Lucy Liu


Born December 2, 1968 (age 38)
New York City, New York
Notable roles Ally McBeal (1996-2000)
Charlie's Angels (2000)
Kill Bill (2003)
This is a Chinese name; the family name is 劉 (Liu)

Lucy Alexis Liu (Chinese: 劉玉玲 Liú Yùlíng, born December 2, 1968) is an Emmy Award-nominated American actress. She became known after starring in the television series Ally McBeal (1996-2000) and has also appeared in several notable film roles, including Kill Bill and Charlie's Angels.

Biography

Early life

Liu was born in New York City, and was raised with her older brother, John Ya Liu (Liú Yá Lì), and older sister, Jenny Liu, in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York by Chinese immigrant parents. Her father worked as a civil engineer and her mother as a biochemist in China, but they sacrificed to come to the United States. Liu, at her parents' insistence, devoted her spare time to studying, and she attended New York City's famous Stuyvesant High School. Then she attended New York University for one year, transferred to University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where she joined the Chi Omega sorority and graduated with a degree in Chinese Language and Culture.

Career

Liu began acting in 1989 after auditioning for a role in University of Michigan's production of Alice in Wonderland during her senior year. Liu won the lead role although she tried out for a supporting role. Liu had small roles in films and TV (including the X-Files) before landing a role on Ally McBeal. Liu originally auditioned for the role of 'Nelle Porter' (played by Portia de Rossi), and the character "Ling Woo" was later created specifically for her. Liu's part on the series was originally not meant to be regular but the enthusiastic audience response to the actress' 'feisty' Ling Woo secured Liu as a permanent cast member. It also earned her an Emmy nomination.

Liu became better known with her turn as Alex in the Charlie's Angels movie, alongside established Hollywood stars Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz. The film became a hit, earning more than $125 million in the U.S., and a worldwide total of more than $258 million. The sequel, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, opened to poor reviews but was a box-office hit again, earning more than $252 million. In between the two films, Liu starred with Antonio Banderas in Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever, a critical and box-office failure.

Liu with Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore in Charlie's Angels

Liu next played O-Ren Ishii (Cottonmouth), one of the major villains in Quentin Tarantino's 2003 film, Kill Bill. She won an MTV Movie Award for "Best Movie Villain" for the part. Subsequently, Liu appeared on several episodes of Joey with Matt LeBlanc, who played her love interest in the Charlie's Angels movies. She also had smaller roles as Kitty Baxter in the smash hit Chicago, and as a psychologist opposite Keira Knightley in the thriller Domino. In 2006, she played leading lady and love interest to Josh Hartnett in the popular crime thriller Lucky Number Slevin. Other appearances include a cameo on the animated show Futurama and recently, The Simpsons.

In April 2006, the documentary Freedom's Fury premiered, with Liu as executive producer. The film dramatizes the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, climaxing with the infamous water polo showdown between Hungary and the Soviet Union at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, known as the 'Blood In The Water match'.

As of 2006, Liu is in talks to recreate the Charlie Chan series for modern audiences. Her most recent role is in the drama film 3 Needles, scheduled for release on December 1, 2006. In the film, she plays Jin Ping, an HIV-positive Chinese woman. Liu agreed to star in the film for lower than usual pay because she wanted to spread awareness about the way AIDS is improperly treated in China and Thailand.

Personal life

In 2004, Liu announced her engagement to New York playwright Zach Helm. Their relationship ended in 2005.

In a Jane interview, she indicated that she was bisexual, saying, "I think people sometimes get the wrong impression when they're like, 'Oh, well, so-and-so was straight and then she was gay, and now she's straight again,' you know? But it's like, how many times do I have to kiss a woman before I'm gay? Everybody wants to label people. Sometimes you just fall in love with somebody, and you're really not thinking about what gender or whatever they happen to be. I think that if I happen to fall in love with a woman, everyone's going to make a big deal out of it. But if I happen to fall in love with a man, nobody cares".

With her parents' work ethic, Liu continued, "I'm always multitasking, doing 10 things at once". She is fluent in Mandarin and Italian, studies French and Japanese. She also rock climbs, practices martial arts, skiis, and plays the accordion. Liu is also an artist in several media, and has had three gallary shows showcasing her collage, paintings, and photography.".

In 2001, Liu was the spokesperson for the Lee National Denim Day fundraiser which raises millions of dollars for breast cancer research and education. In 2005, Liu was appointed a U.S. Fund for UNICEF Ambassador. Early in 2006, she received an "Asian Excellence Award" for Visibility, since she is considered the most well-known and visible Asian American in the media today. Liu is the first (and only) Asian-American woman to host Saturday Night Live.

