Chris Casamassa was born in January 1963. The celebrity is not only a film actor, but also a great master in hand-to-hand combat. True popularity came to the actor after appearing in the legendary movie "Mortal Kombat", where Chris played the role of Scorpio. Initially, the actor was supposed to appear only in the crowd, but his tricks immediately struck the directors, after which he was offered the role of Scorpio.
Actor Biography
Chris Casamassa started karate at the age of four. The actor immediately told his father that he would not leave self-defense classes until he got a black belt. After reaching his goal, Chris did not leave the sport, and continued to hone his skills with his brothers. According to the actor himself, he simply could not stop already. Mentor of Chris and his brothers was Luis Casamassa - a father who is a legend in the history of karate.
The actor’s youth passed in Pennsylvania, and after a while the family moved to California. It was here that Chris graduated from college, which was listed as a striker for a football team. In addition, Casamassa is a multiple champion not only in the United States, but also in other countries.
Chris Casamassa's work in films
The first film with the participation of Casamass appeared on the screens in 1985, where the actor got an insignificant role of a secondary plan. The actor’s colleague in the film was his own father. Then the first project appeared, where Chris appeared before the audience in the image of a central character. In the film "The Strongest Blow: Fight to Death" Casamassa played the Creon fighter.
However, the whole world remembered the actor after playing the role of Scorpio in the movie "Mortal Kombat". His character was so remembered by viewers that he became the brightest hero of this film.
Further creative activity
After successful work in the film, which brought the actor instant fame, Chris began to receive offers with only minor roles in films. Therefore, the actor decided to start his own business. Chris has several martial arts schools in his possession. In addition, the celebrity is a sought-after martial artist at the Red Dragon. It is here that Chris Casamassa conducts training with his wards, which allow the actor to keep himself in good shape.
The lessons that Casamassa teaches are not only banal handling of punches, but also self-development. Chris’s students constantly attend holidays with families, which allows them to develop harmony and discipline in themselves. Since 1985, a tradition has emerged among Chris Casamassa’s students - each birthday person receives a cake in the face from the mentor.
In addition, learning about the fact that many children are overweight, Casamassa organized a unique program related not only to karate, but also to yoga and based on the principles of proper nutrition.