Simu Liu's parents ordered 20 of his 'Barbie' Ken dolls to gift friends: 'They can’t believe it'

Simu Liu says it's beyond his wildest dreams to have a Shang-Chi action figure and now a Ken doll. Photos: Handout, Mattel

Although Simu Liu, who became the first Asian superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings, champions the Asian American representation in Hollywood, the 34-year-old Chinese-Canadian rejects the notion that he's offered roles just because he’s an Asian.

For example, he shuts down any mention that he was cast as Ken in the Barbie movie for that reason.