Michel Qissi
- January 11, 2024
- Actor
Quick Facts
Michel Qissi Biography
| Birthday | Sep 12 |
| Birth Year | 1962 |
Michel Qissi is one of the most popular and richest Actor who was born on September 12, 1962 in Oujda, Oriental, Morocco.
In 1982, Qissi and Van Damme moved to the United States in the hope of becoming action stars. In 1984 they both were cast as extras in the film Breakin’, before landing their big break in 1986. After obtaining an interview with Menahem Golan of Cannon Films, they secured a three-picture deal, the first of which was the highly successful Bloodsport, in which Van Damme starred and Qissi had a small role as a tournament fighter named Suan Paredes. In 1989, Qissi and Van Damme teamed up again for the film Kickboxer, in which Van Damme was the protagonist once more and Qissi the film’s main villain, Tong Po. 1990 saw the pair make the film Lionheart, in which Qissi’s brother, Abdel, played the villain. This was to be the last film Van Damme and Qissi made together, but Qissi did go on to reprise his role as Tong Po in Kickboxer 2.
In 2014, Qissi made the movie Bara with Salar Zarza, in which he played a double role as Bara and Hamza.
Michel Qissi Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Actor |
| House | Living in own house. |
Michel Qissi is one of the richest Actor from Morocco. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michel Qissi 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Michel Qissi (Arabic: ميشيل قيسي ; born Mohammed Qissi on 12 September 1962) is a Moroccan-Belgian actor, best known for his role as Tong Po in the 1989 martial arts film Kickboxer.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Michel Qissi height 6 ft 2 in Mikhail weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Michel Qissi Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Mikhail Ranked on the list of most popular Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Morocco. Michel Qissi celebrates birthday on September 12 of every year.
How old is qissi?
59 years (September 12, 1962)
Where was Kickboxer filmed?
The movie is set in Thailand, but apart from key exterior locations such as the Temples, Bangkok streets and night life, the Thai Boxing school and stadium, the majority of the movie was shot in Hong Kong , with Master Xian’s house being built in Sai Kung, at Shing Fung studios.
Is Tong Po alive?
Tong Po never faces true justice for his many heinous crimes. But in the remake, he is killed by Kurt with a sword.
Is Tong Po a real fighter?
Year1989
FilmKickboxer
RoleTong Po
NotesCredited as Tong Po
Who is Tong Po based on?
Michel Qissi was not credited; however, he was dubbed as Tong Po and even given a make-up job to make him look Asian.