Iko Uwais - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 12, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Age | 43 |
| Birthplace | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Iko Uwais's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Starring in and choreographing action films featuring pencak silat, especially 'The Raid: Redemption' (2011) and 'The Raid 2' (2014). |
Intro
Iko Uwais is an Indonesian actor, stuntman, fight choreographer, and martial artist best known for his leading roles in acclaimed action films such as 'The Raid: Redemption' and its sequel, 'The Raid 2.' He is recognized internationally for his expertise in pencak silat, an Indonesian martial art.
Early Life & Background
Born in Jakarta to a family with strong martial arts roots, Iko Uwais began studying pencak silat at a young age under the guidance of his grandfather, a master of the discipline. Before his acting career, he was a professional athlete in pencak silat competitions.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role in 'Merantau' (2009), directed by Gareth Evans.
- Became widely known for 'The Raid: Redemption' (2011) and its sequel 'The Raid 2' (2014).
- Starred in international films, including 'Mile 22' (2018) alongside Mark Wahlberg, and Netflix's series 'Wu Assassins' (2019).
- Worked as an action choreographer for films he starred in.
Trivia
- Discovered by director Gareth Evans while working as a deliveryman.
- Signed to the film company Merantau Films shortly after being cast in his first film.
- His martial arts background is primarily in pencak silat.
FAQs
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Iko Uwais is 43 years old.
Iko Uwais was born the 12 February 1983.
Jakarta, Indonesia.
On His Birth-Day
About February 12th, 1983, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 12, 1983, approximately 100 women, led by the Women's Action Forum (WAF) and the Punjab Women Lawyers Association, marched in Lahore to protest the proposed Law of Evidence, which would have devalued women's testimony in court. The peaceful demonstration was met with police brutality, including baton charges and tear gas, resulting in injuries and the arrest of about 50 women. This event marked a significant moment in Pakistan's women's rights movement and led to the annual observance of National Women's Day on February 12.
- Day of the week: February 12th, 1983 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Down Under by Men At Work
- #1 UK song: Too Shy by Kajagoogoo
- Popular movie: WarGames directed by John Badham
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