Canadian actor and “Shang Chi” star Simu Liu is in Singapore to watch the F1 Grand Prix. Liu, 35, announced his visit on social media on Sep. 21. He is also a guest speaker at the Milken Institute’s Asia Summit 2024.
## Background
Simu Liu’s visit to Singapore coincides with the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2024, which recorded a turnout of 269,072 fans over the weekend. This event is one of the highlights of the year in Singapore, attracting celebrities and fans from around the world.
## Visited Marina Bay
In a post on X, Liu shared aerial photos of Marina Bay Sands and other iconic Singapore locations, such as the Padang and Esplanade at night. Captioning the post with “I love SG!”, he also shared a photo of himself at Gardens by the Bay with a backdrop of the Supertree Grove.
On Instagram, Liu posted stories of him enjoying the view of Marina Bay Sands and seemingly taking a boat ride along the Singapore River during the day on Sep. 21.
## Attended F1 Singapore Grand Prix
Liu also reposted a photo on Instagram with One Republic’s vocalist, Ryan Tedder, who performed at the F1 Singapore Grand Prix concert at the Padang stage on Sep. 21. He shared another post of him and his friend Chris Kim arriving at the night race. They were joined by Korean-American film producer Jason Y. Lee.
## Milken Institute’s Asia Summit 2024
Apart from enjoying the F1 festivities, Liu is in Singapore as a guest speaker at the Milken Institute’s Asia Summit 2024. This summit gathers influential leaders to discuss global issues, and Liu’s participation highlights his growing influence beyond the entertainment industry.
## Future Implications
Simu Liu’s presence at such high-profile events underscores his rising prominence not just as an actor but also as a public figure engaged in significant global discussions. His visit to Singapore and participation in the Milken Institute’s Asia Summit may pave the way for more such appearances, further solidifying his status as a multifaceted personality.