Lisa Lu

Lisa Lu, celebrated as a “Living Legend” in China, has graced the realms of film, television, and theater for over sixty years with her extraordinary talent. A three-time Golden Horse Award winner, Lu stands as a testament to her remarkable prowess as an actress and producer.

Lu’s portrayal of the grand matriarch in Warner Brother’s acclaimed “Crazy Rich Asians” remains etched in the minds of viewers for its depth and elegance. Her iconic role as the Empress Dowager in Bernardo Bertolucci’s “The Last Emperor” showcases her commanding presence, while her heartfelt performance in “Joy Luck Club” continues to move audiences worldwide.

Recently, Lu continues her illustrious career with her role in Hulu’s series “Death and Other Details,” working alongside Mandy Patinkin. Audiences eagerly anticipate her upcoming appearances in “The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu” and the animated feature “The Silk Road Rally!”, a production from the creators of Shrek.

Lu’s accolades are a testament to her versatility and skill: she has won the Golden Horse Awards for Best Actress in “The Empress Dowager” (1973) and “The Arch” (1970), Best Supporting Actress in “The 14 Amazons” (1972). Additionally, she received the Magnolia Award for her dual achievements as Best Actress and Best Translator in Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite” (1992).

In a remarkable recognition of her influence and charm, 20 media organizations in China and Hong Kong honored Lu in 2010 as “one of ten persons who bring charm to the world.” The World Journal, in its Year 2000 Special Edition of The China Daily News, listed her as “one of the 100 most outstanding Chinese persons living in North America in the last century.” Her name also graces the list in “100 Chinese Motion Picture Stars from 1905 to 1995,” commemorating a century of motion picture history.

A staunch advocate for Asian directors and actors on the global stage, Lu currently resides in Los Angeles. She has held memberships in elite Hollywood circles, including the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars), The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (Golden Globes), The Television Academy (Emmy’s), and the Screen Actors’ Guild (SAG).

Among her numerous honors are the United Nations International Culture of Peace Award (2000), the Los Angeles Chinese American Museum History Maker Award (2009), and a commemorative postage stamp issued in China in 2006. In 1999, she was awarded the Lifetime Achievement for the Arts Award for Most Outstanding Asian Artist by the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the Chinese-American Arts Council. Lisa Lu’s enduring legacy in the arts is a beacon of inspiration, embodying excellence, versatility, and the profound impact of cross-cultural storytelling.