“I went through an evolutionary process of learning to have a voice and how to use it, knowing when to step in. I don't always get it right, for sure. However, it's better to speak your mind than hold your tongue and wish you had said something.”

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.