Shang-Chi's Simu Liu Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions

Shang-Chi's Simu Liu Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED

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'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' star Simu Liu takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. How tall is Simu Liu? Where was he raised? How did he get into acting? How did he get the role of Shang-Chi? Simu answers all these questions and much more!
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@donutinthesky7577 2 роки тому

i love how he turned the "where did simu liu" question into a whole life reflection

@spiirxt_ 2 роки тому

underrated comment 💀💀

@s0ur_p0wer71 2 роки тому

Please protect this man 💀💀

@lumenardens 2 роки тому

he and Andrew Garfield should have an existentialism talk 😆

@feloven 2 роки тому

@@lumenardens "why Andrew Garfield"

@rleor5694 2 роки тому

@@feloven 💀💀

@shreeyapol8589 2 роки тому

"Not only was Simu Liu in a stock photo, Simu Liu, quite possibly, is the most successful stock photo model of all time." Plsss where's the lie thoo

@ryancharlton404 2 роки тому

Do you mean aunt may not mj

@fzhcu02 2 роки тому

What about Hold the pain Harold stock photos!

@ralphangel561 2 роки тому

@@dikahadijayantosunyoto9549 is that necessary? Grow up

@CliffordDLewis022 2 роки тому

Yet they paid him a 100 dollars that's just dirty.

@davidyodo24 2 роки тому

@@dikahadijayantosunyoto9549 wtf bro, disgusting 🤮

@joannep222 2 роки тому

I love how he gave a backstory to some questions and painted a picture! Way more entertaining than one word answers!

@McDubbin337 2 роки тому

I agree! Way more entertaining

@doobyscoober5009 2 роки тому

I agree, maybe other actors are shorter with their answers because their kind of fed up with years of interviews and the same questions. Or their just tired, who knows.

@franklindurang 2 роки тому

Dude is charismatic AF

@NellieKAdaba 2 роки тому

👍🏿

@t-boajesuslovesyou1174 2 роки тому

Noice

@ddzgdt 2 роки тому

I hate making assumptions about people, especially celebrities, but Simu really just seems like such a down to earth, wholesome guy who doesn't take himself too seriously. Yet somehow still oozes charisma. Idk, I just really really want him to be super successful.

@jonathansarmiento1739 2 роки тому

Yup yup. Like for all we know he's actually super awful, but this type of chill humble vibe is really hard to fake. You can just tell he's super nerdy and kind. He reminds me a lot of Henry Cavil.

@deborahmwale 2 роки тому

Same here and win some awards

@srslyyhannah 2 роки тому

Perfect for Shang-Chi. I mean you'll never know your valet would be a son of a hundreds-year old owner of 10 magical bracelets and an empire, and has awesome martial arts skills. They're both down to earth really

@jessicagreenfield6584 2 роки тому

I'm so happy Simu is getting the love he deserves. I love him

@themanstan0785 2 роки тому

you probably never even heard of him until shang chi

@jessicagreenfield6584 2 роки тому

@@themanstan0785 so? I still like him even if I discovered him when Shang Chi came out

@gameking3278 2 роки тому

@@jessicagreenfield6584 I agree. He’s just as awesome as most of the marvel cast.

@ImpatientPlatypus 2 роки тому

@@jessicagreenfield6584 I heard something about how he was making fun of theories on Twitter before the movie stopped because they were wrong? Probably just a rumor but you never know.

@Cozmoschannel 2 роки тому

@@themanstan0785 unfortunately you are right....

@faisalirfan6285 2 роки тому

Q. How tall are you? Everyone: tells their exact height Simu Liu: Starts to tell a story about it!!!! This guy is just awesome!!!!

@JayZinger 2 роки тому

Gonna be honest I think he’s trying to explain his height because he’s definitely not six feet as what his profile suggests. He’s definitely not five foot 11 either.

@jacquedez 2 роки тому

He said in another interview he’s 5’11.5 or 5’11 3/4 I don’t remember

@JayZinger 2 роки тому

@@jacquedez I think he’s 5’9 or around that height. If you go on his Instagram and compare his height to the people he’s standing next to he can’t be more than 5’10

@ashina5924 2 роки тому

@@JayZinger no he's 5'11, watch him with bart kwan whose 5'8-9 and geo who's 5'11 and simu is taller than both. But hes more like 5'11.5

@haritsdarwienm5886 2 роки тому

@@jacquedez i think he's around 5'10-5'11, with shoes on tho he could be 6'0

@veronikanesterova5355 2 роки тому

The fact that he left his job at 23 and started doing something completely new is so powerful

@jjack3186 2 роки тому

I’m leaving my job this this week at 24 aspiring to become a professional boxer 🥊 out of Atlanta ! Nice to see people genuinely have success in starting new found dreams it gives people like me hope .

