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Guess where Jackie Chan got his name? That would be the Aussies.. Here’s some cool facts about Jackie Chan.



Posted: Wednesday, March 05, 2008

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Jackie Chan, we all know his amazing martial arts stunts, and perfectly choreographed martial arts movies.
 
Jackie Chan's most popular American movies Rush Hour, 1, 2, and 3, were his biggest block busters. Watching Rush Hour 3 the other night, was great fun! I can't remember when I laughed soo much, that Chris Rock is a riot, and Jackie's stunts never cease to amaze me.. The Eiffel Tower in Paris Stunts was some pretty scary stuff, Jackie stays true to his martial art stunts in his movies, and knowing the risks he's taking, makes you really sit on the edge of your seat. Oh yeah and Jackie's funny to.
I have a special treat for fans of Jackie Chan, with some tidbits that you may not be aware of, one of them being that he has his own website, with blogs and highlights of his career.

A smart move for a Super Star! If anyone hears incorrect gossip about you, they can check out your site, and get the true story. Matthew McConaughey has a site of his own, that was featured in another article that I wrote, and he was blogging about his new baby who is on the way. He has music featured, and perks about his movies, and it's a lot of fun.

Here's some Interesting Facts about Jackie Chan, that you might not be aware of.

He was born in Chanchung China on April 17th, 1954.

He recently buried his father in Canberra, Australia, Charles Chan beside his late mother Lee-lee Chan, he has been in mourning over the passing of his beloved father since February 28th, 2008. Jackie said he eventually would bring his parents bodies home to China.

Jackie's real name is Chan Kong-sang, which translates into born in Hong Kong.

Jackie's parents Charles and Lee-lee worked for the French Embassy in China, when Jackie was a baby, they were very poor.

Jackie's father Charles taught Jackie Kun Fu when he was a child, to build character in his son.

Jackie's parents moved to Australia when Jackie was seven years old to work at the American Embassy where his father worked as head Chef.

Jackie stayed behind in Hong Kong, and attended a prestigious Opera House school, where he stayed for ten years, until he graduated at the age of 17.

Jackie's school, the China Drama Academy in Hong Kong, taught him acrobatics, singing, acting, and martial arts, but not to read and write. The school was very strict.

Upon graduation, as Chinese Opera became unpopular, Jackie was either qualified as a stunt man, or a labourer.

Jackie at age 17, worked as a stunt man, extra in the Hong Kong film industry, but the industry wasn't very strong, and Jackie moved to Australia with his parents.

That's when Jackie got his name. He took jobs working at a restaurant, and a construction site. The Aussies, who are known for nicknaming, couldn't quite spit out the name Chan Kong-sang. One of the workers he worked with was named Jack, so Jackie was nicknamed little Jack, and eventually it went on to Jackie, and stuck ever since.

Jackie found construction work and restaurant work boring, and wasn't happy in Australia then the wheel of fortune in Jackie's life turned.

Jackie got a message from a man named Willie Chan who became his manager and life long friend.

Willie saw Jackie work as a stuntman and Jackie made such an impression that he wanted Jackie to star in a Lo Wei production.

Lo Wei is a prominent Hong Kong Director/Producer.

That's how Jackie got his first break in the film industry, and the movie Fist of Fury was made.

Jackie was aged 21 when he back to Hong Kong for the film Fist of Fury, and lives there still.

Some other interesting facts about Jackie Chan.

Jackie has won numerous awards, recognitions, and countless honorary placements. He has been spokesperson for many great causes, and has won countless awards in Hong Kong, throughout Asia, and the world. He is also the spokesperson for Hong Kong tourism. Every year he wins or is awarded honors, dedications, recognitions, and an average of 10 times a year, since 2002 to the present.. and continuing.

Some wicked cool Honors bestowed upon Jackie Chan.

