Who Is Simu Liu? Marvel’s First Asian Superhero
Marvel is known for bringing in people from all over the world and making nobodies into something they never thought of.
Would you believe us when we say ten years back magazines made fun of Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston because Marvel cast them in the Thor franchise?
Now both of them are one of the topmost bankable stars in Hollywood. But the same cannot be said for Simu Liu because he has an already established entertainment background with his work in many sitcoms and TV shows.
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Who is Simu Liu?
Simu Liu went from Jung from Kim’s Convenience to Marvel’s first Asian superhero with the release of the Shang-Chi trailer.
Suddenly all the spotlights are on Simu Liu, and we have just the right things to help you know him better.
Simu Liu is a Canadian actor, writer, and stuntman known for his work on many TV shows. He has extensive training in martial arts and is known to do his own stunt works, and that made him the best choice for MCU’s first Asian superhero.
Where was Simu Liu born?
Simu Liu was born in China and immigrated to Mississauga, Ontario, and was raised there. He graduated from Richard Ivey School of Business.
Before he started acting, he worked for a year in one of the top accounting firms and was later laid off.
Who is Simu Liu dating?
Simu Liu is dating his long-time girlfriend Tina Jung, who is also a Canadian actor who has worked with him in various projects and is also multitalented like him.
This South Korean-born actress is known for starring in the award-winning sitcom Kim’s Convenience, Second Jen, The Expanse, and more.
Why was Kim’s Convenience canceled?
The award-winning sitcom was canceled after its fifth season, and Simu Liu is not taking it sitting back.
The actor has called out how the characters did not grow at all and had no depth in them like other sitcoms and that it deserved to be revived again.
The final season came out this week on Netflix, and this long Facebook post by Simu Liu has the fans in a knot.
The fact that Shannon, Nicole Power’s character, got a spin-off, but the original did not last is what makes most of the Asian fans furious.
