Do you want to meditate daily with me? Go to go.calm.com/onpurpose to get 40% off a Calm Premium Membership. Experience the Daily Jay. Only on CalmJay Shetty sits down with Simu Liu to talk about his parent’s immigrant story and how he was able to pursue his passion despite everyone’s expectations from him. One thing that has killed a lot of dreams is fear. The fear of people not supporting us throughout the journey, the fear of being not good enough, the fear of not being able to become the person that you want to be is something that hinders a lot of people from achieving their goals in life. But what do you think would happen if you actually stop being afraid and start trying?Simu Liu made history as the star of the first Asian-fronted movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Destin Daniel Cretton’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which garnered him The People’s Choice Award for Favorite Action Movie Star. Simu also starred in the Award winning CBC/Netflix comedy series Kim’s Convenience, which won the ACTRA Awards for Outstanding Ensemble in 2017 and Best Comedy Series at the 2018 Canadian Screen Awards. It was the first Canadian television series with an all-Asian lead cast, the series chronicles the day-to-day micro-dramas encountered by a Korean immigrant family that runs a corner grocery store. He wrote his very first book, We Are Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story, which tackles his struggles with parental expectations and stereotypes.Want to be a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach? Get the Digital Guide and Workbook from Jay Shetty https://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/What We Discuss:00:00 Intro06:30 Simu’s famous 2018 tweet & how he started to pursue his acting dream11:11 Simu’s relationship with his parents17:48 Understanding our parents sacrifices20:55 How different parenting was in Simu’s home25:40 Why Simu’s parents hate the way he writes the book29:05 How he repaired & amended his relationship with his parents37:58 Bringing in your parents into the journey that they can understand39:35 Simu’s business background44:12 Giving your own self the validation that you need47:09 Identifying the things that you can control53:35 Simu’s Final FiveEpisode ResourcesSimu Liu | InstagramSimu Liu | TwitterSimu Liu | TikTokWe Were DreamersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simu Liu, Marvel actor, discusses his upbringing, strained relationship with his parents, challenges faced by a couple in an engineering program, shifting priorities during puberty, and his acting challenges in LA.

Simu Liu, known for his iconic roles in 'Shang-Chi' and 'Barbie', shares his fascinating journey from Harbin, China, to Canadian stardom. He discusses his transition from a dissatisfied accountant to a Marvel superhero, and the familial expectations that shaped him. Liu also reflects on his collaboration with Woody Harrelson in their upcoming film, revealing humorous on-set moments and challenges in tight spaces. They talk candidly about navigating fame, mental health awareness, and the importance of authenticity in storytelling.

Daniel Dae Kim, Janet Yang, and Simu Liu discuss the films that shaped the Asian American diaspora. They talk about Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, Bollywood, kung fu movies, harmful stereotypes on screen, and why mediocrity isn't such a bad thing.

Simu Liu is now an entrenched member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, thanks to his portrayal of superhero Shang Chi. But Simu has his own origin story worthy of a comic book arc. Simu tells Marc how he left China at four years old and was raised by studious parents in Canada.. Only after losing his accounting job did Simu begin a secret life as an actor, an identity he kept hidden from his family until he could no longer fly under the radar. They also talk about Simu’s breakthrough in Kim’s Convenience, improving the representation of Asians in North American media, and the responsibility of being an Asian American superhero. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.