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Actress Alyssa Chia films action scenes, feels late father's presence on Father's Day

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Alyssa Chia shared photos of herself filming intense action scenes for Father's Day, bearing numerous injuries.
  • She felt a strong connection to her late father, a martial arts enthusiast, while performing the stunts.
  • Chia expressed her gratitude to her father, stating he instilled in her the courage and adventurous spirit she possesses today.

Taiwanese actress Alyssa Chia marked Father's Day by sharing striking images of herself performing demanding action sequences, revealing the physical toll the demanding role has taken.

I have your blood in me, your handsomeness. This role, you are with me.

โ€” Alyssa ChiaShe felt a connection to her late father while filming action scenes.

Chia has been engaged in continuous filming of fight scenes for three consecutive days, resulting in visible injuries. On Father's Day, as dawn broke, she was reminded of her late father, a fervent admirer of martial arts legend Bruce Lee. "I have your blood in me, your handsomeness," she wrote on social media, feeling his presence in her current role.

Her father, who was skilled in martial arts and could break bricks with his bare hands, instilled a sense of adventure in Chia from a young age. She recalled childhood punishments involving martial arts stances and even balancing water basins on her head, but fondly remembers her father treating her like a son, encouraging her explorations. This upbringing, she believes, shaped her daring personality and earned her the nickname "Jia Da Dan" (Bold Jia).

Dad, this look today is probably one you would have loved.

โ€” Alyssa ChiaShe imagined her father's reaction to her action-hero persona.

Coincidentally, Chia's current role requires extensive action choreography. Despite the bruises and soreness from three days of intense fighting, she described the experience as "exhilarating." Looking at her reflection, she felt compelled to address her father in heaven: "Dad, this look today is probably one you would have loved." She concluded with a tender message: "Handsome dad~ Thank you, I miss you... and I love you."

Handsome dad~ Thank you, I miss you... and I love you.

โ€” Alyssa ChiaShe expressed her enduring love and remembrance for her father.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.