Li Jun Li
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    • Birthday: 1983-11-06
    • Born Place: Shanghai, China

Li Jun Li

Li Jun Li is an American actress, born in Shanghai, China, on November 6, 1983. Her multicultural upbringing saw her family move to Bogotá, Colombia, when she was six, where she learned Spanish, before immigrating to New York City at the age of nine. She graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School's dance program, though she later transitioned her focus to acting.Li's career began on stage, notably originating the role of Liat in the Broadway revival of "South Pacific" in 2008. She has since built a substantial and versatile film and television resume. On the small screen, she is known for roles such as Iris Chang in ABC's Quantico, Rose Cooper in Fox's The Exorcist, Jenny Wah in Netflix's Wu Assassins, and Francesca in Sex/Life. Her film credits include a prominent role as Lady Fay Zhu in Damien Chazelle's Babylon (2022), which garnered significant attention. She also appeared in Sinners (2025) and recently took on the titular role of Alma in the psychological folk horror film Alma & the Wolf, which premiered on June 20, 2025. In Alma & the Wolf, her character is described as a "projected self of Ren," reflecting his emotions and serving as a "vehicle" for him to access them. Li Jun Li is recognized for her dynamic performances and her ability to bring depth to a wide range of characters.

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