
Age: 32
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Joey Iwanaga is a second-generation Japanese-American actor recognized for his dynamic presence and electrifying fight scenes in action films. He launched his acting career at 16 with a leading role in the feature film Dancing Karate Kid (2013), quickly capturing the industry's attention as a rising action star. His international breakthrough came with Enter the Fat Dragon (2020), earning him global recognition for his performance. In 2025, Joey stars in the highly anticipated new season of Netflix's global hit Alice in Borderland. He also takes on the lead antagonist role in the action-packed feature The Furious, starring alongside Joe Taslim and Brian Ho, with legendary producer Bill Kong. The film will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025. Born into a dance studio in Los Angeles, Joey brings a powerful physicality to his roles, drawing from a diverse martial arts background that includes full-contact karate, boxing, taekwondo, and more. - IMDb mini biography by: Joey Iwanaga

Yuu's growing reputation on the streets as the Yankii Hunter brings the attention of established gang leaders and martial arts experts. He shifts from being the aggressor to defending his newfound friends and the streets he calls home. During this time, he met new friends and rivals, and starts to know about other martial arts such as wrestling. But at the same time, he starts to lose his old friends, as well as his confidence and fighting spirit as the story goes. Yuu will have to prove himself in order to regain his place in the street. His holyland. And Yuu must prove to everyone that he has what it takes to become the representative of the streets. Adapting from Vol. 7 to Vol. 13 of the manga.
