Leanne Liu
Biography
Leanne Liu is a Hong Kong actress born in Beijing on November 12, 1959. She is also known as Liu Sue-Hua. Liu began her acting career in Shaw Brothers films in Hong Kong, later transitioning to Taiwan in the 1980s to focus on television work. She is particularly known for her appearances in television adaptations of Chiung Yao's novels. Liu is still active in the entertainment industry, with a significant presence in Mainland Chinese series. She is one of the highest paid television actresses in Mainland China, with a career spanning numerous credits.
Career overview
Leanne Liu is a Hong Kong actress born in Beijing on November 12, 1959. She began her acting career in Shaw Brothers films in Hong Kong before transitioning to Taiwan in the 1980s to focus on television. Liu is particularly known for her work in television adaptations of Chiung Yao's novels.
Throughout her career, Liu has appeared in numerous television productions, earning her a reputation as one of the highest paid television actresses in Mainland China. Her extensive experience in the industry has led to her being cast in a large number of roles, with a total of 77 known credits to her name.
Liu's career has spanned multiple decades, with her still active in the industry today. Her versatility and longevity have contributed to her success, allowing her to maintain a prominent position in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
78 titles- Glory (2025) as Madame Rong
- Row to Win (2025) as Huang Xuedi
- Side Story of Fox Volant (2022) as Madame Shang
- Summer Refuge (2021) as Self
- Summer Refuge (2021) as Self - Observee
- Memory Dissection (2021)
- As Flowers Fade and Fly Across the Sky (2017) as Empress Dowager
- Love & Life & Lie (2017) as Xu Fengming
- Trump Card (2016)
- The Princess Weiyoung (2016) as Queen Dowager
- With or Without You (2015)
- Empresses in the Palace (2015) as Empress Dowager
- 深宅1927 (2014)
- Legend of Lu Zhen (2013) as Lou Zhaojun
- Bounty Hunter (2012)
- Love Me Again (2012) as Wang Huiping
- Dong Xue (2012)
- 如意 (2012)
- Empresses in the Palace (2011) as Uya Chengbi
- New My Fair Princess (2011) as Empress Dowager
- Palace (2011) as Imperial Consort De
- Sealed with a Kiss (2011) as Jiang Yun
- 秦香莲 (2011)
- 谁知女人心 (2010) as Mrs. Xue
- 再见艳阳天 (2010) as Jiao Yuqing
- 钻石豪门 (2009) as Wang Cailing
- 爸爸天亮叫我 (2009) as 田 嫂
- Rouge Snow (2008) as Gu Lishi
- 新还君明珠 (2008) as 何绣容
- 妈妈为我嫁 (2008) as Wen Qingzhu
- 春去春又回 (2008)
- Six Strange Tales of Liao Zhai 2 (2007)
- Mother's Heart in Spring (2006) as Shen Xiu'e
- Paris Sonata (2006) as 贺雨彤
- 屋顶上的绿宝石 (2006) as 梁蕊
- 我家不打烊 (2006) as 娴淑
- Strange Tales of Liao Zhai (2005) as 阳十娘【粉蝶】
- 神医侠侣 (2004) as Lyu Hou
- Princess Huai-yu (2000) as 孝庄太皇太后
- 女生向前走 (2000) as 蔡美柔
- 忠勇小状元 (2000) as 皇太后
- State of Divinity (2000) as Dongfang Bubai
- 傻阿甘 (2000) as 江颖
- Hero of the Times (1999) as Miao Cuihua
- 變 (1998) as Li Wenlu
- Justice Pao (1993) as 秦香莲/秋娘/秦冰姬
- Green Green Grass By The River (1992) as 朱漱兰
- 书剑恩仇录 (1992)
- 甜蜜战争 (1991)
- Mute Wife (1990) as 方依依
- Xue Ke (1990) as Xue Ke
- 女人真命苦 (1990)
- 李清照 (1988) as 李清照
- Deep Garden (1987) as Fang Siying/Zhang Hanyan
- Lovers Under the Rain (1986) as Lu Yiping
- 几度夕阳红 (1986) as 李梦竹
- 笑傲江湖 (1985) as 任盈盈
- My Mind, Your Body (1985)
- Bird of Paradise (1984)
- The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter (1984) as The Queen
- Return of Bastard Swordsman (1984) as Lun Wan Er
- Opium and the Kung Fu Master (1984) as Xiao Cui
- The Cute Little Fellow (1984)
- The Young Dowager (1983) as 慈禧
- Holy Flame of the Martial World (1983) as Chief Tsing Yin of Er Mei
- Bastard Swordsman (1983) as Lun Wan Er
- Little Dragon Maiden (1983) as Mrs. Guo / Huang Rong
- The Lady Assassin (1983) as Lui Si Niang
- Hong Kong Playboys (1983) as Rachel Yu
- Usurpers of Emperor's Power (1983) as Xiang Ling
- Hell Has No Boundary (1982) as May Wong Lai-Fun
- Road to Success (1981)
- The Three Musketeers (1981)
- White Hair Devil Lady (1980) as 珊瑚
- Innocence (1980)
- Affairs (1976)
- Shadows of Desire
- The Almighty Extra
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Leanne Liu best known for?
Leanne Liu is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Trump Card (2016), Empresses in the Palace (2015), Empresses in the Palace (2011), New My Fair Princess (2011).
When and where was Leanne Liu born?
Leanne Liu was born on November 12, 1959 in Beijing, China.
How many credits does Leanne Liu have?
Leanne Liu has accumulated over 78 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2025.
What is Leanne Liu's background in cinema and television?
Leanne Liu is a Hong Kong actress born in Beijing on November 12, 1959. She is also known as Liu Sue-Hua. Liu began her acting career in Shaw Brothers films in Hong Kong, later transitioning to Taiwan in the 1980s to focus on television work. She is particularly known for her appearances in television adaptations of Ch...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Strange Tales of Liao Zhai (2005) as 阳十娘【粉蝶】 — aged about 45
- Empresses in the Palace (2011) as Uya Chengbi — aged about 51
- Justice Pao (1993) as 秦香莲/秋娘/秦冰姬 — aged about 33
- Empresses in the Palace (2015) as Empress Dowager — aged about 55
- Green Green Grass By The River (1992) as 朱漱兰 — aged about 32
- State of Divinity (2000) as Dongfang Bubai — aged about 40
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