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 Born to immigrants in New York City, Lucy Liu has always tried to balance an interest in her cultural heritage with a desire to move beyond a strictly Asian-American experience. Her mother, Cecilia, a biochemist, is from Beijing & her father, Tom Liu, a civil engineer, is from Shanghai. Once relegated to "ethnic" parts, the energetic actress is finally earning her stripes as an across-the-board leading lady.She graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 1986 & enrolled in NYU. However, she was discouraged by the dark and sarcastic atmosphere, so she transferred to the University of Michigan after her freshman year. She graduated w/ a degree in Asian Languages & Cultures, managing to squeeze in some additional training in dance, voice, fine arts & acting. During her senior year, she auditioned for a small part in a production of Alice in Wonderland and walked away with the lead. Encouraged by the experience, she decided to take the plunge into professional acting. She moved to L.A., splitting her time between auditions & food service day jobs. She eventually scored a guest appearance as a waitress on Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990). That performance led to more walk-on parts in shows like NYPD Blue (1993), ER (1994) & The X-Files (1993). In 1996, she was cast as an ambitious college student on Rhea Perlman's ephemeral sitcom Pearl (1996).She first appeared on the big screen as an ex-girlfriend in Jerry Maguire (1996) (she had previously filmed a scene in the indie Bang (1995), but it was shelved for 2 years). She then waded through a series of supporting parts in small films before landing her big break on Ally McBeal (1997). She initially auditioned for the role of Nelle Porter, which went to Portia de Rossi. However, writer-producer David E. Kelley was so impressed w/ her that he promised to write a part for her in an upcoming episode. The part turned out to be that of growling, ill-tempered lawyer Ling Woo, which she filled w/ such aplomb that she was signed on as a regular cast member.The "Ally" win gave her film career a much-needed boost-in 1999, she was cast as a dominatrix in the Mel Gibson action flick Payback (1999) & as a hitchhiker in the ill-received boxing saga Play It to the Bone (1999). The following year brought even larger roles: first as the kidnapped Princess Pei Pei in Jackie Chan's western Shanghai Noon (2000), then as one-third of the comely crime-fighting trio in Charlie's Angels (2000).When she's not hissing at clients or throwing well-coiffed punches, she keeps busy w/ an eclectic mix of off-screen hobbies. She practices the martial art of Kali-Eskrima-Silat (knife-and-stick fighting), skis, rock climbs, rides horses &plays the accordion. In 1993, she exhibited a collection of multimedia art pieces at the Cast Iron Gallery in SoHo (New York), after which she won a grant to study & create art in China. Her hectic schedule doesn't leave much time for romantic intrigue, but she says she prefers to keep that side of her life uncluttered.
Bio:
Born to immigrants in New York City, Lucy Liu has always tried to balance an interest in her cultural heritage with a desire to move beyond a strictly Asian-American experience. Her mother, Cecilia, a biochemist, is from Beijing & her father, Tom Liu, a civil engineer, is from Shanghai. Once relegated to "ethnic" parts, the energetic actress is finally earning her stripes as an across-the-board leading lady.She graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 1986 & enrolled in NYU. However, she was discouraged by the dark and sarcastic atmosphere, so she transferred to the University of Michigan after her freshman year. She graduated w/ a degree in Asian Languages & Cultures, managing to squeeze in some additional training in dance, voice, fine arts & acting. During her senior year, she auditioned for a small part in a production of Alice in Wonderland and walked away with the lead. Encouraged by the experience, she decided to take the plunge into professional acting. She moved to L.A., splitting her time between auditions & food service day jobs. She eventually scored a guest appearance as a waitress on Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990). That performance led to more walk-on parts in shows like NYPD Blue (1993), ER (1994) & The X-Files (1993). In 1996, she was cast as an ambitious college student on Rhea Perlman's ephemeral sitcom Pearl (1996).She first appeared on the big screen as an ex-girlfriend in Jerry Maguire (1996) (she had previously filmed a scene in the indie Bang (1995), but it was shelved for 2 years). She then waded through a series of supporting parts in small films before landing her big break on Ally McBeal (1997). She initially auditioned for the role of Nelle Porter, which went to Portia de Rossi. However, writer-producer David E. Kelley was so impressed w/ her that he promised to write a part for her in an upcoming episode. The part turned out to be that of growling, ill-tempered lawyer Ling Woo, which she filled w/ such aplomb that she was signed on as a regular cast member.The "Ally" win gave her film career a much-needed boost-in 1999, she was cast as a dominatrix in the Mel Gibson action flick Payback (1999) & as a hitchhiker in the ill-received boxing saga Play It to the Bone (1999). The following year brought even larger roles: first as the kidnapped Princess Pei Pei in Jackie Chan's western Shanghai Noon (2000), then as one-third of the comely crime-fighting trio in Charlie's Angels (2000).When she's not hissing at clients or throwing well-coiffed punches, she keeps busy w/ an eclectic mix of off-screen hobbies. She practices the martial art of Kali-Eskrima-Silat (knife-and-stick fighting), skis, rock climbs, rides horses &plays the accordion. In 1993, she exhibited a collection of multimedia art pieces at the Cast Iron Gallery in SoHo (New York), after which she won a grant to study & create art in China. Her hectic schedule doesn't leave much time for romantic intrigue, but she says she prefers to keep that side of her life uncluttered.
