Nelson Morales

Netizens mourn death of 'Meteor Garden' actress Barbie Hsu

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Filipino fans and netizens are mourning the death of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, best known for her role as Shancai in hit series &quot;Meteor Garden.&quot;  As of writing, topics including the name of Hsu and Meteor Garden are among the top trending topics in the microblogging site X (formerly Twitter) in the Philippines.On X, netizens expressed sadness and paid tribute to the actress.&quot;This hits different now. 🥲  You will always be remembered, Shan Cai of Meteor Garden. Nakakabigla. Rest in Peace, Barbie Hsu. 🙏,&quot; a netizen wrote.&quot;Rest is Peace, Barbie Hsu. Thank you for making my childhood happy. Always be my fave version of Meteor Garden. You’ll always be remembered 💙,&quot;  another netizen added.&quot;oh you started the Asian fever Shan Cai RIP Barbie Hsu,&quot; online user wrote.On Monday morning, reports of Hsu&#x27;s passing circulated online. According to an article published by Taiwan Focus, Hsu died of pneumonia after contracting influenza during the Lunar New Year holiday.The sad news was confirmed by Hsu&#x27;s sister Dee Hsu on Monday through her agent.&quot;Our whole family came to Japan for a trip, and my dearest and most kindhearted sister Barbie Hsu died of influenza-induced pneumonia and unfortunately left us,&quot; Hsu&#x27;s sister Dee said through her agent.Hsu became popular in the Philippines for her role as Shancai, the lead female character in the hit 2001 Taiwanese series &quot;Meteor Garden,&quot; where she played opposite Jerry Yan as Daoming Si.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2014/3/14/fresh-scoops/jerry-vic-ken-vanness-and-barbie--where-are-they-n-17069" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Taiwan&#x27;s Barbie Hsu, Shancai in &#x27;Meteor Garden,&#x27; passes away: report</a></div>

On X, netizens expressed sadness and paid tribute to 'Meteor Garden' actress Barbie Hsu.

On X, netizens expressed sadness and paid tribute to 'Meteor Garden' actress Barbie Hsu.