Generated by Llama 3.3-70B| Iko Uwais | |
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| Name | Iko Uwais |
| Birth name | Uwais Qorny |
| Birth date | February 12, 1983 |
| Birth place | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Occupation | Actor, Martial arts instructor, Stuntman |
Iko Uwais is a renowned Indonesian actor, martial arts instructor, and stuntman, best known for his roles in The Raid: Redemption and Headshot (2016 film), which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and Sundance Film Festival. He has worked with notable directors such as Gareth Evans (director) and Timo Tjahjanto, and has appeared in films alongside Joe Taslim and Julie Estelle. Uwais's performances have been praised by critics, including The New York Times and Variety (magazine), and he has become a household name in Indonesia and Asia, with a growing fan base in Hollywood and Bollywood.
Iko Uwais was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, and began training in Silat, a traditional Indonesian martial art, at a young age under the guidance of Grandmaster Edy Sulistyo and Pencak Silat master Yayan Ruhian. He later worked as a stuntman and martial arts instructor, teaching Silat and other martial arts styles at Pencak Silat schools in Indonesia and Malaysia. Uwais's early career was influenced by Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, and he has cited Donnie Yen and Tony Jaa as inspirations. He has also worked with Merantau Films and XYZ Films, production companies that have produced many of his films, including The Raid: Redemption and Headshot (2016 film).
Iko Uwais's film career took off with his role in Merantau (film), a martial arts film directed by Gareth Evans (director) and produced by Merantau Films. He then appeared in The Raid: Redemption, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and received critical acclaim from The Hollywood Reporter and Screen International. Uwais has also appeared in Headshot (2016 film), Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Mile 22 (film), alongside Mark Wahlberg and John Malkovich. His films have been distributed by Sony Pictures and Lionsgate Films, and have been screened at film festivals such as Sundance Film Festival and Cannes Film Festival. Uwais has worked with notable actors, including Ronda Rousey and Peter Berg, and has been praised by critics, including The Guardian and The Los Angeles Times.
Iko Uwais is a skilled martial artist and has trained in various styles, including Silat, Pencak Silat, and Kuntao. He has worked as a martial arts instructor and has taught Silat and other martial arts styles at Pencak Silat schools in Indonesia and Malaysia. Uwais has also competed in martial arts tournaments, including the Southeast Asian Games and the Asian Games, and has won several awards, including the Pencak Silat championship title. He has been influenced by martial arts masters, including Bruce Lee and Ip Man, and has cited Donnie Yen and Tony Jaa as inspirations. Uwais has also worked with Yayan Ruhian and Julie Estelle, who are also skilled martial artists and have appeared in his films.
Iko Uwais is married to Audrey Budiman, an Indonesian actress and model, and they have two children together. He is a devout Muslim and has spoken about the importance of his faith in his life and career. Uwais is also a fan of football and supports Persija Jakarta, a football club based in Jakarta, Indonesia. He has been involved in various charity work, including supporting UNICEF and Red Cross, and has worked with organizations such as World Health Organization and United Nations Development Programme. Uwais has also been recognized for his contributions to Indonesian culture and has received awards from the Indonesian government and Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture.
Iko Uwais has received numerous awards and nominations for his performances, including the Indonesian Film Festival and Asian Film Awards. He has been nominated for Best Actor at the Indonesian Film Festival and has won the Best Actor award at the Asian Film Awards. Uwais has also received awards from the Indonesian government and Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture for his contributions to Indonesian culture. He has been recognized by organizations such as UNESCO and Asian Cultural Council for his work in promoting Indonesian culture and martial arts. Uwais has also been awarded the Satya Lencana Kebudayaan award by the Indonesian government for his contributions to Indonesian culture and arts. Category:Indonesian actors