Joe Taslim is an Indonesian martial artist and actor known for starring in films like “The Raid” (2011), “Fast & Furious” (2013), “Mortal Kombat”, and “Star Trek Beyond”. He has won several awards including the 2008 Pekan Gold Medalist award back in 2008. Joe even played the role of Li Yong in a famous Netflix series called “Warrior”. He is also highly trained and skilled in Taekwondo, Wushu, and Pancake Silat. Silat is a known traditional Indonesian martial arts style that fellow co-star Iko Uwais practices. Iko and Joe co-starred in “The Raid” film franchise back in 2011.
Joe Taslim Age
Joe was born on the 23rd of June in the year 1981 in his hometown of Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. Therefore, he is 43 years old in 2024 and he celebrates his birthday on 23rd June every year. His zodiac birth sign is Cancer.
Joe Taslim Height and Weight
Taslim has a well-built slim body stature and he stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.77 m). His weight is also approximated to be 75 kilograms (165 Ibs).
Joe Taslim Ethnicity
Taslim is of Indonesian and Chinese descent. His parents migrated to Indonesia from China. Therefore, his ethnicity and descent is Chinese.
Joe Taslim Parents
Joe was born to his loving parents Mardjuki Taslim his father and Maria Goretti (mother). He grew up in a Christian family background with both parents being of Chinese descent. Taslim began training in martial arts from a very young age through the support of his parents and grandparents. He also grew up alongside one sibling and brother named Peter Taslim. Joe is very close with his parents and brother living in the suburbs of Indonesia.
Joe Taslim Career
Taslim is an award-winning Judo Player and Martial artist. He began practicing pencak silat, taekwondo, and wushu when he was just a young child. Joe even played as an active member of the international and national Indonesia Jude team from 1997 to 2009. He won the 1999 and 20018 Golden Championships of the Southeast Judo team. Taslim officially retired from his career as an international Judo player to pursue a full-time career in acting. He made his first acting debut by starring in various Indonesian print advertisements and commercials.
It was in this commercial that he got the attention of a talent manager who recruited him. In 2008, Taslim made his film debut by starring in Kara. He then landed his breakout role in the first franchise of The Raid. He starred alongside Iko Uwais who played Yuda while he played Jaka’s role. He won the role after a series of auditions and reading. Taslim then starred in a 2013 franchise of Fast & Furious Part Six. He played Jah’s Vilanious roles and received a lot of commercial success across the United States and overseas.
Taslim even got the opportunity to use his martial arts skills to fight two protagonists in the film. He also starred in another 2013 thriller called The Night Comes For Us but its production was halted. In 2016, Joe was able to work with Idris Elba in a sci-fi movie called Star Trek Beyond. He then landed a Cinemax action film role in Warrior and Li Yong. Therefore, reinstating his status as a competent movie star. Taslim’s most recent film projects like The Sworsman and Mortal Kombat. He is now set to star in the second part of Mortal Kombat.
Joe Taslim Wife and Kids
Taslim is currently married to his wife, Julia Taslim. The couple met and tied the knot through a private wedding ceremony held in Indonesia back in early 2010. Therefore, the two have been married for more than ten years since their wedding day. Taslim now has three children including Mikaveli Taslim, Hiero Joe Taslim, and Kaara Ofeli Taslim.
Joe Taslim Noob Saibot | Mortal Kombat
Taslim is set to play the role of Noob Saibot in the second part of the Mortal Kombat. Mortal Kombat is a 2021 film about an MMA fighter who is chosen to fight in a team of championships in a high-stakes battle to prevent the Earth from being destroyed. The second part of the film is set to be released by the end of 2024.
Joe Taslim Sub Zero
Taslim was the one who played the role of Sub-Zero in the first part of Mortal Kombat. Sub Zero is a glorified warrior who appeared in the game franchise of Mortal KOmbat by Midway Games. The Characters are also depicted as the two Chinese brothers who are very good ninja warriors. His sub-zero role will be replaced by Noob Saibot in the second part of Mortal Kombat.
Joe Taslim Warrior
Warrior is a famous 2019 Netflix martial arts TV series set during the Tong Wars of the late 1800s. The storyline of the series follows a martial arts expert who migrates to Fransico from China. He eventually becomes a hatchet man for one of the most powerful tongs in Chinatown. Taslim plays the recurring role of Liyong alongside Andrew Toji and the ensemble cast. The third season of The Warrior was released back in August of 2023
Joe Taslim Net Worth
Joe is one of the highest-paid actors in the world whose net worth is estimated to be $275 million as of 2023. His main source of wealth and income is undoubtedly considered to be his full-time career as a film and TV actor.
Joe Taslim Blindingspott
In 2023, Joe made a cameo appearance in a popular TV series called Blindingspott. His appearance was set to promote and pay homage to Romeo Must Die as part of the casting before Blinding Spott was canceled. Joe appeared as Mustafa an action star in the show.
Joe Taslim Movies
- Karma-2008
- Rasa-2009
- Dead Mine-2012
- Fast & Furious 6-2013
- La Tahzan-2013
- Star Trek Beyond-2016
- Surat Kecil untuk Tuhan-2017
- Hit & Run- 2019
- The Swordsman- 2020
- Mortal Kombat-2021
- Mortal Kombat 2- coming soon
Joe Taslim TV Shows
- Warrior -2019 present
- Blindspotting- 2023
Joe Taslim Sports Awards
- Sports Awards
- Southeast Asia Judo award-1999
- Southeast Asian Games Judo-2001
- Southeast Asian Games Judo-2005
- Southeast Asian Games-2007
- Indonesia National Games XVII-2008
Related Keywords
- Iko Uwais
- John Marquez
- Marcus Chong
Joe Taslim Socials
Taslim’s Facebook page, Instagram page, and Twitter page are here.
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