Sunday, April 3, 2011

Jackie Chan - A Real Hero

Jackie Chan headlined a charity concert and telethon to raise funds for the survivors of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

The Rush Hour star was joined by Andy Lau, actor Donnie Yen and other Asian performers for the three-hour benefit in Hong Kong's Victoria Park on Friday, reported Contactmusic.

The 56-year-old actor and filmmaker opened the show by calling for a moment of silence to honour the thousands who lost their lives in the March 11 tragedy.

Chan then led the performers in a rendition of peace anthem Succumb Not to Sorrow, based on a poem by Kenji Miyazawa.

Soul star Lionel Richie also made an appearance via a video recording, offering a rendition of his hit Say You, Say Me from a stage in Australia, where he is on tour.

"We believe you can survive this and you will get stronger," he said.

Chan made a rare singing performance, belting out the tune Believe in Yourself.

Proceeds from Friday's concert will benefit the Salvation Army.

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