Shu Qi in 5 unforgettable moments: the Taiwanese soft-porn actress who transitioned to award-winning star

The highest-paid actress in Taiwan, who once appeared in the Chinese edition of Playboy magazine before going on to star in many mainstream movies and ad campaigns, turns 44 today

Taiwanese actress Shu Qi, burst onto the Hong Kong film scene in the early 2000s and left a mark like no other. She moved to Hong Kong at the tender age of 17 with nothing more than some soft porn and Chinese Playboy credits to her name.

With her unique brand of charm and irresistible allure, Shu transitioned to the mainstream, and given how conservative Asian media can be, this is quite an incredible achievement.

She has gone on to receive countless accolades and starred in many movies and ad campaigns.

Here is how she makes her money.

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