Li Ming Hu
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Li Ming Hu is a New Zealand
born actress who is of Chinese
descent.
, in which she portrays a young, beautiful and intelligent doctor who strives to be the best there is in Shortland Street's medical facility. Her character, however, seems to be somewhat disliked (in the show, that is) as she has a tendency to be rude to those who she doesn't consider to be important, which hasn't won her many friends. In the real life however, she is perhaps one of the most liked by fans, despite being depicted as "cruel and mean".
, Max TV
and even Xena: Warrior Princess
. These roles, however, didn't last for very long. However, it wouldn't take long for her to be cast into Shortland Street.
Acting has always been her longtime passion and she has on many occasions participated in school plays. However, Li Ming also found success in other areas of life - in addition to being a talented actress, she is also a talented musician and has her own band named The Tokey Tones (which has found success in New Zealand, with the release of the album Caterpillar and Butterfly being met with much critical acclaim). She also graduated with honours from the University of Auckland
, from which she has a Masters degree in History. While completing her masters, Li Ming was also a tutor in the history department of the university.
After a 3 year run on Shortland Street as one of the show's popular and well known characters, Li Ming's character Li Mei Chen died after a deadly virus she had contracted. Her most recent role is Gemma, Ranger Operator Series Silver, in Power Rangers: RPM
.
Currently, she lives in Auckland
New Zealand.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
born actress who is of Chinese
Han Chinese
Han Chinese are an ethnic group native to China and are the largest single ethnic group in the world.Han Chinese constitute about 92% of the population of the People's Republic of China , 98% of the population of the Republic of China , 78% of the population of Singapore, and about 20% of the...
descent.
Biography
Since 2003, She has become known for her role as Li Mei Chen in New Zealand's popular TV show, Shortland StreetShortland Street
Shortland Street is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera, first broadcast on Television New Zealand's TV2 on 25 May 1992. It is the country's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 4500 episodes and 19 years, and is one of the most watched television programs in...
, in which she portrays a young, beautiful and intelligent doctor who strives to be the best there is in Shortland Street's medical facility. Her character, however, seems to be somewhat disliked (in the show, that is) as she has a tendency to be rude to those who she doesn't consider to be important, which hasn't won her many friends. In the real life however, she is perhaps one of the most liked by fans, despite being depicted as "cruel and mean".
After Shortland Street
Apart from her significant role on Shortland Street, she has also appeared in other New Zealand TV shows such as Spin DoctorsSpin Doctors
Spin Doctors is an American alternative rock band formed in New York City, best known for their early 1990s hits, "Two Princes," and "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong," which peaked the Billboard Hot 100 charts at #7 & #17 respectively....
, Max TV
Max TV
Digital Cable System, the owner of Max TV, is a corporation of firms who provide DTH services of satellite television. Max TV is the third operator of this kind, and was launched in Romania in June 2005...
and even Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena: Warrior Princess is an American–New Zealand supernatural fantasy adventure series that aired in syndication from September 4, 1995 until June 18, 2001....
. These roles, however, didn't last for very long. However, it wouldn't take long for her to be cast into Shortland Street.
Acting has always been her longtime passion and she has on many occasions participated in school plays. However, Li Ming also found success in other areas of life - in addition to being a talented actress, she is also a talented musician and has her own band named The Tokey Tones (which has found success in New Zealand, with the release of the album Caterpillar and Butterfly being met with much critical acclaim). She also graduated with honours from the University of Auckland
University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is a university located in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the largest university in the country and the highest ranked in the 2011 QS World University Rankings, having been ranked worldwide...
, from which she has a Masters degree in History. While completing her masters, Li Ming was also a tutor in the history department of the university.
After a 3 year run on Shortland Street as one of the show's popular and well known characters, Li Ming's character Li Mei Chen died after a deadly virus she had contracted. Her most recent role is Gemma, Ranger Operator Series Silver, in Power Rangers: RPM
Power Rangers: RPM
Power Rangers RPM is the seventeenth installment in the American children's television series Power Rangers. As with all previous Power Rangers series, RPM uses footage, costumes, and other props from the Super Sentai Series, in this case, from Engine Sentai Go-onger...
.
Currently, she lives in Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
New Zealand.