Jet Li is Asian of the Year

Action actor Jet Li, with a string of box office hits like 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' and 'The Forbidden Kingdom', was named Reader's Digest Asian of the Year for his dedication towards helping disaster-hit victims and the less fortunate.  Li declined an award ceremony in his honour but plans to donate the US$5,000 (RM18,000) award money to charity. 

The actor was noted mainly for his efforts in mobilising aid to people in disaster zones via the Red Cross Jet Li One Foundation which he founded. The foundation took two years to set up after much research and study went into setting up an organisation that could provide quick and relevant aid to victims in disaster areas.The Reader's Digest Asian of the Year is selected by the editors of Reader’s Digest magazines in Asia as the person who best embodies the contemporary expression of Asia’s values and traditions.

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