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Time of India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jackie Chan's real name isn't Chan, and his father was a spy?
Jackie Chan is one of the top martial artists, actors, and filmmakers known for his acrobatic fighting style, comedic timing, and daring stunts, which he often performs himself. Born as Chan Kong-sang on April 7, 1954, in Hong Kong, he has had a career spanning over six decades, making him one of the most influential figures in action cinema. Now, these are the things that almost everyone knows, but did you know that Jackie Chan's father was a spy? According to his recent confession, Chan himself got to know about this fact in his 40s. And that is not it, his real name is not even Chan! Jackie Chan recalls the moment The legend spoke about this in an interview with People magazine, recalling the moment he got to know about his father, Charles, not being a simple citizen. In the video, the star pointed out his parents in a family photograph, saying, 'That's my father and my mum. I cannot remember how old I was at the time.' Later, he looked back on the moment when his father revealed the secret to him when he was driving a car. He uttered, 'My father was a very handsome guy, and my father was a spy. I got to know my father's secret when I was 40-something... One day, I was driving my car, and my father suddenly said, 'Son, I'm old. I might sleep and never wake up... I have a secret to tell you... You are not Chan. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ¡Trading con IA en Chile ayuda a usuarios a obtener ganancias potenciales! Mainhubfb Más información Undo Your original name is Fang.' The actor revealed that he was 'very shocked' at the revelation and was unable to listen to his father Charles' explanation of his past further. The family documentary His mother, Lee-lee Chan, also had a secret past; she was an opium smuggler and gambler before moving to Hong Kong. Jackie later commissioned a documentary in 2003, 'Traces of the Dragon: Jackie Chan and His Lost Family,' which explored his parents' hidden lives. The movie showed his mother's gambling past and his father's work as a government spy during the Chinese Civil War in the 1940s. The documentary says it all, including how they fled to Hong Kong to avoid any political turmoil. It also shows Jackie Chan's struggle in the China Drama Academy. His Career Jackie Chan got into Hollywood in 1995 with a role in Rumble in the Bronx. However, it was 1998's buddy cop comedy 'Rush Hour,' opposite Chris Tucker, that established his status as a star. He got into this career as a stuntman but later got into the movies. This might be the reason for him to be so comfortable doing his own stunts, even in a movie. He started as one of the Seven Little Fortunes at the China Drama Academy, where he trained in acrobatics, martial arts, and acting. His breakthrough came with Snake in the Eagle's Shadow, followed by Drunken Master, which established his signature blend of martial arts and comedy. Beyond acting, Chan is a philanthropist, singer, and film producer, with a career spanning over decades. His influence on action cinema is unparalleled, inspiring generations of martial artists and filmmakers. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Jackie Chan To Receive Career Achievement Award At Locarno Film Festival After Shah Rukh Khan
Last Updated: Jackie Chan will receive a career achievement award at the 78th Locarno Film Festival for his contributions to action cinema. The festival runs from August 6 to August 16. Martial arts legend and global cinema icon Jackie Chan is set to be honoured with a prestigious career achievement award at the 78th Locarno Film Festival, organisers confirmed on Tuesday. Widely celebrated for his unmatched contribution to action cinema, Jackie rose to superstardom in the 1990s as Asia's top-grossing actor. Beyond his charismatic screen presence, he also made his mark behind the camera, directing cult classics such as The Fearless Hyena (1979), Police Story (1985), and Who Am I (1998), blending comedy, stunts, and storytelling into a signature style that continues to inspire generations. Giona A. Nazzaro, the artistic director of the Locarno Film Festival, praised Jackie Chan's extraordinary impact on global cinema while announcing the honour. 'Director, producer, actor, screenwriter, choreographer, singer, athlete, and daredevil stuntman, Jackie Chan is both a key figure in contemporary Asian cinema and one whose influence has rewritten the rules of Hollywood cinema," he said in a statement. 'From his years at the China Drama Academy under Master Yu Jim-Yuen, working at a very young age as a stuntman in King Hu's masterpiece A Touch of Zen, Chan has continually reinvented martial arts cinema and much beyond it." The festival will take place between August 6 and August 16. Last year, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan made history as the first Indian to receive the prestigious Pardo alla Carriera (or Career Leopard) at the 77th Locarno Film Festival. (With inputs from PTI) First Published:
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jackie Chan to be honoured with career achievement award at Locarno Film Festival 2025
Action star Jackie Chan is set to receive a career achievement award at the 78th Locarno Film Festival on August 9th. The festival's artistic director, Giona A Nazzaro, praised Chan's significant influence on both Asian and Hollywood cinema, highlighting his multifaceted career as a director, actor, and stuntman. The festival is scheduled to take place from August 6th to 16th. Action star Jackie Chan will receive the career achievement honour at the 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, the organisers announced on Tuesday. Chan, who has featured in films like "The Fearless Hyena" (1979), "Who Am I?" (1998) and "Police Story" (1985), will be honoured on August 9, according to the festival's official website. Giona A Nazzaro , artistic director of the festival said Chan's influence has "rewritten the rules of Hollywood cinema ". "Director, producer, actor, screenwriter, choreographer, singer, athlete, and daredevil stuntman, Jackie Chan is both a key figure in contemporary Asian cinema and one whose influence has rewritten the rules of Hollywood cinema. "From his years at the China Drama Academy under Master Yu Jim-Yuen, working at a very young age as a stuntman in King Hu's masterpiece A Touch of Zen, Chan has continually reinvented martial arts cinema and much beyond it," Nazzaro said in a statement. Last year, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was felicitated with the award. The festival will take place between August 6 and August 16.
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
After Shah Rukh Khan, Jackie Chan to be honoured with career achievement award at Locarno Film Festival 2025
Actor Jackie Chan will receive the career achievement honour at the 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, the organisers announced on Tuesday. Jackie, who was Asia's highest-grossing action star during the 1990's has also directed a number of films, including The Fearless Hyena (1979), Who Am I (1998) and Police Story (1985). (Also Read | Shah Rukh Khan sings Kuch Kuch Hota Hai with crowd at Locarno Film Festival. Watch) Giona A Nazzaro, artistic director of the festival said Jackie's influence has "rewritten the rules of Hollywood cinema". "Director, producer, actor, screenwriter, choreographer, singer, athlete, and daredevil stuntman, Jackie Chan is both a key figure in contemporary Asian cinema and one whose influence has rewritten the rules of Hollywood cinema," he said in a statement. "From his years at the China Drama Academy under Master Yu Jim-Yuen, working at a very young age as a stuntman in King Hu's masterpiece A Touch of Zen, Chan has continually reinvented martial arts cinema and much beyond it." The festival will take place between August 6 and August 16. Last year, actor Shah Rukh Khan became the first Indian personality to be honoured with a lifetime achievement award, also called Pardo alla Carriera, or Career Leopard, at the 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival.
