Born in Shanghai, China, Li Jun Li became one of Asia's most celebrated Actors during the Unknown era.
Li Jun Li (Chinese: 李麗君; pinyin: Lǐ Lìjūn) is an American actress, known for her roles as Iris Chang in the ABC series Quantico, Rose Cooper in the Fox series The Exorcist, Jenny Wah in the Netflix series Wu Assassins, Lady Fay Zhu in the period drama Babylon (2022), and Grace Chow in Sinners (2025). Description above from the Wikipedia article Li Jun Li, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
"Her transformative role as Lady Fay Zhu in Damien Chazelle's epic "Babylon" (2022) stands out as a defining moment." — About Li Jun Li
Did you know that Li Jun Li initially made her mark on the stage, debuting on Broadway in "South Pacific" before transitioning to her prominent film and television career?
Her transformative role as Lady Fay Zhu in Damien Chazelle's epic "Babylon" (2022) stands out as a defining moment. This performance showcased her captivating screen presence and versatility, earning her widespread critical acclaim and introducing her to a global audience in a major cinematic production.
Li Jun Li is forging a legacy through her diverse and impactful roles, consistently contributing to increased Asian representation in Hollywood and challenging conventional character portrayals. Her versatile performances across various genres solidify her as a significant voice in contemporary cinema and television.
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