Shu Qi clarifies she’s 2 years younger than previously reported

Taiwanese actress Shu Qi. Photo from Shu Qi's Instagram

"Actually, whether it’s 48 or 50 doesn’t really matter to me," the actress wrote on her Instagram last Friday. "But being constantly told that my company is inactive, I need to clarify this for them."

She explained that she has repeatedly requested corrections from media outlets, which were made but later reverted.

"So please, my media friends, don’t perpetuate this error," she appealed. "Otherwise, I might as well accept being 20 years younger."

The clarification follows numerous complaints from her fans about her management company’s failure to address her incorrect age.

In an article on Business Weekly, Shu Qi shared that age is a state of mind for her, focusing more on her work motivation, confidence, and enjoyment rather than her age. She mentioned she is unconcerned about developing wrinkles, preferring to focus on her work and the people around her.

"I am punctual and never worry about time," she stated. "Time is fleeting, so we must savor every moment."

Fashion magazines and numerous fans frequently commend Shu Qi for her youthful and appealing look. Vogue noted that the actress naturally radiates a welcoming and open demeanor.

Shu Qi once said that her relaxed attitude stems from her self-assurance. She remains indifferent to public commentary on her looks, choosing instead to embrace her authentic self.

"There are many who are more beautiful and better at enhancing their appearance than I am, I just need to be myself," she remarked. "I don’t mind how others praise or criticize my looks, what matters to me is their assessment of my acting skills."

Shu Qi began her career in entertainment as a teenager, initially in softcore adult films. She garnered attention from prominent directors in Hong Kong and Taiwan in the mid-1990s and rose to fame with key roles in "Viva Erotica" and "Bishonen."

Her international reputation was solidified with roles in "The Transporter" and "So Close" in 2002, "Three Times" in 2005, "My Wife Is a Gangster 3" in 2006, and "Love" in 2012.

In 2023, she served as a jury member at the Venice International Film Festival’s main competition. This role, along with her previous jury memberships in Berlin in 2008 and Cannes in 2009, distinguishes her as one of three female artists of Chinese descent to serve on the jury at these top European film festivals, alongside actresses Gong Li and Maggie Cheung.

She recently completed her directorial debut "Girl."