Natasha Liu Bordizzo

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Natasha Liu Bordizzo
Chinese: 劉承羽
Natasha Liu Bordizzo
Bordizzo in 2018
Born (1994-08-25) 25 August 1994 (age 27)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
OccupationActress
Years active2015–present
Known forCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, Detective Chinatown 2, Hotel Mumbai, The Society, Guns Akimbo, Wish Dragon

Natasha Liu Bordizzo (Chinese: 劉承羽; pinyin: Liú Chéngyǔ; born 25 August 1994) is an Australian actress and model. She made her debut portraying the character of Snow Vase in Netflix's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny. In 2019, she portrayed the character of Helena in Netflix's The Society.[1]

Early life and education[]

Natasha Liu Bordizzo was born in Sydney, Australia. Her mother is Chinese and her father is of Italian descent. She attended Sydney Girls High School, then began studying a Bachelor of Law / Bachelor of Communication at University of Technology Sydney when she was cast in a leading role in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny despite it being her first ever audition. Bordizzo speculated she was cast due to her age and look, English fluency and martial arts ability, as she has a black-black belt in taekwondo and training in Kenpō karate.[2]

Career[]

To prepare for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, Bordizzo underwent intensive training in Wudang sword fighting with Yuen Woo-ping.[3]

In February 2016, upon the release of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, Bordizzo moved to Los Angeles to pursue an international acting career.

In 2017, Bordizzo had the supporting role of Deng Yan in The Greatest Showman, an American musical film, directed by Michael Gracey in his directorial debut and starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya. Bordizzo was excited to begin principal photography in New York as she had never had any song or dance training—both of which she found terrifying.[4] The film premiered on December 8, aboard the RMS Queen Mary 2. It was released in the United States on December 20, by 20th Century Fox and has grossed $432 million worldwide, making it the fifth-highest grossing live-action musical of all time.

Bordizzo has also starred in Hotel Mumbai (2018), an American-Australian thriller film directed by Anthony Maras and written by John Collee and Maras. It is based on the 2009 documentary Surviving Mumbai about the Mumbai attacks in 2008 at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in India. Bordizzo portrayed Australian back-packer Bree, opposite stars Dev Patel, Armie Hammer, Nazanin Boniadi and Anupam Kher.

In 2021, Bordizzo starred in the Amazon movie, The Voyeurs as Julia.[5] The film was shot in Montreal, Canada in 2019 and tells the story of a couple who witnesses the sex life of their neighbours. Bordizzo originally auditioned for the role on a video call using an American accent but director requested she keep her native Australian accent.[5] In the same year, Bordizzo starred in the animated comedy movie Wish Dragon as the voice of Li Na Weng. Her character is a celebrity who inspires a young boy's journey to be reunited with her because they were once childhood friends.[6] In November 2021, Bordizzo was cast as Sabine Wren in the Star Wars limited series Ahsoka.[7]

Bordizzo is a Chanel ambassador[8] and modelled for Australian brand Bonds.[9]

Filmography[]

Film and television roles
Year Title Role Notes
2016 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny Snow Vase
2017 Gong Shou Dao Master Yu Short film
2017 The Greatest Showman Deng Yan
2018 Detective Chinatown 2 Officer Chen Ying
2018 Hotel Mumbai Bree
2019 The Society Helena Main role
2019 Guns Akimbo Nova
2019 The Naked Wanderer Valerie
2020 Most Dangerous Game Kennedy Episodes 12, 14 and 15
2021 The Voyeurs Julia
2021 Wish Dragon Li Na Completed; voice role
TBA TBA Filming[10]

References[]

  1. ^ Huver, Scott. "Natasha Liu Bordizzo's Career Takes Flight With 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny'". Spinoff Online | TV & Film News Daily. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  2. ^ "Natasha Bordizzo, from university to the big screen". The Daily Telegraph. 31 August 2015. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
  3. ^ Regensdorf, Laura (25 February 2016). "Meet Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Hollywood's Next Action Supernova". Vogue. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  4. ^ Walker, Winsome (21 December 2017). "Why Natasha Liu Bordizzo Is The Actress You Need To Know Right Now". Marie Claire. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
  5. ^ a b Baker, Jessica. "Natasha Liu Bordizzo on Her Steamy New Film and Reclaiming Her Femininity". Who What Wear. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  6. ^ "'Wish Dragon' Cast Guide: Who Stars In The New Netflix Animated Adventure?". Decider. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (19 November 2021). "'Star Wars: Ahsoka': Natasha Liu Bordizzo To Play Sabine Wren In Disney+ Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Voyeurs Star Natasha Liu Bordizzo's Chanel-Filled Premiere Night Doubled As Her Birthday Party". Vogue. 27 August 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  9. ^ "First look: Natasha Liu Bordizzo for Bonds Originals". www.bonds.com.au. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  10. ^ Kroll, Justin (1 April 2021). "Dave Franco, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Steve Howey, More Join Jamie Foxx In Netflix's 'Day Shift'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 May 2021.

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