Shu Qi is one of the world’s most famous Asian stars. She is loved through many films such as “The Transporter”, “The Most Beautiful Moment”, “My Wife is a Gangster”, “Swords in the Sky”, “Nie Yin Niang”… During her more than 20-year career, Shu Qi has won the Golden Horse and Golden Statue awards many times for “Best Actress”.At the age of 48, Shu Qi is still one of the leading female stars in the Chinese entertainment industry. She maintains a youthful appearance and is the representative face of many famous brands. Not only that, in recent years, Shu Qi has continuously appeared as a member of the jury of prestigious film festivals such as: Venice, Cannes, Berlin…To achieve the results she has today, Shu Qi has had to work hard for over 20 years in the Chinese entertainment industry. She always wants to erase the image of an actress who acted in adult films in the past.Shu Qi was born in 1976. She once shared that she was not loved by her family and was often scolded and beaten by her parents. “Every time I heard my father’s motorbike coming home and the sound of the iron gate opening downstairs, I was scared and ran far away to hide, even if it was the middle of the night. So I think growing up in that environment, with those experiences, made me an extremely sensitive person,” Shu Qi confided in the documentary “My Legacy”.At the age of 16, Shu Qi decided to leave home to start a career. She moved to Hong Kong at the age of 17 and struggled to make a living on her own. With her appearance, Shu Qi entered the entertainment industry as a model for 18+ magazines. Later, she became an actress in adult films.During the two years after leaving home, Shu Qi was stereotyped as a provocative character. Audiences called her a “porn star” at that time. Shu Qi later shared that it was a period of time she always wanted to erase. If she could do it again, she would never choose to take such a path.It was not until the film “Sắc tình nam nữ” (1996) co-starring with Trương Quốc Vinh that Thư Kỳ finally shed the nickname “level 3 movie star”. This role also unexpectedly brought her the Kim Tuong Award in the category of “Best Supporting Actress” – a prestigious award that no 18+ movie star would dare to dream of.According to Today Online, Hong Kong director Wong Jing was the one who made Shu Qi “awaken and want to change herself”. He was also the one who put a lot of effort into helping Actress Shu Qi change, moving from a pornographic film actress to a mainstream film maker. Since then, Shu Qi has strived to become a famous star in Asia as well as the world.Regarding her personal life, in September 2016, Shu Qi announced that she had found happiness with director Fung Tak Lun. The two had been together for about 4 years before announcing their marriage. In an article, Shu Qi happily shared that Phung Duc Luan not handsome enough for her husband selection criteria.After getting married, Shu Qi did not share much about her private life on social media. However, on special occasions, she did not hesitate to send sweet words to her other half.“Thank you for being patient and accompanying me for so many years. Thank you for everything you have given me. Happy wedding anniversary,” Shu Qi wrote on her personal page earlier this year.
Shu Qi is one of the world’s most famous Asian stars. She is loved through many films such as “The Transporter”, “The Most Beautiful Moment”, “My Wife is a Gangster”, “Swords in the Sky”, “Nie Yin Niang”… During her more than 20-year career, Shu Qi has won the Golden Horse and Golden Statue awards many times for “Best Actress”.
At the age of 48, Shu Qi is still one of the leading female stars in the Chinese entertainment industry. She maintains a youthful appearance and is the representative face of many famous brands. Not only that, in recent years, Shu Qi has continuously appeared as a member of the jury of prestigious film festivals such as: Venice, Cannes, Berlin…
To achieve the results she has today, Shu Qi has had to work hard for over 20 years in the Chinese entertainment industry. She always wants to erase the image of an actress who acted in adult films in the past.
Shu Qi was born in 1976. She once shared that she was not loved by her family and was often scolded and beaten by her parents. “Every time I heard my father’s motorbike coming home and the sound of the iron gate opening downstairs, I was scared and ran far away to hide, even if it was the middle of the night. So I think growing up in such an environment, with those experiences, made me an extremely sensitive person,” Shu Qi confided in the documentary “My Legacy”.
At the age of 16, Shu Qi decided to leave home to start a career. She moved to Hong Kong at the age of 17 and struggled to make a living on her own. With her appearance, Shu Qi entered the entertainment industry as a model for 18+ magazines. Later, she became an actress in adult films.
During the two years after leaving home, Shu Qi was stereotyped as a provocative character. Audiences called her a “porn star” at that time. Shu Qi later shared that it was a period of time she always wanted to erase. If she could do it again, she would never choose to take such a path.
It was not until the film “Sắc tình nam nữ” (1996) co-starring with Trương Quốc Vinh that Thư Kỳ finally shed the nickname “level 3 movie star”. This role also unexpectedly brought her the Kim Tuong Award in the category of “Best Supporting Actress” – a prestigious award that no 18+ movie star would dare to dream of.
According to Today Online, Hong Kong director Wong Jing was the one who made Shu Qi “awaken and want to change herself”. He was also the one who put a lot of effort into helping Actress Shu Qi change, moving from a pornographic film actress to a mainstream film maker. Since then, Shu Qi has strived to become a famous star in Asia as well as the world.
Regarding her personal life, in September 2016, Shu Qi announced that she had found happiness with director Fung Tak Lun. The two had been together for about 4 years before announcing their marriage. In an article, Shu Qi happily shared that Phung Duc Luan not handsome enough for her husband selection criteria.
After getting married, Shu Qi did not share much about her private life on social media. However, on special occasions, she did not hesitate to send sweet words to her other half.
“Thank you for being patient and accompanying me for so many years. Thank you for everything you have given me. Happy wedding anniversary,” Shu Qi wrote on her personal page earlier this year.