# Liu Shishi

Liu Shishi (Chinese: 刘诗诗; pinyin: Liú Shīshī; born 10 March 1987), also known as Cecilia Liu, is a Chinese actress best known for portraying Long Kui in the fantasy action drama Chinese Paladin 3 (2009) and Ruoxi in the Chinese time-travel drama Scarlet Heart (2011). Her other notable works include The Legend of the Condor Heroes (2008), The Imperial Doctress (2016), and A Journey to Love (2023).

## Career
### 2005–2010: Beginnings and Rising popularity

Professionally trained in ballet at the Beijing Dance Academy, Liu Shishi made her acting debut in a leading role in the television drama series The Moon and the Wind (2005), which included a specially designed segment of Swan Lake. She then starred in wuxia drama The Young Warriors (2006) and shenmo television series The Fairies of Liaozhai (2007).
In 2007, Liu graduated from the Beijing Dance Academy and was signed on by Tangren Media. She gained recognition for her roles as Mu Nianci in the wuxia drama The Legend of the Condor Heroes (2008) and as Long Kui in the fantasy action drama Chinese Paladin 3 (2009). In 2010, Liu starred in the historical drama A Weaver on the Horizon, based on the life story of Huang Daopo.

### 2011–2012: Breakthrough and venture into films

In 2011, Liu starred alongside Wallace Huo in period action drama The Vigilantes In Masks, which received positive reviews. She then played the female protagonist, Ruoxi, in the time travel historical romance series, Scarlet Heart, based on the novel Bu Bu Jing Xin by Tong Hua. Scarlet Heart became a megahit in China and beyond. Liu bagged several awards at local award-giving bodies for her performance, including Most Popular Actress awards at the China TV Drama Awards and Shanghai Television Festival. The drama has since been adapted into Korean and Thai versions.
Liu followed her TV success with several big screen roles. She made her feature film debut in The Next Miracle (2012), directed by Taiwanese filmmaker Zhuo Li. She also filmed two other movies, Sad Fairy Tale and A Moment of Love.
In 2012, Liu starred in action drama Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky, adapted from the video game of the same name. The series topped TV ratings and garnered 2 billion views online. Liu's soaring popularity due to Scarlet Heart in 2011 coupled with Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky in 2012 allowed her to become the "Golden Eagle Goddess" at the 9th China Golden Eagle TV Art Festival. She was also chosen by Southern Metropolis Daily as one of the new Four Dan Actresses alongside Angelababy, Yang Mi and Ni Ni.

### 2013–present: Mainstream popularity

In 2013, Liu starred in action comedy Badges of Fury alongside Jet Li. She then starred in wuxia film Brotherhood of Blades, alongside Taiwanese actor Chang Chen, for which Liu was nominated for Best Actress at the China Film Directors' Guild Awards.
In 2014, Liu starred in the historical romance drama Sound of the Desert, based on the novel Ballad of the Desert written by Tong Hua. The series topped television and web ratings domestically, and was also well-received overseas. Liu then starred in romance film Five Minutes to Tomorrow playing dual roles. She and co-stars Haruma Miura and Joseph Chang attended the 19th Busan International Film Festival for the premiere of the film, where she received the Asia Star Award.
In 2016, Liu headlined the historical drama The Imperial Doctress, based on the life of Tan Yunxian, a female physician during China's Ming Dynasty. The drama topped television ratings its run and received positive reviews, and Liu won the Most Influential Actress award at 1st China Television Drama Quality Ceremony for her performance. In 2017, Liu starred along actors Wang Qianyuan and Cao Bingkun in the spy drama The Battle at Dawn. The year also saw her long-overdue romance drama Angelo, which was shot in 2011, air. In it, she played a young single mother opposite Ming Dao. Liu then starred in historical fantasy drama Lost Love in Times alongside William Chan, as well as the crime suspense film The Liquidator where she played a palaeoichnology expert.
In 2019, Liu starred in the romance melodrama If I Can Love You So alongside Tong Dawei. The series has previously completed filming in 2016. The same year, she announced her comeback after two years with the female-centric modern drama To Dear Myself.

