Simu Liu

Actors

Birthday

Date : 19 April Year : 1989

Age

37 Years Old

Birth Place

Harbin Canada

Zodiac Sign

Aries

Relationship

Allison Hsu (since late 2022)

Height

5 feet 10½ inches (179.1 cm)

Parents

Zhenning Liu, Zheng Liu

Nationality

Canadian

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Estimated Wealth by period

$11M - 13 Million

Simu Liu Net Worth over last years

Yearly earnings (based on current year (2026))

$400K - 600 K

Net Worth (based on previous year (2025))

$11.50 Million

How we calculate estimated net worth.

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Introduction

Simu Liu is a Canadian actor, producer, writer, and stuntman known for his charismatic performances, martial arts skills, and groundbreaking roles that have significantly boosted Asian representation in Hollywood. He rose to global fame as the first Asian superhero to lead a Marvel Cinematic Universe film and continues to balance blockbuster projects with independent work and advocacy.

Career

Early Debut: Moved to Canada at age 5 and began acting in the early 2010s after leaving a career in accounting. Appeared in small roles in Heroes Reborn, Blood and Water, and background work in films like Pacific Rim.

Television Breakthrough: Starred as Jung Kim in the hit CBC/Netflix sitcom Kim's Convenience (2016–2021), which brought him widespread recognition in Canada and internationally.

Major Breakthrough: Played the titular role in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), making history as Marvel's first Asian-led superhero film.

Blockbuster & Diverse Success: Starred in Barbie (2023) as one of the Kens, Atlas (2024) opposite Jennifer Lopez, Jackpot! (2024), and Last Breath (2025). Voiced a role in the animated film In Your Dreams (2025).

Upcoming Projects: Reprising Shang-Chi in Avengers: Doomsday (2026). Also involved in producing and developing projects, including a potential Sleeping Dogs adaptation.

Family Life

Simu Liu was born on April 19, 1989, in Harbin, China, and raised in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. His parents are engineers who immigrated from China. He has been in a relationship with digital marketing executive Allison Hsu since 2022. The couple got engaged in May 2025 after a proposal in Paris. As of 2026, they are planning their wedding and have no children yet.

Simu Liu Net Worth

As of 2026, Simu Liu's net worth is estimated to be around $11 - 13 million. He has earned primarily through his acting roles in major films and TV, endorsements, producing, and his bestselling book.

Notable Achievements

Lead role in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) — Marvel’s first Asian superhero film.
People’s Choice Award and other wins for Shang-Chi.
New York Times bestselling author for We Were Dreamers.
Starred as one of the Kens in the global hit Barbie (2023).
Reprising Shang-Chi in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).
Strong advocate for diversity and representation in Hollywood.

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