Talented English actress Jessica Mei Li gained notoriety for her outstanding portrayal of Alina Starkov in the spellbinding Netflix fantasy series Shadow and Bone, which graced our screens in 2021. She was born on August 27, 1995, in the charming East Sussex town of Brighton.
Her parents are English and Chinese, and her father was raised in the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong. Her formative years took place in the picturesque Surrey town of Redhill, and she is fortunate to have an older brother.
She spent the years 2010 to 2012 completing her schooling at Reigate College before setting off to explore the nuances of the French and Spanish languages at the prestigious University of Sussex.
Her academic endeavors, however, took an unexpected turn, forcing her to take a detour.
Li graced the silver screen in 2021, impressing audiences with her depiction of Lara Chung in Edgar Wright’s excellent film, Last Night in Soho, in addition to her mesmerizing television performance.
Her skill knows no limitations, and she embraces her characters with ease, creating a lasting impression on every job she takes on.
Jessie Mei Li Pronouns
Li identifies as gender nonconforming and uses the pronouns she/they.
Jessie Mei Li Movies and TV Shows
- The Summer I Turned Pretty
- Shadow and Bone
- Dark
- The Umbrella Academy
Jessie Mei Li Ethnicity
Jessie Mei Li is a British actress of Chinese and English descent. Li was born in Brighton, East Sussex, to a Chinese mother and a Chinese father who raised Li in Hong Kong.
Jessie Mei Li Hair
Jessie Mei Li’s hair is dark brown.
Jessie Mei Li Instagram
Jessie Mei Li’s Instagram handle is @jessie_mei_li