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The Last Martials Arts Hero... A Jet Li Biography

Many mainland Chinese actors have made their fortunes in Hong Kong, but few have scaled the dizzy heights of Jet Li. There has been an understated theme running through Jet’s career, regularly playing the underdog in the face of oppression and injustice.

He himself came from a world of hardship to become a leading figure on the international movie scene. Outside films, Jet has avoided the direct glare of the media spotlight and remained relatively reclusive compared to other aspiring Asian stars.

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This can be traced back to his years of studying Wushu which he learnt from a young age. Rather than searching externally for celebrity, Jet looked for balance and fulfilment inside himself. It is no surprise that through this inner peace he has managed to flourish in such a demanding environment.

When he has used his celebrity status it has been to support good causes, such as major restoration work at Buddhist temples.

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