Liu Shi Shi, who also is known by the name Cecelia Liu, is a Chinese actress and ballerina. Born on March 10, 1987, in Beijing, she was a classically trained ballet dancer from the Beijing Dance Academy. Liu Shi Shi made her acting debut in the 2005 television drama “The Moon and the Wind.” She rose to fame in “The Legend of the Condor Heroes” (2008) and went on to star in many popular films and television dramas, including “The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber” (2009), “Scarlet Heart” (2011), “Scarlet Heart 2” (2014) and “The Imperial Doctress” (2016). Taiwanese actor Nicky Wu announced through social media in January 2015 that his marriage to Liu Shi Shi had been registered in Beijing. They met in 2011 on the set of “Scarlet Heart,” for which Liu Shi Shi won the Magnolia Award for the most popular actress and also made her singing debut on the soundtrack.

Liu Shi Shi

Youku

Wandering physician Ye Ping An (Liu Shi Shi) arrives in the city of Luo Yang while investigating a mysterious old case, but becomes notorious for her unconventional medical practices that instill fear in the people. When an esteemed official is found murdered in his home, Yuan Shao Cheng (Shawn Dou), a skilled yet low-born magistrate who's desperate to climb up the political hierarchy, is assigned the case. Seeing an opportunity to boost his standing, he names Ping An as the murderer, despite inconsistencies in the evidence. Is Ping An an innocent scapegoat, or are there greater conspiracies at play?

Kill My Sins

Cursed Healer & the Magistrate

Ye Ping An

Tencent, Youku, iQiyi

Qing Chen (Liu Shi Shi), a powerful enchantress with exceptional healing abilities, belongs to an elite group of magicians tasked with protecting the imperial family. Despite the strict code forbidding intimate relationships with royalty, she falls deeply in love with Prince Yuan Ling (William Chan). When Yuan Ling becomes Emperor, he plans to marry Qing Chen, but his brother's violent coup disrupts their union. Desperate to prevent future catastrophe, Qing Chen uses a magic stone to travel back in time to a parallel universe, attempting to push Yuan Ling away and change their destiny. Torn between her magical duty and her heart, she struggles to resist their powerful connection. This is a 2017 Chinese historical fantasy romance series co-directed by Lin Yu Fen, Liang Sheng Quan, Yu Cui Hua, and Ren Hai Tao.

Lost Love in Times

Mango TV

Three female friends – Li Si Yu (Liu Shi Shi), Gu Xiao Ling (Chen Mi Qi), and Yu Meng (Kan Qing Zi) – navigate the challenges of urban life and relationships. Li Si Yu, a successful sales rep, faces relationship strain when her boyfriend loses his job. Gu Xiao Ling, beautiful and searching for Mr. Right, discovers that finding love becomes more challenging with age. Yu Meng's seemingly peaceful life is disrupted when she learns of her husband's affair and his subsequent job and health troubles. As each woman confronts her personal challenges, their friendship becomes a source of strength and support. Will they overcome their individual obstacles and find happiness? This is a 2020 Chinese drama series co-directed by Ren Zhong, Den Zhing, and Fu Ce Xin.

To Dear Myself

My Dear Myself

Dragon TV / Jiangsu TV

Tan Yunxian (Liu Shi Shi), from a generations-long family of imperial physicians, faces a devastating royal court ruling that forbids her family from practicing medicine after being framed by powerful enemies. Despite societal constraints, Yunxian secretly learns traditional Chinese medicine from her grandmother and dedicates herself to healing the common people. Her exceptional skills and determination catch the attention of Emperor Zhu Qizhen (Wallace Huo), who becomes instrumental in supporting her groundbreaking journey to become the first female physician of the Ming Dynasty. Through her compassion and medical expertise, Yunxian challenges gender barriers and transforms the medical landscape of her time. This is a 2016 Chinese historical drama series directed by Lee Kwok Lap.

The Imperial Doctress

Healing Team

Tan Yun Xian

After a traffic accident, Zhang Xiao (Liu Shi Shi) was sent back to the past, where she fell for a handsome prince. But when she wakes up in the modern world, she is stunned to meet Yin Zheng (Nicky Wu), the heir to a powerful family with a business empire – and the spitting image of the prince from her “dream!” Determined to “rekindle” their love, she finds work as a designer at his family’s company. Yin Zheng begins to take note of Zhang Xiao, but her pursuit of his heart is cut short by an accident that wipes her memory, leading her to forget about her “prince.” Instead, Zhang Xiao begins to date his stepbrother Kang Si Han (Sun Yi Zhou). This inadvertently leads her to the center of the men’s bitter power struggle. Who will prevail – and who will win her heart? This drama is the sequel to “Scarlet Heart.”

