Looking at their careers through each film, you can clearly see the turning points, successes and even the periods of stagnation.
Wu Jing: From a lackluster stepping stone to the pinnacle of box office
Ngo Kinh started with many roles in martial arts films such as "Sat pha lang" (2005) or "Nam nhi ban sac" (2007), but did not create a big impression. The turning point came when he self-produced and starred in "Chien lang" (2015). However, it was not until "Chien lang 2" (2017) that Ngo Kinh's name really exploded when the film set a box office record in China.
Continuing his success, he participated in "Lost in the World" (2019) and "Lost in the World 2" (2023) - science fiction films that achieved high revenue, contributing to affirming the position of Chinese cinema. "Truong Tan Ho" (2021) is also one of the highest-grossing films in domestic box office history.
However, not every project is successful. "Super Tycoon Shark 2: Deep Abyss" (2023) in Hollywood cooperation received many mixed opinions about the content. Some other projects he participated in or produced also did not meet expectations, showing great pressure in maintaining his position.
In 2026, he returned with "Catman" and received love from the audience. The project has recovered capital, igniting hope for the martial arts film genre.
Regarding his private life, Ngo Kinh has a fairly stable image. He married actor Ta Nam, built a secret family and is less involved in scandals, mainly focusing on his film career.
Jackie Chan: Action legend to private life controversies
Unlike Wu Jing, Jackie Chan built his career very early with classic films such as "Polycarp" (1978), "Plan A" (1983) and "Police Story" (1985). These films shaped a style of action combined with humor, helping him become a leading Asian star.
When reaching out internationally, he continued to succeed with "Heavenly Times" (1998), "Heavenly Times 2" (2001) and "Shanghai Knights" (2000), bringing his name to Hollywood. This was the peak period, helping Jackie Chan become a global icon of action movies.
However, in recent years, films such as "Long Ma Tinh Than" (2023) or "An Kich" (2023) have not achieved the expected revenue. Many opinions believe that his action style is no longer suitable for the tastes of young audiences.
However, Jackie Chan continues to act in movies and participate in social activities. At the age of over 70, he still performs many action scenes himself - a rare thing for a star of the same generation.
Regarding his private life, Jackie Chan was once involved in controversies related to love and family matters, especially the past adultery scandal. However, he also actively participated in charity activities and played a symbolic role in the entertainment industry.
