About Jo Prestia
Born 1960. Jo Prestia is a French and Italian actor, kickboxer, screenwriter and director.
Jo Prestia (born 5 June 1960) is an Italian born French Muay Thai kickboxer and actor. He has appeared in more than 70 films since 1996 and is best known for his performance as Le Tenia in the controversial 2002 film, Irréversible. In Muay Thai, he is considered to be one of the best farangs of the 90s era.
Muay Thai kickboxing career
Early career In his early career, Prestia's notable bouts was against Payakdam, Ronnie Green in 1984 losing both fights by a 5-round decision. In 1985 Jo defeated Bruno Benlabed by a 5-round decision.
Selected filmography 1998: The Dreamlife of Angels as Fredo 2002: Irréversible 2004: 36 Quai des Orfèvres 2005: I Saw Ben Barka Get Killed 2005: 13 Tzameti 2007: Ill Wind 2008: Rivoallan (short) as Rivoallan 2009: The Horde as José 2014: Colt 45 as Marco 2017: Alibi.com as Prosper
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Who is Jo Prestia?
French actor
When was Jo Prestia born?
Jo Prestia was born on 5 June 1960 in Porto Empedocle.
What is Jo Prestia's occupation?
Jo Prestia is an actor, kickboxer, screenwriter and director.
What nationality is Jo Prestia?
Jo Prestia is French and Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jo Prestia. https://biography.guide/jo-prestia/
MLA: "Jo Prestia." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jo-prestia/.
Chicago: "Jo Prestia." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jo-prestia/.
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