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The speaker is pushing back against a stereotype that links Asian actors with martial arts ability. The point is that an actor's background should not automatically define the roles or skills people expect from them.
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Originally said in English.
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About Simu Liu
Canadian actor
Simu Liu is a Canadian actor who came to wide attention for playing Shang-Chi in Marvel’s 2021 film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. He is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is set to return to the role in Avengers: Doomsday (2026). His best-known work is tied to that breakout role, which made him a familiar face to international audiences. He is associated with contemporary action filmmaking and with a character that brought him broad recognition on screen.
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