Welcome to Tech in the Classroom: Innovations in Education, the podcast where we explore the latest advancements in educational technology. From groundbreaking tools to practical tips for teachers and students, we delve into how technology is reshaping the learning experience. Join us each week as we discuss new platforms, apps, and strategies that are making waves in the world of education.
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In this episode of the "SASSA Status Check" podcast, hosts Abu Bakar and Umar delve into the crucial details of the SASSA Foster Child Grant. They explain who is eligible, the necessary documents, and the step-by-step application process. Learn about the importance of this grant, how it supports foster parents and children, and how to check your application status online using onlinesassastatuscheck.co.za. Abu Bakar and Umar also address common questions and provide helpful tips to ensure a ...
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Powerful stories of senior Asian women leaders who've overcome the odds to achieve career and business success. It's not just discussions, it's about empowerment, representation, and paving the way for leaders of tomorrow. If you're a current or aspiring woman leader or an ally, join us and learn from their stories.
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Exclusive, in-depth interviews with actors, stunt performers, directors, choreographers and writers discussing their careers and passion for martial arts cinema. Hosted by Ben Johnson, the creator of kungfumovieguide.com. Follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Unlocking Efficiency with EZClassWork: A Teacher and Student’s Guide
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In this episode of Tech in the Classroom: Innovations in Education, we take a closer look at EZClassWork, a platform designed to simplify classroom management and enhance learning. Discover how EZClassWork helps teachers streamline assignments, track student progress, and integrate educational tools. We’ll also explore how students benefit from a c…
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S2 #11 - How to be a business partner, not a support function with Gloria Ngooi
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Have you ever wondered how an HR director finds her way to the top? In this episode, we speak with Gloria Ngooi, the HR director at Ikano Retail, better known as IKEA. Gloria shares her journey from starting as a recruitment consultant to becoming a key player in HR. She opens up about how she initially wanted to be in sales, how her father's advic…
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S2 #10 The power of executive coaching with Nawan Poovarawan
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What can you learn from the journey of a compassionate change leader? In this episode, we talk with Nawan Poovarawan, the Director of Global Trust Operations APAC for Airbnb. Nawan shares her career journey, starting from consulting in the late 1990s, transitioning into brand management, and eventually finding her passion in operations management. …
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S2 #9 How to champion yourself and build visibility with Uma Thana Balasingam
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How can a pianist become a leader in the tech world? In this episode, we have a conversation with Uma, the founder of Lean In Singapore and a seasoned technology sales leader with 20 years of experience. Uma shares her inspiring journey from aspiring pianist to tech innovator, her challenges with confidence, and her passion for advancing women in t…
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S2 #8 Learning, relationships and purpose: Three legs of a stable career with Patricia Feria Lim
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How do you navigate a diverse and adventurous career path from finance to education to AI? Today on "Rewrite the Rules," we're joined by Patricia Feria Lim, Vice President of Operations at Thinking Machines Data Science in the Philippines. From an early desire to study abroad to making significant career shifts, Patricia's journey is a testament to…
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S2 #7 Strategies for winning from a CEO and former athlete with Deepthi Bopaiah
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Can one person's decision to shift careers impact a nation's Olympic dreams? Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Deepthi Bopaiah, CEO of GoSports Foundation. Deepthi's story begins with a successful career in banking, where she honed her professional skills and learned the art of perseverance. However, the 2012 Olympics sparked a pivo…
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Navigating the SASSA Foster Child Grant: A Comprehensive Guide
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Join hosts Abu Bakar and Umar in this informative episode of the "SASSA Status Check" podcast as they explore the SASSA Foster Child Grant. Discover who qualifies, the documentation required, and how to apply. Learn about the crucial support this grant provides to foster parents and children. Abu Bakar and Umar also discuss how to check your applic…
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S2 #6 Building a career through continuous learning and discovery with Minette Navarette
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What does a career journey filled with unexpected turns look like? In this episode of "Rewrite the Rules," join us as we sit down with Minette Navarette, the president of Kickstart Ventures Incorporated. From marketing heavy-hitters like Unilever and L’Oreal to shaping the future of telecommunications and venture capital in the Philippines, Minette…
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Is Scott Adkins the natural successor to Jean-Claude Van Damme? Why did Andrew Koji almost quit acting only months before landing the lead role in the beloved kung fu series, Warrior? And can we expect a rematch between Indonesian action stars Joe Taslim and Iko Uwais? The answers to these questions and many more are revealed in Best of Actors, one…
