Jet Li

Jet Li ({{zh-tspw |t=李連傑 |s=李连杰 |p=Li Lian Jie|w=Li Lien-chieh}}; Cantonese: Lei Lin Git; born April 26, 1963) is a Chinese martial artist and filmactor. Jet Li (as he would later be known) was born in either Hebei or Beijing, China, and orphaned at age 2. He was sent to the Wushu academy at age 8.

Personal Life

Jet Li has been married to Nina Li Chi (born Li Zhi), a Shanghai-born, Hong Kong-based actress since 1999, and they have two daughters. He was previously married to Qiu-yan Huang from 1987 until they divorced in 1990, and by whom he also has two daughters.

Related Topics:
Shanghai - Hong Kong - 1999 - 1987 - 1990

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Jet Li was in the Maldives when the tsunami hit during the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. He suffered a minor foot injury, caused by a piece of floating furniture, while he was guiding himself and his daughter to safety.

Related Topics:
Maldives - Tsunami - 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake

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