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Born to Chinese immigrants in Queens, New York, Lucy Liu
has always tried to balance an interest in her cultural heritage with a desire
to move beyond a strictly Asian-American experience. Once relegated to "ethnic"
parts, the energetic actress is finally earning her stripes as an across-the-board
leading lady.
Liu graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 1986 and enrolled
in New York University; discouraged by the "dark and sarcastic" atmosphere
of NYU, however, she transferred to the University of Michigan after her freshman
year. She graduated from UM with a degree in Chinese Language and Culture, managing
to squeeze in some additional training in dance, voice, fine arts, and acting.
During her senior year, Liu auditioned for a small part in a production of Alice
in Wonderland and walked away with the lead; encouraged by the experience, she
decided to take the plunge into professional acting. She moved to Los Angeles
and split her time between auditions and food service day jobs, eventually scoring
a guest appearance as a waitress on "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1990).
That performance led to more walk-on parts in shows like "NYPD Blue"
(1993), "ER" (1994), and "The X Files" (1993). In 1996,
she was cast as an ambitious college student on Rhea Perlman's ephemeral sitcom
"Pearl" (1996).
Liu first appeared on the big screen as an ex-girlfriend in
Jerry Maguire (1996) (she had previously filmed a scene in the indie Bang (1995),
but it was shelved for two years). She then waded through a series of supporting
parts in small films before landing her big break on "Ally McBeal"
(1997). Liu initially auditioned for the role of Nelle Porter, which went to
Portia de Rossi, but writer-producer David E. Kelley was so impressed with her
spunk that he promised to write a part for her in an upcoming episode. The part
turned out to be that of growling, ill-tempered lawyer Ling Woo, which Liu filled
with such aplomb that she was signed on as a regular cast member.
Lucy Liu Pictures/Movies
June 21 Coming Soon
August 08 Lucy Liu is in a g-string and a miracle push up bra, looking banging
August 08 This is the first time I've ever seen Lucy Liu this kinky, having sex with snakes. I always thought she was such a good girl. Not here
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