Age: 45
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Johannes "Joe" Taslim (born on June 23, 1981, in Palembang, South Sumatra), is an Indonesian actor and martial artist of Chinese descent. A member of the Indonesia Judo national team from 1997 to 2009, Taslim is best known for his breakthrough role as "Jaka" in the critically acclaimed The Raid (2011). Later going on to play "Jah" in Fast & Furious 6 (2013), which marked his first role in a film outside Indonesia. From a young age, he studied various martial arts such as wushu, taekwondo, pencak silat, and judo, eventually choosing to focus on judo. Taslim was a member of Indonesia's national judo team from 1997 to 2009, achieving numerous accolades, including a gold medal at the 2008 National Sports Week and a silver medal at the 2007 SEA Games. After retiring from judo, Taslim transitioned to acting and gained international recognition through his role as Sergeant Jaka in the film The Raid (2011). This success led to roles in Hollywood films such as Fast & Furious 6 (2013) as Jah, Star Trek Beyond (2016) as Manas, and Mortal Kombat (2021) as Sub-Zero. He also starred in the television series Warrior as Li Yong. With his strong martial arts background and impressive acting skills, Joe Taslim has become one of the few Indonesian actors to successfully break into the international film industry.
Joe Taslim
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for Kabal in Mortal Kombat Shatter Realm (Max Original Series)
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Get ready for 'Shatter Realm,' a fan-made animated series that plunges into the brutal world of Mortal Kombat, starring the iconic duo Jax Briggs and Sonya Blade. Season 1 unfolds across nine action-packed episodes, exploring their intertwined destinies and the relentless battles that define their lives. 'Shatter Realm' boasts a revolutionary animation style, a visual feast that blends 2D and 3D CGI with stop-motion influences and traditional hand-drawn techniques, creating a living comic book aesthetic. This is achieved through custom shaders, NPR outlines, mixed media, purposeful imperfections, and exaggerated animation, with distinct styles for different characters, ensuring a unique visual experience for each fighter. This innovative approach brings the visceral combat and complex narratives of Mortal Kombat to life like never before. Prepare for a Mortal Kombat experience that transcends the screen, hinting at a potential crossover with the live-action cinematic universe, expanding the reach of the Mortal Kombat saga.
