Robin Shou Biography

Fast Facts

• Is a four-time Traditional Forms Grand Champion in California
• Graduated from California State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering
• Made his American movie debut in 1990, acting opposite Melissa Gilbert in "Forbidden Nights․"
• Recognized as Liu Kang in the "Mortal Kombat" series, and the late Chris Farley's sidekick in "Beverly Hills Ninja․"
• After a year and a half in his field following his graduation, he decided to get into acting
• Sold his car before his senior year of college in order to spend a quarter in China to study Wu Shu
• Returned to Los Angeles after a brief move to Hong Kong in order to start an import/export when he was approached to audition for his role in "Mortal Kombat․"
• Studied the martial art of Kenpo while attending college before quitting to study Wu Shu after watching a demonstration from soe of their practitioners in Beijing