L'OFFICIEL&nbsp;traces the background and career of the Hong Kong-born actress and model with a few secrets. She is the first star chosen for the 2023 WOMEN'S VOICES OF GLOBAL CINEMA.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Starting her career as a model, gaining recognition for her beauty, grace, and elegant style, Janice Man has become one the most popular Hong Kong-born actresses across China. Born under the Capricorn zodiac sign and the dragon year of the Chinese zodiac, she has stolen the attention of publications and socialit&egrave;. She&rsquo;s collaborating with various global fashion brands from Chanel to Louis Vuitton, from Celine to Valentino.

Janice's success as a model then paved the way for her entry into acting, when she made her debut by securing the opportunity to first appear in films such as Love Is Not All Around in 2007. In 2009, for the film Punished directed by Law Wing-cheung, she played the main role. Since then, she has appeared in a range of films and television series, both in Hong Kong and mainland China. Throughout her acting journey, Janice Man has showcased her talent and versatility by taking on diverse roles in different genres. She has portrayed characters in crime thrillers, romantic dramas, and suspenseful mysteries. In 2012, her role in the crime thriller Nightfall, directed by Chow Hin Yeung, garnered critical acclaim and helped further establish her as a rising star.

In 2014, she took part in the filming of The Midnight After, a satirical horror film directed by Fruit Chan and starring alongside Wong You-nam, Simon Yam, and Kara Hui. The big consecration with the public is with the film Helios&nbsp;(2015). Her performances have garnered positive reviews and have contributed to her growing popularity in the Chinese entertainment industry. Janice Man became an icon with the psychological thriller Nessun Dorma (2016). Subsequently, her fame grew with Cold War 2&nbsp;(2016) and The Brink (2017). Then she became increasingly popular with Detective Chinatown 3 and Sheep Without a Shepherd 2.

She made her debut on the big screen in the TV series The Graduation Song, grew up with Legend of Zu Mountain, and her TV consecration came with Tribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy and Nice to Meet You. We all remember her role in&nbsp;Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, playing the main character Wang Yuyan, a series inspired by a novel written by a Chinese icon, Jin Yong. Her career rose further with The Message, playing a difficult role to prove her technical skills and abilities in the entertainment industry.

Janice Man was nominated as Best Supporting Actress for the Hong Kong Film Award in 2016 with the film Helios&nbsp;and the following year as Best Supporting Actress with the film Cold War 2. In 2021 she was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Contemporary Television Series category at the Huading Award for the film The Message, while at the Guangzhou Student Film Festival in 2022, she was nominated as Favorite Actress with Sheep Without a Shepherd 2. While with the film Lost in the Stars, which will be released today, she won the award for Breakthrough Actress of the Year at the Weibo Awards Ceremony.

Apart from her professional life, Janice Man has also been involved in various&nbsp;philanthropic activities. She has participated in charitable events and supported causes related to education and children's welfare. Her contributions beyond the entertainment industry highlight her commitment to making a positive impact on society.

Janice Man's Career Timeline (With All Her Secrets)

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