Manny Pacquiao is no stranger to tough fights—but this time, the boxing legend won’t be throwing punches in the ring. Instead, he’ll be leading Team Philippines in Physical: Asia, the brand-new season of Netflix’s hit survival series Physical: 100.
The eight-division world champion headlines a squad stacked with talent: sambo athlete Mark Mugen, strongman Ray Jefferson Querubin, rugby player Justin Coveney, hurdler Robyn Lauren Brown, and crossfit specialist Lara Liwanag. Together, they’re out to prove that Filipino grit and teamwork can stand tall against Asia’s best.
A Clash of Champions Across Asia
Every team in Physical: Asia is anchored by a national sports hero, each chosen to symbolize the fighting spirit of their homeland. Korea brings a powerhouse lineup with UFC trailblazer Dong-hyun “Stun Gun” Kim, Olympic gold medalist Yun Sung-bin, and Physical: 100 Season 2 champ Amotti.
The roster across the region reads like a who’s who of combat sports and strength competitions:
- * Japan: MMA veteran Yushin Okami
- * Australia: Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker
- * Thailand: Muay Thai superstar Superbon
- * Mongolia: Wrestling standout Orkhonbayar Bayarsaikhan
- * Turkiye: Oil wrestling legend Recep Kara
- * Indonesia: Bodybuilding beast Igedz “Executioner”
It’s not just a contest of strength—it’s a showcase of national pride.
From Survival to Teamwork
Unlike the original Physical: 100, which pitted 100 individuals against each other in brutal endurance trials, this new edition shifts the focus to teams. National squads must work together to survive grueling physical challenges designed to push both their limits and their bonds.
For Pacquiao, the challenge is symbolic. After decades of representing the Philippines on the global stage as a boxer and public figure, he now leads a new generation of athletes in a test of strength, stamina, and solidarity.
Filmed earlier this year in South Korea, Physical: Asia is set to premiere in October on Netflix, bringing with it not just sweat and spectacle, but the pride of nations standing shoulder to shoulder.
