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Korea Ma Dong-seok, also known as Don Lee, is a South Korean-American actor and film producer recognized for his extensive work in film and television, transitioning from a personal trainer to a global action star.
AliExpress has renewed its partnership with actor Ma Dong-seok as brand ambassador for a third year in South Korea. He will continue as the ambassador for AliExpress Korea this year.
Ma Dong-seok, born Lee Dong-seok on March 1, 1971, in South Korea, later became an American citizen at age 19 after his family emigrated to the U.S. Before his acting career began around age 30, he worked as a personal trainer for mixed martial artists Mark Coleman and Kevin Randleman. He steadily built his filmography in South Korea, gaining early recognition for supporting roles in films like “The Neighbor” (2012), “Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time” (2012), and “The Unjust” (2010). His career progressed with leading roles in “Norigae” (2013), “Murderer” (2014), and “One on One” (2014), showcasing his range beyond supporting characters.
His breakout role came in 2016 with “Train to Busan,” where his portrayal of a tough yet compassionate survivor garnered international attention. This success cemented his status as a leading action star. He further solidified his reputation with roles such as the relentless detective Ma Seok-do in “The Outlaws” (2017), a character he reprised in “The Roundup” film series. His subsequent film work includes “Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days” (2018), “The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil” (2019), “The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos” (2019), “Start-Up” (2019), and “Ashfall” (2019). These roles contributed to his recognition as one of the most bankable stars in Korean cinema and earned him Gallup Korea’s Film Actor of the Year multiple times.
In 2021, Ma Dong-seok made his Hollywood debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film “Eternals,” playing the character Gilgamesh under his Westernized name, Don Lee. This expanded his global reach and influence. Beyond acting, he is also involved in film production and screenwriting through his company, Team Gorilla. He contributed to the screenplay for “Deep Trap” and co-created the OCN Dramatic Cinema series “Team Bulldog: Off-Duty Investigation.” He is also an amateur arm wrestler and became the president of the Korea Armwrestling Federation in 2018. His recent projects include “Badland Hunters” (2024), released on Netflix, and “The Roundup: Punishment” (2024), underscoring his continued prominence in the industry.
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