Tivia:
Speaks Mandarin Chinese and English fluently. She also speaks a bit of Japanese and Italian.Her mother is a biochemist; her father works as a civil engineer.Plays the accordion.Practices rock climbing, skiing, and horseback riding.Close friends with her Pearl (1996) co-star Rhea Perlman and her husband Danny DeVito.In 2000, she became the first Asian-American female to host Saturday Night Live (1975).Has had gallery exhibitions, showing her collage, paintings and photography.Has a son: Rockwell Lloyd Liu (b. August 27, 2015).As her family spoke Mandarin Chinese at home, she did not learn English until the age of 5.Currently resides in New York with her brother Alex Liu and his wife.She once worked as an aerobics instructor.Received her Bachelor's degree in Asian Languages and Cultures from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.Good friends with Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore since Charlie's Angels (2000)Grew up in the Jackson Heights section of Queens County, New York.Attended and graduated from New York's prestigious Stuyvesant High School (1986).Very involved in the plight of pediatric AIDS in Africa.Auditioned for the role of Elektra in Daredevil (2003), but lost out to Jennifer Garner.Was named a U.S. Fund for UNICEF Ambassador (2005).Member of The Committee of 100 since 2004, an organization of Chinese Americans that aims to serve as a bridge between China and the United States. Other members include Yo-Yo Ma, Joan Chen and Teddy Zee.Mentioned in the song "Hey Ya" by the hip hop duo Outkast.Chosen by Goldsea Asian American Daily as one of the "100 Most Inspiring Asian Americans of All Time" (ranked #51).In 1991, Liu underwent surgery after a breast cancer scare. After a check up with her doctor where a lump was found, she was immediately admitted into the hospital for surgery to remove the it. The lump was found to be benign and she recovered in time.She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 1708 Vine Street in Hollywood, California on May 1, 2019. Is the second Asian American woman to be honored a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The first was Anna May Wong. Their stars are adjacent to each other.Is an initiated sister of Chi Omega Fraternity.Auditioned for a role in Shanghai Knights (2003), but lost out to Fann Wong.She is depicted in an episode of Futurama (1999).One of the guests at Ashton Kutcher's and Demi Moore's wedding (2005).Attended New York University for a year.Ranked #56 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement (2005).Announced that she plans on marrying Zach Helm, her boyfriend of one year. (April 2004)Award of Merit for voice-over in "The No Name Painting Association" at the Best Shorts Competition 2013.Ranked #79 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement (2006).Graduated from Stuyvesant High School the same year as Yelba Osorio and Zorikh Lequidre.Considers herself a multitasker.Born on the same date as Rena Sofer. |
| Name: |
Lucy Liu |
Type: |
Actress,Director,Producer (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actress,Director,Producer |
| Products for sale: |
Actress,Director,Producer |
| Model rank: |
136 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 02:56:38 |
| Height: |
5' 3' (1.60 m) |
| Biography: |
Born to immigrants in New York City, Lucy Liu has always tried to balance an interest in her cultural heritage with a desire to move beyond a strictly Asian-American experience. Her mother, Cecilia, a biochemist, is from Beijing & her father, Tom Liu |
| Trivia: |
Speaks Mandarin Chinese and English fluently. She also speaks a bit of Japanese and Italian.Her mother is a biochemist; her father works as a civil engineer.Plays the accordion.Practices rock climbing, skiing, and horseback riding.Close friends with her Pearl (1996) co-star Rhea Perlman and her husband Danny DeVito.In 2000, she became the first Asian-American female to host Saturday Night Live (1975).Has had gallery exhibitions, showing her collage, paintings and photography.Has a son: Rockwell Lloyd Liu (b. August 27, 2015).As her family spoke Mandarin Chinese at home, she did not learn English until the age of 5.Currently resides in New York with her brother Alex Liu and his wife.She once worked as an aerobics instructor.Received her Bachelor's degree in Asian Languages and Cultures from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.Good friends with Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore