Biography
Who is Jasper Liu?
Early life
Jasper Liu was born on August 12, 1986, in Taipei, Taiwan. He grew up with one older sister and attended Dayeh University, where he majored in visual design. During his youth, his father encouraged him to stay active through bodybuilding and swimming. His father also introduced him to playing the guitar.
Before entering the entertainment industry, Jasper sometimes struggled with his grades in school. He preferred spending his time drawing and painting rather than studying for tests. During his senior year at university, he entered a modeling contest and placed third, which started his path into show business.
How Jasper became famous
Jasper began his career working as a model. He spent his first three years finding limited success and earning a modest monthly salary. His breakthrough came in 2011 when he secured a supporting role in the popular television drama In Time with You.
For the role, he kept his naturally straight hair in short curls. This curly hairstyle quickly became his signature look and earned him widespread recognition. Following this success, he became a popular model and actor in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, and Korea.
Career highlights
In 2013, Jasper landed his first leading television role as a stranded backpacker in the critically acclaimed drama The Patisserie with No Name. He continued taking prominent roles in television and film projects. In 2014, he starred in the romantic comedy Pleasantly Surprised, which was broadcast by the Taiwan cable network Sanlih E-Television.
Aside from acting, Jasper was a member of the electronic post-rock band Morning Call from 2009 to 2016, where he played the guitar and provided backup vocals. He later released his debut extended play titled U in September 2020.
Personal life and challenges
Jasper faced significant personal challenges during 2010. He experienced a difficult period marked by few work offers, the death of his grandmother, and his mother battling breast cancer. At the same time, his older sister suffered from high blood pressure, and his pet dog of seventeen years passed away.
Despite these hardships, Jasper continued to build a successful career in the entertainment industry. He eventually expanded his work internationally, appearing in various magazines, walking fashion runways, and attending fan meetings across different parts of Asia.
Birthday and age
Jasper Liu was born on August 12, 1986, which makes Jasper 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Jasper shares the date with 59 other famous people.
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