“She broke barriers in Hollywood — and never looked back” 🎬🔥 Lucy Liu didn’t just play iconic roles in Ally McBeal and Charlie’s Angels — she shattered expectations as one of the first Asian-American women to dominate both TV and film. From actress to director, her journey continues to inspire. Full story in the article below 👇📸
She is a well-known actress, producer and director who achieved immense success and recognition in both television and film. She was raised in a family of Chinese immigrants who encouraged her to pursue her education and passion for arts. Liu thoroughly studied Asian languages attending the University of Michigan.
It was shortly after she attended the prestigious William Esper Studio in New York that she began to make her own way to Hollywood. Her role as the smart lawyer on «Ally McBeal» became her breakthrough one after which the actress achieved incredible career heights earning international acclaim. Turns out, this was just the triumphant start of her drizzling career and soon she landed other no less prominent roles.
Her appearance in movies of diverse genres starting from action blockbusters to dramas showcased her versatility. It is worth noting that she has become one of the first Asian-American actresses to achieve immense popularity in mainstream American TV. Among her other popular roles are in «Charlie’s Angels» and «Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle» that deserve our special attention.
Her talent was beyond acting. She was a brilliant figure in the field of producing and directing making her debut in the 2011 film «Meena». Lucy is also an executive producer and director on the TV series «Elementary» having also worked for «Sherlock Holmes» where she portrayed Dr. Joan Watson. She became the one who pushed boundaries encouraging many representatives of her generation.