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Simu Liu

Actor known for his role as Shang-Chi in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and for his memoir, "We Were Dreamers."

Top 5 podcasts with Simu Liu

Ranked by the Snipd community
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29 snips
Mar 6, 2025 • 45min

Actor Simu Liu On Diving In The Dark

Simu Liu, renowned for his role as Shang-Chi, shares his journey from childhood in China to Hollywood stardom. He recounts the harrowing true story behind his new film, Last Breath, which dives deep into the world of saturation divers. Liu reveals the struggle of meeting parental expectations as an immigrant child and the pressing issues of cultural identity. He also reflects on the importance of representation in cinema and how his breakthrough role has influenced his life and career.
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9 snips
May 30, 2022 • 60min

Simu Liu ON: Letting Go of Your Parents' Expectations & How to Find the Courage to Fail Until You Succeed

Simu Liu, the actor renowned for his role in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, shares his insights on overcoming parental expectations and cultural pressures. He opens up about the fear of seeking approval and how confronting this fear can lead to personal growth. Liu emphasizes the importance of storytelling in healing familial relationships and discusses his journey from a corporate job to embracing his creative passions. With a mix of humor and depth, he encourages listeners to pursue their dreams and embrace their identities.
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6 snips
Aug 29, 2023 • 1h 14min

Simu Liu Was a Dreamer

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.
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Mar 15, 2025 • 49min

Best Of: Comic Bill Burr / Actor Simu Liu

Join comedian Bill Burr, known for his sharp wit and candid takes on life, as he reflects on his tumultuous journey from childhood anger to comedic self-awareness. Actor Simu Liu, famed for his role in Shang-Chi, shares his experiences filming underwater and the challenges of navigating Hollywood as an Asian-Canadian. The pair discuss societal frustrations, the evolution of comedy, and the pressures of cultural expectations, all while blending humor and personal storytelling in an engaging conversation.
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Oct 9, 2024 • 51min

Simu Liu

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.