@veronikanesterova5355 2 роки тому

@@jjack3186 wishing you the best!!!🍀

@MaxBraver555 5 місяців тому

he did not leave, he got laid off

@guyfawkes8384 3 місяці тому

Yeah, but unfortunately all he does now is cry about not being in enough movies and winning enough Oscars.

@EmelyPhan Місяць тому

Him: I got fired, I got fired, I got laid off Commenter: Left his job

@cameron2503 2 роки тому

I love seeing the Marvel actors doing these interviews

@LeBeautiful 2 роки тому

Right???

@violincat3000 2 роки тому

Absolutely!!

@charlotteawad3381 2 роки тому

so right

@jessicagreenfield6584 2 роки тому

Right!!

@elhopper3735 2 роки тому

Totally!

@chronosarcanos 2 роки тому

My god he is just such a nice guy. So honest and humble, so down to earth. His atitude reminds me of a young Keanu Reeves.

@superstygian3751 2 роки тому

It’s the Canada in him

@jn4297 2 роки тому

China + Canada, how can he not be honest, humble and down to earth!

@GODMODEPLUS 2 роки тому

Both have something in common; both have a Chinese grandmother.

@busymama7903 2 роки тому

They were both raised in Canada, so that might have something to do with it! Oh Canada! 🇨🇦 ❤️

@crazychimp1039 2 роки тому

@@jn4297 China has concentration camps. Remember Tiananmen square park. Canada only

@brandonsmith1978 2 роки тому

There is literally not one thing to not like about this guy.

@flamehours4 2 роки тому

twitter disagrees

@mrp4728 2 роки тому

@@flamehours4 its twitter of course it does

@flamehours4 2 роки тому

@Aadi Muralidhar true

@justinecadena3553 2 роки тому

Finally someone that actually answers the questions sincerely and without seeming bothered by the segment. :) Simu Liu is the best! I miss Kim’s Convenience, but looking forward to his movie career!!!

@Kajed8963 2 роки тому

Simu Liu seems like the kind of guy who actually watches and enjoys stuff like this. He's a legit geek.

@Bobaxbulbasaur 2 роки тому

@@Kajed8963 oh totally. You should see his interview on JK News

@ale03000 2 роки тому

Yup so much better than Cena, who didn't answer anything . .

@olivetomatopizza 2 роки тому

yes absolutely!!

@guyfawkes8384 3 місяці тому

He's a crybaby.

@nolatamblyn1593 2 роки тому

I love love love that Simu is so honest about being bad at being an accountant. He's saying you can be terrible at something but that doesn't mean you're worthless or never going to be successful at anything, just that it might not be the thing for you! It's great and humanizing and motivating!

@milenamoura9968 2 роки тому

loved how he turned the interview into an actual interview, with actual answers

@Connor-uz8ib 2 роки тому

This dude might be one of the most naturally cool and down-to-earth people I’ve ever seen. I REALLY hope this dude makes it big, not just with Marvel.

@jacobmsass 2 роки тому

We must protect this man at all costs.

@thelabrantfamilyvideos6812 2 роки тому

YESS

@deborahmwale 2 роки тому

For real that's a humble guy

@meideviriskianda114 2 роки тому

He's so humble and down to earth, I think that's why people love him because He's relatable. Seeing him got all the success is like watching your friend became successful, you feel proud.

@thelabrantfamilyvideos6812 2 роки тому

YESSS, I AGREE WITH YOU

@jethrosims8339 2 роки тому

He would make a great spy. Could definitely see him lead a comedy-crime movie

@danitho 2 роки тому

@@lenindsouza2562 This comment....feels...racist... I'm not 100% sure....but it does feel racist...if not, it's definitely offensive

@iwatchstuffs7933 2 роки тому

@@danitho he's not racist just kinda rude because he is saying that Jackie Chan can be replaced by someone who is youngerr

@Fishfingers Рік тому

@@danitho bruh how tf is that racist

@danitho Рік тому

@@Fishfingers You talking about the comment that's deleted?!

