Lorene Jen Explained

Lorene Jen
Native Name:任容萱
Native Name Lang:zh
Birth Date:1988 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Taipei, Taiwan

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}}Lorene Jen (; born 22 November 1988), previously known as Kirsten Jen, is a Taiwanese actress, model and singer. Her surname is sometimes spelled as Jen. She is the younger sister of Taiwanese girl group S.H.E member Selina Jen. Jen graduated from National Taiwan Normal University, with a bachelor's degree in home economics, human development and family studies.

Early life

Lorene Jen was born on 22 November 1988, in Taipei, Taiwan. Her father, Milton Jen, has ancestral home in Dazhou, Sichuan, used to be a technology company executive and now works as a part-time actor. Her mother is Zheng Ruilan, a homemaker.[1] Jen is the youngest of a two child family. Her older sister is Taiwanese girl group S.H.E member Selina Jen.

Jen attended National Taiwan Normal University and graduated in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in home economics, human development and family studies.[2]

Career

Pre-debut

In 2000, Taiwanese entertainment management agency HIM International Music held a "Universal 2000 Talent and Beauty Girl Contest" to search for new artistes. The winner of the contest would receive a contract from HIM. Jen wanted to participate and had registered in the contest, but was too young. Her older sister Selina entered the contest in her place and ended up winning the contest.[3] For the next few years Jen would then sometimes appear on variety shows as her sister's guest, appear in other artistes' music videos and also appear in commercial advertisements before officially debuting in 2009.

Acting

Jen made her acting debut in 2009 starring as the lead actress in GTV's fantasy idol drama K.O.3an Guo, which is a spin-off of the popular KO One drama franchise.[4] The drama took an entire year to film since it was split into 3 seasons with 53 episodes total. The drama helped her gain more exposure and soon she received more acting offers, usually starring as the lead or main cast.

Her most acclaimed work to date is 2013 SETTV political themed idol drama In a Good Way. The drama was praised for its original storyline. Jen played "Lin Jia En" (林嘉恩), a country girl who wanders into the big city for fun but ends up meeting and falling for "Liu Shan Feng" (劉杉峰), played by Lego Lee, the most popular guy at a college from a strong political family during the 90's in Taiwan,[5] The drama received multi Golden Bell Awards nominations, including Best Drama at the 49th ceremony.[6] The Pairing of Jen and Lee was also well received as the two won Best Screen Couple Award at the 2014 Sanlih Drama Awards.[7]

Music

Jen occasionally contributes to the soundtracks of the dramas she starred in. She first sang as part of the chorus for Danson Tang's single "When Together (愛在一起)", featured in his 2007 album Love Me.[8]

Filmography

Television series

Year Original title English titleRole Notes
2009 終極三國 K.O.3an Guo Diao Chan
2011 珍愛林北 Lin Bei Lin Qianyu
勇士們 Soldier Wang Xiaotao
為愛固執 Stubborn Love Luo Peizi
2013 我的自由年代 In a Good Way Lin Jiaen
2014 七個朋友 Seven Friends Qu Xintong
青春風暴 Young Storm Shu Pinfan
2015 聽見幸福 Someone Like You Liang Ruohan / Chen Yuxi
超級大英雄 The Crossing Hero Mo Han
背着奶奶进城 Grandma Carrying City Zhong Yuxuan
2017 深夜食堂 Midnight Diner Customer Cameo
2018 我曾愛過你,想起就心酸 Once Loved You, Distressed Forever Wu Sijia
2020 覆活 Amensalism Bi Kewei
2021 華燈初上 Light the Night Hsiao Wan-jou

Feature film

Year Original titleEnglish title Role Notes
2012變羊記 The Ghost Tales Yao Luofen
2014早安,冬日海 Good Morning, Winter Sea Vivian
Unreleased 元寶C計劃 Ingot C Program Tracy
2016 神廚 Rookie Chef Chiang Chi-pao
2017 麻煩家族 What a Wonderful Family Lin Cong
2018 遇見下一個你Once Again Han Duoduo
2019 玩命貼圖Karma Shen Ling
下一任:前任Always Miss You Huang's Girlfriend
捉妖大仙2Immortal & Demons 2 Snow woman
2020 驚夢49天 49 Days Liu I-chen

