Boy Riding a Helicopter Toy Now Becomes a Famous Model and Action Actor, Here's His Transformation

Dream - Who would have thought that the boy in this photo would transform into a famous action actor who has succeeded in a career to the international stage.

This little boy has always loved martial arts since he was a child, he practiced various sports such as judo, wushu, and pencak silat.

As a teenager, he joined the Indonesian national team and actively achieved success both domestically and internationally. However, during his career as an athlete, he decided to retire due to injury and then ventured into the world of acting.

His impressive performances have made his name soar and gained recognition from fans of Indonesian films. Not stopping there, he also successfully entered the Hollywood film industry after being chosen as an antagonist in the famous film Fast and Furious 6.

So, who is this boy and how did his career transformation lead to his current success? Here are some portraits and explanations.

His Figure

Photo: @joe_taslim

Now, his figure is the handsome actor Joe Taslim. Born on June 23, 1981, he is known as a talented actor who has made it into the ranks of Indonesian artists who have successfully entered Hollywood films.

Learning Martial Arts Since Childhood

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The son of Mardjuki Taslim and Maria Goretty has been learning martial arts since childhood. He mastered judo, wushu, taekwondo, and pencak silat. As a teenager, he eventually focused on judo.

National Athlete

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As a teenager, Joe Taslim joined the Indonesian Judo national team. He achieved numerous accomplishments in this sport, including winning the gold medal at the South East Asia Judo Championship in Singapore in 1999 and winning the silver medal at the SEA Games 2016.

Venturing into the Film Industry

Photo: @joe_taslim

After deciding to retire from judo due to injury, Joe decided to switch gears to the world of acting. At the age of 27, he made his debut on the big screen with a film titled Karma, where he acted alongside senior actor Him Dasyik.

Known Internationally

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Having a successful career in the Indonesian film industry, this father of three has expanded his wings to the international stage. Joe became even more captivating after landing the role of Jah in the film Fast & Furious 6, which was released in 2013.

Report: Siti Annisa Rahmani