The KL Samurai | Official Statement

It's official. I've been holding this role for months after meetings and negotiations to tell the world. Riz Ainuddin is officially the 'The KL Samurai'.

Quote from the press statement taken from the website. The KL Samurai.

Based on his talent and determination, Riz Ainuddin shall represent a new version of a Malaysian hero. "Riz has the basic charisma, look and personality that can be further enhanced so he would be able to deliver the arrogant, manipulative and mystical character of the 'KL Samurai' in the film successfully" states the Project Director.

Riz is currently undergoing a special samurai 'kenjitsu' and 'mutojutsu' training under the guidance of Master Haja Mohaideen of Akademi Wajadiri Malaysia (AWM) as part of preparation for fight scenes and duel in the film.

Riz will be playing the lead role of Johan Ahmad Takada, a Malay-Japanese CEO who hates his Japanese blood but at the same time being haunted and possessed by the samurai spirit of the past.

Versi Bahas pulak. :)

Berdasarkan bakat dan kesungguhanya, Riz Ainuddin akan mewakili versi baru hero Malaysia. "Riz mempunyai karisma, rupa dan personaliti asas yang melayakan beliau untuk mempertingkatkan agar beliau dapat membawa watak jejajak 'KL Samurai' yang angkuh, manupulatif dan mistikal dalam filem tersebut dengan jayanya" kata Pengarah Projek.

Riz kini sedang menjalani latihan khas samurai 'kenjitsu' dan 'mutojutsu' dibawah pimpinan Master Haja Mohaideen dari Akedemi Wajadiri Malaysia (AWM) sebagai sebahagian daripada persediaan untuk babak aksi dan lawan tanding dalam filem berkenaan.

Riz akan memegang watak utama sebagai Johan Ahmad Takada, seorang Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif berketurunan melayu-jepun yang membenci darah keturunan Jepunnya tetapi dalam masa yang sama dihantui dan dirasuk oleh roh samurai zaman silam.

I'm gonna working with the best people in the industry to date. I have so much to research and learn till the targeted shooting date. Am I nervous? Nope. I'm more nervous looking forward for the film to be screened. :)

The KL Samurai | Samurai Training

gyakugesa, originally uploaded by renfield.

My preparation as the lead actor in KL Samurai has just begun. I've officially started training with Master Haja in the art of Kenjitsu and Mutojitsu. The art of the Samurai.

Antoo Fighter | Coming Soon 2008

Antoo Fighter: Unit Tindakan Bersepadu, originally uploaded by Riz Ainuddin.

Coming to a local cinema near you year end 2007.

Antoo Fighter | Rezeki Alin, Riz Ainuddin

Rentak Artis Popular (RAP) Harian Metro : Cover, originally uploaded by ra°.

This was my moment on Tuesday 9 January 2007. To be on Cover of Rentak Artis Popular (RAP) by Harian Metro. Never imagined that it could make cover for one of Malaysia's best selling Malay tabloid, Harian Metro.

What you see is me and Alin, both are represented by KL Motion Picture (KLMP) for getting a part in a film, Antoo Fighter.

Not luck, but we did have something to bring to the table of cast. The article can be read online at Harian Metro Online or via my myspace blog.

All the best to us!

Antoo Fighter | Riz Ainuddin is Krompang Kramping

Krompang Kramping, originally uploaded by ra°.

Shoot was over! My scene at least.

It was a long 2 nights of shooting and waiting for the set of my scene in Antoo Fighter (2007). It's like that when you're on set, stand by at 5PM, shoot starts a few hours later and my shot ended at about 7AM the next day. Most of the scene's where night scenes.

Location wise, we were in Kelly's Castle, right inside. Freaky and spooky though. A few incidences came up with some cast and crew seeing things which not suppose to be there.

Check out my character's outfit and make up. That is one sick pants! MC Hammer yo! and glimmering too. :))

Shooting is still going on around Klang Valley till end of the month. Movie gonna be out end of the year! Be sure to watch it.

Antoo Fighter | Casting Session Unit Tindakan Bersepadu

I obviously did something right in the casting session for upcoming film in 2007, Antoo Fighter. A supporting role character I will be performing as Krompang Kramping. A Siamese tribe warrior with 'Belia 4B' attitude.

What I find challenging playing this role is the fact that I must speak in a Siamese accent. Martial arts is also involve. Good for me, I have a decent background in martial arts. During practice, I manage to grasp hold of the combos and movements choreograph by some of the industries best stunt coordinators with ease. It's the matter of making it perfect during time of shoot. Nervous!

Check out Kilik from the game Soul Calibre. I have a spear-staff like weapon like him.

A comedy flick directed by Chunk Adnan (FDAM) in association with Grand Brilliance and Image Box. Some of the familiar main cast I know includes Awie and Radhi of OAG for lead roles. The rest of the cast of which majority are new faces (well at least new for me :)), I've probably seen them somewhere on dramas, commercials or films.

There will be a few good local films out next year, Antoo Fighters is one of them definitely. Watch out!

Source: blog.myspace.com/rizainuddin.