Barbie Hsu is a
taiwanese actress also known as Xu Xi Yuan in Chinese pinyin, nickname Shan Shan or Big S…and most popularly known of the name “Shan Tsai” as the leading character of a strong willed schoolgirl striving to stand up against four of the richest bullies of Ying De University who call themselves F4 who spices up the series version of the Meteor Garden
Japanese Manga which have reached wide audiences from all over Asia.
Growing up in Taipei, Barbie entered showbizness at the early age of 16, along with her sister and bestfriend Dee Hsu. The duo earned themselves a TV hosting spot of Taiwan’s popular TV show called 100% Entertainment Show (off air) and later the cooking show, “DaXiao Ai Chi” which also later came to a halt because of Barbie’s busy schedule.
Aside from TV series, Barbie has also done a lot of movies and have worked with big stars such as Andy Lau (Future Cop), Michelle Yeoh and famous director John Woo for the film “Reign of Assassins”. Barbie also has received a film
actress award for her outstanding performance in the movie “On His Majesty’s Secret Service” together with Louis Koo who also starred with her in the blockbuster film “Connected”.
Movies:• Future Cop (2009)
• T2 (Upcoming 2009)
• On His Majesty’s Secret Service (August 2009)
• My So Called Love (November 2008)
• Connected (September 25, 2008)
• Silk (2006)
• The Ghost Inside (2005)
TV Series:• Summer of Bubbles (Upcoming 2009)
• Corner With Love (2007)
• Phantom Lover (2005)
• Say Yes Enterprise (2004)
• Mars (2004)
• Monkey King (Quest for the Sutra) (2003)
• Eternity: A Chinese Ghost Story (2003)
• Meteor Garden II (2002)
• Meteor Garden (2001)
Variety Shows:• Wu Lin Da Dao
• Da Xiao Ai Chi
• 100% Entertainment
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
