Lucy Liu by 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll COMM303 Research Portfolio en-us 2020-02-17 20:35:21 UTC 2025-11-21 15:44:35 UTC hello@padlet.com LUCY LIU 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/458721539 2020-03-11 20:34:39 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/458721539 As An Actress 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/458754464 Lucy Liu have developed many impressive characters on the screen, which constitute an integral part of her star image.]]> 2020-03-11 21:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/458754464 Ling Woo - Liu's first famous character (1997) 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/458759031 Liu became well-known in America for the TV show Ally McBeal (1997-2002). She played the role of a manipulative Chinese-American lawyer, Ling Woo, in it.]]> 2020-03-11 21:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/458759031 Dragon Lady Stereotype 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/459053152 Although the role of Ling Woo breaks the conventional image of Asian women on the screen as docile or submissive, she falls into a contrasting stereotype, the "Dragon Lady", which is erotic, domineering, and mysterious.]]> 2020-03-12 11:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/459053152 Academic Review 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/459059931 Tracey Owens Patton (2001, p. 252) examines the stereotypical image of Ling Woo and its negative influence.

]]> 2020-03-12 11:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/459059931 Charlie's Angel, Yakuza Leader, ... (2000~2012) 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/459292306 After Ally McBeal, Liu got involved in the film industry and played some memorable characters in Charlie's Angels (2000),

Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003), Kung Fu Panda (2008) (as a voice actress), etc. Being powerful and aggressive was the common quality of Liu's characters at that time.

]]> 2020-03-12 16:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/459292306 Still Under the Shadow 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/459427335 From 2000 to 2012, many of Liu's characters were still trapped in the dragon lady steretype, and it seemed to be one part of her star image as well. Liu explained her limitation of options sometiems in an interview with Independent. (https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/lucy-liu-the-q-interview-111078.html)

]]> 2020-03-12 18:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/459427335 "Even With the Big Blossom?" 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/459444295 Liu once humourously respnsed to the host's "fear" for her, saying that "Even with the big blossom?" And when she talked about her new TV series Cashmere Mafia (2008), she became more friendly and romantic because this time her role did not have to do martial art.
(https://www.bilibili.com/video/av66228359?from=search&seid=3347887919352987646)]]> 2020-03-12 18:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/459444295 A Female Watson (2012) 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/459550561 Liu received a lot of praise for the role of a female Watson in the TV show Elementary (2012-2019). Lucy's Watson is independent, tough, and smart.The fans in China called her "the best Watson ever". Liu's excellent performance in this show helped her get three consecutive nominations for the People's Choice Awards for Favorite TV Crime Drama Actress.]]> 2020-03-12 21:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/459550561 Simone Grove, the Socialite (2019) 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/459560251 Liu's most recent work is the TV series Why women kill (2019). Liu's role as a glamorous socialite in the 1980s has delighted her fans around the world, especially those in China.]]> 2020-03-12 21:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/459560251 The Only Asian Star on Hollywood Issue Cover(2004) 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/459833408 These films marked Liu's success as a Hollywood star. In 2004, she appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair's Hollywood Issue where she was the only Asian woman standing with other 12 white actresses.