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The life of a stunt performer is both exhilarating and dangerous, spectacular yet physically and mentally demanding. Stunt performers put their lives on the line every day for our viewing pleasure, yet are seemingly ostracised from the film world, especially in Hollywood where there is still no Academy Award for their service to the industry. Since…
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With financing and shooting schedules shrinking, how hard is it to make a decent action movie on a low budget? How can you make your lead actor look like an action hero if they refuse to train? And is there scope in the martial arts genre for tackling more challenging topics, like homophobia and racism? In 'Best of Directors' - one of three compila…
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S2 #5 How to get help, sponsors and your shot at success with Dr Vinika Rao
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How does a journey from a banking career to academic leadership shape one's approach to diversity and inclusion? In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Dr. Rao, Executive Director of INSEAD Africa Initiative and Hoffman Institute for Business and Society Asia. Discover how her early career in banking led to pivotal changes, steerin…
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S2 #4 How to focus on what’s most important with Arpita Pal Agrawal
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In this episode of "Rewrite the Rules," Rajita welcomes Arpita Pal Agrawal, MD and CEO of Dia Vikas Capital, to discuss her journey from electronics engineering to leading a social impact investment firm. Arpita shares insights from her pivotal career decisions, her approach to navigating male-dominated fields, and the challenges she faced when shi…
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S2 #3 Journey from Teaching to Publishing with Nora Nazerene Abu Bakar
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How does a passion for reading transform not just lives but careers, too? Join us in this episode as Nora Nazerene, the publisher of Penguin Random House Southeast Asia, takes us through her journey from being a teacher to steering one of the most prestigious publishing houses in the region. Nora shares the pivotal moments of her career, the challe…
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S2 #2 How to Harness Tech for Change with Pratima Amonkar
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How do you turn a passion for technology into a powerful tool for inclusivity and change? In this episode, Pratima Amonkar, Area Lead for Cloud and AI Strategy at Microsoft, shares her remarkable 25-year journey in tech. From her early fascination with computers in India to leading transformative projects across ASEAN, Pratima delves into the pivot…
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S2 #1 How the First Woman Regional CEO Helms Japanese Beauty Brand with Nicole Tan
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How did Nicole Tan climb to the top of the beauty industry during a global pandemic? In this episode, Nicole Tan, the President & CEO of Shiseido Asia Pacific (APAC), delves into her journey, the challenges as a woman leader, and the keys to her success. From joining Shiseido amidst the turmoil of 2020 with a rich 25-year background in beauty, to b…
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Have you ever wondered why, in the vast landscape of leadership, we only hear a handful of women's voices, especially from Asia? In "Rewrite the Rules," we delve into the stories of extraordinary women leaders whose achievements and insights are seldom brought to light. Each episode is an intimate conversation, shedding light on the paths they've c…
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As we wrap up this season of Rewrite the Rules podcast, we reflect on the inspiring stories shared by our guests. From overcoming challenges to redefining success, each conversation has been a journey of growth and empowerment. We hope you've found valuable insights and encouragement to rewrite your own rules in life, career, and relationships. Rem…
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S1 #12 From Intern to CEO in Less than a Decade with Ardelia Apti
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How did Ardelia Apti transition from being an intern at Mapan to becoming its CEO, in less than a decade? In this episode, we delve into Ardelia’s career journey - from starting as an intern at Mapan while still in college to becoming the CEO, Ardelia shares her path through McKinsey, GoJek, and GoPay, highlighting her passion for social enterprise…
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S1 #11 I don’t need to be a man to be successful with Dato’ Ami Moris
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Explore the finance and sustainability boardrooms with Ami Moris, the former CEO of the investment banking group at Maybank. Ami shares her journey from a background in mathematics and political science to reaching the C-suite, overcoming challenges in the male-dominated brokerage industry. Discover pivotal moments that shaped her career, emphasizi…
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S1 #10 Empowering women through Financial Literacy with Rejina Rahim
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Rejina Rahim, an entrepreneur and former investment management veteran, shares her journey from managing a USD 7 billion fund to founding Wahine Capital, a startup focused on empowering women in finance. In this episode, Rejina discusses the challenges women face in financial planning, cultural nuances impacting their roles, and the importance of b…
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S1 #9 It’s all about confidence, communication and conviction with Aarti Dabas
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In this episode, we have Aarti Dabas with us -the Chief Media Officer for Formula E. Aarti shares insights into her unconventional path in sports, driven by a desire to challenge gender norms. As we delve into Aarti's experiences at the International Cricket Council and her role at Formula E, the conversation explores the challenges women face in m…
