Donnie Yen

Pyoro

7 Jun 05, 00:45

born in 1965 in the Chinese province of Canton

Oyster Omelette

7 Jun 05, 16:33

ohh, I didn't know there's a hunk forum, yes!! donnie yen is teh man!!! *paws him all over* o.O

meltz

7 Jun 05, 16:34

i like to see him fight in movie .......... he can juz stand at one spot and the leg juz kick around without moving ... li hai

dragg

7 Jun 05, 16:58

my favourite asian action star!!!

boy in blues

27 Jul 05, 01:37

vIn.Warrior

27 Jul 05, 19:00

i love Jackie Chan movies!!

dragg

27 Jul 05, 19:03

i love the show jinwumen.

boy in blues

27 Jul 05, 19:25

Originally posted by dragg:
i love the show jinwumen.

boy in blues

29 Jul 05, 00:25

Troy437

29 Jul 05, 00:34

I really like this guy too! His moves really good.
But he looks a little arrogant...bcoz he can speak english well

jasmine17

29 Jul 05, 00:35

Originally posted by Troy437:
I really like this guy too! His moves really good.
But he looks a little arrogant...bcoz he can speak english well

he looks arrogant. but is he arrogant in real life?

Troy437

29 Jul 05, 00:37

Originally posted by jasmine17:
he looks arrogant. but is he arrogant in real life?

From his interview, cannot joke type.
But aft all these years he like nv really grow old. Still look young.

How old is he any way?

boy in blues

29 Jul 05, 01:27

http://www.wu-jing.org/News/M04/2004-02-Donnie-Yen-on-Protege-de-la-Rose-Noir.php

Would Never Act as A Treacherous Chinese

Apart from The Twins Effect 2, what are you plans for this year?
Donnie Yen: In April, I would be starring in a Hong Kong period kungfu movie that is being directed by Daniel Lee. (It might be called Swordmaster and also stars Wu Jing). In mid May, I would produce and also star in a Mainland wuxia TV series. The other cast-members have not been fixed. This would be my first venture into Mainland soap opera market. I would be trying out some new shooting techniques.

You seem to be doing lesser Hollywood movies recently?
Donnie Yen: The Americans and Hong Kongers have different ways of handling matters. In Hong Kong, perhaps someone look for you in the morning to shoot a movie. Once you have agreed, shooting would begin in the afternoon. But in Hollywood, they are very regimental and rigid about regulations. A script could take two, three years of discussions before they start shooting. When Zhang Yimou thought of getting me to do Hero, I was in United States of America. He had to send an English version of the script to my manager. Only after he had read it and given his approval before I could be handed a copy of the script. Then, I had to request for another copy of the script from the production. After going through it, I thought it was a great movie and decided to participate in the project. My thoughts have matured in the recent years, and I exercise extra caution before accepting any works in USA. They are still a society dominated by their own race, and it's difficult to come across a script tailored to a Chinese actor. So, while I often receive film offers, they are mostly secondary or even inconsequential roles, most of which I have rejected.

Are there any specific scripts that you would not accept?
Donnie Yen: I do not mind villainous roles but I would never act as a "walking dog" (traitor). I am a Chinese, and my heart lies with China. I had been approached to act in Tomb Raider 2 as a Chinese villain. After reading the script, I turned them down, for that role tarnishes the image of the Chinese. They had no choice but to look for someone else. (It subsequently went to Hong Kong actor Simon Yam.)

boy in blues

30 Jul 05, 01:14

Princesscutie

30 Jul 05, 01:16

Originally posted by Troy437:
From his interview, cannot joke type.
But aft all these years he like nv really grow old. Still look young.

How old is he any way?

same as singapore

littlestream

30 Jul 05, 01:19

Oh, didn't know of this forum either. My first visit here.

Wow! Thanks for the pix. He is my fav. action actor. He has one drama with ATV starring opposite Joey Meng Yee Men (from the Vampire series). From yesasia, the cover looks interesting but I have yet to buy. Too ex. Sad

littlestream

30 Jul 05, 01:26

Originally posted by Troy437:
From his interview, cannot joke type.
But aft all these years he like nv really grow old. Still look young.

How old is he any way?

Check this out : Wink

http://www.donnieyen.com/

dragg

30 Jul 05, 14:36

Originally posted by littlestream:
Oh, didn't know of this forum either. My first visit here.

Wow! Thanks for the pix. He is my fav. action actor. He has one drama with ATV starring opposite Joey Meng Yee Men (from the Vampire series). From yesasia, the cover looks interesting but I have yet to buy. Too ex.

thats jinwumen.

fantastic fighting moves.

dragg

30 Jul 05, 14:51