@Fishfingers Рік тому

@@danitho oh my bad lmao I didn’t even notice you were replying to a deleted comment

@YungXin 2 роки тому

he's so relatable honestly it's refreshing

@chloeeng6811 29 днів тому

I can’t believe that he was in make it pop

@JamesonThomas24 2 роки тому

“I got $700 dollars, which at the time was a lot of money”. Me : cries

@thelabrantfamilyvideos6812 2 роки тому

LMAO

@broodster6697 2 роки тому

ikr? i hope to one day be in a financial situation where 700 dollars is not a lot of money lol

@Ubiquitous_1 2 роки тому

He's so witty. I'd love to see him in more movies. He has that quality that draws you in and stay focused on him.

@elhopper3735 2 роки тому

I love how he told stories for most of the questions that he could have answered shortly. He’s such a great guy!

@shishir8076 2 роки тому

Stranger Things 4....yay 😊❤️❤️

@nusratfaiza5554 2 роки тому

"I can't spend my life working on somebody else's version of success" THIS LINE 🔥🔥👏👏

@amandaz5789 2 роки тому

“My mandarin is slowly deteriorating” is the most Chinese American thing ever😂

@SamanthaCorrie18 2 роки тому

He's Canadian btw, not American

@Fishfingers Рік тому

@@tobechinese bruh how Chinese canadian is actually quite common

@randomthings839 2 роки тому

The best thing about him is that his dad came back with the milk

@joyalpatel6000 2 роки тому

Leaving it at 69

@lenindsouza2562 2 роки тому

Right 😄🤣

@jezzerkrisperez2762 2 роки тому

And bread and a plane ticket too

@uditgor 2 роки тому

He was so amazing in Kim's Convenience and he absolutely killed it in Shang Chi. I hope he gets more and more love and success.

@JoshuaHenelyThornhill 2 роки тому

SImu Liu is my favorite addition to the Marvel universe. Not Shang Chi but him as a person. He's such a great soul and such a great energy to be around so it seems.

@schtemeul 2 роки тому

Perfect successor of RDJ

@SD-oi9gr 2 роки тому

You can tell he genuinely thought about that “when…” question came up and instead of just joking about it he gave a great answer. Essentially changing the question to when did he become himself.

@Legendary_anime_world 2 роки тому

He seems to be such a down to earth person

@gannu9485 2 роки тому

Yeesssssssss

@nadeemkidwai74 2 роки тому

There is no way anyone can play rapid-fire with this guy 😅 absolutely writing a paragraph for every asked question

@RockAddicted7 2 роки тому

So you can actually give long and thorough answers in these interview 👏 He's such a nice guy, I'm so happy he got the part (Shang-Chi) and can't wait to see him more on screen. He deserves the best!

@catcherintherai9099 2 роки тому

have you seen anderson cooper's or col chris hadfield's wired interviews? they both gave long answers. hadfield's actually 40 minutes long

@k.4cl 2 роки тому

Me too love shang chi😍

@angieyaaa 2 роки тому

He seems like that person you can talk to for hours without feeling bored

@rakong246 2 роки тому

Simu is the most wholesome breakout actor, honestly. I love Canadians.

@Windthroughcedars 2 роки тому

Simu is honestly the human equivalent of a cup of hot cocoa.

@ColorlessColour 2 роки тому

How charismatic can one person be? Simu Liu: Yes

@ace-of-bats 2 роки тому

"But maybe I was mean to somebody ... at some time ... *distressed face*" 😂 I love this guy.

@AAdren 2 роки тому

His rise to stardom is great. Came in as an unknown actor and has been using his success to introduce himself in a awesome, friendly way

@aspiretoinspire9679 2 роки тому

In 'Shang-Chi,' Simu Liu finally gets the role he always wanted. Long before he became Shang-Chi, Simu Liu was convinced that the only way he'd be an Asian superhero on an American movie screen was to craft the story himself. 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

@themomodbot5408 2 роки тому

That zoom in when he's thinking hard another movie he's been in besides Shang Chi LMAO

@krishab5908 2 роки тому

Yup it killed it 😂😂

@Sonmmmxuan 2 роки тому

I love that he is honest about his height but doesn't let that hold him back.

