Crystal Liu

Crystal Liu has transitioned from a child model to critically acclaimed actress and global brand ambassador. After being accepted into the prestigious Performance Institute of Beijing Film Academy in September 2002, Crystal Liu swiftly launched her acting career, making her debut in the television series ‘The Story of a Noble Family’ in 2003. The same year, she garnered significant early popularity for her portrayal of Wang Yuyan in ‘Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils,’ an adaptation of a martial arts novel. Liu made her first big-screen appearance in 2003 with the Taiwanese rock band May Day in ‘Love of May,’ further expanding her presence.

Her international film career commenced with a starring role in the Hollywood production, ‘The Forbidden Kingdom,’ released in 2008. Liu’s talent earned her the Best Actress award at the 5th Macau International Movie Festival in 2012 for her work in ‘The Assassins,’ followed by the Most Anticipated Actress honor at the 16th Chinese Film Media Awards in 2016 for ‘The Third Way of Love.’ In 2017, Liu solidified her status as a leading actress with multiple prominent film roles, including the romantic fantasy film ‘Once Upon a Time,’ the historical film ‘The Chinese Widow,’ and the fantasy comedy ‘Hanson and the Beast.’ That same year, she made her first small-screen comeback in 12 years with ‘The Love of Hypnosis.’ A significant career milestone came in 2017 when Liu was cast in the titular role of Disney’s live-action adaptation of Mulan, a highly anticipated project that further elevated her global profile. For the 2020 release of Mulan, Liu performed both Mandarin and English versions of the iconic song ‘Reflection,’ showcasing her vocal range on a global stage. Her recent work continues to garner critical acclaim, most notably receiving the Best Actress Award at the 13th Macau International Television Festival in 2022 for her compelling performance in ‘A Dream of Splendor.’