Alina Yan Qiu

Alina Yan Qiu’s filmography reads like a wild mixtape—jumping from Tarantino’s blood-soaked samurai chaos to modern Chinese animation and indie drama. Let’s start with Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003), where she dove headfirst into a world of swords, revenge, and that signature Tarantino flair. Gritty, stylish, and honestly, just a blast to watch. The fight scenes? Absolutely savage. Whether you catch her front and center or lurking in the background, she’s got this energy that sticks with you after the credits roll. Fast-forward to Ne Zha 2 (2025). Yeah, it’s animation, but it’s not your average Saturday morning cartoon. Think Chinese legends, supernatural powers, and enough action to keep you glued to your seat. She lends her voice to a cast of gods and monsters, and you can tell she’s having a good time. The film’s packed with wild visuals—dragons, epic battles, all that jazz. It’s a different vibe from her live-action work, but she pulls it off, bringing warmth and wit to the mix. Then there’s Wish You Were Here (2018)—a total curveball. It’s emotional, way more grounded, and slower paced compared to her other stuff. She taps into something really honest here, delivering a performance that hits right in the feels. No swords, no magic, just raw, relatable moments. Altogether, Alina’s got a weirdly versatile range, from cult classics to heartfelt drama and animated spectacle, and she somehow makes it all look easy.