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Jackie Chan was once looked down upon by a female colleague, who bluntly told him they were "not on the same level."

Sep 17, 2026

Hanoi [Vietnam], September 17: Before becoming a globally renowned martial arts star, Jackie Chan went through a difficult period, experiencing repeated box office failures and even being publicly disrespected by a Taiwanese celebrity.
According to HK01's report on September 15th, veteran filmmaker Wu Si-yuan recently revealed a little-known story about Jackie Chan at a film event. Before he became famous, the actor was once ridiculed by a highly sought-after Taiwanese star right in front of him.
Jackie Chan's bitter beginnings
At 72, Jackie Chan is a leading martial arts star in China with international fame. However, about half a century ago, he experienced a period of continuous setbacks and considerable criticism. At that time, the Taiwanese television series "The Bodyguard" was a huge success, making its lead actress, Zhang Ling, a sought-after star by many producers. Director Luo Wei, when preparing a new project, was very keen to invite Zhang Ling to play the lead role.
Source: Thanh Nein Newspaper

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