@justpeter7336 2 роки тому

Simu is one of those nice, down to earth celeb everyone would love to have as a friend

@TibbyProductions 2 роки тому

So glad they cast him as Shang Chi, he was absolutely brilliant

@girlontheclouds2936 2 роки тому

Simu Liu is such a down-to-earth easy going guy not to mention very humble. I love how he takes his time in interviews and answer all the questions.

@addi_miip 2 роки тому

never change, simu. you're one of the humblest, most modest and nicest actors I've ever seen.

@shednotes3016 2 роки тому

Some people have a cool vibe. Simu Liu has the coolest name and his star will continue to rise.

@DiwaGalvez 2 роки тому

Compared to people like John Cena who treats every question as a joke (and his interview became a big joke itself), and boring people like others, this is very fresh, honest and down to earth.

@osmosisjones6734 2 роки тому

John cenas was great😐

@xblackchristmas 2 роки тому

he seems so patient and would be a great teacher. going above and beyond in these answers

@rohanrajn7418 2 роки тому

Simu and ryan Reynolds, representing Canada in most wholesomeness

@len1061 2 роки тому

Simu Liu is probably the most charismatic actor in Hollywood nowadays. I love him so much in Shang Chi!

@jamiefranta 2 роки тому

its so refreshing seeing someone genuinely excited to play a role. he did an amazing performance cannot wait to see him again

@GrahamArnold64 2 роки тому

Fantastic interview Simu! He seems very humble and likeable, just like your every day guy who happened to land some awesome acting roles. Really looking forward to seeing what other projects he's in!

@hoppytoad79 2 роки тому

There are a number of Marvel actors who are very down-to-earth and relatable. What's really fun is when you get several of them who've worked together on stage together for a Q&A (esp. when Anthony Mackie's among them). The answers are great, and the banter is fabulous.

@17righthere 2 роки тому

6:34 I bet simu liu has actually never been mean to anyone ever in his entire life he’s just too wholesome and good for this world 🥺

@kaygirl7728 2 роки тому

Facts😌

@coldasice1553 2 роки тому

He is still not corrupted by fame, kind soul

@annaa437 2 роки тому

I had already watched "Shang Chi" and had already loved him, seeing this interview just make me love him more, he's so funny and charismatic

@jettsburgh 2 роки тому

Disney needs to put Simu Liu in a Star Wars movie it would be awesome

@ca348 2 роки тому

He voiced a character on Visions so he kind of technically is one now

@teezy1234 Рік тому

@@ca348 wait really ? Which one ?

@ca348 Рік тому

@@teezy1234 Lah Zhima

@jovzkieyuag3251 2 роки тому

10:26 got me laughing so hard Goshdarn why is he so good at comedic timing

@Jdwill206 2 роки тому

He's just so down to earth. Saw him portraying an air traffic controller in the Smithsonian's air disaster show which they used his face on the thumbnail for clickbait. They knew what they were doing. He also was not lying when he said he would find an role just get more exposure. He also had an appearance in Amazon's Expanse

@dominus_ignaviae 2 роки тому

So he really got famous overnight. That's TIGHT!

@BeeBlossomEdits 2 роки тому

Simu is literally the most relatable and humble person ever!

@amandasunshine2 2 роки тому

Him and Awkwafina have such great platonic chemistry

@Water_Me_Loan_64_YT 2 роки тому

Simu Liu has to be the Most Underrated Actor working today!

@carlyhope 2 роки тому

This was the sweetest. He is so well spoken and quietly entertaining. I could listen to him for hours.

@ragboysinterestinglife Рік тому

i love that simu liu is soo down to earth, not in any pressure and talks freely.

@lightningslayer100 2 роки тому

'How did Simu Liu get famous." MCU fans: "Playing Shang-Chi." Simu Liu: "Do a really good whoa in TikTok."

@genesisgamez529 2 роки тому

Love his voice🥰

@han2706 2 роки тому

he seems like a very sweet and genuine guy. I watched Shang-chi today and I loved it!

@videodiaries5131 2 роки тому

Please anyone document this to world famous quotes! OMG! Simu Liu I love you!! 5:12 'I can't spend my life working on somebody else's version of success.'

@charlienguyen3146 2 роки тому

He is so articulate, funny and loveable

@skaterkid7able 2 роки тому

I thought he was only kidding when he said the only movie he's been in was Shang-Chi, that's crazy, thought he would have been in more movies

@yunisfiada 2 роки тому

simu: *mentioning shang-shi like every 5 second* Me: he really is a promo king, i kinda wanna watch shang-chi now...

