Lucy-Liu

Lucy Liu was born in America. She is an American actress, a singer as well as a voice actress. An attractive, clever and gifted actor, she's an model for Asian actors aspiring to make it big in Hollywood. Her fame was boosted by a number of popular early characters in television shows. The most notable was the Ally McBeal series, where she played Ling Woo the villainous character. Following a dramatic rise in popularity, the actress got roles on the big screen such as Shanghai Noon and Charlie's Angels. She then delivered a superb performance in the role of Japanese criminal O'Ren Ishii as part of Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Volume 1. In the meanwhile, she was also in the lead role in a few film that did not make the top of the charts, like Rise: Blood Hunter. In animated movies such as Kung Fu Panda, Tinker Bell as well as others, she voiced prominent characters. Mia Mason from Cashmere Mafia was a small role that didn't have any impact. Southland - a critically acclaimed crime drama - helped establish Liu's status as a top actress. Liu is very careful in selecting her roles in order that she doesn't become typecast within a highly competitive industry. She has acknowledged her Chinese heritage, however she has not let them hinder her creative abilities.