Vicky Tseng Biography: Husband, Age, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Parents, Business

Vicky Tseng Wan-ting, professionally known as Vicky Tseng, is a celebrated Taiwanese actress and host recognized for her compelling performances in Hokkien-language sitcoms and dramas.

Best known for her iconic villainous role as Kuo Jia-jia in Ordinary Love (2013), she has built a versatile career spanning sitcoms, dramas, and films, earning accolades such as the Best Actress award at the 2021 Prague International Film Festival and Venus Film Award.

Profile

• Full Name: Vicky Tseng Wan-ting
• Stage Name: Vicky Tseng
• Born: 5, May 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
• Nationality: Taiwanese
• Occupation: Actress, Host, Entrepreneur
• Height: 1.68m
• Parents: Mr. Tseng and Mrs. Tseng
• Siblings: One older brother
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Vicky Tseng Wan-ting was born on May 5, 1982, in Taipei, Taiwan, to Mr. Tseng, a surveyor who owned a surveying company, and Mrs. Tseng. Raised in Taichung, she grew up in a wealthy family alongside an older brother, who later pursued a career as a film director.

Tseng attended Hwa Kang Arts School, where she studied performing arts, influenced by her brother and her early passion for acting. Her family faced financial hardship after being scammed by relatives during her primary school years, leading to significant debt.

This forced Tseng to leave school at 16 to work and support her family. Her ethnicity is Taiwanese, and her religious beliefs are not publicly disclosed.

Career

Vicky Tseng began her acting career at 16 as a child actress, debuting as a maid in The Legends of Tudigong (1998) with no dialogue. She took on minor and background roles in series like Taiwan Horror Stories and Strokes of Life, gaining experience before landing her first credited role in Forbidden Love (2001), playing a married woman despite her young age.

Her early career included guest appearances in shows like Spicy Teacher (2002) and The Pink Godfather (2003), with a focus on building stability through sitcom roles after her role in The Amazing Strategist Liu Bo Wen (2009).

Her breakthrough came in 2013 with the role of Kuo Jia-jia, a selfish businesswoman and main villain in the Hokkien sitcom Ordinary Love. The critically acclaimed performance, praised by TVBS as “iconic,” turned her character’s lines into popular memes and established Tseng as a character actress known for villainous roles.

She continued to shine in sitcoms like Taste of Life (2015) and 100% Wife (2018), while expanding into other genres with roles in the coming-of-age series Youngsters On Fire (2021–2022), the Netflix drama Mom, Don’t Do That! (2022), and Born for the Spotlight (2024). In 2016, she debuted in film with a supporting role in The Big Power and made a cameo in The Perfect Girl (2017).

Her entrepreneurial ventures include founding the clothing brand I-Real in 2018 and the beauty brand Cui Wanyuan in 2017.

Vicky Tseng remains a prominent figure in Taiwanese entertainment, balancing acting with her entrepreneurial pursuits. Her recent roles in Who’s The Boss, Monday Again?!, The Grocery Store of Nothing, and Urban Horror (all 2024) showcase her versatility across genres.

She earned a master’s degree from Shih Hsin University’s Department of Communications Management in 2024, fulfilling a long-held dream, and received the Outstanding Achievement Award alongside actor Jeff Wang. Her philanthropy, including a 2.3 million yuan donation to disadvantaged families in 2017, and her social media influence, with over 1.71 million Facebook followers and 993,000 Instagram followers as of 2022, underscore her enduring impact.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @vicky_7155
• Facebook Handle: tsengwanting

Personal Life

Vicky Tseng Wan-ting is single, with no publicly documented spouse or romantic partners. She has no children and maintains a private personal life, focusing on her career and family.

After her family’s financial struggles, including her father’s death in 2006 and debt from loan sharks, Tseng became a pillar of support for her mother and brother. Her resilience is evident in her 2019 autobiography, I.REAL Vicky Tseng, which details her journey.

Filmography

• The Legends of Tudigong (1998)
• Forbidden Love (2001)
• The Pink Godfather (2003)
• The Amazing Strategist Liu Bo Wen (2009)
• Lee’s Family Reunion (2010)
• Ordinary Love (2013)
• Taste of Life (2015)
• The Big Power (2016)
• The Perfect Girl (2017)
• 100% Wife (2018)
• Youngsters On Fire (2021–2022)
• Mom, Don’t Do That! (2022)
• Lovely Villain (2023)
• Born for the Spotlight (2024)
• Who’s The Boss (2024)

Net Worth

Vicky Tseng has an estimated net worth of $3 million. Her wealth primarily comes from her acting career. Additional income stems from her entrepreneurial ventures, including her clothing brand I-Real and beauty brand Cui Wanyuan, as well as brand endorsements with companies like Charles & Keith.