Chow Yun Fat says he will donate 99% of his wealth  

周润发承诺死后捐出99%财产 或成立慈善基金会

(ECNS) -- Hong Kong star Chow Yun Fat said in an interview that he would donate 99 percent of his wealth to charity after he passes away, the Guangzhou Daily has reported.

As one of the highest paid Asian actors, Chow makes 40 million yuan (6.6 million US dollars) per film.

Chow and his wife Jasmine Tan also own properties worth more than 1 billion HK dollars (129 million US dollars).

Though rich, Chow has long lived a simple life. "The television at his home has been used for nearly a decade," said one of Chow's friends who had visited his home.

Chow said he makes a fortune from society, so it is natural to use it for the good of society.

The couple without children has not decided how to use the money for charity. Chow had said that his wife wanted to set up a foundation to help the needy.

Known for Hong Kong films such as "A Better Tomorrow" and "God of Gamblers," Chow has also appealed to the American market in films such as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End."