Callina Liang

Callina Liang
Liang at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival
Born (2000-05-14) May 14, 2000 (age 26)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
EducationLasalle College of the Arts
OccupationActress
Years active2022–present
Notable workPresence

Callina Liang (born May 14, 2000) is a Canadian-Chinese actress. Her films include Steven Soderbergh's Presence and J.C. Lee's Bad Genius (both 2024). On television, she is known for her role in the ITVX teen drama Tell Me Everything (2022). She is best known for her role as the video game character Chun-Li in Street Fighter (2026).

Early life

Liang was born in Vancouver and grew up in Beijing, Sydney, and Singapore. She attended the Australian International School (AIS) in the latter, topping her IGCSEs in Drama whilst in Year 10. She went on to study Performance at Lasalle College of the Arts. Through her teenage years, she was a TikTok content creator.

Career

Liang made her television debut as Mei in the first series of the ITVX teen drama Tell Me Everything which premiered in 2022.

In 2024, Liang starred in the film Presence by Steven Soderbergh. She also played a lead role in Bad Genius, a Thai directorial debut by J.C. Lee.

In June 2025, Liang was cast as Chun-Li in the Street Fighter reboot film.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2024 Bad Genius Lynn
Presence Chloe Payne
2026 Street Fighter Chun-Li

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2022 Tell Me Everything Mei Main role (series 1)
2023 Foundation Young Rue Corintha 1 episode

References

  1. 1 2 Seth, Radhika (2024-07-25). ""I Want To Ride A Horse, Shoot Some Guns And Kick Ass": Callina Liang Is Ready For Her Breakout Year". British Vogue. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  2. ↑ "AIS Students Achieve Top in the World in their IGCSE Examinations". Australian International School (AIS). 21 April 2017. Archived from the original on 18 January 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  3. ↑ "Callina Liang". Payne Management. 23 March 2023.
  4. ↑ "Callina Liang". 1883 Magazine. 2022-12-09. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  5. ↑ Christenson, Tina Jøhnk (2022-11-12). ""Tell Me Everything" Rising Star Callina Liang: "If you are going through a tough time, it is just tough"". Golden Globes. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  6. ↑ Puchko, Kristy (2024-09-06). "'Presence' review: Steven Soderbergh and David Koepp deliver a uniquely thrilling ghost story". Mashable. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  7. ↑ Nordstrom, Leigh (2024-01-21). "Callina Liang Is Steven Soderbergh's New Breakout Star in 'Presence'". WWD. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  8. ↑ Yu, Brandon (October 10, 2024). "'Bad Genius' Review: Cheating the System". The New York Times.
  9. ↑ "Callina Liang Stars in Cheating Thriller 'Bad Genius' Remake Trailer". www.firstshowing.net. 2024-08-30. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  10. ↑ Grobar, Matt (June 23, 2025). "Callina Liang Joins Legendary's 'Street Fighter' Movie As Chun-Li". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  11. ↑ Couch, Aaron (September 4, 2025). "Street Fighter Moves to Paramount as Legendary Deal Becomes Official". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 4, 2025.