Jessica Hester Hsuan was born on August 18, 1970, in Hong Kong, where she spent her childhood and received her early education until the age of 13. At that time, she relocated to the United Kingdom with her brother, where she continued her education until she earned a degree in material engineering from Imperial College London.
Although acting was not initially part of her plan, Hsuan's career in the entertainment industry began unexpectedly. She participated in a drama performance called "Fung Yu" alongside her friends from the Chinese Society in London. The show's success led to its re-run in the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and soon, she started appearing in commercial advertisements.
Hsuan joined Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) in 1993, initially hosting entertainment shows. She then transitioned to acting, taking on leading roles in top-rated drama series. Among the numerous dramas she participated in, her most notable roles include lawyer Rachel in The File of Justice I (2004),psychiatrist Quin in Detective Investigation Files IV (1999),and Wu Ting Fong in A Step Into the Past (2001). Her performances earned her several awards, including the TVB Award for Outstanding Lead Actress and the Award for Most Favourite Actress.
After her contract with TVB ended in 2012, Hsuan shifted her focus to the Asian film industry, appearing in the award-winning movie The Kid from the Big Apple (2016). Four years later, she returned to TVB, starring in the hit drama series The Unfair Lady (2017),which broke TVB's rating record. Since 2018, Hsuan has been actively involved in the film industry.
In addition to her acting career, Hsuan is a dedicated dog carer and has adopted over 10 dogs and cats. She is an ambassador for the Society for Abandoned Animals Limited, promoting the adoption of pets. She has committed to providing a "shelter" to ill animals, demonstrating her compassion and dedication to animal welfare.
In 2019, Hsuan made history by becoming the first Asian actress to portray the Marvel character Leslie Lam in the Hong Kong Disneyland attraction "Ant-man and the Wasp: Nano Battle!".
