Simu Liu is a Canadian actor and author, born on 19 April 1989, who rose to international prominence playing the title role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021). He is widely recognized for portraying Jung Kim in the CBC sitcom Kim’s Convenience and for appearing in the 2023 film Barbie. Before transitioning to acting after being laid off from his accounting job at Deloitte in 2012, Liu built early credits as a stuntman and extra in productions including Pacific Rim. His accolades include a 2017 ACTRA Award for Outstanding Ensemble with his Kim’s Convenience castmates, a Radius Award at the 2023 Canadian Screen Awards, and inclusion in Time magazine’s 2022 list of the 100 most influential people. This tag page compiles news coverage, interviews, and updates related to Simu Liu’s acting projects, awards, professional milestones, and ongoing career developments across film and television.
