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Jackie Chan's many talents

2005-04-07 13:02

Jackie Chan poses with a mannequin modelling his own brand of clothing. (Lo Sai-hung, AP)

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Hong Kong - Kung fu superstar Jackie Chan says movie-making is still his biggest priority despite an expanding business empire that includes a clothing label, fitness clubs, restaurants, and a line of cookies.

"For me the greatest source of income is still movies. Nothing - stocks, financial speculation, real estate speculation or businesses - makes more money for me than making movies," Chan told a news conference celebrating the third anniversary of his clothing line.

Chan said he donates the earnings from his businesses to charities, but didn't give any details.

"The money I make from jumping from the second floor, this hard-earned money ... I'll save for myself," he said.

Outside of fashion, Chan also operates restaurants under his name and recently teamed up with the California Fitness gym chain for "Jackie Chan signature clubs".

He recently announced that he was delving into the snack industry with a line of cookies and chocolates for the health conscious.

Chan said previous business ventures had failed because he didn't have the know-how, but he's now working with professional businessmen.

Chan also said the popularity of his businesses points to his own growing fame.

"This proves I succeeded in Hollywood," said Chan, the star of the Rush Hour movie series.

- AP

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