SILVIO SIMAC
“Rising Dragon”
Silvio Simac has the "S" factor - skill, speed, stamina, strength and sex appeal. He is the champion among men - a World Gold Medallist. Personal Trainer and an Actor with the physique of an Adonis, sultry looks and a degree in Economics to boot!
He has achieved the pinnacle in his chosen sport of Taekwon-do by becoming World Gold Medallist, British Champion 14 times and European Champion 4 times. Achieving excellence and mastering a skill is only a dream for many but Silvio has made it a reality. It is this "Star" quality that makes him unique and subsequently has gained him success by landing roles in commercials, TV shows and the movies.
His dedication and discipline are great assets in addition to his charm and personality. It is these qualities that will help reap him further rewards in the entertainment industry. He has a very promising career ahead of him.
Five years ago, Silvio exploded on to our TV screens as one of the Stars of “Masters of Combat”, a revolutionary BBC2 game show based around the martial arts. His credits extend to Eastern as well as Western cinema. “Black Mask 2: City of Masks” – Columbia Pictures, “Lexx” – SilverLight (Sci-Fi) Ltd, “The Purifiers” – Working Title, “Unleashed” –Europa Corporation and “Dead or Alive” – Constantin Film are just a few of the more distinguished ones.
His acclaim reaches out further to stage. Silvio put on a spectacular martial arts display in Dominion Theatre for “Royal Variety Performance” and a “Martial Arts Spectacular” in “Royal Albert Hall” and “Euro Disney”.
His work has taken him to all corners of the globe and given him the opportunity to work and interact with the World’s greatest. People like Tsui Hark, Cory Yuen, Luc Besson, Yuen Wo Ping, Lennox Lewis, Bob Hoskins and Jet Li, Shannon Lee (Bruce Lee's daughter) and Rob Van Damme.
Throughout the last 15 years that Silvio has been teaching martial arts and fitness, he has tirelessly striven to raise the profile of his sport through not only his competitive success but also throughout regular series of breathtaking demonstrations and public appearances often raising money for charities such as Shelter, UNICEF, Fighting for Cancer, Help a London Child, Romanian Orphans and numerous others.
It is Silvio’s iron will power, dedication, commitment and success that has often gained him feature articles and front page of publications such as “The Sun, FHM, Combat, The Mirror” and many other reputable journals.
Silvio is a great ambassador to his sport and a good example for many to follow. With all these achievements under his belt Silvio Simac is destined to remain credible in the eyes of the sporting world yet raise his awareness as multi talented performer.