Iko Uwais
🔥 TrendingUwais Qorny, better known as Iko Uwais (born on February 12, 1983, in Jakarta) is an Indonesian actor, stuntman, fight choreographer, and martial artist. He is widely recognized for his roles in action films such as Merantau (2009), The Raid (2011), and The Raid 2 (2014). Since the age of 10, Iko has been practicing pencak silat, a traditional Indonesian martial art, under the guidance of his grandfather, H. Achmad Bunawar, who was a silat master and founder of a silat school. In 2005, Iko won
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Facts about Iko Uwais
Did you know that Iko Uwais was initially working as a graphic designer and a driver for a local telecommunications company before being discovered by director Gareth Evans?
- He won the 2005 Jakarta Pencak Silat Championship, showcasing his competitive prowess before his film career.
- Before acting, Iko worked as a graphic designer and a driver for a telecommunications company.
- He specializes in the Harimau (Tiger) style of Pencak Silat, known for its low stances and ground fighting techniques.
- His grandfather, H. Achmad Bunawar, founded the 'Tiga Berantai' pencak silat school where Iko trained.
- He made a cameo appearance as Razoo Qin-Fee, a Kanjiklub gang member, in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'.
His breakout role in 'The Raid' (2011) redefined modern action cinema, showcasing his intense martial arts skills and groundbreaking fight choreography. This film, along with its sequel, propelled him to international stardom and established him as a leading figure in contemporary martial arts films.
Iko Uwais has significantly elevated Indonesian action cinema onto the global stage, inspiring a new generation of martial artists and filmmakers. He is celebrated for authenticating pencak silat in mainstream Hollywood productions.