## Personal life

Liu Shishi's grandfather, Liu Tianli, was a performance artist of Xihe Dagu ballad. Both of Liu's parents had been factory workers. Liu's mother retired early for health reasons, while her father later became a businessman.
Liu married her Scarlet Heart co-star Nicky Wu on January 20, 2015 and their wedding ceremony was held in Bali, Indonesia on March 20, 2016. On April 27, 2019, Liu gave birth to a son, nicknamed BuBu after Scarlet Heart (Bubu Jingxin).

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2006 | The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng | Sun Xiuqing | Television film |
| 2012 | The Next Miracle | Li Jiayi | |
| 2012 | Sad Fairy Tale | Yang Jia | |
| 2013 | Badges of Fury | Liu Jingshui | |
| 2013 | A Moment of Love | Ji Yaqing | |
| 2014 | Brotherhood of Blades | Zhou Miaotong | |
| 2014 | Five Minutes to Tomorrow | Ruo Lan / Ru Mei | |
| 2017 | The Liquidator | Mi Nan | |

#### Short film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2009 | Dream Zhu Xian | Liu Xiaoxiao / Mo Li / Zhen'er |
| 2011 | Dream Back to Mount Deer | Suo Feiya |
| 2012 | Coincidence | Yao Bingbing |
| 2013 | Dreamers | Celebrity |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2005 | The Moon and the Wind | Yang Fenghe / Yan Xiulian | |
| 2006 | Flying Like a Butterfly | Qi'er | |
| 2006 | The Young Warriors | Lady Luo | |
| 2007 | The Fairies of Liaozhai | Xin Shisiniang | |
| 2008 | The Legend of the Condor Heroes | Mu Nianci | |
| 2009 | Chinese Paladin 3 | Long Kui | |
| 2009 | The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber | Yellow Dress Maiden | Special appearance |
| 2010 | Tale of the Oriental Serpent | Yin Shuangshuang | |
| 2010 | A Weaver on the Horizon | Zhao Jiayi | |
| 2011 | The Vigilantes In Masks | Yan Sanniang | |
| 2011 | Scarlet Heart | Ma'ertai Ruoxi / Zhang Xiao | |
| 2012 | Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky | Taba Yu'er | |
| 2013 | The Patriot Yue Fei | Lady Yang | Special appearance |
| 2014 | Scarlet Heart 2 | Zhang Xiao / Lan Lan | |
| 2014 | Sound of the Desert | Xin Yue | |
| 2014 | Incisive Great Teacher | Lu Yunfei | |
| 2016 | The Imperial Doctress | Tan Yunxian | |
| 2016 | Precious Youth | Liu Ting | |
| 2017 | The Battle at the Dawn | Song Hongling | |
| 2017 | Angelo | Li Xiaohan | |
| 2017 | Lost Love in Times | Feng Qingchen | Co-producer |
| 2019 | If I Can Love You So | Bai Kao'er | |
| 2020 | To Dear Myself | Li Siyu | |
| 2020 | My Best Friend's Story | Jiang Nansun | |
| 2023 | A Journey to Love | Ren Ruyi | |
| 2024 | Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Love in Pavilion | Dongfang Huai Zhu | |

### Music video

| Year | Song Title | Song Title | Singer |
| 2004 | The Night of Falling Flowers | 落花之夜 | Shao Bing |
| 2004 | When the Wind is the Coldest | 风最冷的时候 | Shao Bing |
| 2008 | Go and Love | 去爱吧 | Hu Ge |
| 2009 | Love Until I Am Alone | 爱得剩我一个人 | Chen Long |
| 2009 | Dare to Love | 敢不敢爱 | Hu Ge |
| 2011 | I Am Not Going To Be A Hero | 我不做英雄 | Hu Ge |

## Discography

| Year | English title | Chinese title | Album | Notes/Ref. |
| 2011 | "Season of Waiting" | 等你的季节 | Scarlet Heart OST | |
| 2016 | "Holding Hands" | 手牽手 | | with Nicky Wu |
| 2017 | "He Zhe Ban Ruo" | 何者般若 | The Liquidator OST | |

