Skip to content
    skip to navigation

    PopBuzz

    • Home
    • News
    • Music
    • TV & Film
    • Internet
    • Life + Style
    • Celeb
    • Video
    • Quizzes
    • A-Z
    • Follow us on:
      Follow PopBuzz on Twitter
      Follow PopBuzz on Facebook
      Follow PopBuzz on Instagram
      Follow PopBuzz on Youtube
      Follow PopBuzz on TikTok

    TV & Film

    • TV & Film Home
    • News
    • Quizzes
    • American Horror Story
    • Stranger Things
    • RuPaul's Drag Race
    • Elite
    • Sex Education
    • Marvel
    • After
    • Euphoria
    • Bridgerton
    • Never Have I Ever
    • The Umbrella Academy
    • You
    • Outer Banks
    • More PopBuzz

    Jessie Mei Li: 12 facts about the Shadow and Bone actor you should know

    Jessie Mei Li stars as Alina Starkov in Netflix's Shadow and Bone. Get to know the actor here.

    1. Who is Jessie Mei Li? Get to know the Shadow and B

      1. Who is Jessie Mei Li? Get to know the Shadow and Bone actor here

      If you’re binge-watching Shadow and Bone, you’ll have probably already fallen in love with Alina Starkov actress Jessie Mei Li. The British actor is getting huge amounts of praise for their portrayal of the literary hero, and now it’s time to get to know the star behind the character a little better. [@jessie_mei_li via Instagram]

    2. How old is Jessie Mei Li?

      2. How old is Jessie Mei Li?

      Jessie Mei Li is 26 years old. Jessie was born on August 27th in 1995. If you’re wondering about Jessie’s star sign, her August birthday means she is a Virgo. [@shadowandbone via Instagram]

    3. How tall is Jessie Mei Li?

      3. How tall is Jessie Mei Li?

      There’s no confirmation of Jessie Mei Li’s height online but based on photos of them and their All About Eve co-star Gillian Anderson, they stand at a similar height. Jessie is around 5ft 3 inches tall, which is roughly 1.6m. [@jessie_mei_li via Instagram]

    4. Where is Jessie Mei Li from?

      4. Where is Jessie Mei Li from?

      Jessie Mei Li is a British actor who was born in Brighton, East Sussex. Jessie was born to an English mother and a Chinese-born, Hong Kong-raised father. She grew up in Surrey and later joined the National Youth Theatre before training with the Identity School of Acting. [@jessie_mei_li via Instagram]

    5. What are Jessie Mei Li's pronouns?

      5. What are Jessie Mei Li's pronouns?

      Jessie Mei Li goes by she/they pronouns. Jessie hasn’t spoken publicly about her gender identity, but you can find their preferred pronouns alongside a rainbow flag emoji in their Instagram bio. [@jessie_mei_li via Instagram]

    6. Is Jessie Mei Li on Instagram?

      6. Is Jessie Mei Li on Instagram?

      Jessie Mei Li is not as active on social as some of her other cast members. In fact, Jessie deleted all of her old Instagram posts in August 2020. You can find them on Instagram at @jessie_mei_li where you’ll find a few selfies, funny videos and tons of pictures from Shadow and Bone. [@jessie_mei_li via Instagram]

    7. Jessie Mei Li is a vegan

      7. Jessie Mei Li is a vegan

      Jessie Mei Li is vegan, although they hasn’t discussed her lifestyle in detail just yet. You can peep the phrase ‘vgang’, along a couple of leaf emojis in their Instagram bio. [@shadowandbone via Instagram]

    8. Jessie Mei Li plays Alina Starkov in Shadow and Bo

      8. Jessie Mei Li plays Alina Starkov in Shadow and Bone

      Jessie Mei Li plays Alina Starkov in Netflix’s Shadow and Bone series. Long-time fans of the novel series are already obsessed with Jessie’s portrayal of Alina, as is the author Leigh Bardugo. In an interview with Express.co.uk, Bardugo said: “I got to Jessie[’s audition tape]. And I watched it, and I shut my laptop and I didn’t bother with the rest of them, because I knew it was her.” [Netflix]

    9. What movies and TV shows has Jessie Mei Li been in

      9. What movies and TV shows has Jessie Mei Li been in?

      Jessie Mei Li is somewhat of a newcomer to the small screen. Shadow and Bone is Jessie’s first major TV project – and she’s the main character! Prior to the Netflix series, Jessie played Christina Jocko in docudrama Locked Up Abroad and appeared in a few short films. A filmed version of the 2019 production of All About Eve, where Jessie played Claudia, was broadcast in cinemas by National Theatre Live. [Netflix]

    10. Jessie Mei Li is also a stage actor

      10. Jessie Mei Li is also a stage actor

      In 2019, Jessie Mei Li made their stage debut in the West End production of All About Eve. Jessie played the role of Claudia Casswell alongside Gillian Anderson (as Margo Channing) and Lily James (as Eve Harrington). [Getty]

    11. Who is Jessie Mei Li dating?

      11. Who is Jessie Mei Li dating?

      As fans will know from their social media presence, Jessie Mei Li doesn’t share much of personal life online. It’s not known if they are dating anyone at the moment. [@jessie_mei_li via Instagram]

