Personal details
- Birth Date: 1989-04-19
- Height: 6′ 0¾″ (1.85 m)
- Birth Location: Harbin, China
- Parents: Zhenning
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Writer
Simu Liu’s story is honestly wild, in the best way. Born in China, he moved to Canada when he was just a kid—like, five years old—landing in Mississauga, Ontario. His parents probably had dreams of him becoming a doctor or lawyer (classic immigrant stuff), but Simu had a different path in mind. He actually went to business school—yep, Richard Ivey, fancy stuff—and even worked in accounting for a hot minute. Didn’t last long, though. He got laid off, which sounds rough, but honestly, that was probably the best thing that could’ve happened to him. Instead of moping, he just dove straight into acting. No big deal, right? He hustled his way into some TV gigs—random roles on shows like Heroes Reborn, Nikita, Warehouse 13, and Mayday. Then, boom, he lands the role of Jung Kim on Kim’s Convenience, which basically made him a household name in Canada. But the big break? Shang-Chi in Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Not only did he absolutely crush it, but he also snagged a Game Changer Award and a People’s Choice Award, so, yeah, he’s kind of a big deal now. Simu doesn’t just act, though. He writes and produces too. His short film Meeting Mommy was a semi-finalist at the NBC Universal Shorts Festival (not too shabby), and he even wrote for Blood and Water, where he was a story editor and main writer for an episode. Oh, and let’s not forget: the dude trains hard in martial arts and stunts. So if you ever wondered if he could actually do those fight scenes? He’s not faking it.
Canadian actor.nnTrying to talk about Canadian actors and not mention Ryan Reynolds? Impossible. The guy’s basically a national treasure at this point. From his early days goofing off in “Two Guys and a Girl” to absolutely nailing it as Deadpool, he’s got the whole funny-but-also-weirdly-charming thing down. And don’t even get me started on his comedic timing—seriously, the guy can turn a throwaway line into a meme in like two seconds flat. Plus, he’s not just about laughs; he’s pulled off drama in flicks like “Buried” and “Mississippi Grind” where you’re just sitting there thinking, “Wait, is this even the same dude?” Oh, and he’s ridiculously good at self-deprecating humor. It’s like he knows exactly how to roast himself before anyone else can. All in all, if you’re looking for range, charisma, and more than a few solid one-liners, this Canadian actor’s got you covered.
My watchlist? Yeah, it’s basically a running list of proof that I’m obsessed with seeing Asian faces and voices actually get their due. You know how Hollywood’s been dishing out the same tired narratives forever—finally, there’s this slow but steady shift where Asian stories aren’t just token side plots or laughable stereotypes. They’re layered, messy, funny, painful, all of it. I want to see those stories that dig into family drama, cultural clashes, love, messy friendships, identity crises—stuff that feels real, not some watered-down version for the masses. There’s something genuinely electric about seeing someone who looks like you or your family actually be the lead, not just the quirky best friend or background character. It’s about time, honestly. I’m all in for movies that break the old mold and finally give us the nuanced, raw, and yes, sometimes weird stories that we deserve. No more waiting on the sidelines.
April 19, 1989
6′ 0¾″ (1.85 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Harbin, China
Zhenning and Surekha
36 years old