With the arrival of April 7, 2024, fans around the world have witnessed an iconic figure in the international film industry, Jackie Chan, entering his seventh rank. The Chinese film superstar, who has conquered the world on screen with his extraordinary martial arts talents, fearless adventurous spirit and unique comedic talent, showed the world his open-minded attitude towards the passage of time and his enduring love for the film industry with an affectionate birthday speech. Looking back on Jackie Chan's brilliant career, 61 years after his debut, with more than 200 works, he is the first Chinese to win the Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award.
On April 7, 1954, Jackie Chan was born in Hong Kong, formerly known as Chen Gangsheng, and his legendary story has since begun. When he was 8 years old, he embarked on the road of acting and began an indissoluble bond with movies. Since then, the future action superstar has honed his skills and gained real-world experience through rigorous training as a Dragon Tiger martial artist. As a teenager, Jackie Chan served as a stand-in and trick on major movie sets, and although the role was small, his professionalism and persistent pursuit of action performance laid a solid foundation for his future glory.
After years of silent hard work, Jackie Chan emerged with a series of hard-bridge and hard-horse action movies, gradually moving from a supporting role to a leading role, and from the local market to the international stage. His name "Jackie Chan" began to reverberate around the world, and his signature smile, agile and athletic skills, thrilling action design, and unique humor elements quickly made him a one-of-a-kind kung fu comedy star in the hearts of audiences around the world.
1978's "Drunken Fist" ushered in the golden age of Jackie Chan's personal style, and he pioneered the perfect fusion of traditional martial arts with modern comedy elements to create an unprecedented movie-watching experience, which has since established his important place in the history of Chinese cinema. Subsequent classics such as the "Police Story" series, the "Rush Hour" series, "Plan A", and "Dragon Brother and Tiger Brother" have pushed his influence to the peak, making him one of the most box office appealing actors in the world.
Jackie Chan's outstanding contributions have been widely recognized by the industry. He is not only the first Chinese to win the Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement, but also the winner of many important awards such as the Golden Horse Awards, the Academy Awards, and the Asian Film Awards. In addition, he has been awarded the title of Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres of France, the BAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award, and other international awards, and his influence has had a profound impact on global film culture beyond borders.
In addition to his outstanding performance on the screen, Jackie Chan also spares no effort in public welfare and social responsibility. He actively participates in various charitable activities and established the Jackie Chan Charity Foundation, which is committed to children's education, environmental protection, medical assistance and other fields, and conveys love and positive energy with practical actions. His spirit of selfless dedication and persistent pursuit of social welfare have made him establish a model image of both virtue and art in the hearts of the public.
On the occasion of his 70th birthday, Jackie Chan posted on his personal Weibo, responding to the outside world's concern about his physical condition in a calm and firm tone. He admits that although the years are not forgiving, it is a lucky thing to be old, he still maintains a high enthusiasm for his work, and in the new film he is shooting, the shape of white hair and white beard is not a symbol of aging, but the need for the role, and he is willing to try all kinds of challenges to prove that age cannot stop his persistent pursuit of film art. At the same time, he also expressed his deep gratitude to fans, peers and families, and hoped that everyone could be healthy and happy, and cherish every day together.
Jackie Chan, the giant of the Chinese film industry, has created a hero image that is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people with his outstanding artistic achievements, perseverance and selfless sense of social responsibility. His footprints in the film world are like monuments, witnessing the glorious history of Chinese films and the continuous improvement of their international influence. On the occasion of his 70th birthday, we would like to express our sincerest respect to this legendary movie star, wish him an evergreen artistic life, continue to illuminate the future of Chinese cinema with fearless enthusiasm and innovative spirit, and look forward to more touching works from him to continue the immortal legend of Jackie Chan.