Iko Uwais

A National Champion in the Silat Demonstration category in 2005, Iko Uwais leveraged his extensive martial arts background to become an internationally recognized actor, stuntman, and fight choreographer. His career trajectory changed significantly in 2007 when Welsh film director Gareth Evans discovered him, leading to a five-year contract with Evans’s production company. Uwais made his critically acclaimed debut in the feature film ‘Merantau’ in 2009. This pivotal role set the stage for his continued collaboration with Evans, starring in ‘The Raid’ (2011), a film where he not only delivered a compelling performance but also contributed as a key fight choreographer, establishing his distinct influence on action sequences.

Expanding his involvement behind the camera, Uwais launched his own production company, Uwais Pictures, and is set to make his directorial debut with the highly anticipated film ‘Timur,’ scheduled for release in 2025, where he also serves as an executive producer. Additionally, he is slated to star in ‘Ash,’ also due in 2025, continuing his prolific output in the action genre.