Fiona Xie returns as stuntwoman on the big screen

SINGAPORE : Actress Fiona Xie may have completely disappeared from our radar since pulling out of Channel 8 year-end blockbuster “Together” in July, but not for much longer.

The 27-year-old, who plays a stuntwoman in upcoming martial arts movie “Fist of Dragon”, is expected to show up for publicity events when the film by Malaysian director Michael Chuah opens in June next year.

The Malaysian director, who also stars in the movie, expressed that he was shocked when he first heard of Xie’s sudden disappearance. However, she was very professional on the set and never once did a disappearing act, he said.

In the movie, Xie plays Singapore comedian Henry ‘Alamak’ Thia’s daughter, a feisty and aggressive stuntwoman who is being coveted by triad bosses.

Though Xie has little experience in movies, Chuah was impressed by her performance and had enjoyed working with the actress. Unfortunately, they did not keep in contact after filming wrapped.

“I’m not sure if she intends to quit showbiz and I have no idea about her future plans. Nevertheless, I still hope that I will be able to invite her for our publicity events when ‘Fist of Dragon’ screens in Singapore in June,” said the director.

“She’s got great potential and it would be a pity if she quits showbiz.”

“Fist of Dragon” which costs some US$1 million to make, is a co-production between Singapore’s Fusian Media and China’s Desen International Media in association with Malaysia’s Evo Pictures.

Source: Channel News Asia