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Screen actors of East and Southeast Asia

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Joe Son (송형민)

Joe Son, a Korean-born actor and mixed martial artist, played Random Task in Austin Powers. He was convicted of torture in 2011 and voluntary manslaughter for a prison cellmate's death.

Joe Taslim

Joe Taslim (Johannes Taslim, born 1981, Palembang) is an Indonesian actor and former national judo team member (1997-2009) known for The Raid, Fast & Furious 6, Warrior, and Sub-Zero/Bi-Han in Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat II.

Joey Wong (王祖贤)

Joey Wong (王祖贤, Wang Zuxian), born 1967, Taiwanese-born Hong Kong actress, one of the 'Four Flowers'; famed as ghost Nie Xiaoqian in A Chinese Ghost Story (1987) and White Snake in Green Snake (1993); retired to Vancouver around 2004.

John Lloyd Cruz

John Lloyd Cruz (born 1983, Pasay City) is a Filipino actor known for the ABS-CBN loveteam with Bea Alonzo (One More Chance, A Second Chance), Gawad Urian and Locarno Boccalino d'Oro Best Actor awards, and a 2021 GMA Network comeback.

Jon Foo

Jon Foo (Jonathan Patrick Foo), English actor, martial artist, and stuntman born 1982 in London, of Chinese-Singaporean and Irish descent; played Jin Kazama in Tekken (2010), Ryu in Street Fighter: Legacy, and Detective Lee in CBS's Rush Hour (2016).

Jon Jon Briones

Jon Jon Briones (Ernesto Cloma Briones Jr., born 1965, Quezon City) is a Filipino actor and singer, Miss Saigon Engineer (1989 ensemble to 2017 Broadway), Ratched's Dr. Hanover, and Hadestown's Hermes.

Joo Won

Joo Won (주원, real name Moon Jun-won) is a South Korean actor born 1987 in Seoul, a former musical star known for Bread Love and Dreams, Bridal Mask, Good Doctor, Yong-pal, and Netflix's Carter; distinct from actress Ryu Won born 1997.

Jorrybell Agoto

Jorrybell Agoto, sometimes credited as Jorybell Agoto, is a Filipino actress from Ilocos Norte known for playing Isabel in Filipiñana and winning Best Actress at Toko Film Fest 2024.

Jose Manalo

Jose Manalo (Ariel Pagtalonia Manalo, born 1966) is a Filipino comedian, actor, and Eat Bulaga! host since 1994, one half of the Jose and Wally duo with Wally Bayola, 2005 MMFF Best Supporting Actor winner, married Mergene Maranan in 2024.

Joshua Garcia

Joshua Garcia (Joshua Espineli Garcia), born 1997 in Bauan, Batangas, is a Filipino actor who joined Pinoy Big Brother: All In in 2014, signed with Star Magic, and became a leading man through Vince & Kath & James, The Good Son, and Un/Happy for You.

Ju Ji-hoon (주지훈)

Ju Ji-hoon (주지훈, born 1982) is a South Korean actor who rose to fame as Prince Lee Shin in Princess Hours (2006), served a hiatus after a 2009 drug conviction, then won film awards for The Spy Gone North and Dark Figure of Crime, led Netflix's Kingdom, and won the 2025 Blue Dragon Series Best Actor for The Trauma Code.

Judy Ann Santos

Judy Ann Santos (Judy Anne Lumagui Santos), born 1978 in Manila, is a Filipina actress and producer, queen of the teleserye, known for Mara Clara, Sabel, Mindanao, and Espantaho, with Gawad Urian, Cairo, Luna, MMFF, FAMAS, and Fantasporto Best Actress honors.

Julia Barretto

Julia Barretto (born 1997, Marikina City) is a Filipina actress of the Barretto showbiz family, star of Vince & Kath & James, Expensive Candy, and Un/Happy for You, half of the JoshLia love team, and independently managed since 2026.

Julia Montes

Julia Montes (Mara Hautea Schnittka, born 1995), Filipino actress of German descent; breakthrough as Clara in the 2010 Mara Clara remake, lead roles in Walang Hanggan, Doble Kara, Asintado, and Saving Grace, and 2024 Eddys Best Actress for Five Breakups and a Romance.

Julia Nickson

Julia Nickson (Julia Nickson-Soul), Singaporean-born American actress born 1958, known as Co Bao in Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985); also Noble House, Sidekicks, Babylon 5, Ready Player One; retired from acting in 2025.

