Callina Liang Poses in Front of Big Ben as ‘Street Fighter’ Countdown Begins
Callina Liang has taken an unconventional route in her career, making her recent London photo feel particularly apt. Originally from Vancouver, she spent her formative years in Beijing, Sydney, and Singapore, where she studied performance at LASALLE College of the Arts. She further honed her craft at a drama school in New York before diving into film studies in Toronto.
This diverse upbringing has made her fluent in both English and Mandarin. It eventually led her to London, where she secured her first significant screen role in the ITVX teen drama ‘Tell Me Everything’. In this series, she portrayed Mei across six episodes, gaining her first experience in stunt work, and later appeared in an episode of ‘Foundation’.
Liang’s career has been a steady ascent, and this month, it is gaining momentum. On September 29, a new photo of her in London began circulating online, sparking excitement among ‘Street Fighter’ fans.
Liang shared the image through her Instagram stories, showcasing her posing in front of Big Ben. She flashes a peace sign with one arm extended toward the camera, dressed in a brown plaid mini set complemented by a fringed bag, with her long dark hair cascading over her shoulder.
The post features a casual “hi” and a London location tag, giving it the vibe of a relaxed travel snapshot. As she is reportedly based in the city, the image captures a brief moment of leisure.
This photo comes as the anticipation for ‘Street Fighter’ intensifies. The film is set to hit theaters on October 16, with Liang portraying Chun-Li, the Interpol agent who has been a staple in the franchise since her introduction in ‘Street Fighter II: The World Warrior’, marking her as one of the first playable female characters in gaming history.
Recent behind-the-scenes images have shown her in Chun-Li’s iconic blue outfit, complete with hair buns and spiked wrist cuffs, posing next to a production RV labeled with the character’s name. Liang has reportedly downloaded all the ‘Street Fighter’ games to her PlayStation 5 and meticulously studied Chun-Li’s movements through game videos frame by frame.
Photos of Liang as Chun-Li have also gained traction on X, with one post from Complex Pop Culture garnering over 5.2 million views.
Directed by Kitao Sakurai, the film underwent a director change from Danny and Michael Philippou. Liang stars alongside Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, David Dastmalchian, Jason Momoa, Cody Rhodes, Eric André, 50 Cent, and Roman Reigns.
A trailer indicates that the movie will remain true to the games, capturing the characters’ appearances and signature moves. A new teaser has also showcased recreations of iconic fighting techniques from the game.
Liang’s fashion profile has been on the rise alongside the film’s promotion. On September 15, she shared new portraits in a striped Miu Miu mini dress, which quickly caught fans’ attention on social media.
With her growing fashion presence and a leading role in one of the year’s most anticipated video game adaptations, 2026 is poised to be a pivotal year for her career.
Her journey to this moment was propelled by a breakout at Sundance, where she starred in Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Presence’ and the ‘Bad Genius’ remake, both released in 2024. She was cast as Chun-Li in June 2025.
Few actors her age have navigated both indie festival successes and major franchises as seamlessly over the past year. With ‘Street Fighter’ set to premiere, the coming weeks will reveal whether she emerges as a true breakout star.
Whether her cheerful London photo is a brief respite before the media frenzy or a glimpse of what lies ahead, it offers fans a relaxed view of the actress ahead of the most significant release of her career.
It also reflects the playful, low-key energy she has brought to her social media presence as her popularity has soared.
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