@Ella-fv4hm 2 роки тому

It’s finally on Disney+ to watch at any time :)

@racheleschmidt 2 роки тому

What a solid guy! I hope to see him around for a long time! Such a great talent!

@alexsaa 2 роки тому

I'm actually proud and happy for Simu Liu.

@SantaClaus_og 2 роки тому

He’s awesome man, quickly becoming one of my favourite actors. So down to earth and just has a energy that makes you smile! Making sure I watch anything and everything with him in it!!

@GolanCanuzo 2 роки тому

I'M SO STRESSED WITH THE TAPE. They used to go off smoothly and satisfying.

@jeerAreej 2 роки тому

Ive seen so many of his interviews and he is just so eloquent each time

@SmS2229 2 роки тому

Was waiting for this !! Knew it u guys gonna do this w simu!! He such an adorable humble person!!!! I love him sm!! Lovedd him in SHANGH-CHI💟🤌🥺💘

@JennFaeAge 2 роки тому

Probably the only person in the MCU who's been in more stock photos than they have Marvel films (I jest, I'm a fan, that just makes me laugh)

@inessilva8880 2 роки тому

i love him so much. i'm literally just here sitting in my house falling for yet another marvel actor

@emmalee7547 2 роки тому

"Is Simu Liu mean?" "Yes." I cant

@Rose-gq5uv 2 роки тому

Simu is so wise. Hearing him say the other people's version of success was such a maybe-I'm-doing-it-too moment for me. Now I have a rethink my whole life.

@murasame1022 2 роки тому

As someone who lives in Mississauga, I'm proud that someone who's up and coming like Simu raised in my city.

@deborahmutombo7224 2 роки тому

8:18 The way I was like, "Hey Simu!"😆😆😆

@proofthattonystarkhasaheart 2 роки тому

He really deserves all the success and even more. Can't wait to see more of him in the future! Also, I really gotta watch anything he's been acting in besides Shang-Chi. Let's go \o/

@samash7302 2 роки тому

That stock photo thing has to be one of the funniest inside jokes in MCU fandom 🤣🤣🤣

@charlotteawad3381 2 роки тому

marvel characters are so fun doing this interview

@cutiekabe21 2 роки тому

This was so entertaining! I learned a lot about him and about show business while smiling through the entire video ♡♡♡

@thursdayscat 2 роки тому

He's a very genuine and charming person and I'm glad he's getting the recognition

@qtpiejamielala 2 роки тому

I like how open and honest he is 🙂

@harrysimpson8706 2 роки тому

one of the most genuine nice celebrities around

@Talkingperfectly-loud 2 роки тому

Okay watching his mannerisms/speech pattern here I can totally tell that he is friends with Steven Lim 😂

@britbanana8412 2 роки тому

That boba looked amazing!

@taniaheryanto9399 2 роки тому

He is! 😂

@eli-hk8tp 2 роки тому

I literally can’t stop thinking about that lmao

@savannahguenzi7414 2 роки тому

He seems like such a great guy, and he's a lot like his character

@_savana_ 2 роки тому

"I can't spend my life working on somebody else's version of success." Exactly man...exactly

@lady_elle 2 роки тому

I really like how down to earth he seems. Makes these types of interviews more interesting. 😊

@SitharaRoy 2 роки тому

Shang Chi was such a great movie! And I'm really happy for the cast too. It was great to watch this interview

@lauraoliveiravieira9242 2 роки тому

I literally thought "i hope wired does the google autocomplete with simu liu it would be great" YESTERDAY! THANK YOU!

@blah__ 2 роки тому

3:22 loved the look and the sassy flick with the "uhm ☝ (since uh, when?) that's private"

@elleannal.6605 2 роки тому

i’m so glad Simu made it and can’t wait to see what the future has in store for him

@ridhimajain5804 2 роки тому

“Well there’s the marvel movie…….(silence)…and that’s it “ God I love this man !!

@katieofthefae 2 роки тому

I love this man he’s so sweet, honest and humble, bless his heart

@obiwanpez 2 роки тому

It's interesting how Simu Liu's language experience mirrored Shang-Chi / Shaun's in the movie: lived in China, moved to North America, learned English on the fly.