Liu Shishi (Chinese: 刘诗诗; pinyin: Liú Shīshī; born 10 March 1987), also known as Cecilia Liu, is a Chinese actress best known for portraying Long Kui in the television series Chinese Paladin 3 and Ruoxi in the Chinese time-travel drama Scarlet Heart and Imperial Doctress. She is also known as one of the New Four Dan Actresses.
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Born | (1987-03-10) 10 March 1987 (age 35) Beijing, China | ||||||||||
Other names | Cecilia Liu | ||||||||||
Alma mater | Beijing Dance Academy | ||||||||||
Occupation | Actress | ||||||||||
Years active | 2004–present | ||||||||||
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Children | 1 | ||||||||||
Chinese name | |||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 刘诗诗 | ||||||||||
Traditional Chinese | 劉詩詩 | ||||||||||
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Birth name | |||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 刘诗施 | ||||||||||
Traditional Chinese | 劉詩施 | ||||||||||
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Having been trained in ballet at the Beijing Dance Academy, Liu Shishi made her acting debut in the television drama series The Moon and the Wind (2005). She included a segment of Swan Lake in one of her scenes.[1] She then starred in wuxia drama The Young Warriors (2006) and shenmo television series The Fairies of Liaozhai (2007).[2][3]
In 2007, Liu graduated from Beijing Dance Academy and was signed on by Tangren Media, successfully making her transition from a dancer to an actress. She then starred as Mu Nianci in the wuxia drama The Legend of the Condor Heroes (2008), which gained her more recognition.[4][5]
In 2009, Liu gained popularity after appearing in the hit fantasy action drama Chinese Paladin 3; her role as Long Kui broke her previous typecasting as a "gentle, kind, and understanding maiden" and received positive reviews from critics and fans.[6]
In 2010, Liu starred in the historical drama A Weaver on the Horizon, based on the life story of Huang Daopo. Originally cast in the role of the lead female protagonist, Liu instead chose to portray the princess Zhao Jiayi, as she felt that the character's developments would challenge her acting.[7]
The year 2011 saw Liu's further rise in popularity with two successful dramas. She starred alongside Wallace Huo in period action drama The Vigilantes In Masks, which received positive reviews and led to increased popularity for Liu.[8] She then played the female protagonist, Ruoxi in the time travel historical romance series, Scarlet Heart, based on the novel Bu Bu Jing Xin by Tong Hua.[9] Scarlet Heart became a major sleeper hit in China, and swiftly gained popularity across East Asia. Liu, then a rising actress, was propelled to stardom.[10][11] Liu bagged several awards at local award-giving bodies for her performance, including Most Popular Actress awards at the China TV Drama Awards and Shanghai Television Festival.
Liu then focused her career on the big screen; she made her feature film debut in The Next Miracle, directed by Taiwanese filmmaker Zhuo Li.[12] She also filmed two other movies, Sad Fairy Tale and A Moment of Love.[13]
In 2012, Liu starred in fantasy action drama Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky, adapted from the video game of the same name.[14][15] The series topped TV ratings and garnered 2 billion views online, becoming the 9th drama in Hunan TV's broadcast history to achieve that feat.[16] Liu's soaring popularity due to Scarlet Heart in 2011 coupled with Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky in 2012 allowed her to become the "Golden Eagle Goddess" at the 9th China Golden Eagle TV Art Festival.[17] Liu was also chosen by Southern Metropolis Daily as one of the new Four Dan Actresses alongside Angelababy, Yang Mi and Ni Ni.[18]
In 2013, Liu starred in action comedy Badges of Fury alongside Jet Li.[19][20] She then starred in wuxia film Brotherhood of Blades,[21] alongside Taiwanese actor Chang Chen, which received critical acclaim.[22] Liu was nominated for Best Actress at the China Film Directors' Guild Awards for her performance.[23]
In 2014, Liu returned to the small screen with historical romance drama Sound of the Desert, based on the novel Ballad of the Desert written by Tong Hua.[24] The series topped television and web ratings domestically, and was also well-received overseas.[25] Liu then starred in romance film Five Minutes to Tomorrow playing dual roles.[26] She and co-stars Haruma Miura and Joseph Chang attended the 19th Busan International Film Festival for the premiere of the film, where she received the Asia Star Award.[27]
