Annie Liu Xin-You
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 1, 1981 in Taipei County, Taiwan
- Active Years
- 2005–2025 (21 Years)
- Total Credits
- 43 credits in database
Biography
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Annie Liu Xin-You (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Format: Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Name: Annie Liu Xin-You (also known as Liu Xinyou or Annie Lau Sam-Yau).
Stage Name: 劉心悠.
Nationality/Identity: Taiwanese-Hong Kong actress.
Birth Date: April 1, 1981.
Place of Birth: Taipei County, Taiwan.
Education: Studied product design at Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Left in her second year to pursue acting.
Debut: 2005 film, Mob Sister.
Awards: Best New Performer nomination at the 25th Hong Kong Film Awards.
Management: Filmko Entertainment.
Location: Based in Hong Kong.
Known Credits: 42.
Annie Liu Xin-You, also known as Liu Xinyou or Annie Lau Sam-Yau, is a Taiwanese-Hong Kong actress born on April 1, 1981, in Taipei County, Taiwan. She studied product design at the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, but left the institution during her second year to pursue an acting career. Liu made her debut in the 2005 film Mob Sister, for which she received a Best New Performer nomination at the 25th Hong Kong Film Awards. She is managed by Filmko Entertainment and is currently based in Hong Kong. Her known credits include 42 acting roles.
*Annie Liu Xin-You, also known as Liu Xinyou or Annie Lau Sam-Yau, is a
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Annie Liu Xin-You (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invention/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble, no JSON.
Name: Annie Liu Xin-You (Stage Name: 劉心悠).
Also Known As: Liu Xinyou, Annie Lau, Sam-Yau.
Nationality/Identity: Taiwanese-Hong Kong actress.
Birth Date: April 1, 1981.
Birth Place: Taipei County, Taiwan.
Education: Studied product design at Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Left in her second year to pursue acting.
Debut: 2005 film, Mob Sister.
Awards: Best New Performer nomination at the 25th Hong Kong Film Awards.
Management: Filmko Entertainment.
Current Base: Hong Kong.
Known Credits: 42.
Paragraph 1: Background and Education.
Annie Liu Xin-You is a Taiwanese-Hong Kong actress born on April 1, 1981, in Taipei County, Taiwan. She is also known by the names Liu Xinyou, Annie Lau, and Sam-Yau. Before beginning her acting career, Liu studied product design at the Emily Carr University of Art and Design located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She departed from the institution during her second year of study to focus on her pursuit of acting.
Paragraph 2: Career and Recognition.
Liu made her professional debut in the 2005 film Mob Sister. Her performance in this film earned her a nomination for Best New Performer at the 25th Hong Kong Film Awards. She currently has 42 known credits in the industry. Managed by Filmko Entertainment, Liu is now based in Hong Kong for her acting career.
Draft 1 Word Count Check:
Para 1: ~65 words.
Para 2: ~55 words.
Total: ~120 words.
Problem: The target is 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts, but there aren't many facts. I must be careful not to invent anything.
Wait, the prompt asks for 180-260 words. If the source material is sparse, I have to be very careful. Let's re-examine the sources.
Sources:
[1] Name, Stage Name (劉心悠), Known For (Acting), Credits (42), Gender (Female), Birthday (April 1, 1981), Place of Birth (Taipei County, Taiwan), Also Known As (Liu Xinyou, Annie Lau, Sam-Yau).
[2] Bio: Taiwanese-Hong Kong actress, studied product design at Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, BC, Canada, left in second year to pursue acting.
[3] Bio: Same as [2].
[TMDB Bio in prompt]: Debut 2005 film Mob Sister, Best New Performer nomination at 25th Hong Kong Film Awards, managed by Filmko Entertainment, based in Hong Kong.
Challenge: There is very little information to reach 180 words without repeating or fluffing. I must use the facts provided. I can elaborate on the details provided (like the specific university name and location) but I cannot add new information.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
43 titles- My Date with a Vampire (2025) as Miaoshan
- Hybrid Storm (2025) as Heung Lok-ye
- Po-Po-Poker (2022)
- Inevitable (2022) as 李心兒
- My Treasure (2021) as Cheng Fanyang
- 鬼上你架車 (2021) as 嘉宾
- All U Need Is Love (2021)
- Ladies Market (2021)
- The Grand Grandmaster (2020) as Chan Tsang
- The Invincible Dragon (2019) as Kay Wong
- A Witness Out of the Blue (2019) as Ms. Expert
- Always Miss You (2019) as Li Jie Ru
- Guardian Angel (2018) as Do Sam Yu
- Deep in the Realm of Conscience (2018) as Yuen Yuet
- The Cursed (2018) as Mui Cheung Kah-Yee
- The Bold Type (2017) as Mamee
- All My Goddess (2017)
- My Wife Is a Superstar (2016) as Lai Mao
- Knock Knock Who's There (2015) as Isabella
- An Inspector Calls (2015) as Mrs. Wong's maid
- Guia In Love (2015) as Lai Tze Fan
- Hungry Ghost Ritual (2014) as Yim
- Delete My Love (2014)
- S for Sex, S for Secrets (2014) as Bobo
- Korean Tasty Road (2014)
- Grey Met Shrek (2014) as Grey
- Earth God And Earth Grandmother (2013)
- Women of the Tang Dynasty (2013) as Meng Fu
- Refresh 3+7 (2012) as Wen Ting
- Floating City (2012) as Fion Wong
- Natural Born Lovers (2012) as Bobo
- Scarlet Heart (2011) as Maertai Ruolan
- Scarlet Heart (2011) as Ma Yinuo
- Kingfisher (2010)
- L-O-V-E. (2009) as Yun Xin You (segment "Hua shan 24'")
- Taste of Happiness (2009)
- I Do? (2008) as 夏亦心
- Exodus (2007) as Ann
- Shamo (2007) as Megumi
- Two Stupid Eggs (2007) as Xiao Yu
- Beautiful Cooking (2006)
- Black Night (2006) as Jane (segment "Next Door")
- Mob Sister (2005) as Phoebe
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Annie Liu Xin-You best known for?
Annie Liu Xin-You is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Invincible Dragon (2019), Alai (2003), Scarlet Heart (2011), Scarlet Heart (2011).
When and where was Annie Liu Xin-You born?
Annie Liu Xin-You was born on April 1, 1981 in Taipei County, Taiwan.
How many credits does Annie Liu Xin-You have?
Annie Liu Xin-You has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2025.
What is Annie Liu Xin-You's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Annie Liu Xin-You (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, etc. Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Format: Plain text only (no markdown, n...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Scarlet Heart (2011) as Maertai Ruolan — aged about 30
- Scarlet Heart (2011) as Ma Yinuo — aged about 30
- The Bold Type (2017) as Mamee — aged about 36
- Mob Sister (2005) as Phoebe — aged about 24
- The Invincible Dragon (2019) as Kay Wong — aged about 38
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