Barbie Hsu: From Idol Drama Queen to Multi-Talented Artist

Author: blog@pptrace.com 2025-02-03

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Barbie Hsu (Da S) was born in Taipei, Taiwan, in 1976 and graduated from Huagang Art School’s Drama Department. She is a well-known Taiwanese actress, host, singer, and writer. She debuted in 1993 as part of the duo ASOS with her younger sister, Dee Hsu (Xiao S), initially pursuing a music career. Although her music career was short-lived, she found success in hosting and acting. In 1996, she began hosting the variety show Guess Guess Guess and later co-hosted 100% Entertainment with her sister, gradually establishing her presence in the entertainment industry.
In 2001, Barbie gained widespread fame for her role as "Shan Cai" in the hit drama Meteor Garden. The show sparked the F4 phenomenon and became a massive success across Asia, making her one of the most popular idol drama actresses of her time. She went on to star in other popular series such as Mars and Corner With Love and ventured into films, appearing in Connected, Adventure of the King, and others. Beyond acting, she authored the best-selling beauty book Beauty Queen, influencing beauty trends across Asia with her skincare and wellness insights.
In her personal life, Barbie Hsu married Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei in 2010, and they had a son and a daughter. However, their marriage ended in divorce in 2021. In 2022, she rekindled her past romance with South Korean entertainer DJ Koo (Koo Jun-Yup), and the two got married in a heartwarming love story. In recent years, she has shifted her focus behind the scenes, trying her hand at producing variety shows while maintaining her involvement in beauty and fashion ventures. From idol drama queen to multi-talented artist, Barbie Hsu’s influence remains significant in the entertainment industry.

Barbie Hsu

Barbara Hsu ;, also known by her stage name Big S (大S), was a Taiwanese actress, singer, and television host. She was best known for her leading role in the television series Meteor Garden (2001).

Wang Xiaofei

Wang Xiaofei was born in 1981 in Beijing to an ordinary working-class family and experienced economic instability in his early years. In 1997, he went to Europe to study and later graduated from ESSEC Business School in France and the University of Guelph in Canada. After returning to China in 2004, he joined his mother Zhang Lan’s restaurant group, South Beauty, as an executive director, overseeing overseas expansion and product design. In 2006, he established the high-end business club LAN Club. In 2008, South Beauty became the official catering supplier for the Beijing Olympics, leading to rapid business growth.
In 2009, Wang founded Beijing Helin Real Estate Investment Co., Ltd., venturing into real estate investment. In 2010, he married actress Barbie Hsu (Da S) and launched multiple brands associated with her. However, following the downturn in China’s catering industry in 2012, South Beauty failed in its IPO attempt. In 2014, Wang created the S HOTEL brand, but related investments suffered losses by 2018.
In 2020, leveraging his experience from South Beauty, he founded the high-end Sichuan cuisine brand Ma Liu Ji, which saw a significant increase in sales through live-stream marketing in 2022. His personal life has been full of ups and downs. He divorced Barbie Hsu amicably in 2021, with child custody granted to Hsu, while Wang faced a series of legal disputes and financial difficulties. In 2022, he was romantically linked to Zhang Yingying, and in 2024, he married Ma Xiaomei. Wang Xiaofei's career and personal life have been marked by changes and challenges, spanning the restaurant industry, real estate, and personal branding, making him a figure of ongoing public interest.

Dee Hsu

Deana Hsu, also known by her stage name Little S (小S), is a Taiwanese television host, actress, and singer. Known for her caustic wit, she co-hosted Kangsi Coming (2004–2016) with Kevin Tsai, for which the duo was awarded Best Host in a Variety Programme at the 40th Golden Bell Awards in 2005. Hsu currently hosts talk show Hsu Girls Talk (2022–)
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