Cecilia Liu
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Liu Shishi better known as Cecilia Liu, is a Chinese
film and television actress and ballerina.
(2007). She rose to fame for her role as Mu Nianci
in The Legend of the Condor Heroes
(2008), and was cast as her character's descendant in The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber
(2009). Her role as Long Kui in Chinese Paladin 3
broke her previous typecasting as a "gentle, kind, and understanding maiden" and in A Weaver on the Horizon
as the Song Dynasty
's princess, Zhao Jiayi, the portrayal for her character's growth from juvenile and unruly to maturity and courageous proving to critics and audiences alike that she's competent on diverse roles.
Being in costume drama
for years, in 2011, Liu begins another career transition; she begins taking contemporary
roles including her feature film debut in the inspirational drama The Next Magic (2011), directed by Taiwanese filmmaker Zhuo Li,, on time travel romance television series Startling by Each Step
(2011), and romance drama series An Angel's Happiness (2012). Liu also made her singing debut for a track of Startling by Each Step (2011).
She was trained in ballet
at the Beijing Dance Academy
.
Chinese people
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film and television actress and ballerina.
Biography
Liu made her acting debut on the romance television drama series The Moon and the Wind (2005) in a leading role. She received acclaim for her performances in The Young Warriors (2006) and The Fairies of LiaozhaiThe Fairies of Liaozhai
The Fairies of Liaozhai is a Chinese television series adapted from Pu Songling's collection of supernatural stories titled Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio. The series is produced by Chinese Entertainment Shanghai and stars Nicky Wu, Fann Wong, Qu Ying, Daniel Chan, Lin Chia-yu, Pan Yueming,...
(2007). She rose to fame for her role as Mu Nianci
Mu Nianci
Mu Nianci is a character in Jin Yong's wuxia novel The Legend of the Condor Heroes. She is the love interest of the primary antagonist Yang Kang and the mother of Yang Guo, the protagonist of the sequel novel The Return of the Condor Heroes...
in The Legend of the Condor Heroes
The Legend of the Condor Heroes (2008 TV series)
The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was produced by Chinese Entertainment Shanghai, the same company that produced Chinese Paladin , The Little Fairy and The Young Warriors...
(2008), and was cast as her character's descendant in The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber
The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (2009 TV series)
The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber is a Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It is a final installment of a trilogy produced by Zhang Jizhong, preceded by The Legend of the Condor Heroes and The Return of the Condor Heroes...
(2009). Her role as Long Kui in Chinese Paladin 3
Chinese Paladin 3 (TV series)
-Track list:#Shengsheng Shishi Ai #Wanji Shijian performed by Hu Ge#Cisheng Buhuan performed by Qingdao Feiyu...
broke her previous typecasting as a "gentle, kind, and understanding maiden" and in A Weaver on the Horizon
A Weaver on the Horizon
A Weaver on the Horizon is a Chinese television series based on the life story of Huang Daopo, one of the most inspirational figures in the history of China who revolutionized textile industry during the Mongol conquest of the Song Dynasty and the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty...
as the Song Dynasty
Song Dynasty
The Song Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in China between 960 and 1279; it succeeded the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period, and was followed by the Yuan Dynasty. It was the first government in world history to issue banknotes or paper money, and the first Chinese government to establish a...
's princess, Zhao Jiayi, the portrayal for her character's growth from juvenile and unruly to maturity and courageous proving to critics and audiences alike that she's competent on diverse roles.
Being in costume drama
Costume drama
A costume drama or period drama is a period piece in which elaborate costumes, sets and properties are featured in order to capture the ambiance of a particular era.The term is usually used in the context of film and television...
for years, in 2011, Liu begins another career transition; she begins taking contemporary
Contemporary history
Contemporary history describes the period timeframe that is without any intervening time closely connected to the present and is a certain perspective of modern history. The term "contemporary history" has been in use at least by the early 19th century. In the widest context of this use,...
roles including her feature film debut in the inspirational drama The Next Magic (2011), directed by Taiwanese filmmaker Zhuo Li,, on time travel romance television series Startling by Each Step
Startling by Each Step
Startling by Each Step, also known as Bubu Jingxin is a Chinese television series based on a novel of the same title by writer Tong Hua . Filming for the series started on 6 December 2010 in Shanghai and wrapped up on 22 March 2011...
(2011), and romance drama series An Angel's Happiness (2012). Liu also made her singing debut for a track of Startling by Each Step (2011).
