Esther Liu
Taiwanese actress, singer and television host From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Esther Liu (born 8 August 1988) is a Taiwanese actress, singer and television host.[1][2]
Esther Liu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 August 1988 |
| Other names | Liu Pin-yan |
| Alma mater | Mod'art International |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, television host |
| Years active | 2003—present |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 劉品言 |
| Simplified Chinese | 刘品言 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Liú Pǐnyán |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Mandopop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | Seed Music (2015-present) |
| Formerly of | Sweety |
Liu began her career at the age of 14 as part of the girl group Sweety with Joanne Tseng.[3] In 2003, Liu made her acting debut in the television series Westside Story alongside Tony Sun and Wallace Huo. Since then, she has starred in several drama series including Chinese Paladin (2005), Green Forest, My Home (2005), The Concerto (2009), Falling (2013), Thirty Something (2015) and Light the Night (2021).[4]
Filmography
Television series
| Year | English title | Original title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Westside Story | 西街少年 | Lan Yu-li | |
| 2005 | Chinese Paladin | 仙劍奇俠傳 | A-nu | |
| 2005 | Mr. Fighting | 格鬥天王 | Yeh You-li | |
| 2005 | The Doctor | 大熊醫師家 | Yan-yan | Episode 9 |
| 2005 | Green Forest, My Home | 綠光森林 | Sophie | |
| 2007 | Liao Zhai 2 | 聊齋2之粉蝶 | Fen Die | |
| 2009 | The Concerto | 協奏曲 | Kao Ling | |
| 2011 | Way Back into Love | 愛。回來 | Hsueh Ya-hsin | Cameo |
| 2012 | Falling | 含苞欲墜的每一天 | Jill | |
| 2013 | Love For All The Moments | 愛情ATM | Cheng Hsin-ju | Alternative title: Love For A.T.M |
| 2015 | Bitter Sweet | 軍官·情人 | Wang Shang-min | |
| 2015 | Thirty Something | 我的30定律 | Fang Wen-hui | |
| 2017 | Family Time | 酸甜之味 | Tseng Ya-ping | Cameo |
| 2017 | Wake Up 2 | 麻醉風暴2 | Shih Pei-hsuan | |
| 2017 | Art in Love | 那刻的怦然心動 | Chung Yu | |
| 2021 | Light the Night | 華燈初上 | Li Shu-hua |
Film
| Year | English title | Original title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Winds of September | 九降風 | Hsieh Meng-lun | Cameo |
| 2011 | Night Market Hero | 雞排英雄 | Lin Mei-hsiang | |
| 2012 | Din Tao: Leader of the Parade | 陣頭 | Hsiao-bi | |
| 2012 | The Golden Child | 金孫 | Juan Chin-chih | Television |
| 2016 | 22nd Catch | 22個男人 | Annie | |
| 2022 | My Best Friend's Breakfast | 我吃了那男孩一整年的早餐 | Sun Li-qing | Special appearance |
| 2024 | Salli | 莎莉 | Huijun/Salli |
Variety show
| Year | English title | Original title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 100% Entertainment | 娛樂百分百 | Stand-in host |
| 2005 | Crazy Arcade | 阿給大滿冠 | Host |
| 2005-2006 | Ultimate Victory | 齊天大勝 | Host |
| 2006 | Game Attack | 電玩特攻 | Host |
| 2006, 2007, 2010 | Guess | 我猜我猜我猜猜猜 | Stand-in host |
| 2013 | Saturday Challenge | 周六大挑戰 | Host |
Music video appearances
| Year | Artist | Song title |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Where Chou | "Just Be Friends" |
| 2004 | Queenie Lin | "Butterfly Lovers" |
| 2009 | Tiger Hu | "No Regrets" |
Theater
| Year | English title | Original title |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-2011 | Notice from a Bachelorette | 徵婚啟事-浪漫版 |
| 2012 | Wedding Memories | 女兒紅-深情版 |
| 2012-2013 | Staying-up | 守歲 |
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Track listing |
|---|---|---|
| Résurrection 重生 |
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Track listing
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Published works
- Liu, Esther (2009). Paris,Le temps qui compte. Xindian District: Harlem Culture. ISBN 9789868553644.
- Esther Liu, Michael Ou (2012). Ginza: The Battlefield of Gourmet. New Taipei City: Harlem Culture. ISBN 9789868769472.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 47th Golden Bell Awards | Best Leading Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film | The Golden Child | Nominated |
| 2013 | 48th Golden Bell Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series | Falling | Won |
| 2022 | 57th Golden Bell Awards[5] | Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series | Light the Night | Nominated |
References
External links
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