After turning down TVB’s offer to reprise her role as Senior Inspector Chong in Tiger Cubs 2 <飛虎 II>, Jessica Hsuan (宣萱) continued to focus her acting career in mainland China. Yesterday, Jessica returned to Hong Kong to attend a charity event hosted by good friend, Sharon Kwok (郭秀雲). Jessica looked much fuller and healthier. The high-spirited Jessica admitted, “I’ve been shooting at Hengdian [World Studios] for the last two months. There are a lot of places to eat there!” Jessica then added with a laugh, “I remember one time, the director told me to tighten my stomach, but I was already doing it! After that realization, I stopped eating as much. I don’t want to get fat again.” Although the 42-year-old actress ended her per-series contract with TVB last year, she stressed that she still has good relations with her former management company. TVB had approached her about shooting a new drama a while ago. “I turned down the offer. The role wasn’t right for me. I don’t want to portray the same characters over and over again. However, I was offered a villain role in a mainland Chinese drama, and I agreed to do it immediately. I get to hit people!” exclaimed Jessica. Was her rejection of TVB stemmed by the station’s recent low ratings? “Not at all. I even turned down [Tiger Cubs 2]. I’m just waiting for a role that suits me.” Asked if TVB’s rival station HKTV had offered her a role in a new drama, Jessica said, “They did, but I said no. It’s a good thing for Hong Kong to have constructive competition though. It benefits the actors.” Jessica also praised HKTV productions for their professionalism and high quality. “I went on set to a HKTV drama before. It was like watching a movie getting filmed. It’s very impressive.” Creds: Oncc
