Is Donnie Yen a true fighter?
Donnie Yen is totally a real martial artist Donnie Yen is not just a real-life martial artist. He’s an amazing real-life martial artist. As Fox Sports Asia tells us, Yen knows his way around Taekwondo, Tai Chi and Wushu, and has a working knowledge of boxing and kickboxing from his younger days.
Did Donnie Yen learn from Ip Man?
He was offered the role of Wing Chun grandmaster and mentor of film star Bruce Lee, Ip Man, in a 2008 film named after the grandmaster. He worked hard and studied Wing Chun under Ip Man’s eldest son, Ip Chun, for 9 months before tackling the role.
Did Donnie Yen know Bruce Lee?
His father was a violinist and his mother taught martial arts in Boston, where Yen grew up. He eventually moved to China and studied kung fu. As a martial artist, the actor greatly admired his idol, the late legendary martial artist Bruce Lee.
Is Donnie Yen fluent in English?
Can speak fluent Cantonese, English and Mandarin. Can also speak casual Korean, since he learned it as a requirement for his character during the filming of Seven Swords (2005). Brother of Chris Yen.
Does Donnie Yen do his own stunts?
A practitioner of many different martial arts, Donnie Yen has been doing his own stunts in films for decades.
Who is Donnie Yen daughter?
Jasmine YenDonnie Yen / Daughter
Are Jet Li and Donnie Yen friends?
Yen and Jet Li have a close friendship and working relationship. Yen and Li found themselves fighting together in Yen’s breakthrough movie, Once Upon a Time in China II, which was released in 1992.
How many languages can Donnie Yen speak?
English
CantoneseMandarin Chinese
Donnie Yen/Languages
Is Donnie Yen married?
Cissy Wangm. 2003
Zing-Ci Leungm. 1993–1995
Donnie Yen/Spouse
Who is Donnie Yen’s wife?
Donnie Yen/Wife
Does Donnie Yen have any kids?
Jasmine Yen
James YenMan-Zeok Yen
Donnie Yen/Children