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Episode 97 - End of Year Show 2023 with Mike Fury: Part Two
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In Part Two of our annual End of Year Show - featuring the author of 'Life of Action' Vol 1 and 2, the action movie expert Mike Fury - we discuss our favourite fight-centric action films of 2023. Which film will be crowned our favourite of the year? We also read out comments from Fu followers around the world who have been telling us their favourit…
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S1 #8 Coding Change: Lessons from a Tech-Savvy Impact Maker with Anna Vanessa Haotanto
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In this episode, Anna Haotanto, founder of Zora Health, shares her journey from finance to fertility care. She discusses her entrepreneurial path, starting with her first company focused on financial literacy for women, and later venturing into the F&B industry. Anna explains the challenges she faced, including a major setback when her company got …
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Episode 96 - End of Year Show 2023 with Mike Fury: Part One
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Ho ho ho and happy Christmas to all the Fu followers around the world! Welcome to Part One of our annual End of Year Show, featuring the author of 'Life of Action' Vol. 1 and 2, Mike Fury. In Part One, we discuss the martial arts movie news that has been grabbing the headlines in 2023 - from Donnie Yen and Jackie Chan's many new projects, to Michel…
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From Chile to Mexico to Hollywood - and back again - Marko Zaror's incredible rise in the action world reached a new crescendo in 2023. Known as the 'Latin Dragon', Marko's scene-stealing performance as the main heavy, Chidi, in Chad Stahelski's masterpiece, 'John Wick: Chapter 4', saw him duel on-screen with fight legends Hiroyuki Sanada, Donnie Y…
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S1 #7 Embracing career transitions with courage with Pei Lin Cho
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In this episode, Ritu welcomes Pei Lin Cho, a pioneer in introducing litigation PR to Singapore. Pei Lin shares her fascinating journey from being a litigation lawyer to venturing into the world of public relations. They discuss the challenges of transitioning between industries, overcoming age-related biases, and the importance of creating visibil…
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It has been over a decade since we last spoke in-depth to the author and kung fu movie expert, Ric Meyers - the man responsible for introducing much of America to the classics of martial arts cinema over a writing career spanning five decades. His books - including 1985's 'Martial Arts Movies: From Bruce Lee to the Ninjas', 1995's 'The Encyclopedia…
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S1 #6 Beyond Profits: Sasi's Shift from Finance to Social Impact with Sasibai Kimis
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What made a Wharton graduate give up her successful career in finance to lead a social enterprise focused on environmental development? In this episode, Sasi discusses her realisation that earning money alone wasn't sufficient for meaningful impact and shares her experiences working with the UN and nonprofit organisations. The episode explores the …
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Vincent Lyn's short career in Hong Kong action movies may only span a few years, but his good looks, martial arts abilities and acting skills saw him work with some of the biggest names in the industry, operating at the height of their powers. The list includes Donnie Yen, Yuen Woo-ping, Corey Yuen, Cynthia Rothrock, Cynthia Khan, Simon Yam, and Ja…
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S1 #5 Tech, AI, and Career Pivots: Prof. Sun Sun Lim's Path to Success with Prof. Sun Sun Lim
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Is technology bridging gaps or distancing us from one another? Join us in a conversation with Professor Sun Sun Lim, a researcher in the world of tech and AI. Explore the secrets of her successful career and discover how she reinvented herself along the way. Dive into the dynamic world of technology, where she shares her insights on the power of ma…
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Episode 92 - Vi-Dan Tran / Lorenz Hideyoshi
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Over the last decade, Germany has become a hotbed of aspiring young martial arts talent who have seen their careers grow from DIY short films on YouTube to massive Hollywood productions. Cologne-born Vi-Dan Tran is a wushu practitioner and Hong Kong movie fan. His passions led to a career in stunts and eventually membership of the hallowed Jackie C…
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S1 #4 Breaking Boundaries: Lay Peng's Journey from Finance to Sales with LayPeng Ong
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In this episode, join us as we dive into LayPeng's journey with Ritu Mehrish. A former accountant turned VP of Global Sales Enablement at Seagate Technology, LayPeng's career-defying path unfolds with unexpected twists. Discover how she went against norms and embraced risks, from navigating gender dynamics to stepping into a colossal $1.2 billion g…
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Episode 91 - Froukje Tan / Areel Abu Bakar
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We have a directors double bill on this episode of the Kung Fu Movie Guide Podcast, featuring conversations with two filmmakers who have both released independent martial arts movies in 2023. Froukje Tan is a Dutch filmmaker who specialises in telling family-orientated stories which are accessible to all. Her new film - her first in the directors' …
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S1 #3 Switching careers and building confidence with Rachanee Chanawatr
