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Mark Alan Dacascos (born February 26, 1964) is an American actor and martial artist. He won numerous karate and various styles of kung fu championships between the ages of 7 and 18. Beginning in January 2005, Dacascos has portrayed "the Chairman" on Food Network's television series Iron Chef America. This role was previously played by Takeshi Kaga in the original Japanese Iron Chef, and Dacascos' character is presented as Kaga's nephew, though the actors are not related. Dacascos went on to continue the role in Iron Chef Australia. His other roles include: Eric Draven in The Crow: Stairway to Heaven, Eubulon, the Advent Master, on Kamen Rider Dragon Knight, the lead role of "Mani" in the French film Brotherhood of the Wolf and the lead role of "Crying Freeman" in the film of the same name. Dacascos competed in season 9 of Dancing with the Stars. His partner was So You Think You Can Dance finalist Lacey Schwimmer. The pair was eliminated in the 7th episode. On November 2, 2010, CBS announced Dacascos was cast to reprise the role of Steve McGarrett's arch-nemesis, Wo Fat, in the modern remake of Hawaii Five-0.
Kazuma Kiryu, a former member of the Yakuza clan, is released from prison after ten years in prison, taking the blame for a crime he did not commit. Returning to Kamurote, he learns that his former Tojo clan is falling apart, and his childhood friend Yumi is missing. Things get complicated when the hunt for 10 billion yen stolen from the clan begins on the streets. Kiryu finds himself at the center of a conspiracy, where he encounters betrayal, old enemies, and Shimano's mad dog, Majima Goro. To protect his loved ones and restore justice, Kiryu will have to plunge back into the cruel world of the Yakuza.
