Aya Liu (; born 14 September 1978) is a

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television host, singer and actress. Liu has won the

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Award at the

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in 2008. In 2012, the Chinese media listed her on the ''Top 10 sexiest TV hostesses in China''.

Early life

Liu was born in

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on September 14, 1978, with her

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. She enrolled at the Taipei Hwa Kang Arts School, where she studied alongside

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and Pace Wu. In 2006, Liu went to study in America, she returned to Taiwan in September 2007.

Career

Liu hosted the variety show '' Guess Guess Guess'' with

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, which earned her a

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. In 2011, Liu appeared in ''The Allure of Tears'', a

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starring

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and

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. In 2012, Liu starred in the motivational film ''Happiness Me Too'', alongside Joe Chen and

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. She received positive reviews. That same year, she also starred in the romantic comedy film ''Pink lady''.

Personal life

Liu dated Tony in 2006, when she studied in America, Tony is a

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businessman. Her husband is

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. In 2014, Liu gave birth to her daughter Eva in the United States.

Filmography

Television

Film

References

External links

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