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.
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|1995
|Next Magazine TV Award
|Top 10 Artists
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|1999
|TVB Anniversary Awards
|My Favorite Actress In A Leading Role
|Detective Investigation Files IV
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| rowspan="2" |2000
|TVB Anniversary Awards
|My Top 10 Favorite Television Characters
|A Matter of Customs
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|Next Magazine TV Award
|Top 10 Artists
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|2001
|TVB Anniversary Awards
|My Top 13 Favorite Television Characters
|A Step into the Past
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| rowspan="2" |2002
|TVB Anniversary Awards
|My Top 12 Favorite Television Characters
|Golden Faith
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|Next Magazine TV Award
|Top 10 Artists
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|rowspan="2"|2025
|rowspan="2"|Star Awards
|Best Actress
|Kill Sera Sera
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| Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes
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- 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)
References
External links
- Jessica Hsuan on Sina Weibo