This article is about the actress. For the filmmaker, see Shu Kei. For the Guzhu royal prince during the Shang and Zhou dynasties, see Boyi and Shuqi. For the Malaysian politician, see Wong Shu Qi.
Lin Li-hui (born 16 April 1976)[1][2] (Chinese: 林立慧),[3] better known by her stage name Shu Qi (Chinese: 舒淇), is a Hong Kong–Taiwanese actress and model.
In 2002, Shu starred in the French film The Transporter, the first installment of the Transporter franchise. This marked her first foray into the American market. In 2008 she had a small but memorable role in the American romantic comedy New York, I Love You.
From 2006 to 2009, Shu was selected by Kenzo Takada to be part of the third advertising campaign for its successful fragrance Flower by Kenzo. She also worked as a spokesperson for Shiatzy Chen.
Shu has been representing Frederique Constant in Asia as a brand ambassador since 2008. In 2009, she, along with Frederique Constant and Paint-a-Smile Foundation, repainted the murals on the walls of the cardiology department at the Beijing Children's Hospital.[34][35]
Shu was also Emporio Armani's Asian ambassador for its Fall/Winter 2010 collection.[36] and is also the brand spokesperson for Bulgari in China. Since 2023, she has been announced as Global Brand Ambassador of Bulgari.[37] In February 2023, Shu has been Global Spokesperson for American high-end fashion house Michael Kors.[38][39] In March 2023, American luxury beauty brand Tom Ford Beauty announced Shu as their brand ambassador for Fragrance and Make-up for the China and Asia-Pacific regions.[40][41] In October 2023, Italian luxury fashion house Bottega Veneta announced Shu Qi as Global Brand Ambassador, which she also appeared in an exclusive campaign of the brand.[42][43] In September 2024, Tom Ford Beauty named Shu as its global ambassador.[44] In January 2025, American luxury beauty brand Estée Lauder named Shu as its global spokesperson for skincare.[45]
Personal life
Shu married Hong Kong actor-director Stephen Fung in 2016. The two, who met on the set of the romance drama Bishonen in 1997, remained friends for 20 years, but only dated for four years prior to marriage.[46][47]
^"官方宣佈舒淇將成為 Michael Kors 全球品牌大使!" [Unique and elegant charm: It is officially announced that Shu Qi will become the global brand ambassador of Michael Kors!]. Popbee (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
^"品牌全球代言人舒淇倾情演绎全新MICHAEL Michael Kors春季系列广告大片" [The Brand's Global Spokesperson Shu Qi Deduces The New MICHAEL Michael Kors Spring Series Advertising Blockbuster]. ELLE China (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
^"自然真挚,风情万种。TOM FORD BEAUTY正式宣布演员@舒淇 成为品牌香氛与彩妆形象大使。以摩登动人之姿,尽释女性多面魅力。一抹#TF16斯嘉丽红#,是银幕魅力的经典之红。" [Natural and sincere, with a variety of styles. TOM FORD BEAUTY officially announces actor @ShuQi as the brand ambassador for fragrance and make-up. With a modern and attractive posture, it fully expresses the multi-faceted charm of women. A touch of #TF16 Scarlett Red# is the classic red of screen charm.]. Tom Ford Beauty on Sina Weibo (in Chinese). 7 March 2023. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
^"快訊!Bottega Veneta 正式宣布舒淇擔任全球品牌大使" [News flash! Bottega Veneta officially announces Shu Qi as global brand ambassador]. VOGUE Taiwan (in Chinese (Taiwan)). October 26, 2023. Archived from the original on October 26, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
^"舒淇出任 Estée Lauder 代言人,活動上擦的「裸棕色」唇彩太美,網友們都在求同款" [Shu Qi becomes the spokesperson of Estée Lauder. The "Nude Brown" lip gloss she wore at the event was so beautiful that netizens are asking for the same style.]. The Femin (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). January 8, 2025. Archived from the original on January 8, 2025. Retrieved January 8, 2025. 舒淇成為 Estée Lauder 全球保養代言人 [Shu Qi becomes Estée Lauder's global skin care spokesperson]
In 2010, the list started to include Chinese celebrities born in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other countries. Prior to that it only included celebrities born in mainland China.