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Jessica Hsuan

Jessica Hsuan, known in Chinese as 宣萱, is a Hong Kong actress born on 18 August 1970.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jessica Hsuan (born 18 August 1970), known in Chinese as 宣萱, is a Hong Kong actress best known for her work in television dramas. She had a long association with TVB and was one of the network's "Four Fa Dans." In 1999, she won the TVB Best Actress award.

Biography

Jessica Hsuan was born on 18 August 1970 in Hong Kong and is originally from Shanghai. She grew up in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom before becoming a television actress in Hong Kong.

Career

Hsuan joined TVB in the early 1990s and became one of its leading actresses. She received the TVB Best Actress award in 1999 and later continued to work in major television productions. She is currently associated with Louis Koo's management company as an artist.

Public profile

Hsuan is widely associated with the era of popular Hong Kong television drama in the 1990s and 2000s. She is described as one of TVB's Four Fa Dans, a term for the network's leading actresses of that period.

Education

Sources state that Hsuan studied at Imperial College London. Other biographical details mention a science or engineering background, though the most consistent verifiable information is her Imperial College education.

Key facts

  • Jessica Hsuan is a Hong Kong actress born on 18 August 1970, originally from Shanghai.
  • She is best known for television roles and was a former TVB artist.
  • She was one of TVB's Four Fa Dans and won the TVB Best Actress award in 1999.
  • She grew up in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom and studied at Imperial College London.
  • She is currently associated with Louis Koo's management company.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jessica Hsuan?
Jessica Hsuan is a Hong Kong actress known in Chinese as 宣萱, best known for television dramas and her work with TVB.
When was Jessica Hsuan born?
She was born on 18 August 1970.
What is 宣萱 known for?
She is known for acting in Hong Kong television dramas and for being one of TVB's Four Fa Dans.
Did she work for TVB?
Yes. She was a former TVB artist and is widely identified with the network's drama output.
What award did she win?
Sources state that she won TVB's Best Actress award in 1999.

References

  1. 维基百科 — https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-hans/%E5%AE%A3%E8%90%B1
    Supports: Birth date, origin, profession, TVB association, Four Fa Dans, 1999 Best Actress award, current management association
  2. 维基百科 — https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%AE%A3%E8%90%B1
    Supports: Birth date, origin, profession, TVB association, Four Fa Dans, 1999 Best Actress award, current management association
  3. 维基百科 — https://zh-yue.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%AE%A3%E8%90%B1
    Supports: Career timeline, TVB history, departure and return, collaboration with Louis Koo
  4. TVmao — https://www.tvmao.com/star/NE4k
    Supports: Education at Imperial College London, TVB contract artist background, early career roles, 1999 Best Actress award
  5. TMDb — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/230777?language=zh-HK
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, profession, Imperial College London education