★ HOW OLD IS SIMU LIU?
Simu Liu is 37 years old, born April 19, 1989 in China · Aries.
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★ LEDE
About
Simu Liu became a global name as Shang-Chi in Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), a role he'll reprise in Avengers: Doomsday (2026). Born in Harbin, China, and raised in Mississauga, Ontario, Liu previously earned Screen Award nominations for Blood and Water and played Jung Kim in Kim's Convenience (2016–2021). He published the memoir We Were Dreamers in 2022 and made Time's 100 most influential people list that year. An Aries born in 1989, Liu channels his life-path 5 energy—adaptability and curiosity—into roles spanning drama, comedy, and blockbuster spectacle.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Simu Liu rose from supporting roles to global stardom by landing the lead in Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), cementing his status as one of Hollywood's breakout actors. Born 19 April 1989 in Harbin, China, Liu was raised in Mississauga, Ontario, giving him a transnational perspective that shaped his early career. Before his MCU breakthrough, he built credibility through television: he played Paul Xie in the Omni Television crime drama Blood and Water, earning nominations for both a Canadian Screen Award and an ACTRA Award, and Jung Kim in the CBC sitcom Kim's Convenience (2016–2021), a role that earned him fan recognition across Canada. His range extended to ensemble comedy when he appeared as one of the Ken dolls in Barbie (2023), proving his versatility beyond superhero fare. In 2022, Liu published the memoir We Were Dreamers and was named to Time magazine's 100 most influential people, a dual achievement that reflected both his Hollywood arrival and his willingness to share his immigrant family story. As an actor, screenwriter, and writer, Liu works across genres and formats, translating personal narrative into entertainment that reaches millions. His Aries sun (born April 19) suggests the directness and courage his public persona radiates, while his life-path 5 numerology points to adaptability and restlessness—qualities evident in his genre-hopping trajectory from indie television to tentpole franchises. He will reprise Shang-Chi in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday (2026), securing his place in the MCU's next chapter.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Liu was born in Harbin, China, and raised in Mississauga, Ontario. Before his breakthrough as Shang-Chi, he worked steadily in Canadian television, playing Paul Xie in the crime drama Blood and Water—a role that earned him Canadian Screen Award and ACTRA Award nominations. He also portrayed Jung Kim in the beloved CBC sitcom Kim's Convenience (2016–2021), building a loyal fanbase in Canada and laying the groundwork for his eventual pivot to film and Marvel's attention.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Liu was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in 2022, the same year he published his memoir We Were Dreamers.
- He appeared as one of the Ken dolls in Barbie (2023), marking his first major ensemble comedy role after years in drama and television.
- Liu's parents were born in China; he was raised in Mississauga, Ontario, making him a bridge between two cultural contexts in his public storytelling.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Simu Liu reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Charithra ChandranOx · 1997
- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian May
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Simu Liu?
- Simu Liu is 37 years old (born April 19, 1989).
- When is Simu Liu's birthday?
- Simu Liu was born on April 19, 1989.
- What is Simu Liu's zodiac sign?
- Simu Liu is a Aries, born April 19, 1989.
- What is Simu Liu's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Simu Liu was born in 1989, the year of the Earth Snake.
- Where is Simu Liu from?
- Simu Liu is from China.
- What does Simu Liu do?
- Simu Liu is a writer.
- Is Simu Liu still alive?
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