She was trained in ballet
Ballet
Ballet is a type of performance dance, that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, and which was further developed in France and Russia as a concert dance form. The early portions preceded the invention of the proscenium stage and were presented in large chambers with...
at the Beijing Dance Academy
Beijing Dance Academy
Beijing Dance Academy , also known as Beijing Dance Institute, is the only institution of higher education in dance in China. There are three specialties: performance, choreography and dance studies. It offers Master's degrees and Bachelor's degrees....
.
Filmography
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Next Magic | 下一個奇跡 | Li Jiayi |
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Moon and the Wind | 月影風荷 | Ye Fenghe | |
| 2006 | The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng (2006 TV series) The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng is a 2006 television series adapted from Gu Long's Lu Xiaofeng novel series. The series was first broadcast on CCTV-6.-List of episodes:... |
陸小鳳傳奇 | Sun Xiuqing | |
| Flying Like a Butterfly | 飛花如蝶 | Qi'er | ||
| The Young Warriors The Young Warriors (2006 TV series) -Track list:#Nan'er Dang Zijiang #Juebie Shi performed by Anson Hu#Wu #Yuezou Yueyuan performed by Zhao Mo... |
少年楊家將 | Lady Luo | ||
| 2007 | The Fairies of Liaozhai The Fairies of Liaozhai The Fairies of Liaozhai is a Chinese television series adapted from Pu Songling's collection of supernatural stories titled Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio. The series is produced by Chinese Entertainment Shanghai and stars Nicky Wu, Fann Wong, Qu Ying, Daniel Chan, Lin Chia-yu, Pan Yueming,... |
聊齋奇女子 | Xin Shisiniang | |
| 2008 | The Legend of the Condor Heroes The Legend of the Condor Heroes (2008 TV series) The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was produced by Chinese Entertainment Shanghai, the same company that produced Chinese Paladin , The Little Fairy and The Young Warriors... |
射雕英雄傳 | Mu Nianci Mu Nianci Mu Nianci is a character in Jin Yong's wuxia novel The Legend of the Condor Heroes. She is the love interest of the primary antagonist Yang Kang and the mother of Yang Guo, the protagonist of the sequel novel The Return of the Condor Heroes... |
|
| 2009 | Chinese Paladin 3 Chinese Paladin 3 (TV series) -Track list:#Shengsheng Shishi Ai #Wanji Shijian performed by Hu Ge#Cisheng Buhuan performed by Qingdao Feiyu... |
仙劍奇俠傳3 | Long Kui | |
| The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (2009 TV series) The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber is a Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It is a final installment of a trilogy produced by Zhang Jizhong, preceded by The Legend of the Condor Heroes and The Return of the Condor Heroes... |
倚天屠龍記 | Yellow Dress Maiden (Lady Yang) | ||
| 2010 | Tale Of The Oriental Serpent | 白蛇後傳 | Yin Shuangshuang | |
| A Weaver on the Horizon A Weaver on the Horizon A Weaver on the Horizon is a Chinese television series based on the life story of Huang Daopo, one of the most inspirational figures in the history of China who revolutionized textile industry during the Mongol conquest of the Song Dynasty and the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty... |
天涯織女 | Zhao Jiayi | ||
| 2011 | The Vigilantes In Masks The Vigilantes In Masks The Vigilantes In Masks is a Chinese television series produced by Chinese Entertainment Shanghai. Previous adaptations include a 1960 Hong Kong television series, a 1994 film, a 2005 TVB production, and a 2008 SBC Korean television drama... |
怪俠一枝梅 | Yan Sanniang | |
| Startling by Each Step Startling by Each Step Startling by Each Step, also known as Bubu Jingxin is a Chinese television series based on a novel of the same title by writer Tong Hua . Filming for the series started on 6 December 2010 in Shanghai and wrapped up on 22 March 2011... |
步步驚心 | Ma'ertai Ruoxi (Zhang Xiao) | ||
| 2012 | Xuanyuan Jian: The Scar in the Sky Xuanyuan Jian: The Scar in the Sky Xuanyuan Jian: The Scar in the Sky is an upcoming Chinese television series adapted from Xuanyuan Jian, a series of Chinese role-playing video games developed by Taiwanese company Softstar Entertainment Inc... |
軒轅劍之天之痕 | Tuoba Yu'er | |
| An Angel's Happiness | 天使的幸福 | Li Xiaohan |
Discography
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Startling by Each Step OST (步步驚心)單曲 |
|