HK Action Star Yuen Wah, 70, Impresses Netizens With His Agility
Like Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah, 70, was part of the Seven Little Fortunes, the famous Peking Opera troupe of child entertainers who went on to become some of the Hong Kong’s biggest action stars of the ‘80s.
The martial arts star and action choreographer has starred and worked on more than 90 films and TV series in his five decades in showbiz, including TVB classic Burning Flame II, movies Kungfu Hustle, Australia, and most recently Marvel’s Shang Chi and The Legend of the 10 Rings.
His career has taken a backseat in recent years and Yuen Wah, who now lives in Canada with his wife and kids, enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.
Yuen Wah in Shang Chi and The Legend of the 10 Rings
Recently, a netizen shared a video of Yuen Wah showing his moves in a martial arts gym.
In the clip, Yuen Wah, who sported a grey beard and ponytail, executed a move called a kip up. First he laid down on the carpet, rolled his knees to his head before kicking them up and deftly standing up.
He's still got it
Netizens were super impressed with the actor's fitness and agility.
There were comments like "Are you for real?”, "With waist strength like this, it's no wonder Bruce Lee used him as a stunt double when he was young” and "I am 18 and I can’t flip over like that”.
Need we remind you again that Yuen Wah is 70?
Photos: Sinchew
