Jing Lusi
Encyclopedia
Jing Lusi is a British
actress of Chinese
descent. She was born in Pudong
, Shanghai
, and moved with her parents to England
at the age of five.
, Southampton
, alongside Phillip Schofield
in Andrew Lloyd Webber
’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
. Lusi went on to study Maths, Economics, and English at Peter Symonds College
, Winchester
, obtaining all A Grades at A Level, before reading law
at University College London
. She graduated with a 2:1 in 2006.
, Zara Dawson
and Lee Otway
, in the feature film Breathe
.
In 2009, Lusi played Princess Li Hua in KRU Studios
’ The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines
. She was offered the part after a chance meeting with the lead actor Stephen Rahman-Hughes
in London, who promptly recommended Lusi to the Studio. After an online audition, she won the role and was flown out to Kuala Lumpur
. The film required Lusi to speak Bahasa Melayu, which she had to learn phonetically.
Lusi has appeared in high profile advertising campaigns such as Diet Coke
(with Duffy
), and Greenpeace
.
Lusi also stars in Jack Falls
as Carly, the conclusion of the trilogy preceded by Jack Says
and Jack Said
.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
actress of Chinese
Chinese people
The term Chinese people may refer to any of the following:*People with Han Chinese ethnicity ....
descent. She was born in Pudong
Pudong
Pudong |Bank]]") is an area of Shanghai, China, located along the east side of the Huangpu River, across from the historic city center of Shanghai in Puxi. Formerly a little-developed agricultural area linked only by ferries, Pudong has grown rapidly since the 1990s and emerged as China's financial...
, Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
, and moved with her parents to England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
at the age of five.
Early life
Lusi first appeared on stage at the age of 10 at the Mayflower TheatreMayflower Theatre
The Mayflower is a Grade II listed theatre, in the city centre of Southampton, United Kingdom, with a capacity of 2,300. It features West End theatre shows when they tour the UK. The theatre opened on the 22 December 1928, as The Empire Theatre, part of the Moss Empire theatre group...
, Southampton
Southampton
Southampton is the largest city in the county of Hampshire on the south coast of England, and is situated south-west of London and north-west of Portsmouth. Southampton is a major port and the closest city to the New Forest...
, alongside Phillip Schofield
Phillip Schofield
Phillip Bryan Schofield is an English broadcaster and television personality best known for presenting shows such as This Morning, Dancing on Ice, and various game shows including The Cube.-Early life and career:...
in Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Baron Lloyd-Webber is an English composer of musical theatre.Lloyd Webber has achieved great popular success in musical theatre. Several of his musicals have run for more than a decade both in the West End and on Broadway. He has composed 13 musicals, a song cycle, a set of...
’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical with lyrics by Tim Rice. The story is based on the "coat of many colors" story of Joseph from the Hebrew Bible's Book of Genesis. This was the first Lloyd Webber and Rice musical to be performed publicly...
. Lusi went on to study Maths, Economics, and English at Peter Symonds College
Peter Symonds College
Peter Symonds College is a sixth form college in Winchester, Hampshire, in the south of England. It is one of the largest sixth form colleges in Britain.-Admissions:...
, Winchester
Winchester
Winchester is a historic cathedral city and former capital city of England. It is the county town of Hampshire, in South East England. The city lies at the heart of the wider City of Winchester, a local government district, and is located at the western end of the South Downs, along the course of...
, obtaining all A Grades at A Level, before reading law
Law
Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus...
at University College London
University College London
University College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and the oldest and largest constituent college of the federal University of London...
. She graduated with a 2:1 in 2006.
Career
Lusi’s debut appearance in film was alongside Ricci HarnettRicci Harnett
Ricci Harnett is an English actor, best known for his role as Carlton Leach in the film Rise of the Footsoldier. He debuted in 1991 in The Object of Beauty alongside John Malkovich. He has also appeared in the film 28 Days Later as Corporal Mitchell...
, Zara Dawson
Zara Dawson
Zara Dawson is an English actress and television presenter.-Career:Her most high-profile television roles to date include Down to Earth , Holby City, Doctors, Mike Bassett: Manager and Family Affairs, in which she played Eve O'...
and Lee Otway
Lee Otway
Lee Otway is an English actor best known for his role as David "Bombhead" Burke in the British television drama Hollyoaks....
