Chun-Li’s Actor Ate 12 Eggs A Day To Prepare For The Street Fighter Movie
Callina Liang, a Canadian actor, is set to portray Chun-Li in an upcoming live-action Street Fighter movie releasing this October. To prepare for the iconic role, Liang undertook an intensive physical and mental preparation regimen. She downloaded every version of Street Fighter and recorded Chun-Li’s signature moves in slow motion, allowing her to study and master the character’s distinct fighting style.
Recognizing that Chun-Li is primarily defined by her kicks, Liang invested in comprehensive martial arts training and focused leg-strengthening exercises to build the physical foundation necessary for the role. Most notably, she dramatically altered her diet to support her training, consuming 12 eggs daily to fuel muscle development and recovery. By the end of filming, the dedication paid off visibly, with Liang noting that her thighs had grown noticeably from the intense physical preparation.
This level of commitment reflects the challenge of adapting a beloved video game character for live-action cinema—capturing not just the character’s visual identity but also her signature martial arts prowess.