For years, I looked to Bruce Lee as a mentor as being a Chinese and Asian man living in this country. Donnie Yen asianbrucechinese Change image and share on social
For me, I like to have explosive moments, whether it is a particular movement itself in the whole sequence. I like to have shocking moments; for audiences to feel, like, 'Whoa!' It's always been my forte. Donnie Yen audienceexplosivefeel share on social
I love working with older actors because number one, I can learn so much from them because they have so much experience. And it's fun to hear their stories from their era, some of the jokes. Donnie Yen actoreraexperience Change image and 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
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 think a lot of people don't realize that martial arts are just an expression like anything else. It's just that most people are not trained to punch or kick, but you can walk or run or dance, which is also part of expression. Donnie Yen artdanceexpression share on social
When you watch my films, you're feeling my heart. Donnie Yen feltfilmheart Change image and 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
If you're playing a cop in a modern film, you don't have to walk with your spine straight up and bow before a fight. There's a lot of free form of expressing yourself as an actor. Donnie Yen actorbowcop Change image and share on social
I think every actor wants to try out different things. Donnie Yen actorthing Change image and share on social
