Puff Kuo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Puff Kuo
郭雪芙
Puff Kuo for ELLE Taiwan in July 16, 2024
Born	(1988-06-30) 30 June 1988 (age 37) Gongliao Township, Taipei County, Taiwan (now New Taipei City Gongliao District)
Education	Hsing Wu University of Science and Technology
Occupation	Actress, singer
Years active	2008–present
Musical career
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Linfair Records (2011–2015) Dorian International Entertainment (2008–present)
Associated acts	Dream Girls

Puff Kuo (born June 30, 1988) is a famous actress, singer, and model from Taiwan. Her Chinese name is 郭雪芙 (Guō Xuěfú). She was the youngest member of the popular Taiwanese girl group Dream Girls.

In 2008, a talent agent noticed Puff and she began her career. She joined the group Dream Girls in 2010. The group released their first collection of songs, called an EP, in 2011. That same year, Puff started acting in her first TV show, Inborn Pair.

Early Life and Background

Puff Kuo was born in the Gongliao District of New Taipei City, Taiwan. When she was nine years old, her mother passed away. Puff and her younger sister were then raised by relatives because their father worked in mainland China.

Career Journey

Starting Out as a Model

Puff Kuo began her career in 2008 as a model for commercials. Her first big break was in a McDonald's TV ad in Taiwan. After this, she was signed by a management company called Dorian Entertainment.

She trained with her future bandmates, Tia Lee and Emily Song. Before their group officially started, Puff appeared on popular variety shows like Guess and 100% Entertainment. She also acted in several music videos for other artists.

Acting and Rise to Fame

In 2011, Puff got her first acting role in the TV drama Inborn Pair. She played the daughter of a powerful gang leader. The show was very popular and helped make her famous.

The next year, in 2012, she starred in her first movie, Silent Code. She also acted in another TV show called Miss Rose. In this show, she played the fiancée of the main character, played by actor Roy Chiu.

In 2013, Puff had her first leading role in a TV series. She starred opposite actor Aaron Yan in Just You. Fans loved seeing them together on screen. They even won the "Best Screen Couple Award" at the Sanlih Drama Awards that year.

Gaining International Fans

In 2014, Puff's fame grew outside of Taiwan. She joined the cast of the reality show We Got Married Global Edition. Her on-screen partner was Kim Heechul from the K-pop group Super Junior. This show made her very popular with international viewers.

Later that year, she starred in the TV drama Pleasantly Surprised. She acted alongside model and actor Jasper Liu. Their on-screen chemistry was a big hit with fans and critics. They won the "Best Kiss" award at the 2014 Sanlih Drama Awards for their performance.

Music with Dream Girls

Puff Kuo (left) with her group Dream Girls at a fan event in 2011.

Puff Kuo was a key member of the girl group Dream Girls. The group signed with Linfair Records in 2011. They released their first EP, Dream Girls, on April 8 of that year.

Their second EP, called Girl's Talk, came out in December 2012. The group's first full album, Beautiful, was released in December 2013.

Thanks to Puff's popularity from We Got Married, Dream Girls was invited to perform at the "2014 Asia Song Festival" in South Korea. They were the only musical act from Taiwan at the event.

Personal Life

Growing up, Puff and her younger sister lived with different relatives and were not very close. After Puff became successful in her career, she was able to support her sister, and they reconnected.

Puff is a big animal lover and has three cats. She even rescued one of her cats from a busy highway.

Selected Works

Puff Kuo has starred in many popular TV shows and movies throughout her career. Here are some of her most well-known projects.

Television Series

Movies

See also

In Spanish: Puff Kuo para niños