Barbie Hsu's sudden passing has left the entertainment industry and her fans in shock. The 48-year-old Taiwanese actor, best known for her role in the popular TV series Meteor Garden (2001), had been on a family trip to Japan during the Chinese New Year when she contracted influenza-associated pneumonia. Unfortunately, her condition quickly deteriorated, and she passed away on February 2, 2025. As her family, fans, and industry colleagues mourn her demise, a throwback video of the late actress has resurfaced, which has her sharing her dreams for when she would turn 50.
In a bittersweet moment for fans of Barbie Hsu, a 2003 interview of the late actress has resurfaced, showcasing her hopes and dreams for the future. In the interview, conducted with her sister Dee Hsu and Kris Aquino, Barbie shared her desire to have a big, loving family and become a grandmother by the time she turned 50.
Barbie and her sister Dee traveled to the Philippines to participate in ABS-CBN's Happy 50 TV concert. During their visit, they sat down with Filipino actress and TV host Kris Aquino for an interview.
When asked about their aspirations for the future, Dee spoke up first, sharing her desire to be a "happy woman" surrounded by grandchildren. With a hint of humor, she added that she hoped to be a "lazy but rich girl" by the time she turned 50, sparking laughter from the group.
Barbie then chimed in, revealing her own ambitions for the future. She joked that she wanted to be a "shopping queen" at 50.
When Kris Aquino asked if she envisioned herself still working in the entertainment industry at that age, Barbie's said, "Maybe I'll be a grandmom, or have many kids." She then shared that she hoped to have two or three children, which her sister playfully pointed out were not too many.
In a 2003 interview with Kris Aquino, Barbie Hsu answers the question on what she wants to be when she's 50 yrs old
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?Barbie is survived by her husband, Korean rapper Koo Jun-yup, also known as DJ Koo, and her two children from her previous marriage to Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei. According to reports, Barbie's remains will be cremated in Japan before being returned to Taiwan, where she will be laid to rest.?