Profile of Iko Uwais and the List of Hollywood Films He Starred In

Kapanlagi.com - Iko Uwais, a renowned Indonesian action actor, has carved his name in the international film industry through his iconic roles. Born with the real name Uwais Qorny, he is known as a skilled martial artist and one of the action actors who consistently brings Indonesia's name to the global stage. Starting his career from a profession far removed from the entertainment world, Iko has now become an icon in action films.

Having been active since 2007, Iko was first discovered by Welsh director Gareth Evans while he was making a documentary about pencak silat. Thanks to his martial arts skills and natural charisma, Iko successfully made his debut through the film MERANTAU and has since continued to work in various national and Hollywood films. Let's take a look at the complete journey and interesting facts in the life of Iko Uwais.

1. The Beginning of Iko Uwais' Life

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Iko Uwais was born with the real name Uwais Qorny in Jakarta on February 12, 1983. He comes from a Betawi family that preserves the traditions and culture of his region. His family environment influenced Iko in pursuing the traditional martial art of pencak silat, which eventually led him to success.

2. Joining Pencak Silat at a Young Age

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Since childhood, Iko Uwais has been familiar with pencak silat and learned at the Tiga Berantai school, mentored by his uncle. His dedication to this martial art paid off when he won the title of best pesilat at the National Silat Championship in 2005. This achievement made him more well-known and provided opportunities to perform in various international pencak silat events.

3. His Brief Career in the Indonesian League

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In addition to pencak silat, Iko also enjoys playing soccer and once played as a midfielder for a club in Liga-B Indonesia. Unfortunately, the club he was with went bankrupt, forcing Iko's soccer career to come to an end. Nevertheless, this experience helped shape his physical resilience, which would prove beneficial later on.

4. The Success of the Film Merantau and International Awards

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In 2007, Welsh director Gareth Evans discovered Iko's talent while making a documentary about pencak silat at the school where Iko trained. Evans saw great potential in Iko, who had a natural charisma in front of the camera, and offered him the leading role in the film MERANTAU. This film then became Iko's debut on the big screen.

The film MERANTAU, released in 2009, received positive reviews at various international film festivals, such as the Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival in South Korea and Fantastic Fest in the United States. In fact, the film won the award for Best Film at Action Fest 2010, marking a successful debut for Iko in the film industry.

5. The Raid, The Film That Elevated Iko Uwais's Name

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Iko's major success in the international arena came through the film THE RAID, released in 2012. The film received positive responses from critics and audiences worldwide, making Iko a globally recognized action star. THE RAID also became a turning point for Iko to accept offers in various Hollywood films.

6. Hollywood Films Starring Iko Uwais

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Iko Uwais appeared in Hollywood films such as STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, MILE 22, TRIPLE THREAT, SNAKE EYES, and EXPEND4BLES. His success shows that Iko is not only an action actor but also a face of pencak silat who brings Indonesia's name to the international stage.

7. Awards Won by Iko Uwais

Profile of Iko Uwais and List of Hollywood Films He Ranked. (instagram/iko.uwais)

Iko has won the Best Film award for MERANTAU at Action Fest 2010 and gained global recognition thanks to THE RAID.

Iko Uwais was also awarded as a Young Achiever at the Night of Empowering Excellence Tribute (NEXT) event organized by SOREX Man. This award was given as a form of appreciation for Iko Uwais's contributions to the film industry both domestically and internationally.

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