From taekwondo champ to Cobra Kai: Rayna Vallandingham's journey to Netflix stardom
With Netflix dropping the second part of Cobra Kai's thrilling season six, it's high time we delve into the life of series star Rayna Vallandingham.
The latest batch of five episodes from Cobra Kai season six has landed on Netflix, offering fans even more karate-infused drama to enjoy.
Rayna Vallandingham steps into the spotlight in the final series playing Zara Malik, accompanied by new cast members including Lewis Tan and Patrick Luwis.
Venturing into the world of Rayna Vallandingham, we'll explore everything from her status as a world record holder in taekwondo to her burgeoning YouTube channel and collaboration with music superstar Shawn Mendes....
YouTube career
Exploring her journey on YouTube, Rayna kicked off her channel in April 2014, and has since amassed an impressive following of 650 thousand subscribers.
Rayna's content showcases her exceptional martial arts skills, highlighting her flying kicks and intensive training sessions at the gym.
Her dynamic videos have garnered a fan base that floods the comments section with thousands of messages, lauding her flexibility and powerful moves.
In one of her recent shorts, Rayna stunned viewers and her coach alike with an explosive kick, prompting a fan to comment: "Going into a full kick after landing on one leg shows great balance, control and skill. Great work."
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World record holder
A force to be reckoned with, Rayna boasts several world records and titles in taekwondo, along with being a 13-time world champion with a fourth-degree black belt under her belt.
At the tender age of 8, she became the youngest person to claim a world championship title and subsequently achieved the Triple Crown at the 2011 World Championships in Little Rock, Arkansas.
She holds the record as the youngest world champion to clinch six championships, boasting 11 American Taekwondo Association world titles, including a triple crown in traditional forms, weapons and sparring.
Rayna has expressed her desire to inspire young boys and girls who don't see people that resemble them, aiming to shatter barriers and push boundaries.
Shawn Mendes collaboration
In 2018, Rayna showcased her talent in Shawn Mendes' music video for Youth, alongside fellow artist Khalid.
The video features her demonstrating her martial arts prowess among a host of other talented individuals exhibiting various skills.
The music video has garnered over 88,000 views and received 1.3 million likes on YouTube.
Fans can now watch Cobra Kai season six part two on Netflix.