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57-year-old Chinese actor Jet Li’s name has become synymous with martial arts. But, Jet Li is a man of many talents. t only is he a martial arts champion but also one of most well-kwn Chinese actors and film producers. Li has starred in many n-Chinese films as well.

His first-ever leading role in Hollywood was in 2000 movie Romeo Must Die. He was also featured in 2001 film Kiss of Dragon produced by French director Luc Besson. His or well kwn acting roles include  One (2001) and War (2007) with Jason Statham,  Forbidden Kingdom (2008) with Jackie Chan, all of three Expendables films with Sylvester Stallone. Read on to find out, “Is Jet Li in Mulan?”

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Is Jet Li in Mulan?

Jet Li plays role of regal Emperor, who decrees that one man from every family in China must join his army to fend off invaders. Many fans who watched Mulan on Disney Plus were confused when y looked at Chinese Emperor and couldn’t put a finger on which actor was playing role. However, fans cant be blamed for t being able to recognise Jet Li as actor looked very unrecognisable dressed in heavy and royal garments of Emperor.

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In an interview given to Yahoo Lifestyle, Jet Li confessed that it wasn’t easy for wushu master to play a king. Jet Li had faced major challenges while filming. He confessed in interview that, he didn’t understand why people ever liked to be kings or emperors. He stated that being a king means you get to wear clos that look very pretty but are heavy and excruciatingly uncomfortable. Li stated that he could barely even move. actor furr mentioned that he prefers to live in a more free society rar than a monarchical and autocratic one.

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Jet Li’s 15-year-old daughter convinced him to act in Mulan

In his interview Jet, Li also revealed that it was his 15-year-old daughter Jade Li who had convinced him to take up role in Mulan. When Jet Li’s daughter heard about Mulan she asked him three questions. For first questions, she asked him if he felt proud of promoting Chinese culture to world. To which Li answered with a yes. 

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second question was if Li “needed money” to which star replied . And last question was, wher Disney was making film to promote Chinese culture. Jade pressed furr and requested her far to take up role for her.