Age: 37
male
Simu Liu (/ˈsiːmuː ˈliːjuː/ SEE-moo LEE-yoo; simplified Chinese: 刘思慕; traditional Chinese: 劉思慕; born 19 April 1989) is a Canadian actor. He rose to prominence by starring as Shang-Chi in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, debuting in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021). Liu was born in Harbin, China, and raised in Mississauga, Ontario. He has also played Paul Xie in the Omni Television crime drama series Blood and Water—for which he was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award and an ACTRA Award—Jung Kim in the CBC Television sitcom Kim's Convenience (2016–2021), and one of the Ken dolls in the fantasy comedy film Barbie (2023). In 2022, Liu published the memoir We Were Dreamers and was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. Description above from the Wikipedia article Simu Liu, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
After Barbie’s departure to the real world, Ken begins to question his purpose. No longer content with being a sidekick, he decides to embark on a journey of self-exploration. He ventures out of Barbie Land into the real world, where he faces challenges, humor, and moments of deep reflection. Ken discovers a world that doesn't revolve around him or Barbie, encountering modern culture, masculinity, and the ups and downs of independence. Throughout the film, Ken learns to balance his bubbly, fun personality with newfound depth, going from a guy who’s all looks and charm to someone grappling with what it means to be “Kenough.” Along the way, he meets new friends—both male and female—who help him redefine his identity. The movie’s tone would blend comedy and heartwarming moments, similar to Barbie, but with a bit more focus on self-empowerment and how men can embrace their individuality outside societal expectations.
