When audiences look at an action actor like myself, sometimes we are very easily stereotyped or characterized as one type. They forget that we are actors, too. Donnie Yen actionactoraudience 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
A period film, where you, for example, where you have a traditional wardrobes, you are bound to act a certain way. But in a modern film, a lot of body gesture. Donnie Yen actbindbody Change image and share on social
It's a blessing to be given a variety of roles to what I call an iconic action actor like myself. Donnie Yen actionactorbless Change image and share on social
Better to be called something positive and inspirational than something negative. Donnie Yen callinspirationalnegative Change image and share on social
It takes years of building that experience as a filmmaker, as well as physically. You have to have a high level understanding of martial arts. Donnie Yen artbuildexperience Change image and share on social
Whether I'm acting or making it, at the end of the day it's telling the story; action, drama. You want the audience to feel it - the story, the action, the scene, or a particular shot. I just keep working on crafting my art, on how to make action movies. Donnie Yen actactionart share on social
I have always been a great fan of Peter Chan and many other great directors who specialize in anything outside of action. Donnie Yen actionchandirector Change image and share on social
