Wu Jing (actor)
Template:Chinese name Template:Infobox Chinese-language singer and actor Wu Jing (born April 3, 1974 in Beijing, China), sometimes credited as Jacky Wu or Jing Wu, is a Chinese martial artist, actor and film director. Wu is perhaps best known as Hawkman / Jackie in 1996 film Tai Chi Boxer and Kong Ko in 2006 film Fatal Contact.
Personal life
At age six he was sent to the Beijing Sports Institute at Shichahai. Both his father and grandfather were also martial artists. Like Jet Li before him, he competed as a member of the Beijing Wushu Team. He won first place in several national level wushu competitions at the junior level and continued to compete as an adult, despite his increasing height.[1]
Acting
In April 1995, Wu was spotted by action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping, Wu played Hawkman / Jackie in 1996 film Tai Chi Boxer his first Hong Kong film debut. Since Wu has appeared in numerous Mainland China produced wuxia television series. He has also worked with choreographer and director Lau Kar-leung in 2003 film Drunken Monkey. In 2005, Wu achieved success in Hong Kong action cinema with his role as a vicious assassin in the movie SPL: Sha Po Lang.
In 2006, Wu was continued his move into Hong Kong films by starring in the film Fatal Contact. Wu is the male lead in 2007 film Twins Mission, starring the Twins duo and SPL film star Sammo Hung. He also worked with Nicholas Tse, Jaycee Chan, Shawn Yue and director Benny Chan on police action film Invisible Target which was released in July 2007. In March 2008, Wu made his directorial debut, alongside action choreographer Nicky Li, on his film Legendary Assassin.[2]
On May 31, 2008, Wu was a volunteer for the One Foundation and assisting in the Sichuan earthquake. He carried out relief work in the earthquake affected areas in the more remote mountainous region. With him are several One Foundation volunteers as well as Dreamboat manager Yao Guo Zhi. Bringing with them lots of basic necessities like rice and tents, as well as bags, books and chocolates for the kids.[3]
Wu played Shaolin Monk in 2011 film Shaolin alongside Andy Lau and Jackie Chan.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Tai Chi Boxer | Hawkman / Jackie | aka Tai Chi II |
| 2001 | The Legend of Zu | Ying | aka Zu Warriors |
| 2003 | Drunken Monkey | Great Uncle | |
| 2005 | SPL: Sha Po Lang | Jack | aka S.P.L. aka Kill Zone |
| 2006 | A Foreign Luck | ||
| Fatal Contact | Kong Ko | ||
| 2007 | Twins Mission | Lau Hay / Lau San | aka Let's Steal Together |
| Invisible Target | Tien Yeng-seng | ||
| Fatal Move | Lok Tin-hung | ||
| L for Love L for Lies | Michael | Cameo | |
| The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor | Assassin #1 | Cameo | |
| Legendary Assassin | Bo Tong-lam | aka Wolf Fang | |
| 2009 | Kung Fu Cyborg | K-88 | aka Metallic Attraction: Kungfu Cyborg |
| Howling Arrow | |||
| 2010 | Just Another Pandora's Box | Chief guard | |
| City Under Siege | |||
| Wind Blast | |||
| Love Tactics | |||
| 2011 | Shaolin | Shaolin Monk | |
| Happy Magic |