Birol Tarkan Yildiz, a renowned karate fighter and accomplished actor, was born in Turkey, yet his early life was marked by a significant relocation to Switzerland. It was in this picturesque country that he discovered his passion for karate, eventually becoming a professional fighter with an impressive array of accolades to his name.
Throughout his illustrious karate career, Yildiz accumulated an astonishing 14 Swiss Championship titles, cementing his status as a European and World Champion. He was also an integral member of the Swiss National Team, further solidifying his reputation as a formidable fighter. Moreover, he garnered two Japan Master titles, a German Open Master title, and was even honored as the Fighter of the Year in 1992.
Yildiz's remarkable achievements in the world of karate eventually led him to Tokyo, where he pursued a career in modeling. However, his professional endeavors soon shifted towards acting, as he returned to Zurich to focus on his craft. With a solid foundation in acting, courtesy of his training at the prestigious European Film Actors School, Yildiz has emerged as one of the most promising international Turkish action stars in Hollywood, international, and national films.
