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Jackie
Chan
Actor
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the eve of the premiere of his movie, "Rush Hour" and launch of his
autobiography, Jackie Chan accepted the appointment as Hong Kong's
Official Ambassador at a dazzling champagne reception at the Four
Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.
AsianConnections
was there to cover the event last September, and now for the first
time, as his movie hits video stores this summer, here are video
clips and a transcript of his timeless comments on the art of filmmaking
and his future plans for his career.
The
celebration featured a book signing of his autobiography, "I Am Jackie Chan",
lion dancers, Chinese Opera Singers, a Feng Shui Master, a traditional
Chinese noodle puller, and models wearing hot Hong Kong based Flora
Cheong-Leen's fashions.
Jackie
told the audience and his co-host, Hong Kong Tourist Association's
Regional Director Lily Shum," My given name,Chan Kong-sang means
born in Hong Kong," said Jackie. "I guess my parents weren't very
original when it came to names. Or maybe they just wanted to celebrate
their relief at making it to Hong Kong!"
For
Jackie's profile, Click
here
For transcript Click here
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Click
on AVI or QuickTime to watch the video
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On
stunts in an American film - still daring, but more cautious.
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On
the differences between American and Asian films.
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On
doing his daring stunts "Asian style."
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More
on Jackie! Check out Ballantine
Books Jackie Chan website for fun tidbits on Jackie's career,
plus excerpts of his excellent autobiography "I
am Jackie Chan" written by Jackie Chan with Jeff Yang.
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