He has been dubbed Amassador 15 times from the year 2001 to 2007. Including
2004 Goodwill Ambassador, UNICEF
2004 Goodwill Ambassador, UNAIDS

Honorary Member of Some of Pretty Fly Cities such as:
2005 Honorary Medal of the City of Paris, France
2001 (November 18th) Jackie was given the key to city in Toronto Canada, marking Jackie Chan Day.
2001 (February 28th) Jackie Chan Day in Los Vegas, USA

Honorary Policeman Awards
2002 California Law Enforcement Image Coalition, USA
2001 Honorary Policeman Los Angeles Police Department, USA
2001 Honorary Policeman Metro Toronto Police Force, Canada

Star on the Walk of Fame, Hollywood
2004 Star on Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong.
2002 Jackie got his star in Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
Jackie's married girls, sorry to say, he's taken. He's been married to Lin Feng-Jiao since 1982 and they have a son, actor-singer Jaycee Chan.

Jackie's first successful movies were:

Snake in Eagle's Shadow.
Drunken Master
Fearless Hyena
Rumble in the Bronx, was filmed in the US, and from there he won the hearts of movie goers who were amazed that he did his own stunts, and he had a peculiar humor that went along with his serious fighting skills.
Dragons' Heart
Mr. Nice Guy
Rush Hour
Who Am I?
Shanghai Noon
The Tuxedo
The Medallion
Around the World in 80 Days
Rush Hour II since, and the third was released last year.

Perks on Jackie's Site.

Jackie's site has a scrap book, filled with really cool pics. He has a list of his achievements, his films, he even has a store where you can purchase JC products. Jackie is heavy into charity work, and staying true to China, and he works diligently toward the good of China, and Hong Kong. And has filmed numerous movies in Hong Kong. You can also view flim clips, ongoing flim projects, and the latest news on Jackie Chan.
For those who are true blue Jackie Chan Fans, you really should check out his official website. Here he actually writes in his blog, telling all, about where's he going, what's going on when he's filming, or on the road. He tells funny tales, and exciting things that happen along his travels.

There is so much more to Jackie Chan than most people realize. He truly is a great humanitarian, and he truly loves his home country of China, where he no doubt will remain for the rest of his life.

Here's the link for Jackie Chan's Official Site, by Jackie Chan.
 
Jackie Chan Blog/Site
 
Condolences Jackie, for the loss of your dad..
By Sacreeta

Sacreeta Veneficus--Actor: Casting: Columnist: Novelist: Scriptwriter: College Instructor: Graphic Artist: Latino Dancer: Singer

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» left by Susan Thom
 3 years 340 days ago.
175 fans.
hi Sacreeta, well, this article had it all. it is well written, it supplies facts i never knew, and were interesting, and it was fun to read. i found myself forgetting i was reading. thanks for a good, well researched article. best regards, sue
» left by 3 years 331 days ago.
Hi Sue, thanks for reading my article, glad you liked it. Sacreeta
» left by Laura Lynn Lake
 3 years 338 days ago.
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Hi Miss Sacreeta! Mamma said it was fine to join your fan club so I will. Also, I notice you are a very good newsy writer and I like that. Are you in advertising like my mamma? I hope you have a great weekend. Laura Lake
» left by 3 years 337 days ago.
Hi Laura, ahhh your are soo cute. Tell mom thanks for me, and I will join your fan club. Can't wait to read more of your articles, I hope you keep writing, you are a very special girl. Oh to answer your question, yes ma'am I've worked in advertising for a long time, and I work in a college where I teach other's to work in advertising. Plus I write books, and I am a actress. Good to meet you, tell mom hi for me. Sacreeta
» left by Taylah Bulloch
from Australia 2 years 82 days ago.
Thanks Sacreeta, This has helped me a lot with my school work as we had to write a report on Jackie Chan.
 
Thanks, Taylah Bulloch

» left by Taylah Bulloch
from Australia 2 years 62 days ago.
hi I really liked your article
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