Liu has a tattoo of a tiger on her lower back. Liu and Bill Murray have refused to work with each other after a tense relationship on the set of Charlie's Angels.

Filmography

  • Jungle Adventures the Movie (2008)
  • Kung Fu Panda (2008)
  • Beautiful Asian Brides (2008)
  • Watching the Detectives (2007)
  • The Cleaner (2007)
  • Lucky Number Slevin (2006)
  • The Simpsons - Episode 'Goo Goo Gai Pan' (2006 guest appearance)
  • 3 Needles (2005)
  • Domino (2005)
  • Joey (TV series) (2004)
  • Mulan II (2004)
  • Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004)
  • Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003)
  • Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003)
  • Chicago (2002)
  • Cypher (2002)
  • Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002)
  • Hotel (2001)
  • Futurama (1999) (2001 guest appearance)-Episodes "I Dated a Robot" and "Love and Rocket"
  • Charlie's Angels (2000)
  • Shanghai Noon (2000)
  • Play It to the Bone (1999)
  • The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human (1999)
  • Molly (1999)
  • True Crime (1999)
  • Payback (1999)
  • Love Kills (1998)
  • Flypaper (1997)
  • City of Industry (1997)
  • Gridlock'd (1997)
  • Guy (1996)
  • Jerry Maguire (1996)
  • Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) "The March to Freedom"
  • Bang (1995)
  • Protozoa (1993)
  • Rhythm of Destiny {1992)


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I think if you are confident, skillful, articulate, have sufficient courage, and are armed with the right techniques then it is not that difficult to approach or pick up a girl.











There are several things you need to take into consideration. Be positive:














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Smile:




















"A smile increases your face value", and surprisingly it costs nothing. Therefore, especially while approaching any girl, smile constantly.











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Don't Fear Rejection:



















Most men remain unsuccessful in the task of picking up a girl because they fear rejection. The fear of rejection is the main cause behind the failure. Take every rejection as the next step to success and learn from your mistakes.











Every time you get rejected, you are moving one level up, because once you become comfortable with girls saying no, your fear of rejection will be gone. So instead of getting hurt, be confident after every rejection. Remember, the guys who get rejected the most are the ones who leave with the most numbers!











Be A Good Listener: It always pays to be a good listener. Observe the things she is saying as well as your surroundings. Stop worrying about what to say next and focus your attention on listening.











During the conversation, always make a direct eye contact with her. Believe me she will give you leads about what she would like to talk about, in essence, telling you want to say next.











Increase A Women's Interest:


















If a woman is interested in carrying on a conversation with you or meeting with you, you have actually won half the battle.











You must concentrate on indulging in a conversation she would be interested in. Never fake it. Try to speak about a general topic, a situation or try to listen to her opinions on something really interesting.











Gain Respect: Remember that a woman would never like to sleep with a man she does not respect. It is necessary to gain respect by showing respect to a woman and making her realize that you genuinely like her company. Get Her Phone Number: Getting the phone number or contact details of a girl is important when it comes to picking her up. Now this is a difficult and time-consuming task. You must work hard in order to be successful in your goal.











Use Good Pick Up Lines:


















When picking up a girl, you can never go wrong with a great pick up line. The best way to start a conversation with a woman is to say "hi". This is the best opening line.











Now, once she responds, try to proceed further. For example, if you are at a music concert, a theater or a sports arena. You can continue the conversation by saying

































Now, if a woman is near you, you need to try out the famous 'goodbye introduction'. You can start with "Hi, I am just leaving. But before I do, I would like to introduce myself to the most wonderful woman around". And then see the result.











Perhaps it could become one of the best pick up lines. There are bright chances that she would show some interest (that otherwise was not possible) and you will get introduced to each other. Before leaving you can ask, "Nice talking to you. I'd like to talk to you again, is there a number I can reach you at?"











Believe me guys this always works and brings much better results. There is hardly any girl that would say "no", because you are giving her a chance and just asking her number to reach at. So use this technique to pick up any girl of your choice, and see the result.











Why? Because here her left-brain starts working and she would be under some hypnotic mode where she can't afford to say "no" because that will mean there is not a number that she can be reached at.











Moreover, it also makes you more original than every other idiot that asks for her number directly.












No doubt, the question how to pick up a girl seems to be difficult and it really is. However, you can simplify it by utilizing the powers you have, and following the tips and techniques mentioned above. All the best!

credited by Alexander Faust