Jess Hong is an actress of Chinese descent from Auckland, New Zealand. She is known for her brilliant performances in various TV shows and films. Recently she starred in Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, inspired by Liu’s sci-fi trilogy. Her outstanding performances get her recognition in the entertainment industry. The famous shows of Jess are “The Brokenwood Mysteries”, “Grafted” and “Creamerie”. She has won the hearts of her audience with her remarkable acting skills.
Biography
The star was born on 20th October 1997 in Auckland New Zealand. She is currently 26 years old. Her zodiac sign is Libra. She is famous for her outstanding acting skills and roles in famous TV series.
| Complete Name | Jess Hong |
| Date of Birth | 20 October 1997 |
| Age | 26 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Place Of Birth | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Current Residence | New Zealand |
| Profession | Actress |
| Height | 5’3 ft |
| Weight | 55 kg approx. |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Religion | Christian |
| Nationality | Kiwi |
| Ethnicity | Chinese |
| Siblings | Not known |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Education | Bachelors in Performing Arts |
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
Appearance
She is of Chinese descent and got her looks from her background. She is 5’3 ft tall with a weight of 55 kg approx. Her hair is shiny back with glittering brown eyes. People love her smile.
Early Years & Education
Jess Hong was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. After attending school, she knew about her interests very well so she obtained a Diploma in Arts in 2013. In 2015 she completed her Bachelor’s in Performing Arts.
Besides that, she attended many workshops and training sessions, some of which were:
- Emotional Core Screen Workshop with Jon Hunter (2024)
- Fight for the camera, Beginner Stunt Workshop by Dayna Grant in NZ Stunt School (2023)
- Miranda Harcourt Screen Workshop (2020)
- Audition Technique with Les Chantery (2018)
She started doing theatre at an early age. Her first performance on Threatre was in the show, “The Tempest”.
Family
Jess comes from a small family in New Zealand. She had a Father and Stepmother in her family. She is very much attached to her father and shares things about him. Her relationship with her stepmother is also very respectful.
She has many friends who are very close to her and they often travel the world together.
Jess Hong Career
The Kiwi star started her career in 2013 by performing in the theatre show “The Tempest”. She has done more than 20 theatre dramas, some of which in which she played lead roles are “48 Nights on Hope Street”, “An Organ of Soft Tissue”, “Front Yard Festivals”, and “Romeo and Juliet”.
Her journey of on-camera performances started in 2015 with her short film “Organic Matter” She worked in various short films but finally got recognition in 2018 from her roles in “Krystal” and “Baggage”.
Hong is famous for her work in TV series. The lead role in Netflix’s 3 Body Problem which is produced by the legendary Showrunners of Game of Thrones is no less than a huge success. The series is a science fiction trilogy. Another lead role in the horror movie “Grafted” made her the talk of the town. The movie was distributed by Mr. Smith International Entertainment. Her other work includes “The Brokenwood Mysteries”, “Inked”, “Got Milk” etc. She is currently working on a project by Lucy Lawless named “ My Life is Murder” which is a TV series.
Relationships & Girlfriends
She has never mentioned any relationship nor seen dating with anyone. Her social media have no clue about her relationship. So she is possibly single.
Social Media
She only has an official Instagram account and is not seen on any other platform. Her account has 2,062 followers with 52 posts only. Jess is not very active on social media. Her Instagram handle is @jessthehong.
Net Worth
Jess Hong’s Net Worth is estimated at $2 Million. The main source of her income is on-screen and on-stage performances. Her recent lead roles increased her net worth.
Interesting Facts about Jess Hong
- She is fluent in both languages English and Mandarin Chinese.
- Her hobbies are traveling and reading books. She traveled to various places like Paris, Amsterdam, Italy, Berlin, China, the UK, Los Angeles, New York, Florida, Richmond, and Edinburgh.
- She loves dancing, and besides acting she also trained herself in ballet, contemporary, and Jazz.
- She has attended more than 24 trainings and workshops on Acting which shows her determination and dedication towards her work.
- She has faced anxiety and speaks openly about her struggles.
FAQS
Jess Hong, an actress from New Zealand played the leading role in “3 Body Problem” directed by Derek Tsang.
She is 5’3 ft tall with a weight of 55 kg approx.
She has done Bachelor’s in Performing Arts and also attended various workshops to master acting skills.
Her recent Horror movie name is “Grafted” in which she performed a lead role.
