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. Selina爸中年失業 賣藝重生 . Retrieved 29 May 2015 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. 任容萱師大畢業想學Selina置產 向爹討戀愛權 . Retrieved 29 May 2015
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. S.H.E生活的娱乐叙事 . Retrieved 29 May 2015 For the next few years, Jen would then sometimes appear on variety shows as her sister's guest, appear in other artists' 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. 胡宇崴任容萱宣传偶像剧《终极三国》. Retrieved 30 May 2015 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, Lego Lee and Kirsten Ren heat up Taiwanese drama, In a Good Way. Retrieved 30 May 2015 The drama received multi Golden Bell Awards nominations, including Best Drama at the 49th ceremony. . goldenbellawards nomination list. Retrieved 30 May 2015 The Pairing of Jen and Lee was also well received as the two won Best Screen Couple Award at the 2014 Sanlih Drama Awards. 2014華劇大賞／燈燈～完整得獎名單在此！. Retrieved 30 May 2015
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.Love Me album info Love Me album info . Retrieved 29 May 2015
Filmography Television series Year Original title English title Role Notes2009 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 Cameo2018 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 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 Duoduo2019 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 title English title Role2012皇者風范Royal StyleSwimmer 2013本可改變的結局This Can Change The OutcomeGu Kewei
Music video Year Song title Details Video2005Summer 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)Singer(s): Tank 呂建忠 Album: The 3rd Round (第三回合)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)Singer(s): Chou Chuan-huing 周傳雄 Album: Peu 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 workResult2014 Sanlih Drama Awards 2014華劇大賞／燈燈～完整得獎名單在此！. Retrieved 29 May 2015 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)
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Lorene Jen at chinesemov.com Lorene Jen Facebook page Lorene Jen Weibo page Lorene Jen Instagram page Lorene Jen International Fan Club page