Barbie Hsu
Barbie Hsu is a Taiwanese actress, singer, and television host.
Life and career
Hsu was born in Taipei, Taiwan in 6 October 1976. She was the second of three sisters, with the eldest being Hsu Si-hsien, and the youngest sister being Dee Hsu.From 1994 to 2001, she was a member of the pop duo ASOS with her youngest sister Dee Hsu. As such, Hsu is also known by her nickname "Big S" although she was the middle child in the family.
She is an animal lover and vegetarian.
As an actress, Hsu is best known for her lead role in the 2001 television series Meteor Garden. She has endorsed Tissot watches since 2005 and signed an additional 3-year contract in April 2008.
She has semi-retired from acting after her marriage, with no work released since 2012. Hsu remains active in other work, such as modelling campaigns and variety shows.
Personal life
On 16 November 2010, Hsu married Chinese entrepreneur Wang Xiaofei in a civil ceremony in Beijing. They held their wedding banquet on Hainan Island on 22 March 2011. They have two children: a daughter, Wang Hsi-yueh, and a son, Wang Hsi-lin.Filmography
Film
Television series
Variety shows
- Guess Guess Guess - 1998 to 2000
- 100% Entertainment - 1998 to 2006
- Gourmet Secrets of the Stars - 2007 to 2008
- Let's Dance - 2008 to 2009
- Miss Beauty - 2018 to Present
- 我们是真正的朋友 - 2019
Books
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
2001 | 36th Golden Bell Award | Best Leading Actress in a TV Series | Meteor Garden | |
2008 | 28th Hong Kong Film Awards | Best Actress | Connected | |
2008 | 14th Shanghai Television Festival | Best Actress | Corner with Love | |
2012 | 4th Macau International Movie Festival | Best Actress | Million Dollar Crocodile |