    12. What is Jessie Mei Li's net worth?

      12. What is Jessie Mei Li's net worth?

      There’s currently no confirmed information about Jessie Mei Li’s net worth just yet. Thanks to her leading role in what is sure to be a hugely successful series for Netflix, expect her net worth to rise in the next few years. Some Netflix actors who star in new TV series are reported to earn around $20,000 per episode. [Netflix]

    Shadow and Bone cast: Here's where you've seen the

    Shadow and Bone cast: Here's where you've seen the cast before

    Archie Renaux: 15 facts about the Shadow and Bone

    Archie Renaux: 15 facts about the Shadow and Bone actor you need to know

    Freddy Carter: 13 facts about the Shadow and Bone

    Freddy Carter: 13 facts about the Shadow and Bone actor you should know

    Amita Suman: 13 facts about the Shadow and Bone st

    Amita Suman: 13 facts about the Shadow and Bone star you should know

    Kit Young: 16 facts about the Shadow and Bone acto

    Kit Young: 16 facts about the Shadow and Bone actor you should know

    Latest TV & Film

    See more Latest TV & Film

    Drag Race queens are dragging Gia Gunn for saying DragCon had zero beauty and glamour

    Drag Race queens clap back at Gia Gunn for saying DragCon had 'zero beauty and glamour'

    RuPaul's Drag Race

    Christine Quinn hides under table after being confronted by anti-fur protesters

    Selling Sunset's Christine Quinn hides under desk as anti-fur protesters storm book signing

    Celeb

    Millie Bobby Brown sparks Britney Spears comparisons with her latest appearance

    Fans think Millie Bobby Brown should play young Britney Spears in a biopic

    Celeb

    RuPaul's DragCon 2023

    RuPaul's DragCon UK 2023: Tickets, prices, lineup and everything you need to know

    RuPaul's Drag Race

    Bridgerton season 3: Here's what happens next

    Bridgerton season 3: Release date, cast, spoilers and what happens next

    Bridgerton

    Trending on PopBuzz

    All the memes about Cara Delevingne and Megan Thee Stallion at the Billboard Music Awards

    All the memes about Cara Delevingne and Megan Thee Stallion at the Billboard Music Awards

    Viral

    Harry Styles says he still has a "deep love" for his One Direction bandmates

    Harry Styles opens up about his current relationship with his One Direction bandmates

    Harry Styles

    Johnny Depp fans slammed for "harassing" his daughter Lily-Rose Depp

    Johnny Depp fans slammed for "harassing" his daughter Lily-Rose Depp

    Celeb

    Dylan O'Brien and Camila Cabello sing Miley Cyrus' The Climb together at karaoke bar

    Dylan O'Brien and Camila Cabello sing Miley Cyrus' The Climb together at karaoke bar

    Camila Cabello

    Calvin Klein features pregnant trans man in latest ad

    Calvin Klein features pregnant trans man in latest ad

    Fashion

    Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott slammed for bringing Stormi to the Billboard Awards

    Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott slammed for bringing Stormi to the Billboard Awards

    Celeb

    More TV & Film

    The Umbrella Academy

    Stranger Things

    American Horror Story

    You

    Sex Education

    RuPaul's Drag Race

    On My Block

    Riverdale

    Back to top

    Also on PopBuzz

    • Listen to Global Player
    • Drag Race UK Season 3
    • The Kissing Booth 3
    • Sex Education season 3
    • Cheugy
    • Bella Poarch
    • Olivia Rodrigo
    • High School Music: The Musical: The Series
    • Taylor Swift
    • Dispo
    • To All the Boys 3
    • Drag Race UK
    • American Horror Story
    • Euphoria
    • Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
    • Grey's Anatomy
    • Global Academy
    • Instagram Top Nine
    • Spotify
    • Timothée Chalamet
    • TikTok
    • Josephine Langford
    • Hero Fiennes Tiffin
    • Louis Partridge
    • Quizzes
    • Louis Partridge
    • Bella Poarch
    • The Haunting of Bly Manor
    • The Kissing Booth
    • Memes
    • The Umbrella Academy 3
    • TikTok Songs
    • Lizzo
    • Billie Eilish
    • Elite season 4
    • On My Block
    • RuPaul's Drag Race
    • Snapchat
    • Stranger Things 4
    • Millie Bobby Brown
    • Addison Rae
    • Outer Banks
    • Nick Robinson
    • Charli D'Amelio
    • Harry Styles
    • Sex Education
    • Doja Cat
    • BTS
    • To All The Boys I've Loved Before
    • Netflix
    • Twenty One Pilots
    • Halsey
    • New Music
    • Panic! At The Disco

    Useful Links

    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Cookies
    • Privacy
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Advertise
    • Global Jobs

    Follow Us

    Follow PopBuzz on Twitter
    Follow PopBuzz on Facebook
    Follow PopBuzz on Instagram
    Follow PopBuzz on Youtube
    Follow PopBuzz on TikTok
    © Global 2022
    30 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7LA
    Privacy Manager