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· Carl Samson
Michelle Yeoh Returns To Star in the Epic ‘Ip-Man’ Spin-Off Film
After starring in Warner Bros.’ “Crazy Rich Asians,” Michelle Yeoh is back for a martial arts project — which is what the Malaysian actress arguably does best. Yeoh, 56, will co-star in “Master Z: Ip Man Legacy,” a spin-off of Donnie Yen’s highly-successful “Ip Man” franchise.
· Maina Chen
5 Key Moments in ‘Ip Man 4’ That Taught Us Asian American History and Racism
As the powerful and lightning-quick Wing Chun saga of the “Ip Man” tetralogy starring Donnie Yen reached its conclusion, the location featured in the fourth film was none other than San Francisco in the ’60s. While the “Ip Man” films dramatized incidents that end up in…
· Carl Samson
Neo-Nazi Mosque Shooter Who Killed Chinese Sister Gets 21 Years in Prison
A Norwegian man convicted of killing his Chinese stepsister and opening fire at a mosque was sentenced on Thursday to 21 years, the longest jail term under national law. Philip Manshaus, 22, shot Johanne Zhangjia Ihle-Hansen, 17, in their home on August 10, 2019, because she is…
· Bryan Ke
Legendary Hong Kong Star Sammo Hung Shocks Fans With Stunning Transformation
Legendary Hong Kong kung fu star Sammo Hung left many social media users in shock after a picture of him showing his massive weight loss was shared online. The jaw-dropping picture, which was taken during a lunch gathering with the 68-year-old actor, was posted online by Hong…
· Bryan Ke
‘Ip Man’ Star Donnie Yen Donates $128,000 to Fight Coronavirus
Donnie Yen, the 56-year-old star of the hit “Ip Man” franchise, made a donation of 1 million Hong Kong dollars (around $128,600) to medical workers fighting the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wuhan. The announcement was made in a 28-second Weibo video where he thanked…
· Bryan Ke
Kung Fu Master Ip Man’s Son, Ip Ching, Passes Away at 83
Ip Ching, the second son of the great kung fu master Ip Man, passed away on Jan. 25, the first day of Lunar New Year, at the age of 83. Ip Ching was also a practitioner of Wing Chun, a martial arts style that was popularized by his father which uses strong legs and quick arm…
· Bryan Ke
‘Ip Man 4′ Trailer Drops for Donnie Yen’s Last Kung Fu Film
Master Ip arrives in 1964 San Francisco in the latest trailer for the final film “Ip Man 4: The Finale.” The film will be the last installment in the “Ip Man” saga in which 56-year-old actor Donnie Yen played the role of Master Ip, a teacher and practitioner of Wing Chun Kung Fu…
· Editorial Staff
Donnie Yen Releases the First Official ‘Ip Man 4’ Trailer on Instagram
After wrapping up filming in July, Donnie Yen has released the first official trailer for “Ip Man 4,” the final film that concludes the epic martial arts franchise that started over 10 years ago.
· Ziye Wang
Donnie Yen Teases ‘Ip Man 4’ With #10YearChallenge Post on Instagaram
Hong Kong film star Donnie Yen was one of the latest to join the extensive list of celebrities taking part in the viral ‘10 Year Challenge’ trend this Wednesday. In an Instagram post, Yen shared a screenshot of himself in 2010’s “Ip Man 2” next to a black-and-white photo of…
· Ryan General
MMA Fighter Defeats Another ‘Kung Fu Master’ in One-Sided Fight
Controversial mixed martial artist Xu Xiaodong continues on with his quest to expose “fake kung fu” by defeating another supposed kung fu “master.” Known as “Mad Dog,” the outspoken 40-year-old fighter took on 56-year-old Tian Ye in a one-sided battle under kickboxing rules…
· Carl Samson
Donnie Yen is Fighting Jackie Chan in ‘Ip Man 4’
A fight scene between Donnie Yen and Jackie Chan will reportedly be the highlight of “Ip Man 4,” the latest installment in the kung fu series expected to hit theaters later this year. In a Weibo post in June, lead star Yen announced that the movie completed filming scenes in…
· Editorial Staff
Donnie Yen Posts First Images from ‘IP Man 4’ on Instagram
After it was announced last year that Donnie Yen would be returning for ‘IP Man 4,’ the martial arts superstar is finally giving us the first look from the set. While his posts so far of the cast and crew during the first week of filming don’t reveal all that much, the fourth…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Donnie Yen To Star In Disney’s Live-Action ‘Mulan’
Superstar actor Donnie Yen, known for his epic roles in “Ip Man” and “Rogue One,” has been added to the cast of Disney’s live-action “Mulan,” according to Deadline. Yen has been cast as Commander Tung, who acts as a teacher and mentor to Mulan. This will be the second big-budget…
· Ryan General
Donnie Yen Kicks Ass on Valentine’s Day With Message to His Wife
When he’s not kicking butt on the big screen, Donnie Yen can likely be found spending time with his children and wife Cecilia Wang. Known for being a loving husband and exceptional family man, the international action superstar has been described by his spouse of fifteen years…
· Ryan General
Donnie Yen is Done With Stereotypical Martial Arts Roles
For international action star Donnie Yen, it’s time to move on from stereotypical martial arts roles. In a recent interview with Prestige Hong Kong, he revealed that he prefers more three-dimensional Asian characters in Hollywood films. Yen touched on the subject while…
· Khier Casino
Meet the Chinese Actress Disney Chose to Play Mulan
Chinese actress Liu Yifei, also known as Crystal Liu, has been cast as the beloved protagonist of the live-action adaptation of Disney’s 1998 animated film “Mulan”. Sorry, Scarlett Johansson.
· Ben Yu
Man Who’s Made Over $400,000 Investing in Bitcoin Reveals His Strategy
Ever since Nas Daily’s video came out about how I earned over $400,000 with less than $10,000 investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum, I’ve been getting hundreds of questions from people around the world about how to get started with cryptocurrency investment. First: I’m super glad…
· Carl Samson
Donnie Yen Once Sent 8 Men to the Hospital for Harassing His Girlfriend at a Club
We sure are hearing lots of great things about Donnie Yen, but the fact remains that there’s more! Unless you’re a hardcore fan, you mustn’t have known that the soon-to-be “IP Man 4” star actually sent a gang of eight members — all grown men — straight to a hospital when they…
· Carl Samson
Donnie Yen is Coming Back For ‘IP Man 4’
If you haven’t heard yet, martial arts legend Donnie Yen is coming back for “IP Man 4”! The martial arts legend made this announcement six months ago, but if you’re a hardcore fan and missed it for some reason, then we’re here to remind you.
· Editorial Staff
Chinese Martial Artist Punches Himself in the Nuts Everyday For ‘Good Health’
For all the men out there who will see this, whatever you do, please don’t try this at home. Wei Yaobin from the Chinese city of Luoyang has made a unique reputation for himself as the “Iron Crotch Kung Fu” master.