In the same year that Vivian won the ‘Best New Performer’ award, she also released her first album, titled by her Chinese name, 周慧敏. This album contained only 4 songs, and its main purpose was to test the response of the people of Hong Kong for the rising star. Sales did not disappoint, and Vivian started to develop her own fan-base by releasing two new albums, ‘Vivian’ and ‘Qing Mi’ (情迷), in 1990; 5 new albums (see Discography) in 1991, and 6 new albums in 1992-1993. Vivian had to take Mandarin lessons in order to perfect her pronunciation prior to the release of the Mandarin album, Liu Yan (流言). Limited by her good look and genteel demeanor, her performances usually received moderate reviews by critics but she nonetheless attracted a huge and loyal fan-base.
Vivian was born in Hong Kong and brought up by her mother. Her father died the same year she was born due to heart problems. As a child, Vivian studied at St. Stephen’s Church College, passing A-levels (seventh grade) in high school. Her dream was to become a singer and an artist, both of which she has accomplished.
Chinese name 周慧敏
Pinyin Zhōu Huìmǐn (Mandarin)
Jyutping zau1 wai3 man5 (Cantonese)
Ancestry Zhongshan, Guangdong
Origin Hong Kong
Born November 10, 1967 (age 41)
Hong Kong
Occupation Singer, actor, songwriter, Master of Ceremonies
Kaif’s London model work led to her discovery by film-maker Kaizad Gustad, who gave her a part in his film Boom (2003). She moved to Mumbai and was offered a number of modelling assignments.
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Awards:
- 2006: Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award (Female), Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya
- 2008: British-Indian Actor award, Zee Cine Awards
- 2008: IIFA Awards: Best Female Style Icon
- 2008: Voted at the No. 1 spot in FHM India’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll
- 2008: Voted Sexiest Asian Woman
- 2008: Most searched Indian celebrity on Google
- 2009: Ranked 48 on Most Desired Woman List
Next film in year 2010: “Rajniti”
I see much film serials act by her, such as Lookin’ to Get Out, Cyborg 2, Without Evidence, Changeling, Wanted, Salt, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, and many more…
She have many Awards from Hollywood, like: Academy Award, BAFTA Award in this year 2009.
Shes very “Menly” in my mind, I like her so much, I hope i will see her film in soon !
Vivian Hsu (Chinese: 徐若瑄; pinyin: Xú Ruòxuān; Wade-Giles: Hsu Jo-hsüan; Japanese: ビビアン・スー Bibian Sū; born March 19, 1975 in Taichung, Taiwan) is a renowned singer, actress, and model who has gained remarkable popularity in East Asia, mainly in Taiwan and Japan.
- As a model, she produced photobooks: Angel (天使心, py. Tiānshǐ Xīn) and Venus.
- Angel, published in 1995, was shot in Capri and Sicily. (ISBN4-08-780190-x)
- Venus, published on July 7, 1996, was shot in Mexico and had separate runs in Taiwan and Japan.
Vivian’s success in modeling achieved its zenith in July 1996 when she was featured on the cover of two Asian-edition Penthouse magazines (the Japanese edition, and the comparatively low-distribution Hong Kong edition). Like the photobooks, both these items have become very sought after by Vivian collectors and fans. See more ViVian Hsu
