Shu Qi

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Characters played by Shu Qi

Lai — The Transporter (2002)

Human trafficking survivor who becomes Frank's crucial ally and romantic interest in Marseille.

The Great Other / Mother / Voiceover — Resurrection (2025)

A woman who tracks down the dream-hiding Deliriant, discovers a movie projector inside him, and loads it with film to replay his past lives. She ultimately costums him for his final dream, interrs him in a liquid vault, and communicates with him through silent film title cards.

Mother Yang — Tai Chi Hero (2012)

Yang Luchan's mother, provides emotional anchor and traditional values.

David's Wife — Chinese Zodiac (2012)

The wife of David Liao, seen briefly in Chinese Zodiac.

Ah Bu — Gorgeous (1999)

Ah Bu is a beautiful young woman from a small Taiwanese fishing village who discovers a romantic message in a bottle and travels to Hong Kong to find its writer. After learning the message came from Albert, she meets C.N., and the two fall in love while she becomes central to the rivalry surrounding him.

Miss Duan — Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons (2013)

Fierce demon hunter who falls deeply in love with Xuanzang.

Kiki — Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010)

A glamorous nightclub singer in Shanghai who is secretly a Japanese intelligence agent. Her infiltration mission becomes complicated by her emotional bond with Chen Zhen, ultimately leading to her execution by her own superiors when she shows signs of disobedience or compassion.

Red — The Adventurers (2017)

Red is a new recruit brought into Dan Zhang's theft team for a jewel operation in Europe. After Dan tests the group's skills and agility, Red participates alongside Dan and Po Chen as they face pursuit from Pierre and the wider investigation. Red's role is tied directly to the criminal crew's dangerous mission.

Ai Lin / Lynn — So Close (2002)

Older sister and seasoned field assassin who utilizes satellite technology for missions. She plans to retire and marry Yen, but is murdered by hired thugs, triggering the central revenge plot.

Chu Chu — The Storm Riders (1998)

Loyal companion and martial artist, fights alongside Cloud and Wind in both films.

Nie Yinniang — The Assassin (2015)

Central protagonist and skilled assassin. Trained by nun Jiaxin, she is ordered to kill corrupt officials and eventually her cousin Tian Ji'an. Sparing him to prevent political chaos, she defies her master and joins a traveling mirror-polisher.

Shirley Yang — Mojin: The Lost Legend (2015)

Hu Bayi’s fiancée and a core member of the original expedition team. After a brief retirement in Manhattan, she is lured back by the quest for the Equinox Flower. She actively participates in the Yunnan Worm Valley operation, the search for the Jingjue Ancient City, and the South China Sea salvage mission. Demonstrates resilience and practical survival skills while navigating deadly supernatural and environmental hazards.

Career Overview

Shu Qi has 115 screen credits in a career dating back to 1995. Their work spans 17 cinematic universes — most prominently Young and Dangerous with 4 titles. Signature works include The Transporter, Resurrection, The Resurrected. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
115
Birth Date
1976-04-16
Birth Place
Taipei, Taiwan

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 17 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q233859), public domain (CC0).