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Jessica Hsuan

b. 1970

Hong Kong actress (born 1970)

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About Jessica Hsuan

Born 1970. Jessica Hsuan is a Chinese and British actor.

Jessica Hester Hsuan (; born 18 August 1970), also known as Suen Huen, is a Hong Kong actress.

Early life Hsuan's father gave her the name Jessica, while her mother gave her the middle name Hester. She was educated in Hong Kong at Maryknoll Convent School for primary education and at Pooi To Middle School. She later boarded at Roedean School in Britain.

Hsuan also played the role of Leslie Lam in Hong Kong Disneyland's theme ride Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle!.

Frequently acting as hostage in television series and films Among the TV drama and films Hsuan starred in, she was frequently "kidnapped" in the stories. This has drawn the attention of internet users in Hong Kong. Occasionally she was known as the "Queen of hostage" (人質王). Nevertheless, she always survived in the end.

Filmography

Awards and nominations Hsuan is one of the most honored actresses in Hong Kong, with 13 Best Actress awards. 2003: TVB 36th Anniversary: My Favorite On-Screen Partners (Jessica Hsuan & Roger Kwok - Square Pegs) 2003: TVB 36th Anniversary: My Top 12 Favorite Television Characters - Ranked #5 (Square Pegs) 2003: Next Magazine TV Award: Top 10 Artists - Ranked #1 2004: TVB 37th Anniversary: My Top 12 Favorite Television Characters - Ranked #1 (Lady Fan) 2005: Next Magazine TV Award: Top 10 Artists - Ranked #3 2005: Next Magazine TV Award: Most Elegant Artiste Award 2006: Next Magazine TV Award: Top 10 Artists - Ranked #2 2006: Next Magazine TV Award: Most Feminine Beautiful Award 2007: Asian Television Award: Best Comedy Performance by an Actress (Nominated) 2008: I Weekly Magazine Awards Top 10 Female Artists - Ranked #1 2008: Next Magazine TV Award: Top 10 Artists - Ranked #2 2008: Sina Awards: Best Style Actress 2008: Astro Wah Lai Toi Drama Awards 2008: My Favorite Character - Ranked #6 (Dicey Business) 2015: 7th Macau International Movie Festival: Golden Lotus Award for Best Supporting Actress (The Kid from the Big Apple) 2017: TVB Star Awards Malaysia: My Favorite TVB Actress in a Leading Role (My Unfair Lady) 2017: People's Choice Television Awards: People's Choice Best Actress (My Unfair Lady) 2017: Hong Kong Television Awards: Best Leading Actress in Drama Series (My Unfair Lady) 2024: 29th Asian Television Awards: Best Leading Female Performance - Digital (Kill Sera Sera)

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Imperial College London, Maryknoll Convent School
Awards
Burning Flame II; Ming Pao; My Unfair Lady; Square Pegs (Hong Kong TV series); TVB Star Award for Favourite Leading Performance; The Drive of Life
Also known as
Jessica Hester Hsuan, Xuan Xuan, Suen Huen

People in Jessica Hsuan's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jessica Hsuan?

Hong Kong actress (born 1970)

When was Jessica Hsuan born?

Jessica Hsuan was born on 18 August 1970 in British Hong Kong.

What is Jessica Hsuan's occupation?

Jessica Hsuan is an actor.

What nationality is Jessica Hsuan?

Jessica Hsuan is Chinese and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jessica Hsuan

· Wikidata: Q839145

· DBpedia: Jessica Hsuan

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