Julian Cheung

Julian Cheung Chi-Lam (張智霖, Chilam), Hong Kong singer and actor born 1971, known for Legend of the Condor Heroes (1994), Return of the Cuckoo (2000), Triumph in the Skies II (2013), and the L Storm film series; married to Anita Yuen.

Julie Estelle

Julie Estelle (Julie Estelle Gasnier, born 1989) is an Indonesian actress and model known as Hammer Girl in The Raid 2, Ladya in Macabre, and The Operator in The Night Comes for Us, with awards from IMAA 2016 and Shanghai 2015.

Jun Ji-hyun (전지현)

Jun Ji-hyun (전지현, 全智賢; Gianna Jun), born Wang Ji-hyun 1981 in Seoul, is a South Korean actress famous for My Sassy Girl (2001), The Thieves (2012), My Love from the Star (2013), and Assassination (2015); her 2026 film Colony marked an 11-year return to Korean cinema.

Jung Eun-chae (정은채)

Jung Eun-chae (정은채, born Jung Sol-mi, 1986, Busan) is a South Korean actress; debut Haunters (2010), breakthrough in Hong Sang-soo's Nobody's Daughter Haewon (2013), later Pachinko, Anna, Jeongnyeon.

Jung Gyu-woon (정규운)

Jung Gyu-woon (registered native name 정겨운, born 1982) is a South Korean actor known for Sign, History of the Salaryman, God's Gift: 14 Days, Oh My Venus, and the 2024 Disney+ series Red Swan.

Jung Hae-in

Jung Hae-in (정해인), South Korean actor born 1988 in Seoul under FNC Entertainment; known for Something in the Rain, D.P., Tune in for Love, and I, the Executioner; Daejong Best New Actor 2020 and Blue Dragon Best Supporting Actor 2024.

Jung Il-woo (정일우)

Jung Il-woo (정일우, born 1987) is a South Korean actor who debuted in the 2006 sitcom Unstoppable High Kick, starred in The Moon Embracing the Sun, and won 2025 KBS Drama Awards for Our Golden Days.

Jung Jae-young

Jung Jae-young (정재영, 鄭在詠), born 1970 in Seoul, is a South Korean actor and Seoul Institute of the Arts theater graduate known for Silmido, Welcome to Dongmakgol, Castaway on the Moon, Moss, and Locarno Best Actor for Right Now, Wrong Then; real name Jeong Ji-hyeon.

Jung Joon-ho (정준호)

Jung Joon-ho (정준호, 鄭俊鎬), born 1970 in Yesan, is a South Korean actor turned Democratic Party politician. Known for 두사부일체, 가문의 영광, Iris, and Hitman, he now represents Jeonnam-Gwangju Buk-gu A in the 22nd National Assembly.

Jung Ryeo-won (정려원)

Jung Ryeo-won (정려원), also romanized Jeong Ryeo-won, is a Korean-Australian actress and former Chakra idol; breakout in My Name Is Kim Sam-soon (2005), KBS Best Actress for Witch's Court (2017), Bucheon Best Actress for The Woman in the White Car.

Jung So-min (정소민)

Jung So-min (정소민, born Kim Yoon-ji, 1989) is a South Korean actress who debuted in 2010's Bad Guy, led Playful Kiss, and is known for Because This Is My First Life, Alchemy of Souls, Love Next Door, and the 2025 SBS Best Actress-awarded Would You Marry Me.

Jung Woo (정우)

Jung Woo (정우), born Kim Jung-guk in 1981 in Busan, is a South Korean actor known for Wish (2009), Reply 1994 (2013), and Gyeongsang dialect roles; distinct from Jung Woo-sung.

Jung Woo-sung (정우성)

Jung Woo-sung (정우성, 鄭雨盛, born 1973), South Korean actor from Beat (1997) and The Good, the Bad, the Weird (2008) to 12.12: The Day, director of A Man of Reason, and star of Disney+'s Made in Korea.

Jung Young-joo (정영주)

Jung Young-joo (정영주, also romanized Jeong Young-ju) is a South Korean musical and screen actress born 1971, known for Jung Dong-ja in The Fiery Priest (2019) and mother roles in Lovely Runner and Miss Night and Day (2024).

Jung Yu-mi (정유미) (actress, born 1983)

Jung Yu-mi (정유미, born 1983, Busan) is a South Korean actress, distinct from the 1984-born actress of the same name. Known for Silenced, Train to Busan, Kim Ji-young Born 1982, and Sleep; Daejong and Blue Dragon Best Actress winner.