Vivian Hsu

Vivian Hsu was born in Taichung City, Taiwan Province, on April 9, 1974. She has a diverse family background: her father is from Meixian, Guangdong, and her mother is a Gaoshan Atayal aboriginal, with half indigenous blood. She is the second child in her family, with an older sister, Xu Ruyu, and a younger brother, Xu Yin. Her family's financial situation was once quite strained; her parents changed jobs frequently and tried various businesses, including a noodle shop, car wash, and clothing store, but none achieved notable success. It wasn't until 2001 that she used her own income to purchase her first property for her family.

Vivian Hsu’s educational background includes, in 2016, admission to the MBA part-time master's program at Shih Hsin University Shanghai Campus, where she ranked tenth. In her early years, at age four in April 1979, she appeared as a stunt actor in the film "Unforgettable Day." Later, in 1988, she joined the girl group "Girl’s Team," serving as an assistant host. In 1990, she won first place in the "TV Star Showdown," officially launching her entertainment career. In 1991, she formed the girl group "Girl’s Team" and released their first album, "My Heart Wants to Travel." In 1992, she and the group participated in the Spring Festival Gala and released their second album, "My Love for You." The girl group disbanded in 1993, and Vivian began her solo career.

Her entertainment career spans film, music, stage, and variety shows. In 1994, she starred in the comedy film "The Smiling Smiley," and appeared in the crime action film "The Ultimate Hunt," which was her first movie featuring nudity. In 1995, she appeared on the cover of Japan’s YOUNG JUMP magazine, officially entering the Japanese market, releasing the Japanese single "Myth of the Lips" and the album "Angel·Wish." In 1996, she released a Korean-language album titled "천사미소녀" ("Angel Girl") and gradually established her presence in the Japanese and Korean music scenes. In 1997, performing under the stage name Vivian, she joined the band “Black Cookies” and continued her activities in Japan. By 1998, the group achieved strong sales in Japan, and she released multiple solo albums.

Since 2000, Vivian Hsu has increasingly expanded into diverse areas. She starred in the comedy film "Special Agent Maze" in 2001 and released several music albums in 2003, writing lyrics for various singers, showcasing her songwriting talent. She played multiple roles of different ages in the film "Cloud Water" (Yun Shui Yao), gaining recognition for her acting skills. Starting in 2005, she began participating in mainland Chinese films and TV dramas, earning numerous nominations and awards, including a nomination for Best Actress at the 29th Hundred Flowers Awards.

In her personal life, Vivian Hsu has been linked romantically with individuals such as Wu Qilong and He Xijing. In 2014, she married Singaporean businessman Lee Yunfeng and gave birth to a child the same year. She announced her divorce from Lee Yunfeng in 2023. She values self-improvement: she studied English in Los Angeles and was admitted to the MBA program at Shih Hsin University Shanghai Campus in 2016. In terms of health, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2024, underwent surgery, and has been recovering well.

Vivian Hsu holds influence across multiple fields. With her multifaceted career and continual efforts to challenge herself, she is regarded as one of the representative Chinese-language artists in the industry.