Mr. Donnie Yen | President, Final Jury
Donnie Yen, born in Guangdong and raised in Hong Kong, is one of the most internationally influential action stars in Chinese cinema, as well as a director and producer. Trained from young under his mother’s guidance, he developed a signature style that fuses martial arts with cinematic storytelling.
His acclaimed Ip Man series redefined action film aesthetics and made him a global ambassador for Chinese martial arts. Yen also achieved Hollywood success with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and John Wick: Chapter 4, earning worldwide recognition.
A recipient of major honours — including the Hong Kong Film Awards, Golden Horse Awards and World Stunt Awards — Yen was recognised at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre in 2016 and is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
With his mastery of action artistry and cross-cultural influence, Donnie Yen stands as a defining figure in global cinema. His participation brings authority, vision and cultural resonance to the jury panel.