## Awards and nominations

Major awards :
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 2012 | 18th Shanghai Television Festival | Most Popular Actress | Scarlet Heart | Won |
| 2012 | 18th Shanghai Television Festival | Best Actress | Scarlet Heart | Nominated |
| 2012 | 9th China Golden Eagle TV Art Festival | Golden Eagle Goddess | — | Won |
| 2012 | 8th Huading Awards | Best Actress (Ancient Drama) | Scarlet Heart | Nominated |
| 2012 | 8th Huading Awards | Best New Actress | Scarlet Heart | Nominated |
| 2012 | 8th Huading Awards | Actress with the Most Media Popularity | Scarlet Heart | Won |
| 2014 | 19th Busan International Film Festival | Asian Star Award | — | Won |
| 2014 | 6th Macau International Movie Festival | Best Actress | Five Minutes to Tomorrow | Nominated |
| 2015 | 6th China Film Directors' Guild Awards | Best Actress | Brotherhood of Blades | Nominated |
| 2015 | 15th Huading Awards | Best Actress (TV) | Scarlet Heart 2 | Nominated |
| 2017 | 22nd Huading Awards | Best Actress | The Imperial Doctress | Nominated |
| 2019 | Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival | Best Actress | If I Can Love You So | Nominated |
| Other awards ||||||
| 2011 | Grand Ceremony of New Forces | Most Anticipated Actress by the Media | Scarlet Heart | Won |
| 2011 | Sohu Internet TV Festival | Most Popular Actress | Scarlet Heart | Won |
| 2011 | Sohu Internet TV Festival | Best On-screen Couple (with Nicky Wu) | Scarlet Heart | Won |
| 2011 | 2nd China Student Television Festival | Most Popular Actress | Scarlet Heart | Won |
| 2011 | Nanning Television Festival | Audience's Favorite Actress | Scarlet Heart | Won |
| 2011 | 2011 Tudou Video Marketing Award Ceremony | Most Popular Actress | Scarlet Heart | Won |
| 2011 | Youku Television Awards | Actress with the Most Ratings Appeal | Scarlet Heart | Won |
| 2011 | 8th Esquire Man At His Best Awards | Most Popular Female Artist | — | Won |
| 2011 | 3rd China TV Drama Awards | Media Recommendation Award | — | Won |
| 2012 | 5th DMA (DienAnh.Net Movie Awards) | Most Popular Actress (Mainland China) | — | Won |
| 2012 | 3rd LeTV Entertainment Awards | Most Commercially Valuable Actress | — | Won |
| 2012 | 4th China TV Drama Awards | Most Popular Actress | Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky | Won |
| 2013 | BQ Celebrity Score Awards | Most Influential Hot Figure | — | Won |
| 2014 | Weibo Awards Night | Weibo Queen | — | Won |
| 2014 | Weibo Awards Night | Weibo Goddess | — | Won |
| 2014 | 8th Baidu Fudian Awards | Most Popular Female Artiste | — | Won |
| 2014 | 6th China TV Drama Awards | Most Commercially Valuable Actress | — | Won |
| 2016 | 1st China Television Drama Quality Ceremony | Most Influential Actress | The Imperial Doctress | Won |
| 2016 | 5th iQiyi All-Star Carnival | Best Actress (TV) | — | Won |
| 2016 | Baidu Entertainment | Figure of the Year | — | Won |
| 2017 | 2nd China Television Drama Quality Ceremony | Most Influential Actress | — | Won |
| 2018 | Weibo Awards Night | Weibo Goddess | — | Won |
| 2019 | Cosmo Glam Night | Person of The Year (Dream) | — | Won |
2020|Cosmo Glam Night |Person of the year award

### Forbes China Celebrity 100

| Year | Rank |
| 2012 | 99th |
| 2013 | 57th |
| 2014 | 25th |
| 2015 | 30th |
| 2017 | 19th |
| 2020 | 29th |