BOLO YEUNG-The Unofficial Website-INTERVIEW WITH JALAL MERHI

                      Jalal Merhi is a Brazil-born Canadian kung fu expert who
                      bursted onto the screen in 1991,when he produced and
                      starred in the action film,"Tiger Claws",with Cynthia Rothrock
                      and Bolo Yeung.The film spawned two sequels,in 1995 and
                      1999.Jalal also signed Billy Blanks with three films,"Talons of
                      the Eagle","TC 2000",and "Expect No Mercy".He also starred
                      in films like "Operation Golden Phoenix" and "Fearless Tiger".
                      He runs his own film company,Film One,where he not only
                      acts but also directs and occasionally,work as a fight
                      choreographer.

You have acted in unforgettable movies such as "Tiger Claws", "TC 2000" and "Talons of the Eagle" with martial
arts legends such as Bolo Yeung, Billy Blanks, Loren Avedon and Cynthia Rothrock.How did you get started in the
movie business?

Jalal Merhi: I was in a tournament, which I won weapon and open hand Championship, and it happened that a
producer was in the audience looking for fighters for his next movie Called Honour.So he picked me, and after
that I went to film school.

You are a real martial artist. When you started your martial arts?

Jalal Merhi: I was at the age of 11, and I learned 1st Tae Kwan do, then Shotokan, then, after 2nd dan I went to
Kung fu.

In the four movies you've worked with Bolo Yeung. When you met him?

Jalal Merhi: I Met Bolo, in Hong Kong in 1990, I was filming "Fearless Tiger" there, so we figured since we are
there let's create a part with him in it.

In the movies:"TC 2000" and "Fearless Tiger" Bolo is a good guy. Was that your idea?

Jalal Merhi: Yes, as a producer I talked with Bolo after "Tiger Claws" and I promised him a good guy role, and I
did the same switch in "Tiger Claws 2".

Bolo returns to the screen in film "Blizhniy Boy:The Ultimate Fighter". Do you know anything about this movie?

Jalal Merhi: Yes, The producer of Blizhniy Boy, Erken, worked on "Circuit 3" as a fighter and a bad guy, he asked
if I could introduce him to Bolo & David Carradine, so I did and then he took a lot of pictures in Hollywood with
the Stars, and sent to some investors in his country, when they sent him investments, I worked with Erken s
Russian Ideas and we created an English script.I directed the first 60 min. of the film that we shot in Toronto, but
I was very busy and could not travel and do the Russia shoot, it is a good film and I hope it comes out soon.
Bolo's role is a trainer to the main fighter.

What is your favorite movie you have starred in?

Jalal Merhi: "Tiger Claws".

Are you a huge fan of fast cars?

Jalal Merhi: Yes.

What is your new movie project?

Jalal Merhi: I am finishing "Circuit 3" & "Risk Factor", The will be ready this summer.

Thank you very much for the interview.