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Janet Hsieh is a Taiwanese-American television host and actress who has a net worth of $2 million. She is best known for her work on the travel show Fun Taiwan, which she co-hosted with her husband George Young. She was born on January 20, 1980 in Houston, Texas, United States. Hsieh graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in broadcast journalism. She began her career as a reporter for KVUE-TV in Austin, Texas. She then moved to Taiwan to pursue a career in television. She co-hosted Fun Taiwan with her husband George Young from 2008 to 2013. She has also appeared in several Taiwanese films and television shows. In addition to her television career, Hsieh is also an entrepreneur. She is the founder of the lifestyle brand Janet's Way, which sells clothing, accessories, and home decor. She is also the author of the book Fun Taiwan: A Guide to the Best of the Island. Hsieh is married to George Young and they have two children.

Popular As Janet Josephine Hsieh
Occupation Host, model, author, musician
Age 44 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 20 January, 1980
Birthday 20 January
Birthplace Houston, Texas, United States
Nationality United States

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Janet Hsieh Height, Weight & Measurements

At 44 years old, Janet Hsieh height is 1.73 m .

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Who Is Janet Hsieh's Husband?

Her husband is George Young (m. 2015)

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Janet Hsieh Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Janet Hsieh worth at the age of 44 years old? Janet Hsieh’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from United States. We have estimated Janet Hsieh's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2016

In 2016, Hsieh and her husband George Young co-authored the book "Starting at The End" (Chinese language title: "在世界的盡頭說:我願意"). The book shares their sometimes conflicting stories on how they met, as well as their fifty-day journey through Texas, Argentina, and through to their wedding in Antarctica.

2011

Hsieh learned to play the violin at age five and was part of the Texas Young Virtuosos, who played at the White House for President George Bush and in Europe. In Taiwan, she has performed three concerts at the National Concert Hall, twice in 2011 and again in 2013. She also played as one of 4,645 participants at Changhua Stadium in 2011, joining Changhua County youth to set a Guinness World Record for "Largest Violin Ensemble."

2010

Hsieh published her first Chinese-language travel book, Traveling with 100 Toothbrushes, in 2010. She has since published two additional travel-related titles, Backpack to the Future and Au for You, as well as two English learning books, Janet's Funtastic English and [email protected].

2005

In 2005, Hsieh auditioned for a new Discovery Travel and Living television series exploring the island of Taiwan, entitled Fun Taiwan. Since landing the role, she has been nominated four times for Best Host in a Travel Program at the Golden Bell Awards, achieving a win in 2011, and has been one of the longest running series on Discovery Channel's TLC (Asia)

2002

In 2002, at the end of her medical internship, Hsieh met Jeff Huang of the Taiwanese rap group L.A. Boyz, as well as rising star Vanness Wu outside the popular Taipei nightclub, Room 18. On recommendations from Huang and Wu, Hsieh auditioned for being taller than other women, eventually landing an underwear commercial.

2001

In 2001, Hsieh graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Spanish. During her time at MIT, she was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega women's fraternity and served on the university's Ring Committee, the group responsible for designing the MIT class ring. She also ran the Boston Marathon during this time.

After graduation from college, Hsieh spent time in Jamshedpur as a community outreach volunteer. She also received certification as an EMT from Boston EMS/MIT, and in September 2001 went to Taiwan for a medical residential internship, where she completed a six-month stint at Taipei Veterans General Hospital in Tienmu. She also worked in India in the city of Jamshedpur for Tata Steel

1980

Janet Hsieh (Chinese: 謝怡芬 ; pinyin: Xiè Yí Fēn ; Wade–Giles: Hsieh I Fen ; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: siā î hun ; January 20, 1980) is a Taiwanese-American television personality, violinist, author, and model based in Taipei, Taiwan. She is the host of the Discovery Travel and Living Channel's long-running series Fun Taiwan. The program is currently in its 13th season and has expanded to include Fun Asia and Fun Taiwan Challenge. She has been nominated four times for the Taiwanese Golden Bell Awards as Best Host of a Travel Program, and once for Best Host of a Variety Program.

Hsieh was born on January 20, 1980 and raised in Houston, Texas. Her father hails from Kaohsiung and her mother from Taipei. She has one elder sister. She graduated from Bellaire Senior High School in 1997. Hsieh married George Young in January 2015.