, in the feature film Breathe
Breathe (film)
Breathe is a 2009 British independent film directed by Nicholas Winter and starring Ricci Harnett, Zara Dawson, Lee Otway and Jing Lusi. The film was shot on location in London and Somerset in 2007, and debuted at the Genesis Cinema in London in 2009...
.
In 2009, Lusi played Princess Li Hua in KRU Studios
KRU Studios
KRU Studios is one of the media and entertainment companies in Malaysia. Founded in 1992, KRU has since diversified, and now provides a range of services related to the media and entertainment industry, specializing in both production and distribution capabilities.With offices and representatives...
’ The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines
The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines
The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines is a 2011 Malaysian epic action film loosely based on the 16th century document Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa. Released in Malaysia under the Malaysian language title Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa, the film is directed, co-written, and co-produced by Yusry Abdul Halim...
. She was offered the part after a chance meeting with the lead actor Stephen Rahman-Hughes
Stephen Rahman-Hughes
Stephen Rahman-Hughes is an English actor who currently stars as DCI Vikesh Dasari in ITV's Emmerdale. He has previously starred in Bad Girls, Doctors and Sky One Dream Team...
in London, who promptly recommended Lusi to the Studio. After an online audition, she won the role and was flown out to Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
. The film required Lusi to speak Bahasa Melayu, which she had to learn phonetically.
Lusi has appeared in high profile advertising campaigns such as Diet Coke
Diet Coke
Diet Coke is a sugar-free soft drink produced and distributed by The Coca-Cola Company. It was first introduced in the United States on August 9, 1982, as the first new brand since 1886 to use the Coca-Cola trademark...
(with Duffy
Duffy (singer)
Aimée Ann Duffy , known as Duffy, is a Welsh singer-songwriter. Her 2008 debut album Rockferry entered the UK Album Chart at number one. It was the best-selling album in the United Kingdom in 2008 with 1.68 million copies sold...
), and Greenpeace
Greenpeace
Greenpeace is a non-governmental environmental organization with offices in over forty countries and with an international coordinating body in Amsterdam, The Netherlands...
.
Lusi also stars in Jack Falls
Jack Falls
Jack Falls is a British independent feature film starring Simon Phillips, Jason Flemying, Dexter Fletcher, Alan Ford, Adam Deacon, Martin Kemp, Tamer Hassan, Olivia Hallinan, Doug Bradley, Jing Lusi and Zach Galligan and the third installment in the Jack Says Trilogy, the first ever British film...
as Carly, the conclusion of the trilogy preceded by Jack Says
Jack Says
Jack Says is a 2008 British thriller film known particularly for being the last professional engagement of Mike Reid, who died shortly after filming in 2007. The film is a contemporary film noir, with comic book undertones that reflect its precursor graphic novel Jack Said, and is comparable in...
and Jack Said
Jack Said
Jack Said is a 2009 British thriller film, the prequel to Jack Says. It is written by Paul Tanter, and based on the graphic novel written by him and illustrated by Oscar Alvarado...
.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Breathe Breathe (film) Breathe is a 2009 British independent film directed by Nicholas Winter and starring Ricci Harnett, Zara Dawson, Lee Otway and Jing Lusi. The film was shot on location in London and Somerset in 2007, and debuted at the Genesis Cinema in London in 2009... |
Lauren | |
| 2011 | Jack Falls Jack Falls Jack Falls is a British independent feature film starring Simon Phillips, Jason Flemying, Dexter Fletcher, Alan Ford, Adam Deacon, Martin Kemp, Tamer Hassan, Olivia Hallinan, Doug Bradley, Jing Lusi and Zach Galligan and the third installment in the Jack Says Trilogy, the first ever British film... |
Carly | |
| 2011 | The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines is a 2011 Malaysian epic action film loosely based on the 16th century document Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa. Released in Malaysia under the Malaysian language title Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa, the film is directed, co-written, and co-produced by Yusry Abdul Halim... |
Princess Meng Li Hua | |
| 2011 | Tezz | Reporter |