Simu Liu

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.

Simu Liu, the star of The Copenhagen Test, joins to discuss his upcoming Broadway debut and the challenges of transitioning from film to live performance. Meanwhile, Ronny Chieng hilariously critiques Eric Adams' questionable crypto token, comparing its failure to historical figures. Jordan Klepper delivers a mock invasion report on Trump's bizarre insistence to acquire Greenland, offering absurd satire on the administration's missteps. Tune in for a blend of laughs and insights from these dynamic guests!

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.

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.

In this lively discussion, Simu Liu, known for his role as Shang-Chi, shares insights on his animated film In Your Dreams and hints at his Marvel return. Meanwhile, Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan reflects on his journey from Temple of Doom to voicing a character in Zootropolis 2, revealing his past fears of snakes. Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke join in to discuss their collaboration on Blue Moon, delving into the musical elements and the creative process behind their latest project. A delightful mix of film talk and personal anecdotes!

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.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back, baby! And I thought I'd open this new season with a bona fide SUPERHERO. Because that's just how we roll.My guest today is Simu Liu - the first Asian superhero in the Marvel cinematic universe and the star of the 2019 movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. He also appeared in season 4 of Selling Sunset, where Chrishell tried to sell him a house (arguably the real achievement, amirite?). Simu was born in China. His parents were products of Mao's Cultural Revolution and ended up emigrating to Canada. Simu was raised by his grandparents for the first four years of his life before being taken to Canada, where he couldn't speak the language. It was an early lesson in resilience - one he would never forget.Simu joins me to talk about this, as well as his failed accountancy career, a formative heartbreak and failing to get a part in Crazy Rich Asians. Along the way we discuss 'the white gaze' and marginalisation in Hollywood, the dark days of his adolescence when he rebelled against his parents restrictive (and sometimes abusive) behaviour and...well, menstruation. Plus: how he's still friends with Chrishell and what it's like filming Greta Gerwig's Barbie.I adored our conversation because Simu came so willing to own every single one of his failures. His experience of heartbreak from a straight, male perspective was fascinating to me. And he's so smart I could just listen to him for days.--Simu's memoir, We Were Dreamers, is published next week! Pre-order it here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/we-were-dreamers/simu-liu/9780008546472--How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is hosted by Elizabeth Day, produced by Naomi Mantin and Chris Sharp. To contact us, email howtofailpod@gmail.com---Social Media:Elizabeth Day @elizabdayHow To Fail @howtofailpod Simu Liu @simuliu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices