Iko Uwais

“An actor has to be able to play many kinds of roles; I can only play a fighter.”

“People recognize me from 'Star Wars,' but more so because of 'The Raid.'”

“I have a hell of amount of respect for Tony Jaa, and I've been a fan of his for a long time.”

“Silat is not just block and punch; it has a specific rhythm to it, a dynamic to it.”

“There are a lot of movies made in Indonesia every year - some of them action-based - but so few actually feature silat.”

“Making a living out of my real passion, which is Silat; that's certainly a privilege for me.”

“That's the thing about being part of a Hollywood production. You always have to give your best performance, no matter the odds.”