Joe Taslim

Joe Taslim, born in Palembang, South Sumatra, in 1981, is a martial artist and actor of Chinese descent who trained in judo, wushu, taekwondo, and pencak silat before joining Indonesia's national judo team in 1997. His athletic career spanned a decade, earning him a gold medal at the 2008 National Sports Week and a silver at the 2007 SEA Games. Post-retirement, Taslim pivoted to acting, gaining international acclaim for his role in "The Raid" (2011) and later appearing in Hollywood blockbusters like "Fast & Furious 6" (2013), "Star Trek Beyond" (2016), and "Mortal Kombat" (2021). His martial arts prowess and screen presence have cemented him as a formidable figure in both Indonesian and global cinema.