Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Lucy Liu as Official Brand Voice, Ushering in a New Chapter of Storytelling for U.S. Campaigns
Drawing from her celebrated career and wide artistic acclaim, including two SAG awards, a Critics Choice Award and two Emmy nominations, Liu brings a distinct, sophisticated voice that naturally embodies the luxurious and pioneering core values of Mercedes-Benz. Renowned for her versatility and magnetic presence, Liu is uniquely suited to convey a spectrum of emotion—from serene warmth, to bold confidence and vibrant excitement—perfectly complementing the impressive breadth and groundbreaking innovation synonymous with the Mercedes-Benz vehicle portfolio.
'Mercedes-Benz doesn't just define luxury - it continually reimagines it. To lend my voice to a brand with such a legacy of excellence and a bold vision for the future feels like a powerful alignment of values and creativity. This partnership reflects everything I value: innovation, intention, and impact. Together, we're building a legacy of modern luxury that only Mercedes-Benz can deliver.'
Lucy Liu, Award-Winning Actress, Producer, and Director
Liu's debut as the official voice of Mercedes-Benz premiered with the launch of the new campaign featuring the GLS SUV, created in partnership with Merkley+Partners, called 'Moving Forward.' The television commercial was designed to further strengthen the GLS SUV's position as the ultimate luxury SUV through compelling cinematic narratives that emphasize its versatile seven-seat interior, pioneering technology, elegant styling, dynamic handling and thrilling performance.
'The debut of Lucy Liu as the new official brand voice marks a new era for Mercedes-Benz marketing. Lucy's range and sophisticated tone conveys a modern elegance that represents the brand's legacy and future, and the transition to a female voice signals to our customers something fresh and innovative that provokes reappraisal.'
Melody Lee, Chief Marketing Officer, Mercedes-Benz USA
Watch Liu's voiceover debut with the GLS commercial debut here, and look for two more campaigns featuring Liu to premiere later this month.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Atlanta, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse lineup in the luxury segment with 18 model lines ranging from the sporty GLA SUV to the flagship S-Class and the dynamic all-electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz. MBUSA is also responsible for Mercedes-Benz Vans in the U.S. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com and www.mbvans.com. To learn more about all Mercedes-Benz entities in North America, visit https://group.mercedes-benz.com/northamerica/.
Accredited journalists can visit our media site at media.mbusa.com.
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