Biography
Who is Ivy Shao?
Early career and television debut
Ivy Shao first entered the public eye in 2008 when she appeared on the variety program Guess. She officially started her entertainment career in 2010 using the stage name Meng Meng. During this early period, she served as the spokesperson for a video game titled Meng Meng Online. Also, she became a fixed cast member on the variety show Crazy God, which helped establish her presence in the industry.
Acting breakthrough and major dramas
Her first acting role came in the drama Skip Beat. Following this, she took on supporting parts in several productions, including A Hint of You, Fabulous 30, Love at Second Sight, When I See You Again, and Beautiful Secret. Her major industry breakthrough arrived in 2016 when she secured the lead role in the popular drama Back to 1989 alongside Marcus Chang. This series achieved high ratings and significant success.
Building on this momentum, she starred in The Perfect Match in 2017 with Wu Kang-jen and Ben Wu. Her career continued with roles in various projects across different regions. In 2018, she appeared in the mainland Chinese drama Sweet Combat and played the lead in EBC's Love & π. She also performed in the second arc of the story for CSIC 2.
Recent projects and music
In 2019, Ivy Shao expanded her filmography by starring in the movies Stand By Me and Deep Evil. She also made a guest appearance in the film The 9th Precinct. That same year, she released her debut music album titled Drizzle. Her work in television continued with the Netflix and SETTV collaboration The Devil Punisher, where she acted alongside Mike He.
She has also worked on international collaborative projects. This includes starring in Frozen Heart and Kissed by the Rain, which were productions by Disney+ Hotstar and SETTV. These projects featured her acting alongside Mario Maurer, further diversifying her portfolio in the Asian entertainment market.
Relationships and personal life
Ivy Shao has a public relationship with actor Wu Kang-jen. The two co-starred together in the drama The Perfect Match. They originally dated for a year in 2018 before parting ways. The couple later confirmed they had reconciled and went public with their relationship in November 2020.
Birthday and age
Ivy Shao was born on September 21, 1989, which makes Ivy 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Ivy shares the date with 73 other famous people.
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