In 2016, Liu headlined the historical drama The Imperial Doctress, based on the life of Tan Yunxian, a famous female physician during China's Ming Dynasty.[28] The drama topped television ratings its run and received positive reviews, and Liu won the Most Influential Actress award at 1st China Television Drama Quality Ceremony for her performance.[29]
In 2017, Liu starred along veteran actors Wang Qianyuan and Cao Bingkun in the spy drama, The Battle at Dawn; produced by the Ministry of Public Security.[30] The same year, she played a young single mother in romance melodrama Angelo alongside Ming Dao.[31] Liu then starred in historical fantasy drama Lost Love in Times alongside William Chan,[32] as well as the crime suspense film The Liquidator where she played a palaeoichnology expert.[33]
In 2019, Liu starred in the romance melodrama If I Can Love You So alongside Tong Dawei. The series has previously completed filming in 2016.[34] The same year, she announced her comeback after two years with the female-centric modern drama To Dear Myself.[35]
Liu Shishi's grandfather, Liu Tianli, was born in Wudi County, Shandong Province. He was an artist of Xihe drum performance and was known as the "Master of Drums".[36]
Both parents were factory workers. Liu Shishi's mother retired early due to health reasons, while her father went overseas to do business.[37]
Liu registered her marriage with Scarlet Heart co-star Nicky Wu on January 20, 2015[38] and the wedding ceremony was held in Bali, Indonesia on March 20, 2016.[39]
On April 28, 2019, Liu gave birth to their son.[40]
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes/Ref. |
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2006 | The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng | 陆小凤传奇 | Sun Xiuqing | television film[41] |
2012 | The Next Miracle | 下一个奇迹 | Li Jiayi | [12] |
Sad Fairy Tale | 伤心童话 | Yang Jia | [13] | |
2013 | Badges of Fury | 不二神探 | Liu Jingshui | [19] |
A Moment of Love | 回到爱开始的地方 | Ji Yaqing | [citation needed] | |
2014 | Brotherhood of Blades | 绣春刀 | Zhou Miaotong | [21] |
Five Minutes to Tomorrow | 深夜前的五分钟 | Ruo Lan / Ru Mei | [26] | |
2017 | The Liquidator | 心理罪之城市之光 | Mi Nan | [33] |
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Network | Notes/Ref. |
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2005 | The Moon and the Wind | 月影风荷 | Yang Fenghe / Yan Xiulian | Xiamen TV | [1] |
2006 | Flying Like a Butterfly | 飞花如蝶 | Shanghai TV | Qi'er | [42] |
The Young Warriors | 少年杨家将 | Lady Luo | CTV | [2] | |
2007 | The Fairies of Liaozhai | 聊斋奇女子 | Xin Shisiniang | Sichuan Channel | [3] |
2008 | The Legend of the Condor Heroes | 射雕英雄传 | KMTV | Mu Nianci | [4] |
2009 | Chinese Paladin 3 | 仙剑奇侠传3 | Long Kui | Taizhou Broadcasting Station | [6] |
The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber | 倚天屠龙记 | Yellow Dress Maiden | Wenzhou TV | Special appearance[43] | |
2010 | Tale of the Oriental Serpent | 白蛇后传 | Yin Shuangshuang | Hangzhou TV | [44] |
A Weaver on the Horizon | 天涯织女 | Zhao Jiayi | Nanning TV | [7] | |
2011 | The Vigilantes In Masks | 怪俠一枝梅 | Yan Sanniang | Shenzhen TV, Southeast TV | [8] |
Scarlet Heart | 步步惊心 | Ma'ertai Ruoxi / Zhang Xiao | Hunan TV | [9] | |
2012 | Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky | 轩辕剑之天之痕 | Taba Yu'er | [15] | |
2013 | The Patriot Yue Fei | 精忠岳飞 | Lady Yang | Zhejiang TV, Anhui TV, Shandong TV, Tianjin TV | Special appearance[45] |
2014 | Scarlet Heart 2 | 步步惊情 | Zhang Xiao / Lan Lan | Zhejiang TV | [46] |
Sound of the Desert | 风中奇缘 | Xin Yue | Hunan TV | [24] | |
Incisive Great Teacher | 犀利仁师 | Lu Yunfei | Dragon TV, Zhejiang TV | [47] | |
2016 | The Imperial Doctress | 女医·明妃传 | Tan Yunxian | Dragon TV, Jiangsu TV | [28] |
Precious Youth | 那年青春我们正好 | Liu Ting | Dragon TV, Zhejiang TV | [48] | |
2017 | The Battle at the Dawn | 黎明决战 | Song Hongling | Beijing TV, Dragon TV | [30] |
Angelo | 天使的幸福 | Li Xiaohan | Mango TV | [31] | |
Lost Love in Times | 醉玲珑 | Feng Qingchen | Dragon TV | Co-producer[32] | |
2019 | If I Can Love You So | 如果可以这样爱 | Bai Kao'er | Hunan TV | [34] |
2020 | To Dear Myself | 亲爱的自己 | Li Siyu | [35] | |
2020-2021 | My Best Friend's Story | 流金岁月 | Jiang Nansun | CCTV-8 | [49] |
2023 | 一念关山 | ||||
