Jessie Mei Li
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1995-08-27
    • Born Place: Brighton, England, UK
  • Also Known As:

    潔西·梅·李, 洁西·梅·李, جسی می لی

Jessie Mei Li

Jessie Mei Li (born August 27, 1995) is an English actress. Of English and Chinese descent, she grew up in Brighton, East Sussex. Li pursued her acting career after a period working as a teaching assistant and in hospitality. Her professional debut came in 2019 when she starred as Claudia in the National Theatre's production of "All About Eve."Li gained significant international recognition for her leading role as Alina Starkov in the Netflix fantasy series "Shadow and Bone," which premiered in 2021 and concluded in its second season in 2023. This role brought her widespread acclaim and established her as a rising talent.In film, Jessie Mei Li appeared in Edgar Wright's psychological horror film "Last Night in Soho" (2021). In the 2025 Netflix action thriller "Havoc," she plays the character Ellie, a rookie cop who teams up with Tom Hardy's detective character. This role marks her entry into a large-scale action film. Known for her compelling on-screen presence and versatility, Jessie Mei Li continues to build a promising career in both television and film.

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