Simu Liu engaged
Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star announced that he recently proposed to the marketing executive in Paris, France. Simu shared a photo showing him sweetly kissing Allison while surrounded by pink flowers and candles, with the Eiffel Tower visible in the background. "From weekends in Paris, day trips to Palm Springs, long nights on set, afternoons vegging on the couch and everything in between, I choose you forever and always," he wrote in the caption. While in her own post, Allison showcased her large oval diamond engagement ring. "Us forever," the 28-year-old added.
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