Aside from being an award-winning actor, Chinese superstar Jackie Chan has also been chosen as a United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Goodwill Ambassador. (Photo : Reuters)
International superstar Jackie Chan once again shared his life experiences to the public as he publishes his second book entitled "Jackie Chan: Grown Old Before Grown Up," which is written in Chinese.
Released on April 7 on his 61st birthday, Chan shares his 40 years worth of experiences in show business as well as his own adventures and sincere conversations with his friends and loved ones.
In a promotional video for the new book, Chan stated that the transition of his name from Chan Kong-sang (Chan's birth name) to Jackie Chan does not matter anymore, as his transformation from a "hot-blooded youngster to a man witnessing the bitter sweetness of life peacefully" is much more important to him.
According to China Daily, aside from his "deadly revelations" on the stunts he had done in his movies, the famous actor, martial artist, film director, producer and singer also spilled some details about his past relationships.
One of them is the late Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng, who is one of Chan's most treasured lovers.
Chan revealed the times spent with the singer was one of the happiest moments of his life, especially on his first exposure in the U.S. where he had a chance to stay with Teng.
The two learned how to speak English together, walked on the beach and dined in various Chinese restaurants in China Town.
However, the incompatibility of their personalities hindered their relationship to work.
"Maybe that's the best decision because we have two very different personalities and both of us wouldn't compromise for the other. In other words, she was too good for me," Chan wrote in the book.
Teng died in 1995 at the age of 42 due to a severe respiratory attack while spending a holiday in Thailand.
In 1999, Chan wrote his first autobiography written in English called "I Am Jackie Chan: My Life in Action," with help from American writer, journalist and businessman Jeff Yang.
The book, which was dedicated to his parents, tells the story of the actor's life several months after "Rush Hour"--a 1998 American buddy action comedy film starring Chan and American actor Chris Tucker--was made, as well as Chan's favorite stunts and fighting scenes.
Jackie Chan received stars from the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, along with other famous names in the entertainment industry.
He also won awards in prestigious film festivals and was a cast of blockbuster movies like "Rush Hour" sequels, "Police Story" sequels, "Karate Kid" and "Kung Fu Panda."
Aside from being an award-winning actor, Chan has also been chosen as a United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Goodwill Ambassador for his campaign on the conservation of natural resources, protection of animals against abuse; he has also promoted disaster relief efforts for flood victims in the mainland China after the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.
