Liu Yifei
Model · American, People's Republic of China
Known for Liu Yifei, born An Feng on August 25, 1987, is a Chinese American actress. She is widely recognized for her roles in television series such as The Story of a Noble Family, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, Chinese Paladin, A Dream of Splendor, The Tale of Rose, and Meet Yourself.
About Liu Yifei
Liu Yifei, born An Feng on August 25, 1987, is a Chinese American actress. She is widely recognized for her roles in television series such as The Story of a Noble Family, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, Chinese Paladin, A Dream of Splendor, The Tale of Rose, and Meet Yourself. Internationally, she gained prominent recognition starring as the titular character in Disney's live-action film Mulan. Over her career, she has appeared on the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list and was named one of China's New Four Dan actresses in 2009.
Born in Wuhan, Hubei, Liu was raised by her mother, dancer Liu Xiaoli, following her parents' divorce when she was ten. After adopting her mother's surname, her name was changed to Liu Ximeizi. In 1997, she immigrated to Queens, New York City, attending Louis Pasteur Middle School 67. She returned to China in 2002 to pursue acting under the stage name Liu Yifei. At age 15, she was accepted into the Performance Institute of Beijing Film Academy, graduating in 2006.
Liu made her television debut in 2003 in the period romance drama The Story of a Noble Family. That same year, she played Wang Yuyan in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, earning the nickname "Fairy Sister." In 2005, she starred in the fantasy drama Chinese Paladin, which established her popularity in China, and was named the "Golden Eagle Goddess" at the 6th China Golden Eagle TV Art Festival.
Transitioning to film, Liu signed with William Morris Agency and made her Hollywood debut in The Forbidden Kingdom (2008). She subsequently starred in Love in Disguise (2010), A Chinese Ghost Story (2011), and The Four trilogy. Her role in the 2012 historical film The Assassins earned her the Best Actress award at the fifth Macau International Movie Festival.
Her later projects included international collaborations such as For Love or Money (2014) and The Third Way of Love (2015), the latter winning her Most Anticipated Actress at the 16th Chinese Film Media Awards. She also served as an ambassador for Dior Prestige and Tissot. Her other film credits include Night Peacock, So Young 2: Never Gone, Once Upon a Time, Hanson and the Beast, and The Chinese Widow.
In 2017, Liu was cast as the titular character in Disney's live-action Mulan, released in 2020, for which she also sang versions of "Reflection." Her music career included a 2006 debut album and the Japanese single "Mayonaka no Door." Returning to television, she appeared in The Love of Hypnosis and starred in the 2022 costume drama Meng Hua Lu, winning Best Actress at the 13th Macau International Television Festival.
Public interest has also surrounded Liu's political stances, including her reshared support for Hong Kong police in 2019, an interview comment referring to herself as Asian, and ending her ties with Adidas in 2021. In her personal life, Liu dated South Korean actor Song Seung-heon from 2015 until their breakup in late 2017.
Frequently asked about Liu Yifei
What is Liu Yifei known for?
Liu Yifei, born An Feng on August 25, 1987, is a Chinese American actress. She is widely recognized for her roles in television series such as The Story of a Noble Family, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, Chinese Paladin, A Dream of Splendor, The Tale of Rose, and Meet Yourself.
How old is Liu Yifei and what is their zodiac sign?
Liu Yifei is 39 years old (born 25 Aug 1987) and is a Virgo.
Where is Liu Yifei from?
Liu Yifei is from Wuhan, People's Republic of China (born 25 August 1987).
What is Liu Yifei's real name?
Liu Yifei's real (birth) name is 安风.