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Ever wondered what it takes to make a life-changing career switch and whether you could ever be brave enough to do it? Join us as we explore Rachanee's remarkable journey into progressively higher levels of leadership across multiple unrelated industries. Discover how she evaluated the opportunities that came her way, how she overcame gaps in her k…
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S1 #2 Creating Visibility with Authenticity with Zalina Jamaluddin
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Ever wondered how a journey from the oil and gas industry leads to transformation in education and personal development? Join us in this episode with Zalina Jamaluddin, Vice President of Low-Carbon Ventures at Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad in Malaysia. She shares her experiences from an ExxonMobil scholar to navigating a male-dominated industry and tra…
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S1 #1 Redefining Success for a Successful Career with Fanny Huang
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Join us in the latest episode of 'Rewrite The Rules' as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Fanny Huang, VP of Strategic Deals and Head of ESG APAC at DHL Supply Chain. In this interview, Fanny shares her career journey that defied expectations – from studying chemical engineering to becoming a driving force in supply chain innovation. Disc…
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Join us on "Rewriting the Rules" podcast as we delve into the stories of remarkable Asian women leaders. I'm Ritu Mehrish, your host, and in each episode, I sit down with successful women leaders who've shattered conventions to build a name and a place for themselves in the workplace. In this brief trailer I share some of my favourite quotes, which…
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The martial artist, instructor, writer, actor, painter, fight choreographer, singer and all-round entertainer Eric Lee got his nickname - the 'King of Kata' - after winning a string of trophies throughout the 1960s, 70s and 80s. He has over 100 world titles, and was the undefeated forms and weapons champion from 1970 to 1974. Over the years, his ku…
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Episode 89 - Stuntwomen special: Alyma Dorsey / April Wright
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Women have been performing stunts in movies since the advent of cinema, but over the decades, their voice and influence in the industry has become marginalised. From fears of being overlooked, undermined or replaced, to the notion of "wigging" - male stunt performers doubling female characters - and concerns over sexual harassment, safety and secur…
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Keith Cooke is one of action cinema's all-time greatest kickers. From his explosive triple kicks as Muay Thai instructor Prang in the cult classic, The King of the Kickboxers, to his turns in costume as Reptile and Sub-Zero in the 1990s Mortal Kombat movies, Cooke's poise, energy and talent marked him out as one of the most engaging breakout martia…
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When Asian action cinema expert, producer and casting director Mike Leeder left his job in a Croydon department store to go on holiday to Hong Kong, little did he know that - 32 years later - he would still be there. Before he fell in love with the city, he fell in love with its movies; a blossoming romance which started with a Jackie Chan double b…
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This Mystery Box has been mixed by Ariana Martinez. It’s composed from sounds recorded by: Jess Shane, Miyuki Jokiranta, Anouk Hannan, Mike Williams, Ayesha Barmania, Adair Sheppard and Isaac Arnquist. To hear these sounds in their entirety, click here. *** Constellations is a community of listeners, investigating the world through sound. The mix e…
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Episode 86 - End of Year Show 2022 with Mike Fury: Part Two
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The wait is over! We can now finally reveal our favourite fight films of 2022 in Part Two of our annual End of Year Show, featuring Mike Fury, the action movie expert and author of Life of Action Vol. I-II. As is tradition with this show, neither Ben or Mike are aware of what the other person has selected for inclusion in their personal top five li…
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Episode 85 - End of Year Show 2022 with Mike Fury: Part One
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It's the most wonderful time of the year... that's right, the time when we release our special annual two-part End of Year Show, in which we look back over the best and worst that martial arts movies had to offer in 2022. Podcast host Ben Johnson is joined once again by Mike Fury, film expert and author of 'Life of Action Vol. I-II'. In Part One, B…
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It was a screening of 1972's 'Five Fingers of Death' (aka 'King Boxer') that would transform the life of Robert "Bobby" Samuels. At that time, he could not have foreseen that he would go on to become the first African American member of the Hong Kong Stuntman Association, a star of martial arts action cinema, a Hung Gar expert training under kung f…
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Scott Adkins is in a good mood. The response to his latest martial arts movie, 'Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday' - the sequel to his dream project, 2018's 'Accident Man', based on a cherished British comic book he loved as a kid - has been incredibly positive, with many fans claiming it to be one of his best movies. In a gruelling 22-day shoot, Adki…
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Episode 82 - Tribute to Jimmy Wang Yu
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When Jimmy Wang Yu died on 5 April 2022 at the age of 79, Jackie Chan took to his social media accounts to pay his respects, stating that "the contributions you've made to kung fu movies and the support and wisdom you’ve given to the younger generations will always be remembered in the industry." But Wang Yu's legacy is a complicated one. Despite b…
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