Lorene Jen (Chinese: 任容萱; pinyin: Rén Róngxuān; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Jîm Iông-soan; 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.

Lorene Jen
任容萱
Born (1988-11-22) 22 November 1988 (age 35)
Alma materNational Taiwan Normal University
Occupation(s)Actress, model, singer
Years active2009–present
Parents
FamilySelina Jen (sister)
Chinese name
Chinese任容萱
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinRèn Róngxuān
Southern Min
Hokkien POJJîm Iông-soan

Early life

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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

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Pre-debut

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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

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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

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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

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Television series

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Year Original title English title Role 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

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Year Original title English 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2 Immortal & Demons 2 Snow woman
2020 驚夢49天 49 Days Liu I-chen

Short film

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Year Original title English title Role
2012 皇者風范 Royal Style Swimmer
2013 本可改變的結局 This Can Change The Outcome Gu Kewei

Music video

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Year Song title Details Video
2005 Summer Wind
(夏天的風)
  • Singer(s): Awaking
  • Album: Happiness Download (幸福下載)
Video on YouTube
2006 Healed
(痊癒)
  • Singer(s): Z-Chen 張智成
  • Album: Love Tree (愛情樹)
Video on YouTube
2008 Fall 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)
Video on YouTube
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)
Video on YouTube
Wine Song
(酒歌)
  • Singer(s): Huang Yee-ling 黃乙玲
  • Album: Almost Hear Yourself Talk (講乎自己聽)
Video on YouTube
Emotions
(感情線)
  • Singer(s): Huang Yee-ling 黃乙玲
  • Album: Almost Hear Yourself Talk (講乎自己聽)
Video on YouTube
Ruthless Brother
(無情兄)
  • Singer(s): Huang Yee-ling 黃乙玲
  • Album: Almost Hear Yourself Talk (講乎自己聽)
Video on YouTube
2009 If I Become A Memory
(如果我變成回憶)
Video on YouTube
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)
Video on YouTube
2011 Peu De Mémoire
(微涼的記憶)
Video on YouTube
Good Love
(好的愛)
  • Singer(s): Dave Eng 傅宇昊
  • Album: Good Love (好的愛)
Video on YouTube
2012 Excellent Choice
(選擇出色)
  • Singer(s): Chen Kun 陳坤
  • Album: Excellent Choice (选择出色)
Video on YouTube
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)
Video on YouTube
2013 Baby 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)
Video on YouTube
2013 Miss Me
(想想我)
  • Singer(s): Sean Li 李祥祥
  • Album: Miss Me (想想我)
Video on YouTube
2015 The 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)
Video on YouTube

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
2014 Sanlih Drama Awards[9] Viewers Choice Drama Award (with Lego Lee) In a Good Way Nominated
Best Actress Award Nominated
Best Screen Couple Award (with Lego Lee) Won
Best Kiss Award (with Lego Lee) Nominated
Best Crying Award (with Lego Lee) Nominated

References

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  1. ^ [1] Selina爸中年失業 賣藝重生 (in Chinese). Retrieved 29 May 2015
  2. ^ [2] 任容萱師大畢業想學Selina置產 向爹討戀愛權 (in Chinese). Retrieved 29 May 2015
  3. ^ [3] S.H.E生活的娱乐叙事 (in Chinese). Retrieved 29 May 2015
  4. ^ [4] 胡宇崴任容萱宣传偶像剧《终极三国》(in Chinese). Retrieved 30 May 2015
  5. ^ [5] Lego Lee and Kirsten Ren heat up Taiwanese drama, In a Good Way. Retrieved 30 May 2015
  6. ^ [6] "第49屆廣播電視金鐘獎官方網站". Archived from the original on 21 September 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2014.. goldenbellawards nomination list. Retrieved 30 May 2015
  7. ^ [7] 2014華劇大賞/燈燈~完整得獎名單在此!(in Chinese). Retrieved 30 May 2015
  8. ^ Love Me album info Love Me album info (in Chinese). Retrieved 29 May 2015
  9. ^ [8] 2014華劇大賞/燈燈~完整得獎名單在此!. Retrieved 29 May 2015
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