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Brilio.net - Who doesn't know Jackie Chan? At least you must have heard the name of this legendary actor. Yes, Jackie Chan is an actor from Hong Kong who is no stranger to the international film industry.
Some of the popular films he has acted in include Snake In The Eagle's Shadow, Drunken Master, The Young Master and Police Story . He has been in the film industry for 62 years. So how are you now?
Recently, the public was excited by a portrait showing Jackie Chan involved in the production and starring in the films Rush Hour 4 and New Police Story 2.
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Instead of being curious about the actor's latest project, netizens were shocked by Jackie Chan's latest portrait. Many say that in his portrait, this 70 year old man looks old with his gray hair. Not a few are worried about their health.
Apparently, this was not only felt by fans, but also Jackie Chan's closest friends. He conveyed this in the caption of his Instagram post some time ago. To be precise, when he turns 70 years old, on Monday, April 8 2024.
"Not long ago, many friends saw some of my recent photos on the internet, and they were all worried about my health." written in English, quoted brilio.net from @jackiechan, Tuesday (9/4).
Realizing that he was in the spotlight, he responded to make his fans relieved. He wants to make the public not have to worry about it. Because, in fact, he is not as old as the photo that is currently viral.
Jackie Chan said this because he was involved in a film project. So it requires him to dress up with an older appearance.
"I want to take advantage of this opportunity for everyone, don't worry! It's just (needs) a character in my latest film." he wrote.
"The character requires me to have white hair, a white beard, and look old." he stressed.
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This Mandarin actor also explained that, during his years in the film industry, he always wanted to try new things for a film. He also doesn't care about his appearance for a character's breakthrough.
"I have been in the entertainment industry for 62 years and I cherish every moment because I am lucky to still be filming today." he said.
He also said that getting old was lucky for him. In this post he also added several archive photos of himself when he was young. Seeing these photos made him remember the beautiful moments while playing the film.
"What comes to my mind is a saying that my older brother, Sammo Hung, once said: "being able to grow old is a lucky thing." Especially for us stuntmen, who knows how lucky we are to be able to grow old." wrote Jackie Chan.
He thanked the fans who had paid attention to him and wished everyone health and happiness.
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