1. Early life and background
Annie Liu was born on April 1, 1981, in Yonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. Her early life saw her move to Vancouver, Canada, where she was sent by her parents at a young age to study.
1.1. Childhood and education
Liu spent her formative years in Vancouver, Canada, where she also pursued her academic studies. She attended Emily Carr University of Art and Design, focusing on industrial design.
1.2. Early career preparation
In 2004, Annie Liu was selected from approximately 4,000 candidates to feature in a television commercial for China Airlines, which is Taiwan's largest airline and flag carrier. This marked one of her initial steps into the entertainment industry. Before officially beginning her acting career in 2005, Liu made significant efforts to learn Cantonese, a crucial step for establishing her career in Hong Kong. At the age of 24, she made the decision to leave her studies and fully dedicate herself to pursuing a career in entertainment.
2. Career and achievements
Following her acting debut, Annie Liu relocated to Hong Kong to further her career in the entertainment industry. While her primary focus has been on film acting, she has also taken on roles in television series and occasionally participated in variety show hosting projects. Currently, Liu also manages her own company.
2.1. Debut and early recognition
Annie Liu made her acting debut as the female lead in the 2005 film Mob Sister, also known by its Japanese title 姐御~ANEGO~. Her performance in this film garnered significant attention, leading to a nomination for Best New Performer at the 25th Hong Kong Film Awards.
2.2. Acting career
Since her debut, Annie Liu has starred in numerous films and television series, establishing herself as a prominent actress in the Hong Kong entertainment scene. Her career has seen her take on leading roles in various productions across Hong Kong, mainland China, and Taiwan. Among her most recognized television roles are Ma'ertai Ruolan in the 2011 drama Scarlet Heart and Yuen Yuet in the 2018 TVB drama Deep in the Realm of Conscience, where she played a main role alongside Edwin Siu.
2.3. Filmography
Annie Liu has starred in the following films:
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Mob Sister | Phoebe |
| 2006 | Black Night: Next Door | Yi-tsan |
| 2007 | Exodus | Ann Cheung |
| 2007 | Big Movie 2.0: Two Fools' Absurdities | Xiaoyu |
| 2008 | Shamo | Megumi |
| 2009 | L-O-V-E | Yun Xinyou |
| 2010 | Kingfisher | Xiaoxin |
| 2011 | Dreaming of the Deer and the Cauldron | Princess Jianning |
| 2012 | Floating City | Fion Wong |
| 2012 | Natural Born Lovers | Bobo |
| 2012 | Refresh 3+7 | Wenting |
| 2013 | 4th Floor, Block B | |
| 2014 | Hungry Ghost Ritual | Xiaoyan |
| 2014 | Grey Met Shrek | |
| 2015 | S for Sex, S for Secret | |
| 2015 | An Inspector Calls | A Worker |
| 2015 | Knock Knock! Who's There? | |
| 2015 | Guia in Love | |
| 2016 | My Wife Is a Superstar | |
| 2017 | All My Goddess | |
| 2019 | The Invincible Dragon | Wong Mung-kei |
| 2019 | Always Miss You | |
| 2019 | A Witness Out of the Blue | |
| 2020 | The Grand Grandmaster | Chan Tsang |
2.4. Television dramas
Annie Liu has participated in the following television dramas:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Taste of Happiness | Lam Mei-lan | NHK and RTHK co-production |
| 2008 | I Do? | Summer Xia | |
| 2011 | Scarlet Heart | Ma'ertai Ruolan | Broadcast on Hunan TV |
| 2013 | Women of the Tang Dynasty | Meng Fu | Broadcast on Hunan TV |
| 2013 | Earth God and Earth Grandmother | Zhu Weici | Broadcast on Shenzhen TV |
| 2014 | Scarlet Heart 2 | Ma Yinuo | Broadcast on Zhejiang TV |
| 2018 | Deep in the Realm of Conscience | Yuen Yuet | TVB drama, main role |
| 2019 | Guardian Angel | Dou Sum-yu | TV miniseries |
| 2021 | Family Life | Cheng Fanyang | |
| 2022 | Inevitable | Siu Yee | ViuTV drama, main role |
2.5. Other ventures
In addition to her acting career, Annie Liu has also worked extensively as an advertising model. She has expanded her involvement in the entertainment industry by managing her own company.
3. Awards and nominations
Annie Liu has received recognition for her performances, including nominations at prestigious industry awards:
- 25th Hong Kong Film Awards (2006): Nominated for Best New Performer for her role in Mob Sister.
- TVB Anniversary Gala (2018): Nominated for My Favourite TVB Drama Character (Singapore) for Deep in the Realm of Conscience.
- TVB Anniversary Gala (2018): Nominated for My Favourite TVB Drama Character (Malaysia) for Deep in the Realm of Conscience.
4. Personal life
Annie Liu stands at 66 in (167 cm) tall. In 2022, it was publicly reported that she married an individual described as an office worker, whose identity remains unknown to the public. The couple reportedly purchased a wedding house costing around 87.15 M TWD.
