Iko Uwais

Date of Birth: February 12, 1983

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Date of Death: (Leave blank as he is alive)

Biography

Iko Uwais, born Uwais Qorny, is an Indonesian actor, stuntman, fight choreographer, and martial artist. He was born on February 12, 1983, in Jakarta, Indonesia. His journey into the limelight began with his mastery of Pencak Silat, an Indonesian martial art. Uwais was discovered by director Gareth Evans during a documentary shoot at Uwais’ Silat school. His breakout role came in the 2009 film “Merantau,” which led to further critical acclaim in “The Raid: Redemption” (2011) and its sequel, “The Raid 2” (2014). These films showcased not only his martial arts skills but also his acting prowess, cementing his status as a global action star. Uwais has since appeared in Hollywood films such as “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) and “Mile 22” (2018). He continues to be a prominent figure in the world of action cinema.

5 Interesting Facts about Iko Uwais

1. Iko Uwais was discovered by director Gareth Evans, who was filming a documentary at Uwais’ Silat school.

2. He worked as a truck driver before entering the film industry.

3. Uwais is a master of Pencak Silat, an Indonesian martial art.

4. He performed all his stunts and fight scenes in “The Raid” series without a stunt double.

5. Uwais has collaborated with international stars like Mark Wahlberg and Ronda Rousey in “Mile 22” (2018).

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Iko Uwais

1. “Martial arts is my passion. It’s a part of my life and it’s a part of who I am.”

2. “When you do action films, you have to trust your team because they are the ones who support you.”

3. “The most important thing in martial arts is not the techniques but the spirit.”

4. “I always want to push myself to be better in every role I take.”

5. “In every fight scene, I aim to tell a story, not just show physical prowess.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

As of 2023, Iko Uwais’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $4 million.

Children

Iko Uwais has been married to singer Audy Item since 2012. The couple has two daughters: Atreya Syahla Putri Uwais, born in 2013, and Aneska Layla Putri Uwais, born in 2015.