Yaxi Liu

Yaxi Liu’s career is honestly all over the place, in the best way possible. First, there’s Mulan (2020)—that Disney live-action reboot everyone either loved or had some very loud opinions about. Liu totally commanded the screen as the legendary warrior, swinging swords and giving off major “don’t mess with me” energy. People still debate if the movie nailed the original’s spirit, but one thing’s for sure, Liu’s performance had serious guts. Jump to 2024, Chong jian tian ri lands. This one’s way less mainstream than Mulan, but it’s got that gritty, dramatic vibe. Liu sheds the action-hero armor and digs into raw emotion, showing there’s more to her than just fight scenes and epic stunts. Critics started paying closer attention, finally giving her the credit she’d been due for ages. She’s not just a blockbuster face—she’s got range. And then, the curveball: La città proibita (2025). The title’s Italian, but don’t get twisted; it’s a wild, cross-cultural mashup. Liu gets swept up in intrigue, bouncing between languages and cultures like she was born for it. The movie’s full of suspense and twists, and Liu keeps audiences guessing the whole way. It’s the kind of role that makes you go, “Wait, is this the same actress from Mulan?” She just keeps surprising people, jumping from legendary warrior to emotional powerhouse to international mystery maven. That’s Yaxi Liu—never boring, always bold.