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Straits Times
2 days ago
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- Straits Times
Taiwanese actors Ann Hsu and Roy Chiu welcome their first child, a boy
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Some of the celebrity couple's friends in the entertainment industry reportedly received full-month gift boxes and were surprised to learn that Ann Hsu had given birth. Taiwanese actress Ann Hsu and actor Roy Chiu have welcomed their first child after almost four years of marriage. Hsu, who turned 41 on Aug 7, announced the news on Instagram on Aug 14. Posting a photo of a tiny foot nestled in the hands of two adults, she wrote in Chinese: 'We are doing fine.' She did not give details on the baby's gender and date of birth, but Taiwanese media reported the child is a boy and was likely born in July. China Times said in an exclusive report on Aug 14 that some of the celebrity couple's friends in the entertainment industry have received full-month gift boxes and were surprised to learn that Hsu had given birth. The words 'Ian Baby 2025. Summer' were printed in the cards included in the full-month gift boxes sent by Hsu and Chiu, 43. Also included was this message: 'Roy & Ann's baby Ian was born healthy and safe into this world. He already has his own ideas at such a young age. He loves to laugh, is a foodie, enjoys eating and bathing with his dad as well as listening to his mum's stories before going to sleep.' Hsu and Chiu announced their marriage in December 2021 after playing lovers in Taiwanese romantic movie Man In Love (2021). Their nuptials came as a surprise then as the pair had shied away from confirming their relationship until then, and they have hardly shared photos of themselves together on social media after getting hitched. News of Hsu's pregnancy was first reported by Mirror Daily in May . The Taiwanese news outlet quoted a source close to the low-profile couple that Hsu was four months pregnant then. Hsu had cut down on her public appearances earlier in 2025 and turned down job offers after starring in the critically acclaimed Taiwanese series Imperfect Us (2024), which won her Best Leading Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film at Taiwan's Golden Bell Awards. She was spotted with a visible baby bump by Taiwan's Mirror Media in June while shopping in Taipei's Xinyi Shopping District. The Taiwanese media said then that she looked to be in at least her seventh month of pregnancy. The baby's arrival is also a double blessing for Chiu, who is starring in Taiwanese actress Shu Qi's directorial feature film debut, Girl. The Taiwanese coming-of-age drama will hold its world premiere in the main competition of the Venice Film Festival in September, where it has been shortlisted for the prestigious Golden Lion award.
The Star
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Taiwanese heartthrob Greg Hsu completes military service, fans rejoice
Greg Hsu is best known for starring in the hit supernatural comedy film 'Marry My Dead Body'. Photo: Handout Fans from as far as South Korea turned up in Taiwan's Nantou county to welcome heartthrob Greg Hsu as he completed his military service on Aug 6. The 34-year-old, also known as Greg Han, enlisted in August 2024. He served as a member of the Public Welfare Ambassador Group in Nantou after completing basic military training in September 2024. At about 12.10pm on Aug 6, he emerged from the Department of Conscription Administration in Nantou, wearing a black short-sleeved T-shirt, black shorts and a black baseball cap. The Taiwanese actor bowed to the waiting media and greeted fans as he walked out of the building. He gave a brief interview, saying that his military life in the past year has been fulfilling. 'I was able to recharge and learn new things along the way,' he said. 'I also took the opportunity to slow down and organise my thoughts.' He added that the officers, civil servants and guards at his unit treated him well, with nearby residents giving him extra food when he went out to eat. He was surprised when he learnt that fans waiting for him included some from South Korea. One of them passed him a burger-shaped card and said she was almost in tears. Hsu is best known for starring in popular Taiwanese time-travel drama series Someday Or One Day (2019 to 2020) and hit supernatural comedy film Marry My Dead Body (2022). They earned him nominations for Best Leading Actor at the Golden Bell Awards and Golden Horse Awards respectively. The actor's schedule is already packed till 2026 as he returns to civilian life. He is slated to take part in promotional activities for fantasy romance movie Measure In Love . It also stars Hong Kong actress Angela Yuen. Hsu will also be filming a movie by Marry My Dead Body director Cheng Wei-hao towards the end of 2025. Taipei Music Centre announced on Aug 7 that Hsu will be one of the headliners for the second day of the Jam Jam Asia music festival scheduled for Aug 30 and 31. The first day's line-up includes Singaporean singer Tanya Chua, Taiwanese singer 9m88 and Australian rapper Dizzy Dizzo. – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
Straits Times
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Taiwan heart-throb Greg Hsu completes military service, fans rejoice
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Greg Hsu served as a member of the Public Welfare Ambassador Group in Nantou after completing basic military training in September 2024. Fans from as far as South Korea turned up in Taiwan's Nantou county to welcome heart-throb Greg Hsu as he completed his military service on Aug 6. The 34-year-old, also known as Greg Han, enlisted in August 2024. He served as a member of the Public Welfare Ambassador Group in Nantou after completing basic military training in September 2024. At about 12.10pm on Aug 6, he emerged from the Department of Conscription Administration in Nantou, wearing a black short-sleeved T-shirt, black shorts and a black baseball cap. The Taiwanese actor bowed to the waiting media and greeted fans as he walked out of the building. He gave a brief interview, saying that his military life in the past year has been fulfilling. 'I was able to recharge and learn new things along the way,' he said. 