Janice Shum
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 12, 1975 in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony
- Active Years
- 2001–2025 (25 Years)
- Total Credits
- 54 credits in database
Biography
Janice Ho Yan Shum, also known as Shum Ho Yan and Chen Ke Xin, is a Hong Kong actress born on March 12, 1975, in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong. Professionally active as an actress, she is recognized for her extensive work as a supporting actress in TVB television dramas, portraying relatable characters such as mothers, wives, professionals, and colleagues in both modern and period series. Her family includes her husband, actor Yeung Ching Wa, and their son, Eugene Yeung, who was born on February 6, 2016. Her acting credits include appearances in Come Home Love: Lo and Behold, Gong Tau, Voodoo, Legend of the Demigods, Can't Buy Me Love, and My Pet My Angel.
Career overview
Janice Ho Yan Shum is a Hong Kong actress known for her extensive work as a supporting actress in TVB television dramas. Throughout her career, she has portrayed a wide array of relatable characters, including mothers, wives, professionals, and colleagues across both modern and period series.
Her acting credits include appearances in a variety of television shows and films. Among the works associated with her career are Come Home Love: Lo and Behold, Gong Tau, Dummy Mommy, Without a Baby, Legend of the Demigods, The Prince's Shadow, K9 Cop, Point of No Return, Speed of Life, Voodoo, Can't Buy Me Love, and My Pet My Angel.
Born in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony, she is also known by her Chinese stage name 沈可欣 as well as Shum Ho Yan Janic and Chen Ke Xin. Her known credits encompass numerous television and film projects, establishing her presence in the entertainment industry as a recognizable supporting television actress.
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Full Filmography
54 titles- The Fading Gold (2025)
- The QUEEN of News (2023)
- My Mom, My Ping Pong (2022)
- Big White Duel (2019)
- The Ghetto-Fabulous Lady (2019)
- My Commissioned Lover (2019)
- Fist Fight (2018)
- Who Wants a Baby? (2018)
- Threesome (2018)
- Stealing Seconds (2018)
- Come Home Love: Lo and Behold (2017) as Rebecca
- Legal Mavericks (2017) as Yeung Mei Ling / Fong Tai
- The No No Girl (2017)
- Inspector Gourmet (2016)
- K9 Cop (2016)
- Speed of Life (2016)
- Under the Veil (2015)
- Madam Cutie On Duty (2015)
- Brick Slaves (2015)
- Young Charioteers (2015)
- Shades of Life (2014)
- Storm in a Cocoon (2014)
- Awfully Lawful (2013)
- Master of Play (2012)
- The Last Steep Ascent (2012)
- Divas in Distress (2012)
- Super Snoops (2011)
- A Great Way to Care (2011)
- The Mysteries of Love (2010)
- Beauty Knows No Pain (2010)
- D.I.E. (2008) as 炳姨
- Legend of the Demigods (2008) as 飞鸟
- Wasabi Mon Amour (2008)
- Phoenix Rising (2007)
- Fathers and Sons (2007)
- The Building Blocks of Life (2007)
- Gong Tau (2007) as Sally
- Forensic Heroes (2006) as Kit
- Face to Fate (2006) as 天慾宮美女
- Summer Heat (2006)
- The Gentle Crackdown (2006) as 關嫂
- Love Guaranteed (2006)
- Scavengers' Paradise (2005)
- The Prince's Shadow (2005)
- Strike at Heart (2005)
- Fantasy Hotel (2005)
- Dream of Colours (2004)
- Lost in the Chamber of Love (2004)
- Angels of Mission (2004)
- Point of No Return (2003)
- Life Begins at Forty (2003)
- A Case of Misadventure (2002)
- A Step Into The Past (2001) as 新娘
- Dummy Mommy, Without a Baby (2001) as Mrs. Ho's Assistant
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Janice Shum best known for?
Janice Shum is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Big White Duel (2019), Gimlet (1995), Come Home Love: Lo and Behold (2017), Legal Mavericks (2017).
When and where was Janice Shum born?
Janice Shum was born on March 12, 1975 in Hong Kong, British Crown Colony.
How many credits does Janice Shum have?
Janice Shum has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2001 to 2025.
What is Janice Shum's background in cinema and television?
Janice Ho Yan Shum, also known as Shum Ho Yan and Chen Ke Xin, is a Hong Kong actress born on March 12, 1975, in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong. Professionally active as an actress, she is recognized for her extensive work as a supporting actress in TVB television dramas, portraying relatable characters such as ...
Janice Shum by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Big White Duel (2019) — aged about 44
- Legal Mavericks (2017) as Yeung Mei Ling / Fong Tai — aged about 42
- Forensic Heroes (2006) as Kit — aged about 31
- A Step Into The Past (2001) as 新娘 — aged about 26
- D.I.E. (2008) as 炳姨 — aged about 33
- Come Home Love: Lo and Behold (2017) as Rebecca — aged about 42
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