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Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes/Ref. |
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2009 | Dream Zhu Xian | 梦幻诛仙 | Liu Xiaoxiao / Mo Li / Zhen'er | [50] |
2011 | Dream Back to Mount Deer | 梦回鹿鼎记 | Suo Feiya | [51] |
2012 | Coincidence | 肌缘巧合 | Yao Bingbing | |
2013 | Dreamers | 戏梦 | Celebrity | [52] |
Year | Song Title | Singer | Notes/Ref. | |
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2004 | The Night of Falling Flowers | 落花之夜 | Shao Bing | |
When the Wind is the Coldest | 风最冷的时候 | |||
2008 | Go and Love | 去爱吧 | Hu Ge | [53] |
2009 | Love Until I Am Alone | 爱得剩我一个人 | Chen Long | |
Dare to Love | 敢不敢爱 | Hu Ge | ||
2011 | I Am Not Going To Be A Hero | 我不做英雄 |
Year | English title | Chinese title | Album | Notes/Ref. |
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2011 | "Season of Waiting" | 等你的季节 | Scarlet Heart OST | |
2016 | "Holding Hands" | 手牽手 | with Nicky Wu | |
2017 | "He Zhe Ban Ruo" | 何者般若 | The Liquidator OST | [54] |
Major awards | |||||
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Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
2012 | 18th Shanghai Television Festival | Most Popular Actress | Scarlet Heart | Won | [55] |
Best Actress | Nominated | ||||
9th China Golden Eagle TV Art Festival | Golden Eagle Goddess | — | Won | [17] | |
8th Huading Awards | Best Actress (Ancient Drama) | Scarlet Heart | Nominated | [56] | |
Best New Actress | Nominated | ||||
Actress with the Most Media Popularity | Won | ||||
2014 | 19th Busan International Film Festival | Asian Star Award | — | Won | [57] |
6th Macau International Movie Festival | Best Actress | Five Minutes to Tomorrow | Nominated | ||
2015 | 6th China Film Directors' Guild Awards | Best Actress | Brotherhood of Blades | Nominated | [23] |
15th Huading Awards | Best Actress (TV) | Scarlet Heart 2 | Nominated | [58] | |
2017 | 22nd Huading Awards | Best Actress | The Imperial Doctress | Nominated | [59] |
2019 | Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival | Best Actress | If I Can Love You So | Nominated | [60] |
Other awards | |||||
2011 | Grand Ceremony of New Forces | Most Anticipated Actress by the Media | Scarlet Heart | Won | [61] |
Sohu Internet TV Festival | Most Popular Actress | Won | [62] | ||
Best On-screen Couple (with Nicky Wu) | Won | ||||
2nd China Student Television Festival | Most Popular Actress | Won | [63] | ||
Nanning Television Festival | Audience's Favorite Actress | Won | |||
2011 Tudou Video Marketing Award Ceremony | Most Popular Actress | Won | [64] | ||
Youku Television Awards | Actress with the Most Ratings Appeal | Won | [65] | ||
8th Esquire Man At His Best Awards | Most Popular Female Artist | — | Won | [66] | |
3rd China TV Drama Awards | Media Recommendation Award | — | Won | [67] | |
2012 | 5th DMA (DienAnh.Net Movie Awards) | Most Popular Actress (Mainland China) | — | Won | [68] |
3rd LeTV Entertainment Awards | Most Commercially Valuable Actress | — | Won | [69] | |
4th China TV Drama Awards | Most Popular Actress | Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky | Won | [70] | |
2013 | BQ Celebrity Score Awards | Most Influential Hot Figure | — | Won | [71] |
2014 | Weibo Awards Night | Weibo Queen | — | Won | [72] |
Weibo Goddess | — | Won | |||
8th Baidu Fudian Awards | Most Popular Female Artiste | — | Won | [73] | |
6th China TV Drama Awards | Most Commercially Valuable Actress | — | Won | [74] | |
2016 | 1st China Television Drama Quality Ceremony | Most Influential Actress | The Imperial Doctress | Won | [29] |
5th iQiyi All-Star Carnival | Best Actress (TV) | — | Won | [75] | |
Baidu Entertainment | Figure of the Year | — | Won | [76] | |
2017 | 2nd China Television Drama Quality Ceremony | Most Influential Actress | — | Won | [77] |
2018 | Weibo Awards Night | Weibo Goddess | — | Won | [78] |
2019 | Cosmo Glam Night | Person of The Year (Dream) | — | Won | [79] |
2020|Cosmo Glam Night |Person of the year award
Year | Rank | Ref. |
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2012 | 99th | [80] |
2013 | 57th | [81] |
2014 | 25th | [82] |
2015 | 30th | [83] |
2017 | 19th | [84] |
2020 | 29th | [85] |
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In 2010, the list started to include Chinese celebrities born in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other countries. Prior to that it only included celebrities born in mainland China. |