Simu Liu

Simu Liu (born April 19, 1989) is a Canadian actor known for his portrayal of Shang-Chi in the 2021 Marvel film 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.' He gained recognition for his role as Jung Kim in the CBC Television sitcom 'Kim's Convenience' and as Ken in 'Barbie.' Liu has received nominations at the ACTRA Awards and Canadian Screen Awards for his work in 'Blood and Water.' In 2022, he authored the memoir 'We Were Dreamers' and was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world. Liu was born in Harbin, China, and raised by his grandparents until age 5. His parents met while studying engineering in Beijing before his father pursued a PhD in the United States.More