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My action follows my characters. If a character is a cop, you cannot be posing all the time, you cannot fly off the roof because it doesn't make any sense - it's not practical.
Donnie Yen
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Donnie Yen
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: July 27
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I gained a lot of confidence after 'IP Man' as being a true actor. I went on to tackle what it is an actor is supposed to do before a film. Do a lot of research, get into the character. That's what I did with 'Dragon.'
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I act according to the requirements of the character, and if I try to play the role, then I play it truthfully. In my daily life, I'm a laid-back, peaceful guy. I'm just doing my job to act.
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It's a blessing to be given a variety of roles to what I call an iconic action actor like myself.
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Personally, I prefer contemporary films, but the market calls for more period choices, especially since China opened up a cinema market in Hong Kong. There's a lot of restriction for contemporary films simply because of subject matter.
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When you watch my films, you're feeling my heart.
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I think action movies bring more excitement than tears, but I always want to take it to another level. I mean I think if one appreciates anything in life to a certain degree, it could possibly bring tears to your eyes.
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I certainly hope 'Dragon' can leave some legacy behind.
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Martial art is a form of expression, an expression from your inner self to your hands and legs.
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In Hollywood, I'm lucky, I only do big movies like 'Blade.' It's much more comfortable: you have a trailer.
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I think every actor wants to try out different things.
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I like to stay within the context of the character's background. If he's a cop, I have to make sure the audience is convinced that this person, a cop, can do only so much without a gun.
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I spent a couple of years doing American films. I did a few.
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I love working with older actors because number one, I can learn so much from them because they have so much experience. And it's fun to hear their stories from their era, some of the jokes.
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My mum lives in Boston she's famous for teaching wushu and t'ai chi. So from when I was young, my mum and aunt were like: 'You're training you're not playing baseball or football.' Training every day was normal. Later, when I was almost a teenager, Bruce Lee became my idol.
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I've always been in a rebel.
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I'm a very emotional guy.
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For me, shooting, editing, and scoring rely on rhythm.
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I always tell younger filmmakers, it's not just about the acting or the art itself. It's about how big of an audience watches your film.
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