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Mark Dacascos
Birth at
26 February 1964
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Actor and martial artist Mark Dacascos was born on February 26, 1964 in the family of martial arts instructor Al Dacascos and his student Morico McVey. His father invented his own style of kung fu, Wun hop kuen do, which was based on elements of karate, jujitsu, judo, Chinese and Western boxing, and is the owner of a martial arts school. Al becomes the mentor of the future champion, and at the age of 9, Mark wins his first tournament. He continues his studies in the best fighting schools, where
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Actor and martial artist Mark Dacascos was born on February 26, 1964 in the family of martial arts instructor Al Dacascos and his student Morico McVey. His father invented his own style of kung fu, Wun hop kuen do, which was based on elements of karate, jujitsu, judo, Chinese and Western boxing, and is the owner of a martial arts school. Al becomes the mentor of the future champion, and at the age of 9, Mark wins his first tournament. He continues his studies in the best fighting schools, where he perfects his styles of Qin-na, Shuaijiao, Tai Chi and Capoeiro. By the age of eighteen, he already had experience in 200 tournaments and championships.
His first film experience was a failure for Mark. He was invited to star in the movie Dim Sum: A Light Heartbeat, but later all scenes with him were cut.
In 1993, he released perhaps the most famous film with the participation of Mark Dacascos “Only the strongest”. Along with him, his capoeiro coach Amen Santo starred in the film. The teacher not only helped in creating stunts for the film, but also taught other actors martial arts.
With his future wife Julie Condra Mark met on the set of the film
"Weeping Killer" (1995), in which he not only starred in the lead role, but also was a stunt director. In late 2000, the couple had a son Makoalani.
By profession, Mark visited many countries and knows English, German, French, as well as the basics of the Mandarin dialect. For a role in the series
"Crow: Stairway to the Sky" He took guitar lessons. Of the passions of the actor is worth noting surfing, drumming and travel.
At the moment, the filmography of Mark Dacascos has more than 30 films and TV series, among which are such famous as CSI: Crime Scene.
Brotherhood of the Wolf And many others.