Joe Eigo

Birthday: Feb 19th 1980
Phone: (416) 571-3840
E-mail: joeeigo@hotmail.com
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People always ask me how I got into doing what I do. So here it is: I grew up in Aurora Ontario. Growing up, I enjoyed action movies with Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers etc.. I also loved video games; Street fighter 2 & Tekken 3

I attended my friend David's birthday party at a gymnastics club at the age of 9. There I met Gary, my future gymnastics coach. He coached me for four years. My parents were very supportive regarding my gymnastics and stay supportive til this day when it comes to my dreams. I trained every day after school, sometimes it felt like too much, but in the end it was worth it when I won provincial state championships. I had only been training for 6 months. The experience I gained from gymnastics was priceless! Each day that I trained I envisioned what it would be like to take my gymnastics moves to the next level, similar to a video game :)

One of my long term goals was to become an action hero in film. There were times where I wanted to be like all the other kids in school and have the freedom that they had, but in the end my training has turned me into the person I am today. For that experience I am forever grateful to my parents, my coaches and everyone else who believed in me.

My first part time job was teaching gymnastics. It was a great opportunity because it kept me in the gym and able to train at my own pace.
Today I enjoy working in film and television. Over the years, Tommy Chang's guidance and support have helped me become involved in stunt work. Jobs such as Lazytown in Iceland, Jackie Chan movies in Thailand and Germany, Lord of the Rings musical and American Pie 6 in Toronto.

I feel extremely fortunate to have worked with Jackie Chan. I was lucky to be part of his stunt team for the movie, "Around The World In 80 Days". Jackie was such a great inspiration. His work ethics, humor and attitude really made an impact on me. As well as his unwavering devotion to charity. I hope that one day I am able to follow in some of his foot steps.

I give thanks to all the people that have been supportive over the years. The future brings many opportunities. Its one of my goals to help give back to the community and make the world a better place.