Scarlet Heart 2

✨ Chasing the Dream ❤️

Zhang Xiao / Lan Lan

Hunan TV

Chen Jing Chou (Jiang Jin Fu), a playful descendant of the Chen Dynasty, and Yu Wen Tuo (Hu Ge), a serious Northern Zhou Dynasty heir, must overcome their rivalry to save humanity. When Jing Chou's shifu is trapped in a frozen limbo by Satan, they unite to hunt down 10 mystical weapons capable of closing the Gates of Hell and banishing evil demons. Tuo Ba Yu'er (Liu Shi Shi) and Du Gu Ning Ke (Tiffany Tang) join their perilous quest, challenging the group to set aside personal conflicts for the greater good. This is a 2012 Chinese drama series adapted from the "Xuan-Yuan Sword" role-playing game, produced and directed by Lee Kwok Lap.

Xuan Yuan Sword - Rift of the Sky

Sword Fanatics Team

Tuoba Yu Er

After a devastating car accident, 25-year-old Zhang Xiao (Liu Shi Shi) is mysteriously transported back to the 18th-century Qing Dynasty, inhabiting the body of 16-year-old Maertai Rouxi, daughter of a Manchu general. Unable to return to her modern life, Rouxi becomes entangled in the imperial court's complex power struggles, particularly the princes' competition for the throne. Her modern knowledge influences her romantic relationships with the Eighth Prince, Yin Si (Kevin Cheng), and Fourth Prince, Yin Zhen (Nicky Wu), while she maintains a close friendship with the 13th prince, Yin Xiang (Yuan Hong). As she navigates the treacherous royal landscape, Rouxi must decide whether to accept her new destiny or continue seeking a way back to her original time. This is a 2011 Chinese historical romance drama based on a novel by Tong Hua, directed by Wu Jin Yuan, Lin Yu Fen, and Deng Wei En.

Scarlet Heart

Bu Bu Jing Xin Team

Ruo Xi

CCTV

Li Ge Xiao (Wallace Huo), a former high-ranking marshal turned master swordsman, leads a band of four thieves during the Ming Dynasty. After suffering a devastating loss to his nemesis Ying Wu Qiu (Edwin Siu), Ge Xiao forms the Yi Zhi Mei, a group of masked vigilantes dedicated to fighting corruption. Alongside Yan San Niang (Liu Shi Shi), a master pickpocket, He Xiao Mei (Ma Tian Yu), a disguise expert, and Cai Hu (Shi Yan Neng), who possesses superhuman strength, they intercept a stolen gold shipment meant for disaster-stricken people. The team uses their unique skills to combat injustice and help the common people during a time of great suffering. This is a 2011 Chinese drama series directed by Lee Kwok Lap, a remake of the popular Korean dramas "Iljimae" (2008) and "The Return of Iljimae" (2009).

Strange Hero Yi Zhi Mei

The Strange Hero

KMTV-1

When their husbands are killed by the Song Army, two pregnant women flee to different lands and give birth to contrasting sons. Guo Jing (Hu Ge), a strong but simple young man from the Mongolian prairie, and Yang Kang (Justin Yuan), a skilled and intelligent youth raised by Wanyan Hong Lie (Guo Liang) of the Jin Empire, find their destinies intertwined. Their martial arts masters' secret pact and the love of two women, Huan Rong (Ariel Lin) and Mu Nian Ci (Liu Shi Shi), further complicate their paths. As they uncover the truth about their fathers' deaths, a pivotal choice emerges: will Guo Jing pursue martial arts enlightenment, or will Yang Kang descend into darkness and destruction? This is a 2008 Chinese wuxia drama series based on Louis Cha's novel, the first part of the Condor Trilogy, and directed by Lee Kwok Lap.

Legend of Condor Heroes

(the future MEI DAXIA..!)

Mu Nian Ci

In the 980s, Yang Ye (a former Later Han general) pledges allegiance to Emperor Taizong of the Song dynasty and leads his family in defending the nation against Khitan Liao Dynasty invaders. The Yang clan is renowned for their honor, courage, and patriotism in protecting their homeland. Tragedy strikes at the Battle of Golden Beach, where a devastating conspiracy results in Yang Ye and four of his sons' deaths, with another son taken prisoner. Yang Yanzhao (the surviving son) and Yang Yande must now carry on their family's legacy, seeking to bring peace to the Song dynasty while also pursuing vengeance against those responsible for their family's destruction. This is a historical drama set in 10th-century China, depicting the heroic struggles of the Yang family during a tumultuous period of Chinese history.

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