Who Is Rick Yune: The Mysterious Villain Of Mohanlal's 'L2: Empuraan'(Image-X/rickyune)
The mystery behind the secret character of the much anticipated sequel, L2: Empuraan, has finally been unveiled with the film’s release today. And in this second installment of the planned trilogy directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, Khureshi Abáam (Mohanlal) is fighting against none other than Korean-American actor Rick Yune.
Here it is, all you need to know about the Empuraan villain.
Rick Yune: The Empuraan Villain
Rick Yune is not only a renowned Korean-American actor, but also a multifaceted talent. He extended his prowess in filmmaking as a screenwriter and producer. Let me remind you of some mind-blowing creations of the actor, which might have blown your mind.
He is known for his roles in the movies, Snow Falling on Cedars, The Fast and the Furious, the James Bond movie Die Another Day, and Olympus Has Fallen.
If you are curious to know about the mysterious role played by the actor in Mohanlal’s sequel L2: Empuraan, read the article mentioned below.
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Rick Yune and Excellence in Martial Arts
Apart from acting, Yune is also known for his excellence in martial arts. Although he practices many forms of martial arts, he excels in Taekwondo, in which he holds a black belt, and notably he is a former Golden Gloves boxer.
From Modelling To Acting
Rick Yune began his career as a model with the record as the first Asian-American featured in advertisements for Versace and Ralph Lauren’s Polo. He made his acting debut in director Scott Hicks’ 1999 film, Snow Falling on Cedars. In the film, he featured an impactful role of Kazuo Miyamoto, a Japanese-American war hero accused of killing a respected fisherman.
He rose to fame with the blockbuster sequel The Fast and the Furious (2001), where he played the role of Johnny Tran, the Vietnamese gang leader and Dom’s rival.
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Yune as a Producer
Introducing himself as a producer, Yune produced and starred as a Thai assassin in the action/adventure movie The Fifth Commandment, directed by Jesse V. Johnson. With a legendary acting career spanning over two decades, Rick Yune has evolved as an international actor. And with L2: Empuraan, the actor made his debut in Indian cinema.
