Taiwanese actress Xie Pei-en has recently made her debut as the host of the food program “Veggie Island,” where she introduces vegetarian cuisine from all over Taiwan in English. With her fluent English and fresh hosting style, Xie has also attracted opportunities for foreign drama auditions.
The producer of “Veggie Island” revealed that Xie Pei-en was chosen as the host for her fresh appearance, artistic temperament, fluent English, and down-to-earth attitude. They believe that through her hosting style, audiences both domestically and abroad will gain a better understanding of Taiwan’s diverse vegetarian cuisine.
Transitioning from an actress to a singer, and now hosting for the first time, Xie Pei-en expressed her excitement when interviewed. She had always wanted to participate in a cooking and food-related program, so receiving the invitation brought her immense joy as she could finally fulfill her dream of hosting a food program.
Moreover, Xie Pei-en’s hosting stint on the show has led to numerous opportunities for foreign drama auditions, expanding her career prospects beyond hosting.
However, hosting a program not only requires an ability to appreciate food but also to effectively convey taste to the viewers on the screen, which presents a significant challenge.
Xie Pei-en admitted that describing food sensations is not something that comes naturally to her, leading her to feel nervous and practice expressing taste at home extensively to prepare for the show.
“Veggie Island” premiered on the TaiwanPlus YouTube channel on June 3rd, bringing viewers a showcase of Taiwan’s diverse vegetarian cuisine through Xie Pei-en’s engaging hosting style.