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My name is David Roya.
I am a 69 year old fitness fanatic and have been for over 50 years
as well as eating only healthy organic food. Never take any medicine
and of course never drink or smoke. Never even had a cup of coffee
in my life. I have always stayed in peak condition as a black-belt
instructor in Taekwondo, instructor in yoga, as well as a runner and
weight-lifter.
However, I wore out my right hip and even though I could workout for
3 hours at the gym and stretch, but it has been deteriorating for
the last 9 years. Never would consider an operation. But it got to
the point where I couldn't make it down the block. Finally made up
my mind to find the best surgeon.
I finally found Dr. Su at Hospital for Special surgeries. had to
wait almost 6 months for an appointment. Anyway I had the
resurfacing 2 months ago and I am flying, ecstatic ,so happy, it's
like I was reborn. First of all, no pain whatsoever, complete
flexibility, and full strength. I guess I got used to the pain not
only in walking, but in getting out of a chair, car etc. as well as
affecting my sleep. It's all gone and my energy is thru the roof.
After a month of chilling at home with home rehab and trying not to
overdo (which I often do) for one month, I saw the doctor and he
gave me the go-ahead to go to the gym, with no precautions except
impact (running, bouncing, etc.) Between yoga ,the gym, the pool,
walking trails, and stretching, I am putting in an 8 hour day of
exercise and loving every minute, getting stronger and more flexible
than I was before the operation.
In going to rehab and seeing other people with hip replacements at 2
months post op barely being able to walk I consider myself very
lucky. But I am also smart. My prescription for others considering
the procedure, first find the best Dr. and then be prepared to work.
I believe it's 50-50 between you and the doctor.
Also loose the gut if you have one. Also don't walk with one cane,
it throws the alignment completely off. If you get use to a limp it
will stay. Use two canes until strong enough without. Use like
hiking poles. Also stretch the hell out of the body. You will heal
up tighter internally as well as externally, after the operation.
You have a one year time frame and the earlier you start the better.
Good luck to anybody considering the procedure.
It's wonderful to be alive.
David Roya
David Roya Resume
DAVID ROYA
SAG / AFTRA / EQUITY 4th Degree Black Belt Taekwondo
Home Phone: (718) 474-4503 Height: 5'8” Weight: 155 Lbs.
Email: DavidRoya@hotmail.com Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
FILM – Lead & Featured Roles Principle Roles
Billy Jack Bernard Posner, co-star WB/Dir. By Tom Laughlin
White Buffalo w/ Charles Bronson Kid Jelly, gunfighter Paramount
Night Owl w/ John Lequizamo Jack, drug counselor Dir. By J.
Arsendault
Escape from DS-3 w/ Bubba Smith Ling, co-star prisoner Gold Key
Productions
Warp Speed w/ Adam West Lt. Quantrel, co-star killer Gold Key
Productions
King Kong w/ Jessica Lange Ensign Price, radio man Paramount
Whispers of White Carlos , drug dealer Paramount
Justice System (Karate Movie) Dan, drug dealer Dr. Don Hays
The Last Angry Man w/ Pat Hingle Tony, thug Screen Gems
Bigfoot w/ Peter Graves David, victim Columbia
Bob, Carol, Ted & Alice w/ Natalie Wood Waiter 20th Century Fox,
Dir. by
Paul Masursky
T.V. Appearances Principle Roles
Law & Order Pablo Montoya, cook NBC
Law & Order Kilmer, pizza owner NBC
Law & Order SVU Taxi Dispatcher NBC
Law & Order Marty, hitman NBC
Oz Stuntman HBO
T.V. Funhouse Stranger Dan, creep Comedy Central
Third Watch Drunken fighter CBS
The Equalizer Aurelio, drug dealer Paramount
Mission Impossible Johnny, revolutionary Universal
Cannon Smith, killer Universal
Toma Frank, killer 20th Century Fox
Mod Squad Bobby, thief 20th Century Fox
Rookies Tony, car thief Universal
Black Sheep Squadron w/ Robert Conrad Lt. Stans, Fighter Pilot
Universal
Bold Ones w/ Don Johnson Kenny, agent Universal
Switch w/ Robert Wagner Officer Oliver Universal
The Smith Family w/ Ron Howard Miguel, ex-con CBS
Rossetti and Ryan w/ Morgan Fairchild Luis Universal
The Web Ron, executive 20th Century Fox
Chips Frankie, car thief MGM
Police Story Joey Columbia
Adam's Apple Bobby, fitness trainer CBS
This is the Life Dr. Sanchez CBS
THEATRE – Lead Roles
Have Little Jose Off-Broadway, Intar
A Little Something to Ease the Pain Carlos Off-Broadway, Houseman
Friends and Enemies Waiter Off-Broadway, Theater East
Mrs. Gibbons Boys Rudy Valley Theatre, L.A.
Burn This Pale Off-Off-Bway, Beckett
Shayna Maidel Duvid Off-Off-Bway, Park Theater
Lend Me A Tenor Tito, the Tenor Off-Off-Bway, Park Theater
COMMERCIALS List Upon Request
TRAINING Uta Hagen, Herbert Bergoff, Milton Katselas, Shakespeare w/
Diana Maddox, Instructor: Taekwondo, Tai Chi, Yoga
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