'I also took the opportunity to slow down and organise my thoughts.' He added that the officers, civil servants and guards at his unit treated him well, with nearby residents giving him extra food when he went out to eat. He was surprised when he learnt that fans waiting for him included some from South Korea. One of them passed him a burger-shaped card and said she was almost in tears. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Some ageing condos in Singapore struggle with failing infrastructure, inadequate sinking funds Singapore Wastewater overflow in Bedok and Chai Chee due to choked sewer at BTO worksite: PUB Singapore Teen's love of dance powers her through cancer to perform at NDP2025 Singapore Jail for driver who drove over leg of special needs woman in accident on church driveway Asia Kpods, zombie oil or etomidate? A new name may help Hong Kong curb its youth drug crisis Singapore Man handed three vaping-related charges including importing more than 3,000 pods Singapore Man charged over 5 e-vaporiser pods containing etomidate, including 3 for sale World Trump's 100% semiconductor tariffs may hit chipmakers in Singapore, other SEA nations Hsu is best known for starring in popular Taiwanese time-travel drama series Someday Or One Day (2019 to 2020) and hit supernatural comedy film Marry My Dead Body (2022). They earned him nominations for Best Leading Actor at the Golden Bell Awards and Golden Horse Awards respectively. The actor's schedule is already packed till 2026 as he returns to civilian life. He is slated to take part in promotional activities for fantasy romance movie Measure In Love. It also stars Hong Kong actress Angela Yuen and is scheduled for release in October. Hsu will also be filming a movie by Marry My Dead Body director Cheng Wei-hao towards the end of 2025. Taipei Music Centre announced on Aug 7 that Hsu will be one of the headliners for the second day of the Jam Jam Asia 2025 music festival scheduled for Aug 30 and 31. The first day's line-up includes Singaporean singer Tanya Chua, Taiwanese singer 9m88 and Australian rapper Dizzy Dizzo.
The Star
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Taiwanese celeb couple Tiffany Ann Hsu and Roy Chiu expecting first child
Taiwanese celebrity couple Tiffany Ann Hsu and Roy Chiu have rarely appeared in social media posts or public events together. Photos: Roy Chiu's Dairy/Weibo, Tiffany Ann Hsu/Instagram After some three years of marriage, Taiwanese celebrity couple Tiffany Ann Hsu and Roy Chiu are going to be parents. According to an exclusive report from Taiwanese news outlet Mirror Daily on May 5, a source close to the couple has confirmed that Hsu, 40, is four months pregnant. Hsu's only public appearance in recent months was a launch party for luxury brand Chanel in April. The source said the brand respected her desire to keep her pregnancy private. Hsu wore a loose knitted dress and her condition was not obvious to the other attendees. The source added that Hsu had been trying to conceive for some time. She rejected job offers that came to her after relationship drama Imperfect Us (2024), for which she won Best Actress in a Miniseries at the Golden Bell Awards in October 2024, to focus on her health and getting pregnant. She kept the good news under wraps until she passed the first trimester. Sparks flew between Hsu and Chiu, 43, reportedly while they were filming the romance film Man In Love (2021). While they kept their courtship low-key, they announced their marriage in December 2021. Since then, the couple have rarely appeared in social media posts or public events together, though they would speak of each other to the media on occasion. After the Golden Bell Awards in October, Hsu was briefly rumoured to be pregnant. She was spotted patting her tummy while giving her acceptance speech onstage, leading to speculation that she was expecting. At the time, Hsu denied being pregnant. Asked if she planned on having a baby, she told Taiwanese reporters: 'We'll see if the universe wants to send us a gift.' – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
Straits Times
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Taiwanese celeb couple Tiffany Ann Hsu and Roy Chiu expecting first child
Taiwanese celebrity couple Tiffany Ann Hsu and Roy Chiu have rarely appeared in social media posts or public events together. PHOTO: ROY CHIU'S DIARY/WEIBO, ANNO8O7/INSTAGRAM After some three years of marriage, Taiwanese celebrity couple Tiffany Ann Hsu and Roy Chiu are going to be parents. According to an exclusive report from Taiwanese news outlet Mirror Daily on May 5, a source close to the couple has confirmed that Hsu, 40, is four months pregnant. Hsu's only public appearance in recent months was a launch party for luxury brand Chanel in April. The source said the brand respected her desire to keep her pregnancy private. Hsu wore a loose knitted dress and her condition was not obvious to the other attendees. The source added that Hsu had been trying to conceive for some time. She rejected job offers that came to her after relationship drama Imperfect Us (2024), for which she won Best Actress in a Miniseries at the Golden Bell Awards in October 2024, to focus on her health and getting pregnant. She kept the good news under wraps until she passed the first trimester. Sparks flew between Hsu and Chiu, 43, reportedly while they were filming the romance film Man In Love (2021). While they kept their courtship low-key, they announced their marriage in December 2021. Since then, the couple have rarely appeared in social media posts or public events together, though they would speak of each other to the media on occasion. After the Golden Bell Awards in October, Hsu was briefly rumoured to be pregnant. She was spotted patting her tummy while giving her acceptance speech onstage, leading to speculation that she was expecting. At the time, Hsu denied being pregnant. Asked if she planned on having a baby, she told Taiwanese reporters: 'We'll see if the universe wants to send us a gift.' Taiwanese celebrity couple Tiffany Ann Hsu and Roy Chiu married shortly after co-starring in the romance drama film Man In Love (2021). PHOTO: MAN IN LOVE/WEIBO Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
