Lorene Jen

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
Alma materNational Taiwan Normal University
Occupation(s)Actress, model, singer
Years active2009–present
Parents
FamilySelina Jen (sister)
Chinese name
Chinese任容萱

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

YearOriginal titleEnglish titleRoleNotes
2009終極三國K.O.3an GuoDiao Chan
2011珍愛林北Lin BeiLin Qianyu
勇士們SoldierWang Xiaotao
為愛固執Stubborn LoveLuo Peizi
2013我的自由年代In a Good WayLin Jiaen
2014七個朋友Seven FriendsQu Xintong
青春風暴Young StormShu Pinfan
2015聽見幸福Someone Like YouLiang Ruohan / Chen Yuxi
超級大英雄The Crossing HeroMo Han
背着奶奶进城 Grandma Carrying CityZhong Yuxuan
2017深夜食堂Midnight DinerCustomerCameo
2018我曾愛過你,想起就心酸Once Loved You, Distressed ForeverWu Sijia
2020覆活AmensalismBi Kewei
2021華燈初上Light the NightHsiao Wan-jou

Feature film

YearOriginal titleEnglish titleRoleNotes
2012變羊記The Ghost TalesYao Luofen
2014早安,冬日海Good Morning, Winter SeaVivian
Unreleased元寶C計劃Ingot C ProgramTracy
2016神廚Rookie ChefChiang Chi-pao
2017麻煩家族What a Wonderful FamilyLin Cong
2018遇見下一個你Once AgainHan Duoduo
2019Karma
2019Always Miss You
2019Immortal & Demons 2
2019驚夢49天49 Days

Short film

YearOriginal titleEnglish titleRole
2012皇者風范Royal StyleSwimmer
2013本可改變的結局This Can Change The OutcomeGu Kewei

Music video

YearSong titleDetailsVideo
2005Summer Wind
(夏天的風)
  • Singer(s): Awaking
  • Album: Happiness Download (幸福下載)
Video on YouTube
2006Healed
(痊癒)
  • Singer(s): Z-Chen 張智成
  • Album: Love Tree (愛情樹)
Video on YouTube
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)
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
2009If 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
2011Peu 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
2012Excellent 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
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)
Video on YouTube
2013Miss Me
(想想我)
  • Singer(s): Sean Li 李祥祥
  • Album: Miss Me (想想我)
Video on YouTube
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)
Video on YouTube

Awards and nominations

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

References

  1. Selina爸中年失業 賣藝重生 (in Chinese). Retrieved 29 May 2015
  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. S.H.E生活的娱乐叙事 (in Chinese). Retrieved 29 May 2015
  4. 胡宇崴任容萱宣传偶像剧《终极三国》(in Chinese). Retrieved 30 May 2015
  5. Lego Lee and Kirsten Ren heat up Taiwanese drama, In a Good Way. Retrieved 30 May 2015
  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. 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. 2014華劇大賞/燈燈~完整得獎名單在此!. Retrieved 29 May 2015
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