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Donnie Yen Ji-dan (Chinese: 甄子丹; born 27 July 1963) is a Hong Kong actor, filmmaker, martial artist, and action director best known for his martial arts films. He is one of the highest paid actors in Asia.
Donnie Yen played 'The Monkey King' in a hit reimagining of the Chinese classic. Donnie starred opposite screen legend Chow Yun-fat in the film, which smashed box office records in Mainland China. Showing his versatility, Yen went on to play a kung fu master facing challenges in the modern era in director Teddy Chen's 'Kung Fu Jungle'.
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Jul 27, 2023 · Donnie Yen Ji-dan may be best known for his Ip Man films, but he started acting in the 1980s, debuting in Drunken Tai Chi and appearing opposite Stephen Chow. To mark his 60th birthday, we look...
Feb 27, 2022 · Action star Donnie Yen Ji-dan, known for his roles in films like Ip Man and Star Wars, has talked about respecting Bruce Lee, what films he cries to and the film that ‘almost jeopardised my ...
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- Yen made it a point to change his nationality back to Chinese. Born in Guangzhou, China on July 27, 1963, Yen emigrated to the United States with his family at the age of 11 and gained US citizenship.
- Yen’s mother is also a martial arts master. Yen’s mother, Bow-sim Mark, is a famous martial arts grandmaster, specialising in tai chi and Fu-style wudangquan.
- Yen and Jet Li were classmates. While in the US, Yen became interested in free sparring after watching Bruce Lee. But Yen’s mother was not happy with him getting involved in the practice, so she sent Yen to Beijing Shichahai Sports School in 1978 to train with the Beijing wushu team.
- Yen plays the piano really well. Yen is also skilled in playing the piano. “I am happy to let the audience know Donnie Yen cannot only fight fiercely but also play Chopin,” he once said.
This is the filmography of Hong Kong action choreographer, actor, film director, martial artist, and producer Donnie Yen. Film
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