Shu Qi, born Lin Li-Hui, is a Taiwanese actress and model renowned for her versatility and beauty in Asian cinema. She gained international recognition for her performances in films such as The Transporter (2002) and Hou Hsiao-Hsien’s The Assassin (2015), which showcased her dramatic range. Starting her career in modeling, she transitioned to acting and has become one of the most celebrated stars in the Chinese-speaking film industry.