Short film

Year Original titleEnglish title Role
2012皇者風范Royal StyleSwimmer
2013本可改變的結局This Can Change The OutcomeGu Kewei

Music video

YearSong title DetailsVideo
2005Summer Wind
(夏天的風)
  • Singer(s): Awaking
  • Album: Happiness Download (幸福下載)
2006Healed
(痊癒)
  • Singer(s): Z-Chen 張智成
  • Album: Love Tree (愛情樹)
2008Fall in Love With You
(偏偏愛上你)
  • Singer(s): Jerry Wu 吳建飛
  • Album: Fall In Love With You (偏偏爱上你)
After You Leave
(你離開以後)
  • Singer(s): Jerry Wu 吳建飛
  • Album: Fall In Love With You (偏偏爱上你)
Wine Song
(酒歌)
  • Singer(s): Huang Yee-ling 黃乙玲
  • Album: Almost Hear Yourself Talk (講乎自己聽)
Emotions
(感情線)
  • Singer(s): Huang Yee-ling 黃乙玲
  • Album: Almost Hear Yourself Talk (講乎自己聽)
Ruthless Brother
(無情兄)
  • Singer(s): Huang Yee-ling 黃乙玲
  • Album: Almost Hear Yourself Talk (講乎自己聽)
2009If I Become A Memory
(如果我變成回憶)
Little Wish
(小心願)
  • Singer(s): Champion 強辯樂團
  • Album: K.O.3an Guo OST (三國鼎立SUPER大鬥陣)
2011Peu De Mémoire
(微涼的記憶)
Good Love
(好的愛)
  • Singer(s): Dave Eng 傅宇昊
  • Album: Good Love (好的愛)
2012Excellent Choice
(選擇出色)
  • Singer(s): Chen Kun 陳坤
  • Album: Excellent Choice (选择出色)
Your A Man
(你是個男人)
  • Singer(s): Kenny Bee 鍾鎮濤
  • Album: The Best Turned Out To Be The Easiest (最好的原來是最簡單的)
2013Baby Match
(北鼻麻吉)
  • Singer(s): Seven Friends 七個朋友
  • Album: Seven Friends OST (七個朋友電視原聲帶)
2013Miss Me
(想想我)
  • Singer(s): Sean Li 李祥祥
  • Album: Miss Me (想想我)
2015The Unfinished Love
(未完成的愛情)
  • Singer(s): Michael Wong 王光良
  • Album: The Unfinished Love (未完成的愛情)

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated WorkResult
2014Sanlih Drama Awards[9] Viewers Choice Drama Award (with Lego Lee) In a Good Way
Best Actress Award
Best Screen Couple Award (with Lego Lee)
Best Kiss Award (with Lego Lee)
Best Crying Award (with Lego Lee)

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://ent.appledaily.com.tw/enews/article/entertainment/20060501/2576265
  2. http://ent.appledaily.com.tw/enews/article/entertainment/20110619/33469613
  3. http://ent.sina.com.cn/p/2004-09-14/1811504083.html
  4. http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/h/p/2009-02-26/11242392661.shtml
  5. http://www.dramafever.com/news/lego-lee-and-kirsten-ren-heat-up-taiwanese-drama-in-a-good-way/
  6. http://obsessionsofline.wordpress.com/2014/09/20/49th-gba/
  7. http://www.setn.com/News.aspx?PageGroupID=8&NewsID=52559
  8. http://www.avex.com.tw/artist/artist_disco_songlist.asp?catalogNo=AVCCD90097DB Love Me album info
  9. http://www.setn.com/News.aspx?PageGroupID=8&NewsID=52559