]]> 2020-03-13 10:43:17 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/459833408 Critiques 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460042082 Liu also got much criticism and even discrimination for this different Watson in Elementary. For example, Martin Freeeman once said that she was a dog and very unattractive.]]> 2020-03-13 14:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460042082 Liu's Response 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460079965 When talking about the pressure of comparing to other Watsons, Liu showed her calmness and confidence.
(https://www.radiotimes.com/news/2015-03-20/elementarys-lucy-liu-i-dont-compare-myself-to-other-watsons/)]]> 2020-03-13 15:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460079965 13 Years After... 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460130258 For 10 years, Liu battled against racism and fighted for more opportunities to play positive, non-stereotypical roles. However, ths situation was still difficult. Here are the words she said to Huffpost in 2013 (https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/lucy-liu-asian-hollywood-romantic-comedy_n_3275058?ri18n=true&guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAF_472opC-Lq5wGSZ-vpYNqHQlvRouEu9s5QVJNN9qxDyM2h_JPUqVfWGpw9blH-tx3SuR7yOS_mawyMpSkjOr7Jwum331po-wZdfV3ewmoxa3pg2Xz1WM2ZaDFgonBKb_i5e0ZTYZjIUPElSF4DB777rurnDPDgfbQjTheZm5qf).]]> 2020-03-13 16:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460130258 On Saturday Night Night 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460158486 In 2000, Liu became the first Asian female to host Saturday Night Live. In the opening, she showed a videoclip full of Asian stereotypes where she serves other celebrities in the show by pulling a rickshaw, cooking dogs, doing laundry, etc. These behaviours reinforced the public's discrimination against Asian people.]]> 2020-03-13 16:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460158486 Awkwafina, Another Asian Girl 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460336429 In spite the negative influence, Liu's hosting in SNL is of great importance for the Asian American community. For example, that episode inspired Awkwafina and when Awkwafina hosted SNL 18 years later, she thanked Lucy Liu for "opening the door". Maybe just like Awkwafina, many other Asian girls have gained hope and courage from Liu's achievement.]]> 2020-03-13 21:10:36 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460336429 As A Director 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460503749 Liu started her directing career in 2014. Aa a director, Liu's work includes some episodes in Elementary and Why Women Kill and a film about human trafficking named Meena (2015).]]> 2020-03-14 09:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460503749 Sensation in China 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460664356 Why Women Kill has caused great sensation in China's social media. It gets 9.3 out of 10 in the Chinese review-aggregation platform Douban (https://movie.douban.com/subject/30401122//). Moreover, Liu's performance in this show, as well as her career success, provokes a sense of national pride in many Chinese audiences.]]> 2020-03-14 16:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460664356 Independent Woman 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460667261 In a Fox News report, Liu expressed her pride of playing Simone and other strong women characters for their common quality of being independent and determined.
(https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/why-women-kill-star-lucy-liu-proud-of-strong-female-acting-roles)]]> 2020-03-14 17:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460667261 In 2019, at Hollywood Walk of Fame 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460740864 A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a convincing proof of Liu's mainstream success. In her speach, Liu thanked some Asian trailblazers such as Anna May Wong and Bruce Lee, and she also encouraged more "outsiders" like her to fulfill their dreams.]]> 2020-03-14 19:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460740864 As A Visual Artist 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460741040 When accessing the official website of Lucy Liu, what you will see first is that she is painting wholeheartedly. It indicates the importance of being an artist for her.]]> 2020-03-14 19:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460741040 Fans' Words 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460757694 From the comments of Liu's fans, it is noticed that she gets people's love mostly for being real and breaking stereotypes for Asians.]]> 2020-03-14 20:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460757694 On Social Media 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460757833 Liu shares a lot of photos with her son on Instagram, reflecting her role in daily life as a loving mother.]]> 2020-03-14 20:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460757833 Multiple Themes 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460765110 Visual art becomes a valuable tool for Liu to express various ideas about diversity, emotions, and the understanding of family, the sense of belonging in Asian culture.]]> 2020-03-14 21:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460765110 Daoism 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460767266 Liu used the philosophy of Daoism to explain why she uses a pseudonym to display her art at first. She does not want irrelevant information to influence people's judgement on the art work, which shows her confidence and serenity.]]> 2020-03-14 21:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460767266 Meena 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460786946 The accomplishment of the film Meena reflects Liu's concern for children and her admiration for "pure belief, strength and perseverance".
(https://kristof.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/28/lucy-lius-directorial-debut-on-human-trafficking/?searchResultPosition=2)]]> 2020-03-14 22:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460786946 Talking About Directing 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460787408 In CBS This Morning, Liu talked about her directing experience in Elementary. Audiences can easily feel Liu's passion and diligence of directing.]]> 2020-03-14 22:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460787408 More Charity 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460793686 Liu has been a UNICEF ambassador since 2004. She has participated in many charity activities for cancer, children, and environment. Liu's devotion in charity has embodied her philanthropic spirit.]]> 2020-03-14 22:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460793686 A Nontraditional Family 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460952820 Liu's experience of constructing a nontraditional family and being a single parent affirms one of her star image as an independent woman.
(https://people.com/parents/lucy-liu-gestational-surrogate-son-rockwell/)]]> 2020-03-15 11:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/460952820 Liu's Idea about Ling Woo 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/461784811 2020-03-16 12:37:04 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/461784811 Liu's Idea about Ling Woo 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/461784892 Liu once defended this role and admitted her dilemma about role choices.]]> 2020-03-16 12:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/461784892 Before Getting Famous 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/461912606 A report about the audition of 'Miss Saigon' reflects the hard reality faced by Lucy Liu and many other Asian actors in 1990. (https://www.nytimes.com/1990/10/02/theater/scores-of-actors-flock-to-tryouts-for-ethnic-roles-in-miss-saigon.html?pagewanted=all&src=pm)]]> 2020-03-16 14:44:33 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/461912606 Academic Review 201376018 https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/462285982 Krystle Doromal (2007) analyzes how Liu uses her acting of stereotypical characters to suggest racial equality.]]> 2020-03-16 19:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/201376018/kxbf827lu2ll/wish/462285982