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With an estimated fortune exceeding $460 million, derived from film earnings, brand representation, business investments, and real estate holdings, martial arts icon Thành Long ranks among China's wealthiest entertainment stars.
On Sina, when asked about his wealth, Thành Long shared: 'Not as much as Jack Ma, but certainly substantial. I've said I'm poor ten thousand times, yet no one believes it.' He is the only Asian artist to succeed in both performance and business ventures.
The paycheck for one movie equals a lifetime's worth of wealth
Entering the entertainment industry at the tender age of 8, Thành Long has traversed decades of dedication to his craft. The compensation for the 'action king' of Asia is enviable by any actor's standards. Not only does he film in China, but he also features in Hollywood productions with doubled pay and lavish perks.
For instance, Thành Long's paycheck for Rush Hour 3 amounted to $15 million (approximately 369 billion VND). He also received a similar figure for The Forbidden Kingdom. Additionally, Thành Long earns a substantial bonus from box office revenues and film distribution rights, along with projects he produces.
In the domestic market, as reported by Sina, on average, a movie brings Thành Long approximately $12 million (around 295 billion VND) in salary. Attending events earns him $1 million, and advertising contracts bring in around $2-3 million.
In 2020, Thành Long made it to the top 10 highest-paid male actors globally, earning $40 million (approximately 985 billion VND). His estimated fortune surpasses $463 million (about 11.401 trillion VND).
Owning a Cross-Border Real Estate Portfolio
Thành Long is also recognized as a real estate tycoon with a multimillion-dollar investment portfolio, including luxurious apartments and villas worldwide. In 2000, together with billionaire Dương Thụ Thành, he invested over $25 million in constructing a series of mansions in Hong Kong (China). This residential area was once a symbol of the elite. In 2008, the late President Robert Mugabe bought a villa here for $5.1 million.
In the United States, Thành Long owns a mansion in Beverly Hills - a prime gathering place for Hollywood stars. The Hong Kong actor purchased the property in 1988 for over $468,000. By 2005, its market value had doubled.
Domestically, the martial arts star owns numerous lucrative real estate properties: 2 mansions in Repulse Bay, 4 houses in the Mekong Delta area, a museum bearing his name in Shanghai... In Beijing, Thành Long and Dương Thụ Thành once collaborated to purchase a 10,000m2 plot of land to develop the Emperor Group Center project. It has now become a commercial complex consisting of a 20-story tower and a 20,000m2 shopping center. According to Sohu, this project is valued at nearly $1.5 billion, with the 67-year-old star holding a 30% stake.
Together, they ventured into the hospitality industry by establishing Emperor Entertainment Hotel in Macao. Thành Long invested over 60 million USD, equivalent to a 20% stake. The net profit in 2019 for this hotel amounted to over 167 million USD.
Recently on August 28th, Sohu reported that Thành Long had just acquired a luxurious apartment adorned with 18K gold furnishings and featuring 36 types of premium stones in Hangzhou, China. He purchased this property overlooking the Tiền Đường River for 6 million USD.
Aside from modern residences, Thành Long also possesses several heritage houses. On October 19th, Kwongwah reported that due to the real estate boom, the value of the 8 ancient houses owned by the action star surged 24 times. In 1990, he acquired one of these houses for 500,000 NDT. Presently, the value of one such heritage house owned by Thành Long is 12 million NDT (over 1.66 million USD). Thus, with a total of 8 houses, the martial arts icon holds a real estate portfolio worth 96 million NDT (13.2 million USD).
In addition to real estate holdings, this artist is listed as the owner of 10 companies, while the remaining 62 companies belong to his wife and only son. The net annual profits from these businesses bring in tens of millions of HKD for the venerable family.
Thành Long's Extravagant Pastimes
With 52 years in the industry and a colossal fortune, the artist often employs helicopters to travel to film sets and events. He is accompanied by 4 personal bodyguards.
In his autobiography titled Thành Long: Never Too Young to Grow Old, the artist admits, 'In my youth, I was extravagant and reckless.' Thành Long became a millionaire in his early 20s.
'I could earn 1.2 million USD in just one night. So, I always plan my expenses extravagantly,' the action superstar recounts.
The artist is willing to splurge $65,000 on a watch in the 1980s just for fun. Thành Long is known as the 'million-dollar shopping king,' spending $2 million annually on lavish parties for friends.
His immense wealth allows Thành Long to indulge in personal hobbies. He currently owns 30 luxury sports cars and 3 private jets, including 2 Legacy 650 models and a Legacy 500, totaling $90 million. Each flight costs him between $38,000 and $65,000.
Thành Long reveals his collection of priceless antiques, enough to fill 8 rooms, including jewelry from the Qing Dynasty, invaluable artifacts, and unique contemporary pieces. In 2009, the artist showcased a Sandalwood bird head valued at over $385,000 on a television show.
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