Barbie Hsu
Barbie Hsu (Chinese: 徐熙媛; pinyin: Xú Xīyuán; born 6 October 1976) is a Taiwanese actress, singer, and television host.[1] She is best known for her leading role in television series Meteor Garden (2001). In 2022, she married South Korean musician Koo Jun-yup.
Barbie Hsu | |
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徐熙媛 | |
| Born | 6 October 1976 |
| Occupation | Actress, singer, television host |
| Years active | 1992- |
| Height | 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) |
| Spouse(s) |
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| Children |
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| Family | Hsu Si-hsien (sister) Dee Hsu (sister) |
| Musical career | |
| Also known as | Big S (大S; Da S) Barbie Shu |
| Genres | Mandopop |
| Associated acts | ASOS |
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 (originally called SOS for "Sisters of Shu", the name was changed to ASOS for legal reasons) with her youngest sister Dee Hsu. As such, Hsu is also known by her nickname "Big S" (while Dee Hsu is nicknamed "Little 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 (汪小菲) in a civil ceremony in Beijing. They held their wedding banquet on Hainan Island on 22 March 2011.[2] They have two children: a daughter, Wang Hsi-yueh (born 24 April 2014),[3] and a son, Wang Hsi-lin (born 14 May 2016).[4]
On 22 November 2021, Hsu and Wang officially announced their divorce.[5]
On 8 March 2022, Hsu announced that she had married South Korean singer and disc jockey Koo Jun-yup.[6] Hsu reposted her husband’s announcement of the marriage on both her Instagram and Facebook pages, which read:
We got married. To have such a destiny with the woman I fell in love with more than 20 years ago – this is a love we both want to cherish and continue. When I heard about her divorce, I searched for her number from 20 years ago and contacted her. Fortunately, her number was still the same, so we were able to reconnect. We have lost too much time together, so I suggested that we get married and she said yes. We will be living together after registering our marriage. Since I got married late, I really hope for your support and blessings. Thank you all.
-Koo Jun-yup
She referred to it as an announcement from oppa and added, “Life is unpredictable. I cherish the happiness I have right now. Thank you for everything that has led me step by step to where I am now.”[7][8]
The couple once dated for a year when Koo first came to Taiwan as half of the South Korean dance music duo Clon in 1998. Hsu’s declaration of their love is her tattoo of his last name “Koo” on her right ankle.[9] But their relationship was opposed by Koo’s management which led to their heartbreaking split in 2000. They rekindled their romance after her divorce. Although Hsu and Koo registered their marriage in Taiwan on 28 March 2022, the couple officially tied the knot on 8 February 2022, the day they registered their marriage in South Korea.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2005 | The Ghost Inside |
| 2006 | Silk |
| 2008 | Connected |
| My So Called Love | |
| 2009 | On His Majesty's Secret Service |
| 2010 | Hot Summer Days |
| Future X-Cops | |
| Adventure of the King | |
| Reign of Assassins | |
| 2011 | My Kingdom |
| 2012 | Croczilla |
| Motorway |
Television series
| Year | Original title | English title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 流星花园 | Meteor Garden | Dong Shan Cai | CTS | |
| 2002 | 流星花园 II | Meteor Garden II | Dong Shan Cai | CTS | |
| 齊天大聖孫悟空 | The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra | Snow Spirit | TVB | ||
| 2003 | 倩女幽魂 | Eternity: A Chinese Ghost Story | Nie Xiao Qian | CTS | |
| 2004 | 戰神 | Mars | Han Qi Luo | CTS | |
| 求婚事务所 | Say Yes Enterprise | Xiao Niao | TTV | ||
| 2005 | 夜半歌声 | Phantom Lover | Tong Ruo Fan | ||
| 2007 | 轉角*遇到愛 | Corner With Love | Yu Xin Lei | CTV | |
| 2010 | 泡沫之夏 | Summer's Desire | Yin Xia Mo | FTV |
Variety shows
- Guess Guess Guess - 1998 to 2000
- 100% Entertainment - 1998 to 2006
- Gourmet Secrets of the Stars (大小愛吃) - 2007 to 2008
- Let's Dance (舞林大道) - 2008 to 2009
- Miss Beauty (Beauty小姐) - 2018 to Present
- 我们是真正的朋友 - 2019
Books
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Barbie Essence | Photo Book |
| 2004 | Mei Rong Da Wang | Beauty Book |
| 2005 | Penny Dreadful | Poetry Book |
| 2006 | Mei Rong Da Wang II | Beauty Book |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 36th Golden Bell Award | Best Leading Actress in a TV Series | Meteor Garden | Nominated |
| 2008 | 28th Hong Kong Film Awards | Best Actress | Connected | Nominated |
| 14th Shanghai Television Festival | Best Actress | Corner with Love | Nominated | |
| 2012 | 4th Macau International Movie Festival | Best Actress | Million Dollar Crocodile | Won |
References
- "Barbie Shu". chinesemov.com. Retrieved February 12, 2010.
- (in Chinese) 大S汪小菲掷500万包酒店摆酒 总统别墅作新房 Archived 2011-03-26 at the Wayback Machine 16 March 2011. Retrieved 2011-03-16
- 中国新闻网. "女星扎堆怀孕：大S造人两年终如愿 孙俪疑怀二胎". 中国新闻网. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- "Barbie Shu furious that news of her second pregnancy was leaked early- Toggle". Toggle. Retrieved 2015-11-18.
- "Actress Barbie Hsu officially divorces Chinese husband Wang Xiaofei - Focus Taiwan". focustaiwan.tw (in Chinese). Retrieved 2021-11-22.
- Yeh, Kuan-yin; Tien, Hsi-ju; Lo, James (8 March 2022). "Actress Barbie Hsu announces second marriage". Central News Agency. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- "Actress Barbie Hsu marries former boyfriend, South Korean musician DJ Koo, three months after her divorce". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- "Barbie Hsu Has Remarried! Her Husband South Korean Celeb DJ Koo is an Old Flame of Over 20 Years". DramaPanda. 2022-03-08. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
- Hsu, Barbie; Story, Koo Jun-yup Announce Marriage; Here’s Their Love (2022-03-09). "Barbie Hsu, Koo Jun-yup Announce Marriage; Here's Their Love Story". Philippine News. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- "Big S and Koo Jun-yup register their marriage - Taipei Times". www.taipeitimes.com. 2022-03-30. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
External links
- Barbie Hsu at IMDb
- Barbie Hsu's Facebook
- Barbie Hsu's Sina Microblog
- Barbie Hsu's Instagram