…. I came home and read the script and it resonated.”
“John would do anything that he would ask you to do,” Olivia Wilde said in the same interview about filming a scene with scary spiders in Brazil.
“He knew I was uncomfortable, so he jumped in there instead of me for the [shot setup]. He said: ‘This is great, this is great! It looks really real! Look at all these spiders over here; I hope they crawl on you!’”
The cast of Turistas navigates the lush, dangerous jungles of Brazil in this suspenseful thriller about survival and trust (Credit: Fox Atomic)
Born on March 10, 1984, in New York, Olivia Wilde was 22 when Turistas was released on December 1, 2006.
Effortlessly Chic: Olivia Wilde’s Style Evolution from Turistas to Today
After capturing audiences with her gripping role in Turistas, Olivia Wilde continued to draw attention on-screen and with her effortless style off-screen. Known for her laid-back yet polished looks, Olivia seamlessly blends comfort with chic details—a style she consistently shows, even while traveling.
In 2006, Olivia Wilde was still an up-and-coming actress carving out a place in Hollywood. She first garnered attention in the early 2000s with roles like Jewel Goldman in the short-lived series Skin (2003–2004). However, it was her breakout role as Alex Kelly, a bold and openly bisexual bar owner on The O.C. (2004–2005), that truly put her on the radar. Wilde’s character on The O.C., who dated both Seth Cohen (Adam Brody) and Marissa Cooper (Mischa Barton), resonated with audiences and showcased her versatility.
Olivia Wilde keeps it effortlessly chic in a classic black dress and gray knee-high boots during her appearance on The WB 11 Morning Show in New York City to promote Turistas on November 28, 2006 (Credit: Karen Santos / Startraksphoto)
Ten years later, between her Elle cover photoshoot and red carpet Women in Television Celebration, the premiere of her new TV show, and parenting her new baby boy, the new year was off to a busy beginning for the then-31-year-old actress.
Casual Airport Style: Olivia Wilde’s Chic Travel Look in 2016
Her January 2016 appearance at Los Angeles International Airport offers a perfect example of her knack for casual yet stylish ensembles.
Olivia Wilde exudes casual cool at LAX in Amo Babe jeans, a Balenciaga leather jacket, Smoke x Mirrors sunglasses, and classic Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers on January 27, 2016 (Credit: WENN)
Always on the go, the talented and stylish Turistas actress Olivia Wilde was spotted departing the Los Angeles International Airport in January 2016.
Olivia Wilde keeps it casual yet stylish in a striped tee, black leather jacket, skinny jeans, and classic white Converse sneakers, spotted at the airport with an effortlessly chic travel look
We have to hand it to Olivia for always managing to add a bit of glam to even the most casual of outfits.
Making her way through the airport, Olivia looked effortlessly comfortable in a loose striped shirt, dark skinny jeans, and bold sunglasses, adding a touch of edge with a zippered black leather jacket.
The “House” star has been stepping out in some punk-inspired fashions lately, and whether on the red carpet or at the airport, Olivia sure knows how to rock them.
Olivia Wilde covers her eyes with a pair of big sunglasses as she strolls through LAX
Olivia wore minimal makeup underneath her big sunglasses. She carried a large distressed brown leather tote bag on one shoulder and pulled a dark blue suitcase in the other hand.
Olivia opted for the stylish and comfortable classic: Chuck Taylor All Stars. These white low-top Converse sneakers perfectly complemented her cool and casual ensemble, making her look fashionably prepared to jet-set off to her next adventure.
Olivia Wilde wears a pair of white Chuck Taylor All Stars at LAX
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