Are Zhenwei Wang and Jaden Smith friends?

He played one of Jaden Smith’s on-screen rivals in The Karate Kid, a rebellious, sadistic and ruthless kung fu prodigy. But in real life, Zhenwei is good friends with Jaden Smith and he even taught Jaden some Mandarin Chinese.

Who is the Chinese boy in Karate Kid?

Zhenwei Wang
The plot concerns 12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) from Detroit, Michigan who moves to Beijing, China with his mother (Taraji P. Henson) and runs afoul of the neighborhood bully Cheng (Zhenwei Wang).

How old was Zhenwei Wang in The Karate Kid?

25 years (October 20, 1995)
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What did Zhenwei Wang do at a young age?

Zhenwei was highly focused and energetic during practice sessions. At his young age, he did not complain of being tired even after hours of practice. After years of hard work and effort, Zhenwei gained high praise from the wushu industry with his determination and firm martial arts foundation.

How did Zhenwei Wang get his head injury?

When filming The Karate Kid (2010), Zhenwei suffered a head injury requiring four stitches. He received it while chasing Jaden Smith (who played Dre Parker) after being splashed by the dirty water; Zhenwei hit his head on an oil pail.

When did Zhenwei Wang win a gold medal?

2010 Justin Bieber feat. Jaden Smith: Never Say Never (Video short) Did You Know? Zhenwei received many awards in national competitions at a young age. He was awarded two gold medals in the Beijing Youth Wushu Competition. See more »

Who was Zhenwei Wang in the Karate Kid?

He played one of Jaden Smith’s on-screen rivals in The Karate Kid, a rebellious, sadistic and ruthless kung fu prodigy. But in real life, Zhenwei is good friends with Jaden Smith and he even taught Jaden some Mandarin Chinese. In July 2009, The Karate Kid began looking for cast members.