Simu Liu is a Chinese Canadian actor known for playing the titular role in Marvel Studios’ film «Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.»
Getty Simu Liu at the New York screening for «Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings» Simu Liu is a Chinese Canadian actor who is best known for playing the titular character in Marvel Studios’ Asian-led superhero film “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” The Huffington Post reports that Liu was born in Canada and immigrated to Canada when he was 5 years old. In addition to playing Marve’s Shang-Chi, Liu is also well known for his role as Jung Kim on the television series “Kim’s Convenience.” The Canadian sitcom, which ran for five seasons and concluded earlier this year, centers around a Korean family who runs a convenience store in Toronto. According to his IMDb page, Liu has also made appearances on “Fresh Off the Boat” and “Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens” with his first acting credit being the CW television series “Nikita.” Here’s what you need to know about Liu: Follow the Heavy on Marvel Facebook page for the latest breaking news, rumors and content! Marvel Studios Simu Liu as Shang-Chi in Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” Being Shang-Chi is a dream come true for Liu — one that he mentioned back in 2018. On December 3 2018, Deadline reported that Marvel Studios would be “fast-tracking” a movie centered around Shang-Chi. That same day, Liu posted a tweet expressing his interest in playing the Asian superhero. OK @Marvel, are we gonna talk or what #ShangChi Simu Liu (刘思慕) (@SimuLiu) December 3,2018 Liu told The Hollywood Reporter that the tweet played no part in getting him the film’s titular role, though. It was just a coincidence. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed to Digital Spy that he hadn’t known about Liu’s tweet beforehand; it was Liu’s acting that got him the role of Shang-Chi. BREAKING: Failed Bay St accountant is now on the cover of a Bay St magazine, proving once and for all that the universe has an extremely ironic sense of humour. pic.twitter.com/flzPx5oIA4 — Simu Liu (刘思慕) (@SimuLiu) August 30, 2019 In a 2018 interview with NBC Asian America, Liu mentioned he worked as an accountant before pursuing an acting career. According to the school’s website, Liu is a 2011 alumnus of the University of Western Ontario’s Ivey Business School, having earned an Honors Business Administration degree.
