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Michel Qissi (Arabic: ميشيل قيسي; born Mohammed Qissi on 12 September 1962) is a Belgian Moroccan actor. He is best known for his collaborations with Jean-Claude Van Damme, having starred in Breakin' (1984), Bloodsport (1988), Kickboxer (1989), in which he portrayed the villain Tong Po, Lionheart (1990), and Kickboxer: Vengeance (2016).
Michel Qissi. Actor: Kickboxer. When he was seven years old Michel Qissi began training in boxing. He soon met and befriended a young Jean-Claude Van Varenberg (Jean-Claude Van Damme) who was studying Shotokan Karate, and the two traded techniques in their systems.
- January 1, 1
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- Oujda, Morocco
Nov 7, 2023 · It's hard to believe it's been over 30 years since martial artist and actor Michael Qissi burst onto the scene as the intimidating Muay Thai champion Tong Po in the cult classic Kickboxer.
Michel Qissi. Actor: Kickboxer. When he was seven years old Michel Qissi began training in boxing. He soon met and befriended a young Jean-Claude Van Varenberg (Jean-Claude Van Damme) who was studying Shotokan Karate, and the two traded techniques in their systems.
- September 12, 1962
Michel Qissi is known for his role as Tong Po in the martial arts film 'Kickboxer' and its sequel. He is also a boxing champion, a friend of Jean-Claude Van Damme, and a director of several action movies.
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May 14, 2023 · In this FULL INTERVIEW...so far with Mohammed Qissi, aka Michel Qissi (Bloodsport, Kickboxer, Lionheart), best known for playing Tong Po in Kickboxer, learn all the details and how he and...
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Oct 1, 2021 · Michel Qissi, a Belgian-Moroccan actor and martial choreographer, talks about his career, his role as Tong Po in Kickboxer, and his message to young people. He also reveals the story behind his name change and his possible return to the big screen.
