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Early Life and Career Beginnings:
- Liu Shishi, born on March 10, 1987, trained in ballet at the Beijing Dance Academy.
- She made her acting debut in 2005 with the leading role in the television drama series ‘The Moon and the Wind.’
- Liu gained recognition with roles in dramas such as ‘The Young Warriors’ (2006) and ‘The Fairies of Liaozhai’ (2007).
- In 2007, she graduated from the Beijing Dance Academy and signed with Tangren Media, transitioning from dancer to actress.
- Liu’s breakthrough came with her role as Mu Nianci in ‘The Legend of the Condor Heroes’ (2008).
Rising Popularity (2009–2010):
- Liu gained popularity with her role as Long Kui in the fantasy action drama ‘Chinese Paladin 3’ (2009).
- She starred in the historical drama ‘A Weaver on the Horizon’ (2010), challenging herself with the character of Princess Zhao Jiayi.
Breakthrough and Film Debut (2011–2012):
- Liu rose to stardom with her role as Ruoxi in the time-travel historical romance ‘Scarlet Heart’ (2011).
- ‘Scarlet Heart’ became a major hit in China and across East Asia, propelling Liu to fame.
- She made her feature film debut in ‘The Next Miracle’ and starred in ‘Sad Fairy Tale’ and ‘A Moment of Love.’
- In 2012, Liu starred in the action drama ‘Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky,’ achieving high ratings and popularity.
Mainstream Popularity (2013–present):
- Liu starred in the action comedy ‘Badges of Fury’ (2013) alongside Jet Li and received critical acclaim.
- She earned praise for her role in the wuxia film ‘Brotherhood of Blades’ (2013) and was nominated for Best Actress.
- Liu returned to television with the historical romance drama ‘Sound of the Desert’ (2014), which was well-received.
- In 2016, she headlined the historical drama ‘The Imperial Doctress,’ winning awards for her performance.
- Liu starred in various dramas and films, including ‘Angelo’ (2017), ‘Lost Love in Times’ (2017), and ‘The Liquidator’ (2018).
- In 2019, Liu starred in the romance melodrama ‘If I Can Love You So’ and announced her comeback with ‘To Dear Myself.’
Personal Life:
- Liu Shishi’s grandfather was Liu Tianli, a renowned performer of Xihe Dagu ballad.
- Her parents were factory workers, with her mother retiring early due to health reasons.
- Liu married her ‘Scarlet Heart’ co-star Nicky Wu on January 20, 2015, with a wedding ceremony in Bali, Indonesia in March 2016.
- She gave birth to a son, nicknamed ‘BuBu’ after ‘Scarlet Heart,’ on April 27, 2019.