Lorene Jen
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Lorene Ren (Chinese: 任容萱; pinyin: Rèn Róngxuān), previously known as Kirsten Ren, is a Taiwanese actress, commercial model and singer. Her surname is sometimes spelled as Jen. She is also the younger sister of Taiwanese girl group S.H.E member Selina Jen. Ren graduated from National Taiwan Normal University, with a bachelor's degree in home economics, human development and family studies. She speaks Mandarin, Taiwanese and English.
Biography
Lorene Ren was born on November 22, 1988, in Taipei, Taiwan. Her father, Milton Jen, used to be a technology company executive and now works as a part-time actor. Her mother is Zheng Ruilan, a homemaker.[1] Ren is the youngest of a two child family. Her older sister is Taiwanese girl group S.H.E member Selina Jen.
Ren 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 received a contract from HIM. Ren wanted to participate and had register in the contest, but was too young. Her older sister Selina entered the contest in her place and end up winning the contest.[3] For the next few years Ren would then sometimes appear on variety shows as her sister guest, appear in other artistes music videos and also appear in commercial advertisements before officially debuting in 2009.
Acting
Ren 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. Ren played "Lin Jia En" (林嘉恩), a country girl who wonders 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 Ren and Lee was also well received as the two won Best Screen Couple Award at the 2014 Sanlih Drama Awards.[7]
Singing
Ren 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]
Television series
Year | Network | Chinese Title | English Title | Role | Character |
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2009 | GTV/FTV | 終極三國 | K.O.3an Guo | Female lead | Diao Chan (貂蟬) |
2011 | CTV/PTS | 珍愛林北 | Lin Bei | 3rd Female co-star | Lin Qian Yu (林千羽) |
TTV/SETTV | 勇士們 | Soldier | Supporting role | Wang Xiao Tao(王小桃) | |
GTV/CTS | 為愛固執 | Stubborn Love | Female lead | Luo Pei Zi (丁以紫) | |
2013 | SETTV/TTV | 我的自由年代 | In a Good Way | Female lead | Lin Jia En (林嘉恩) |
2014 | CTV | 七個朋友 | Seven Friends | Co-female lead | Qu Xin Tong (屈心彤) |
Tudou | 青春風暴 | Young Storm | Female lead | Shu Pin Fan (舒品凡) | |
2015 | TTV/SETTV | 聽見幸福 | Someone Like You | Female lead | Liang Ruo Han (梁洛涵) / Chen Yu Xi (陳禹希) |
Online/CTV | 超級大英雄 | The Crossing Hero | 2nd Female lead | Mo Han (莫涵) | |
Online | 背着奶奶进城 | Grandma Carrying City' | 2nd Female lead | Zhong Yu Xuan (钟雨萱) |
Filmography
Year | Country | Chinese Title | English Title | Role | Character |
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2012 | Taiwan | 變羊記 | The Ghost Tales | Female lead | Yao Luo Fen (姚洛棻) |
2014 | China | 早安,冬日海 | Good Morning, Winter Sea | Female lead | Vivian |
Unreleased | Taiwan | 元寶C計劃 | Ingot C program | Female lead | Tracy (亞希) |
2016 | Rookie Chef | Female lead | |||
2016 | Once Again | Female lead |
Short films/drama
Year | Chinese Title | English Title | Character |
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2012 | 皇者風范 | Royal Style | Male swimmer 泳男 |
2013 | 本可改變的結局 | This Can Change The Outcome | Gu Ke Wei (顧可薇) |
Music Video Appearances
Year | Song Title | Details | Video |
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2005 | Summer Wind (夏天的風) |
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Video on YouTube |
2006 | Healed (痊癒) |
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Video on YouTube |
2008 | Fall In Love With You (偏偏愛上你) |
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Video on YouTube |
After You Leave (你離開以後) |
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Video on YouTube | |
Wine Song (酒歌) |
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Video on YouTube | |
Emotions (感情線) |
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Video on YouTube | |
Ruthless Brother (無情兄) |
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Video on YouTube | |
2009 | If I Become A Memory (如果我變成回憶) |
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Video on YouTube |
Little Wish (小心願) |
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Video on YouTube | |
2011 | Peu De Mémoire (微涼的記憶) |
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Video on YouTube |
Good Love (好的愛) |
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Video on YouTube | |
2012 | Excellent Choice (選擇出色) |
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Video on YouTube |
Your A Man (你是個男人) |
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Video on YouTube | |
2013 | Baby Match (北鼻麻吉) |
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Video on YouTube |
2013 | Miss Me (想想我) |
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Video on YouTube |
2015 | The Unfinished Love (未完成的愛情) |
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Video on YouTube |
Awards and Nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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2014 | Sanlih Drama Awards 華劇大賞[11] | 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
- ^ [1] Selina爸中年失業 賣藝重生 Template:Zh icon. Retrieved May 29, 2015
- ^ [2] 任容萱師大畢業想學Selina置產 向爹討戀愛權 Template:Zh icon. Retrieved May 29, 2015
- ^ [3] S.H.E生活的娱乐叙事 Template:Zh icon. Retrieved May 29, 2015
- ^ [4] 胡宇崴任容萱宣传偶像剧《终极三国》Template:Zh icon. Retrieved May 30, 2015
- ^ [5] Lego Lee and Kirsten Ren heat up Taiwanese drama, In a Good Way. Retrieved May 30, 2015
- ^ [6] http://goldenbellawards.tavis.tw/winnerlist.htm. goldenbellawards nomination list. Retrieved May 30, 2015
- ^ [7] 2014華劇大賞/燈燈~完整得獎名單在此!Template:Zh icon. Retrieved May 30, 2015
- ^ Love Me album info Love Me album info Template:Zh icon. Retrieved May 29, 2015
- ^ Lorene Ren at imdb.com
- ^ Lorene Ren at chinesemov.com
- ^ [8] 2014華劇大賞/燈燈~完整得獎名單在此!. Retrieved May 29, 2015