Jet Li has also been involved in various United Nations initiatives, including the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the World Health Organization (WHO). His commitment to philanthropy and humanitarian work has earned him numerous awards and recognition, including the United Nations' Peace Messenger Award.
Jet Li's international breakthrough came with the 1998 film "Romeo Must Die," which was a major commercial success and introduced him to a global audience. The film's success was followed by a string of Hollywood blockbusters, including "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" (2000), "Hero" (2002), and "The Forbidden Kingdom" (2008).
However, it was his breakout role in the 1991 film "Rise to Honor" (also known as "Jing Cha Ba Wang") that catapulted Jet Li to stardom. Directed by Yuen Woo-ping, the film showcased Jet Li's exceptional martial arts skills and charismatic on-screen presence, earning him critical acclaim and commercial success.

