Jackie Chan: U70 returns, risking his life to star in a martial arts blockbuster, revealing a shocking secret

Even though he is 70 years old, action legend Jackie Chan still makes audiences "hold their breath" with his daring martial arts moves, promising to shake up the screen and make all of Asia eagerly await every moment.

Jackie Chan, whose real name is Chan Kong-sheng, was born on April 7, 1954 in Hong Kong. He is not only an actor, director, martial arts choreographer but also a global cultural icon. With more than 60 years of dedication to cinema, he has overcome all physical limitations and prejudices to create a unique brand of action comedy. From a boy nicknamed "Pho Phao" living in the French Consulate, Jackie Chan has come a long way to become one of the most respected and beloved stars in the world.

Difficult childhood and first steps:

Jackie Chan did not have a peaceful childhood like other children. In 1960, when he was only 6 years old, his parents sent him to the Central Academy of Drama, a strict boarding school with iron discipline. Under the training of master Yu Chiem Nguyen, Jackie Chan had to undergo extremely harsh martial arts, acrobatics, singing and acting lessons from early morning until late at night. Although life here was hard, it trained him to become a talented martial artist and a versatile actor. At the academy, he and other excellent students such as Sammo Hung and Nguyen Biao formed the group "Seven Little Fortunes", laying the foundation for friendship and close cooperation later.

After graduating, Chan began his career as a stuntman and extra. He was Bruce Lee's stunt double in the films Fist of Fury and Enter the Dragon. Despite being highly regarded for his martial arts skills, his career stagnated. Chan realized that he could not become another Bruce Lee. Instead of following the beaten path of traditional kung fu, he decided to find his own path.

Breakthrough with "Action Comedy" style:

The biggest turning point in Jackie Chan's career came in 1978 with two films , Snake in the Shape of the Eagle and Drunken Master . Under the direction of director Yuen Woo-ping, Jackie Chan combined top-notch martial arts with charming humor. This style created a new breeze for Hong Kong cinema, which was only familiar with serious martial arts films. With Drunken Master, Jackie Chan conquered the audience with unique drunken martial arts moves and unmistakable humorous situations. The resounding success of the film brought his name to the sky, turning him into a top movie star in Asia.

Chan then moved to Golden Harvest Studios and began his directing career. He continued to develop his “action comedy” style through classics such as Project A, Police Story, and The Flying Eagle. These films not only featured spectacular martial arts but also contained heart-stopping stunts, which he performed himself without the use of stunt doubles.

Conquer Hollywood and become a global star:

Success in Asia was not enough, Jackie Chan was determined to conquer the world's largest film market: Hollywood. Although his first efforts were not very successful, his perseverance paid off. In 1995, the film Rumble in the Bronx became a hit in the US, paving the way for bigger projects.

Just three years later, Chan truly became an A-list Hollywood star with the film Rush Hour, co-starring with comedian Chris Tucker. The combination of a serious Hong Kong cop and a talkative American detective created a classic "pair". Following the success, Chan participated in many other Hollywood blockbusters such as Shanghai Knights and Around the World in 80 Days.

His contributions do not stop at acting. Jackie Chan has been and is one of the pioneers in bringing Asian martial arts cinema to the world, while inspiring millions of young actors and filmmakers. With his massive career and undeniable contributions, he was awarded an honorary Oscar by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2016, a well-deserved recognition for a living legend.

Personal life and trillion-dollar assets:

Besides the brilliant halo, Jackie Chan's personal life also contains many complicated stories. With an estimated fortune of up to 8,100 billion VND, including many luxurious villas, expensive supercars and private planes, Jackie Chan is considered one of the richest actors in the world. However, he has announced that he will not leave all his assets to his son, Phung To Danh.

Jackie Chan’s only son with his legal wife Lin Feng-jiao, Cho-ming Fung, has had a life deprived of affection from his busy father. Despite growing up in luxury, he has been involved in many scandals, culminating in a drug arrest in 2014. A deeply disappointed Jackie Chan refused to intervene and let his son serve a six-month prison sentence. According to his will, Cho-ming can only receive a portion of his estate if he can prove that he has changed and lived a good life.

In contrast to Fung To Danh, Jackie Chan's stepdaughter Ng Chu Lam with Miss Asia Ng Yi Loi has had a tragic life. Despite being related by blood, Jackie Chan refused to acknowledge her and avoided all questions related to her. Chu Lam had a difficult childhood, ran away from home, lived a vagrant life, and constantly had financial problems. Although Chu Lam repeatedly called for help from her famous father on social media, Jackie Chan remained cold, causing many people to condemn her.

Jackie Chan at 70 still does action:

At 70, when most of his colleagues have retired, Jackie Chan still has a burning passion for cinema. Despite his outward energy, he admits that decades of performing his own stunts have taken a serious toll on his body. He often suffers from pain in his knees, ankles and shoulders, and sometimes feels like he “woke up injured.”

However, the pain seemed to disappear when he heard the director shout "Action". He shared: "Only when he heard the word 'Cut' did the pain come". That indomitable spirit is clearly shown in his latest action film project, Catch the Wind and Chase the Shadow, scheduled to be released in 2025. In the film, he will play the role of tracking expert Hoang Duc Trung, facing off against another veteran actor, Leung Ka-fai. The film promises to bring creative martial arts and characteristic humor, proving that age cannot diminish the passion of a legend.

For Jackie Chan, cinema is not just a career but also a breath of life. He is still living and dedicating himself to every moment on screen, inspiring millions of fans around the world. His illustrious career is a living testament to the saying: "Nothing is impossible if you have enough passion and courage".

Jaycee Chan - Jackie Chan's only son: In prison, finding a way back to Cbiz Thảo Mai17:06:27 15/08/2024Jackie Chan is hailed by the media as one of the most famous Chinese stars in the world. He has been married once, to actress Lin Feng-jiao. The couple has an only son, named Stephen Fung.