Actress Lisa Lu becomes oldest Hollywood Walk of Fame star recipient

Actress Lisa Lu honored with star on WOF

Actress Lisa Lu became the oldest recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday when she was honored at the age of 98.

LOS ANGELES - Actress Lisa Lu was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the age of 98, making her the oldest recipient. 

Known for her roles in films like "The Last Emperor" and "The Joy Luck Club," Lu's ceremony featured appearances by Awkwafina and Janet Yang.

What we know:

The star is near those honoring James Stewart, whom Lu co-starred with when she made her film debut in the 1960 war film, "The Mountain Road," and Anna May Wong, the first Asian woman to be honored with a star on the Walk of Fame. Wong's star was among the initial 1,558 stars when the walk was completed in 1961.

Lu noted that she originally declined to have a star on the famed walk at an earlier age.

"I couldn't bear the thought of anyone walking on my name," she told the crowd. "Today, it's 98 years old. I embrace the star as a testament to resilience and perseverance."

Her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame will be the 2,811th.

The backstory:

Born in Beijing in 1927, Lu has had a distinguished career in film and television, including roles in "The Last Emperor" and "The Joy Luck Club."

Lu's career began in Kunqu opera, following in the footsteps of her parents. She moved to Taiwan during the Chinese Civil War and later to Los Angeles in 1956. 

Lu joined the Pasadena Playhouse and made her stage debut in 1958. 

She has won three Golden Horse Awards, Taiwan's equivalent of the Oscars, for her performances in "The Arch," "The Empress Dowager," and "The 14 Amazons."

What they're saying:

Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, noted the significance of the ceremony date, chosen by Lu's family for its memorable "Square Root Day" quality.

Lu is now the oldest recipient of a star on the Walk of Fame. The previous oldest recipient was James Hong at 93.