"The movies give me a lot-happiness, confidence, and a plenty more…
"I never expected to receive so much attention after The Road Home and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. I believe success comes from opportunity and hard work. It also works for Chinese films.
"Acting is still my favorite at present, and only doing a good job in acting can I live up to the expectation of all people who support me. As an actress, I prefer to play roles that are the last kind that I would become.
Jackie Chan
Actor, director, born in 1954
Self-proclaimed "workaholic" who "can't sit still"
Hobbies: Movies first, automobiles second and women third, plus anything that interests him
Selected filmography: Rumble in the Bronx; Police Story; The Legend of Drunken Master; Rush Hour
"It makes me feel so proud to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Chinese movies. It is not easy for Chinese movies to overcome so many difficulties and achieve today's success. The movies are cool as a mass medium. As for myself, I will work hard, on and on."