EXCLUSIVE: Action man Tony Jaa says it was tough to fight CGI beasties in 'Monster Hunter'


(From left) Tony Jaa, Milla Jovovich and director Paul W.S. Anderson during the location shoot of 'Monster Hunter'. Photo: Sony Pictures

As a child, Tony Jaa loved martial arts films and idolised Asian action stars Bruce Lee, Jet Li and Jackie Chan. So much so, he would practise the martial arts moves he’d seen on screen until he’s perfected them.

Even at that age, the Thai-native was keen to become part of the martial arts action film industry like his heroes.

Subscribe now and receive FREE sooka plan for 1 month.
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Entertainment

Martha Stewart gives scathing review of ‘shocking' Martha Stewart documentary
Meghan Markle's jam brand faces trademark 'protest' from famed US company
Singer Shanice, 51, diagnosed with breast cancer after skipping mammograms for 8 years
Diana Danielle burns Farid Kamil's love letters: 'I don't want to continue this marriage'
'Ah Boys To Men' star Maxi Lim congratulates ex-wife Lizy Teo on her pregnancy
Hugh Grant recalls getting 'smashed' with Travis Kelce at a Taylor Swift concert
'Barbie' actress Margot Robbie welcomes baby boy with producer husband
Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91
Diana Danielle files for divorce from Farid Kamil, again
Hugh Jackman was alone with Sutton Foster in her dressing room before every show

Others Also Read