BARBIE XU

BARBIE XU
Barbie Hsu (Chinese: 徐熙媛; pinyin: Xú Xīyuàn; Wade-Giles: Hsü Hsi-yüan; also known as Dà S (大S) to fans) is a Taiwanese actress and singer. She is most well known for her role in Taiwanese dramas, especially Meteor Garden, a Japanese manga adaptation that propelled her to fame. She also acted in movies, her first being the Chinese movie The Ghost Inside. Barbie has also appeared in the Taiwanese series Mars with Vic Zhou. Barbie also had a singing career prior to her acting career. She was in a duo group called "S.O.S." (Sisters of Shu) with her sister Dee Hsu. Their last album was called Abnormal Girls, so from then on, they called themselves ASOS (Abnormal Sisters of Shu).[citation needed]

Barbie Hsu has endorsed Tissot watches since 2005 and signed an additional 3-year contract in April 2008.

Profile

* Name: 徐熙媛 / Xu Xi Yuan
* English name: Barbie Hsu / Barbie Xu
* Also known as: 姍姍 (San San/Shan Shan), 大S (Big S)
* Profession: Actress, host, singer
* Birthdate: 1976-Oct-06
* Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
* Star sign: Libra
* Height: 163cm
* Weight: 44kg
* Blood Type: B
* Family: Sister Dee Hsu

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About Barbie Xu

Barbie started out with her sister as a girl band called ASOS in Taiwan. They became popular because of their funny and daring attitudes. Afterwards, they both hosted 100% entertainment (Yu Le Bai Fen Bai) for more than 8 years; the show is still running but both of their contracts have ended. Barbie became famous after her first drama, Meteor Garden, as the female lead Shan Cai, and was recognized again for her excellent performances in Phantom Lover and Mars. She is now focusing on acting in movies and series. Her recent drama with Alan Luo has made the audience continue to recognize her strong abilities.
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TV Shows

* Corner with Love (2007)
* Phantom Lover (2005)
* Mars (2004)
* Say Yes Enterprise (Story 3: Love Letter) (2004)
* A Chinese Ghost Story (2003)
* The Monkey King (2002)
* Meteor Garden II (CTS, 2002)
* Meteor Garden (2001)


TV Show Theme Songs

* Rang Wo Ai Ni (讓我愛你) Let me love you, Mars (2004)

Movies

* My So Called Love (2008)
* Connected (http://connected.emp.hk/) (2008)
* Silk (http://www.ha-movie.com/game/silk/index.htm) as Su Yuan (2006)
* The Ghost Inside (2005)

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Trivia

* Previous host of 娛樂百分百 (Entertainment 100%), a very popular Taiwan entertainment news show
* Languages Spoken: Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English
* Music group: ASOS

Filmography

[edit] TV Series

* Corner With Love 2 (2008) -unconfirmed-
* Corner With Love (2007)
* Phantom Lover (2005)
* Say Yes Enterprise (2004)
* Mars (2004)
* Monkey King (Quest to the Sutra) (2003)
* Eternity: A Chinese Ghost Story (2003)
* Meteor Garden II (2002)
* Meteor Garden (2001)

[edit] Movies

* My So Called Love (Upcoming 2008)
* Connected (September 25, 2008)
* Silk (2006)
* The Ghost Inside (2005)

[edit] Variety Shows

* 100% Entertainment
* Da Xiao Ai Chi
* Wu Lin Da Dao

[edit] Books

* Barbie Essence (2003) Photo Book
* Mei Rong Da Wang (2004) Beauty Book
* Penny Dreadful (2005) Poetry Book
* Mei Rong Da Wang 2 (2007) Beauty Book

Personal life

* She is no longer in a relationship with popular actor Vic Zhou, a member of popular Taiwanese band F4.
* She is vegetarian.
* She recently published a book over beauty and cosmetics.
* She is popular in the Philippines after her drama series, Meteor Garden with F4 (now JVKV).
* She shot to fame in Japan after her series Meteor Garden and Mars were shown on local TV and became hits.
* She also released a photo book in Japan, called Barbie Essence which became a best seller after a week of its release.

[edit] Current Endorsements

* Pantene (Shampoo)
* Miracle (Jewelry)
* Marilyn (Lingerie)
* Lenovo (Mobile Phone)
* Ayilian (Clothing Line)
* Tissot (Watch)
* Proya (Cosmetic)
* Delica Wine (Liquor)
* Lulu (Yogurt Drink)
* Zhi Dong (Healthy Drink)
* Lang Sha (Stockings)
* Cayo (Cosmetics)
* Big Train - Lee Cooper Jeans
* Da Dong (Shoes)
* Lazard (Private Wealth Management)

[edit] External links

* ASOS Online Website
* Profile of Barbie on ASOS Online
* Barbie Xu is the new face of Tissot
* "Barbie's English Forum"
* Barbie Hsu at the Internet Movie Database