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Time of India
3 days ago
- 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 .
India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Jackie Chan was 40 when he learnt his father was a spy: My original name is Fong
Legendary actor Jackie Chan, celebrated for his remarkable martial arts prowess, recently shared a fascinating personal history. The actor revealed that his father was actually a 71-year-old Hong Kong actor recently reflected on the surreal moment when his late father, Charles, revealed that he had once worked as a spy for the Chinese government in the 1940s. In a retrospective with PEOPLE, Chan shared that he didn't discover this 'secret' until he was in his talking about the same, he said, 'One day, I was driving a car, my father suddenly said, 'Son, I'm old. I might sleep and never wake up. I have a secret to tell you'. His father then informed him of his true identity, revealing that their surname was Chan's rich family history was spotlighted in Mabel Cheung's 2003 documentary 'Traces of the Dragon: Jackie Chan and His Lost Family'. The film delves into the life of the actor's late father, who worked as a spy for Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist Kuomintang (KMT) during the 1930s and 1940s. Following political turmoil, he escaped to Hong Kong in the 1950s to avoid persecution by the actor revealed that he was 'very shocked' at the revelation and initially felt unable to listen to his father Charles' explanation of his mother led an equally fascinating life. Before settling in Hong Kong, she was a stage performer in Shanghai and was involved in smuggling opium. In his retrospective with PEOPLE, Chan described her as a 'very traditional' woman who supported his film career but couldn't bring herself to watch him perform dangerous stunts on the actor returned to the Karate Kid franchise with 'Karate Kid: Legends'. The film is the sixth installment in the 'Karate Kid' franchise.'Karate Kid: Legends' is distributed by Sony Pictures Entertainment India in Indian theatres on May 30, in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Jackie Chan drops a bombshell! Says his father was a spy, Chan isn't his real name
Actor Jackie Chan is a legendary figure in the film industry, renowned for his impressive martial arts skills. Interestingly, his father was a spy, a fact that was kept hidden from Jackie during his younger years. Also read: Jackie Chan says Rush Hour 4 needs to happen soon — 'Otherwise, we'll be 100 years old…' The actor spoke about his past during an interview with People magazine, looking back on the moment when he discovered the secret from his father, Charles. In the video, the action movie star, now 71, shows a family picture, mentioning 'that's my father and my mom. I cannot remember how old I am at the time'. Later, he recalled the moment when his father shared the secret while he was driving the car. '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. Your original name is Fang,' he added. The actor revealed that he was 'very shocked' at the revelation and initially felt unable to listen to his father Charles' explanation of his past. Back in 2003, Jackie had commissioned a documentary, Traces of the Dragon: Jackie Chan and His Lost Family, which tells the story of how his father worked as a government spy during the Chinese Civil War in the 1940s. His mother, Lee-lee, also had a secret past as an opium smuggler and gambler, which the film covered. Jackie Chan got the ticket to 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 cemented his status as a star. Jackie returned to the Karate Kid franchise with Karate Kid: Legends. The film sees Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio reprise their roles as Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso. The film follows a new young martial artist, played by Ben Wang, as he is trained by Chan and Macchio's characters. The trailer features scenes from a martial arts academy, intense action moments in New York, and Jackie Chan's voice-over saying, "In life, you only have one question: Is it worth fighting for or not?" The film was released on May 30 in India.
