Jackie Chan, a 62-year old Chinese actor and martial arts star has finally received his little gold statuette, an honorary Oscar for his 5 decades of work in more than 200 films.
When Chan saw an Oscar at Sylvester Stallone's house 23 years ago, he said that he really wanted that one. And now he finally won Oscar on Saturday at the annual Governors Awards.
Jackie Chan recalled watching the ceremony with his parents and his father always asking him why he didn't have Hollywood's top accolade despite having made so many movies.
Chan praised his hometown Hongkong for making him "proud to be Chinese," and thanks his fans. He said the fans were the reason why he continue to make movies jumping through windows, kicking and punching, breaking his bones.
The Chinese actor was introduced by Chris Tucker, his "Rush Hour" co-star. Also by actress Michelle Yeoh and Tom Hanks who referred to him as "Jackie 'Chantastic' Chan."
Tom Hanks said it was especially gratifying to be able to acknowledge Chan's work because martial arts and action comedy films were two genres often overlooked during awards season.
The annual Governors Awards was attended by Hollywood's elite namely Denzel Washington, Lupita Nyong'o, Nicole Kidman, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Amy Adams and Dev Patel.
Source: Reuters
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