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 actioncharactercop Change image and share on social
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.' Donnie Yen actorcharacterconfidence share on social
There are two types of Chinese growing up in America. One is the kind that does really well in school, with thick, thick glasses. And the other is involved with the gangs. Donnie Yen americachinesegang Change image and share on social
I think film, to me, as a director, is about telling a story. Donnie Yen directorfilmstory Change image and share on social
Like any other actor, I draw on life experience. Donnie Yen actordrawexperience Change image and share on social
Many friends of mine told me that normally only guys like a kung fu movie and the girls would be turned off - they want to see a love story. But Ip Man is a family man, so the women see this and go: 'I want my husband to be like this man. He'll be a scholar, he'll be fighting, he'll care for the family.' So we had a bigger audience. Donnie Yen audiencebigcare share on social
There is also a strong following among the urbanites on the East Coast when it comes to martial arts films. Donnie Yen artcoasteast Change image and share on social
Action choreographer is like talking. When you talk, you have a rhythm. When you act, you have a rhythm. When you're moving your body, you have a rhythm. So as an actor, as a choreographer, the objective is trying to blend everything in - into - ultimately back into that character. Donnie Yen actactionactor share on social
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. Donnie Yen audiencebackgroundcharacter Change image and share on social
I try to update my arsenal constantly. Learning different martial arts since childhood. To understand what's out there. To really be in tune. Donnie Yen arsenalartchildhood Change image and share on social