As one of Hollywood’s emerging go-to stars, it’s hard to imagine when Simu Liu wasn’t making waves in film and TV. Fans have witnessed his rise from the cult classic comedy Kim’s Convenience to starring in blockbusters like Barbie and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. The latter served as his Hollywood breakthrough after years of working in entertainment. Despite his current success, Liu recalled struggling to make it as an actor before his MCU role.
The Barbie star opened up about his time as a struggling actor in Hollywood as Deadline caught up with him on the SAG-AFTRA picket line. Most fans knew Liu worked as a stock image model leading to fans hilariously compiling his stock images on the internet. Those photos gained attention after he achieved leading man status. Despite achieving Hollywood success, the MCU star was candid about not being far removed from working-class actors, saying:
