Article: 'Shaolin Soccer' star to play Bruce Lee in Chinese TV series

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Washington, Dec 4 -- Looking like Bruce Lee seems to have finally paid off for Hong Kong actor Chan Kwok-kwan, as he has been roped in play the martial arts legend in a new Chinese TV show.

The actor has previously played a Lee look-alike in the 2001 comedy "Shaolin Soccer" and also appeared as the late kung fu star in TV advertisements.

In "Shaolin Soccer," Chan played a goalkeeper who sported Lee's signature yellow track suit and had the late star's gestures and expressions.

Chan claims that he worked out and learned Jeet ...

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