My mum lives in Boston; she's famous for teaching wushu and t'ai chi. So from when I was young, my mum and aunt were like: 'You're training; you're not playing baseball or football.' Training every day was normal. Later, when I was almost a teenager, Bruce Lee became my idol. Donnie Yen auntbaseballboston share on social
Still, as much as I wish Ballistic Kiss could be a better film, the recognition it gained from critics and at festivals speaks for itself. Donnie Yen ballisticcriticfestival Change image and share on social
A lot of people don't realize, when you are acting in a martial arts film, you're not just performing martial arts. You're not just performing martial arts. You're actually acting as much as any other actor. Donnie Yen actactorart share on social
I did a couple comedies to balance myself as an actor and balance how audiences see Donnie Yen as an actor, and I would even say as a celebrity or icon, to some fans. I want to show that I'm not Terminator. Donnie Yen actoraudiencebalance share on social
I always tell younger filmmakers, it's not just about the acting or the art itself. It's about how big of an audience watches your film. Donnie Yen actartaudience Change image and share on social
As an action director, I always try to bring something fresh and new. Donnie Yen actionbringdirector Change image and share on social
Martial art is a form of expression, an expression from your inner self to your hands and legs. Donnie Yen artexpressionform Change image and share on social
Look at every action movie in Hollywood. Every leading man from Spider-Man to Batman to James Bond, 'Bourne Identity', every one of them possesses martial arts skills. Donnie Yen actionartbatman Change image and share on social
Doing a movie is a stressful thing. You spend months of you life focusing into that one project, and I want to make sure I do something I really like or I'm really passionate about. Donnie Yen focuslifemake Change image and share on social
Bruce is the man. He was definitely ahead of his time. Donnie Yen aheadbruceman Change image and share on social