since Charlie's Angels (2000)Grew up in the Jackson Heights section of Queens County, New York.Attended and graduated from New York's prestigious Stuyvesant High School (1986).Very involved in the plight of pediatric AIDS in Africa.Auditioned for the role of Elektra in Daredevil (2003), but lost out to Jennifer Garner.Was named a U.S. Fund for UNICEF Ambassador (2005).Member of The Committee of 100 since 2004, an organization of Chinese Americans that aims to serve as a bridge between China and the United States. Other members include Yo-Yo Ma, Joan Chen and Teddy Zee.Mentioned in the song "Hey Ya" by the hip hop duo Outkast.Chosen by Goldsea Asian American Daily as one of the "100 Most Inspiring Asian Americans of All Time" (ranked #51).In 1991, Liu underwent surgery after a breast cancer scare. After a check up with her doctor where a lump was found, she was immediately admitted into the hospital for surgery to remove the it. The lump was found to be benign and she recovered in time.She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 1708 Vine Street in Hollywood, California on May 1, 2019. Is the second Asian American woman to be honored a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The first was Anna May Wong. Their stars are adjacent to each other.Is an initiated sister of Chi Omega Fraternity.Auditioned for a role in Shanghai Knights (2003), but lost out to Fann Wong.She is depicted in an episode of Futurama (1999).One of the guests at Ashton Kutcher's and Demi Moore's wedding (2005).Attended New York University for a year.Ranked #56 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement (2005).Announced that she plans on marrying Zach Helm, her boyfriend of one year. (April 2004)Award of Merit for voice-over in "The No Name Painting Association" at the Best Shorts Competition 2013.Ranked #79 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement (2006).Graduated from Stuyvesant High School the same year as Yelba Osorio and Zorikh Lequidre.Considers herself a multitasker.Born on the same date as Rena Sofer. |
| Quotes: |
I grew up in Jackson Heights, Queens, with no money. I was taught not to take anything for granted. If you are too busy being a diva or a freak, then you are not enjoying it.
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Everything I buy is vintage and smells funny. Maybe that's why I don't have a boyfriend.
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[on Ally McBeal (1997)] It's so much fun playing her [Ling], but I have this fear that people are going to run away from me in terror on the streets. They think I'm going to bite their heads off or something.
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I'm so proud of my heritage, but yes, I think there's always a danger when people put you on a pedestal. Especially when you're just trying to live your life and pursue your dreams. The intention is not to represent Asian Americans, but to be an Asian American who is working as an actress. People often confuse the two. When you are "representing," you have the burden of some people projecting their hopes onto you. This can eventually lead to a certain amount of disappointment. I strive to not deny myself experiences that open up to me. I hope to live without looking back in regret. If people want to join me on the ride, then I'm happy to have them along.
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Martial arts are art forms and require a great deal of discipline and dedication. I so admire people who focus their lives on it, because it's not an easy thing to do. |
| Salaries: |
Elementary (2012) - $130,000 per episode (2013-2014)
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Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) - $5,500,000
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Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) - $4,000,000
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Charlie's Angels (2000) - $1,0 |
| Job title: |
Actress,Director,Producer |
| Others works: |
2000: TV commercial for Revlon.
2000: Print ads for Revlon's Super Lustrous Lipstick
2004: TV commercial for SBC internet service
2001: Print ad for Lee jeans
2000: Print ads for Revlon's Hair Treatment products
Played the role of Kim in th |
| Children: |
Rockwell Lloyd Liu |
| Parents: |
Cecilia Liu
Tom Liu |
| Relatives: |
Alex Liu (Sibling)
Jenny Liu (Sibling) |
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