Celebrities and entertainment industry quickly respond to Tianjin blast

Many celebrities have also taken the lead in donating money, such as Jackie Chan. [Photo/IC]

Movie star Jackie Chan expressed sorrow and support on his Sina Weibo. [Photo/Sina Weibo]

Many celebrities have taken the lead in donating money.

Movie star Jackie Chan has already donated 3 million yuan ($469, 000) for the families of the firefighters who died during putting out the fire. The company of ongoing Chinese blockbuster Monster Hunt has also announced a 5 million yuan donation.

Actress Fan Bingbing said she would personally donate 1 million yuan, and Li Chen, her boyfriend, declared he would donate 500,000 yuan after Fan’s announcement. All the money is expected to go to the families of the firefighters who died during the explosion.

Huang Xiaoming and his fiancee, Angelababy, have donated 2 million yuan and will further work with charity organizations to raise money.

Besides donating money, some celebrities have volunteered to donate blood, such as actress Mo Xiaoqi and Taiwan-based actress Annie Shizuka Inou, although the latter was told by the doctor that her physical condition will not allow her to do so.

Tianjin Television has for now stopped several entertainment programs, such as reality show Hello Baby, and some commercials. More programs are expected to stop temporarily on other television stations.

If you wish to make a donation, contact the International Committee of the Red Cross in Tianjin by calling 022-2730-0620.