Lucy-Liu

Lucy Liu is an American singer, actress, producer and a singer. An intelligent and attractive actress, she's an inspirational model for numerous Asian actors looking to be successful in Hollywood. In the wake of a number of first appearances in various popular television series the actress gained notoriety when she joined the cast of the legal comedy series Ally McBeal where she played the malicious Ling Woo. It was a moment of fame that led to films roles like Shanghai Noon or Charlie's Angels. The actress gave a superb performance as Japanese criminal lord O'Ren Ishii as part of Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Volume 1. Around the same time, she played major roles in other box-office failures such as Rise: Blood Hunter. She then started voicing prominent characters in animated films, such for Kung Fu Panda and Tinker Bell. Mia Mason, in Cashmere Mafia and other small-screen characters didn't achieve successes. Southland's critically-acclaimed police drama, Southland and a recurring role helped Liu re-establish her as a performer. Liu plays her roles with the utmost respect so as to avoid being marginalized in a crowded industry. She's accepted her Chinese origins, yet she doesn't allow it to restrict her creativity.