Boxing Legend Manny Pacquiao Fronts Team Philippines in Netflix’s Physical: Asia

The hit reality competition Physical:100 is making a huge comeback only this time with an international twist. Netflix has announced the launch of Physical: Asia, the franchise’s first-ever nation-vs-nation showdown, bringing together 48 contestants from eight countries: Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Türkiye, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines.

Each country’s six-person squad is led by a national superstar, setting the stage for one of the most ambitious and high-stakes editions yet.

Meet the Team Leaders

• Korea: UFC legend Dong-hyun “Stun Gun” Kim, with Olympic gold medalist Yun Sung-bin and Physical:100 Season 2 winner Amotti.
• Japan: MMA veteran Yushin Okami.
• Australia: Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker.
• Philippines: Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, the only eight-division world champion in history.
• Thailand: Muay Thai world champion Superbon.
• Mongolia: Traditional wrestling star Orkhonbayar Bayarsaikhan.
• Türkiye: Four-time oil wrestling champion Recep Kara.
• Indonesia: Bodybuilding powerhouse Igedz “Executioner.”

Team Philippines: Fighting for the Flag

Manny Pacquiao

Leading the charge for the Philippines is Manny Pacquiao, whose legendary boxing career has long symbolized Filipino pride. He’ll be joined by five other standout athletes:

Mark Mugen

Mark Mugen – Fil-Am national team sambo athlete

Ray Jefferson Querubin

Ray Jefferson Querubin – Strongman competitor

Justin Coveney

Justin Coveney – National team rugby player

Robyn Lauren Brown

Robyn Lauren Brown – National team hurdler

Lara Liwanag

Lara Liwanag – CrossFit athlete

This mix of strength, speed, and skill makes Team Philippines a squad to watch as they face off against Asia-Pacific’s best.

Physical: Asia is set to deliver punishing challenges that test not just strength, but also endurance, strategy, and teamwork. At stake is more than victory — it’s the honor of being crowned the strongest nation in the region.

The series will stream exclusively on Netflix soon.