Barbie Hsu Death: Barbie Hsu, born on October 6, 1976, in Taipei, Taiwan, was a renowned actress, singer, and television host. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Dong Shancai in the 2001 Taiwanese drama “Meteor Garden,” which significantly boosted her popularity across Asia.
Barbie Hsu Career Highlights
Barbie began her entertainment career at 17, forming the pop duo S.O.S. with her younger sister, Dee Hsu. The duo later transitioned to television hosting, appearing on variety shows like “Guess Guess Guess” and “100% Entertainment” in 1998. Her acting career took off with “Meteor Garden,” leading to roles in other TV dramas such as “Mars,” “Corner with Love,” and “Summer’s Desire.” She also appeared in films like “The Ghost Inside” and “Connected.”
Barbie Hsu Personal Life
In 2010, Barbie married Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei, with whom she had two children: a daughter, Hsi-Yueh Wang, and a son, Wang Hsi-Lin. The couple divorced in 2021. In 2022, she married South Korean singer and DJ Koo Jun-yup.
Barbie Hsu Net Worth
Estimates of Barbie Hsu’s net worth vary. According to Super Stars Bio, her net worth was around $1.6 million.
However, other sources, such as Celebrity Birthdays, estimated it to be approximately $5 million.
Barbie Hsu Health and Passing
Barbie had a history of health issues, including epilepsy and heart disease, which had led to previous hospitalizations. In early 2025, during a family trip to Japan for the Lunar New Year, she contracted influenza, which progressed to pneumonia. She passed away at the age of 48.
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