Liu Shishi (p=Liú Shīshī; born 10 March 1987), also known as Cecilia Liu, is a Chinese actress best known for portraying Long Kui in the xianxia novel 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).
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 xianxia novel 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.
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 , adapted from the Xuan-Yuan Sword. 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.
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.
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).
2005 | The Moon and the Wind | Yang Fenghe / Yan Xiulian | ||
2006 | Flying Like a Butterfly | Qi'er | ||
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 | ||
The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber | Yellow Dress Maiden | Special appearance | ||
2010 | Tale of the Oriental Serpent | Yin Shuangshuang | ||
A Weaver on the Horizon | Zhao Jiayi | |||
2011 | The Vigilantes In Masks | Yan Sanniang | ||
Scarlet Heart | Ma'ertai Ruoxi / Zhang Xiao | |||
2012 | Taba Yu'er | |||
2013 | The Patriot Yue Fei | Lady Yang | Special appearance | |
2014 | Scarlet Heart 2 | Zhang Xiao / Lan Lan | ||
Sound of the Desert | Xin Yue | |||
Incisive Great Teacher | Lu Yunfei | |||
2016 | The Imperial Doctress | Tan Yunxian | ||
Precious Youth | Liu Ting | |||
2017 | The Battle at the Dawn | Song Hongling | ||
Angelo | Li Xiaohan | |||
Lost Love in Times | Feng Qingchen | Co-producer | ||
2019 | If I Can Love You So | Bai Kao'er | ||
2020 | To Dear Myself | Li Siyu | ||
My Best Friend's Story | Jiang Nansun | |||
2023 | A Journey to Love | Ren Ruyi | ||
2025 | Kill My Sins | Ye Ping'an | Main role | |
Love in Pavilion | Dongfang Huai Zhu |
我不做英雄 |
with Nicky Wu |
2017 | 22nd Huading Awards | Best Actress | The Imperial Doctress | ||
2019 | Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival | Best Actress | If I Can Love You So | ||
2011 | Grand Ceremony of New Forces | Most Anticipated Actress by the Media | Scarlet Heart | ||
Baidu Entertainment | Figure of the Year | ||||
2017 | 2nd China Television Drama Quality Ceremony | Most Influential Actress | |||
2018 | Weibo Awards Night | Weibo Goddess | |||
2019 | Cosmo Glam Night | Person of The Year (Dream) |
2012 | 99th | |
2013 | 57th | |
2014 | 25th | |
2015 | 30th | |
2017 | 19th | |
2020 | 29th |
In June 2024, Liu Shishi was appointed as the global brand ambassador for Bobbi Brown.
In December 2024, Liu Shishi was appointed as the global brand ambassador for CELINE. In April 2025 , she unveiled Zhangyuan Pop-up of CELINE in Shanghai.
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