07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet Jane Wong, the Hong Kong actress starring in Squid Game season 3: she's worked with Andy Lau and Nicholas Tse, has modelled for Apple and Lululemon, and practices Japanese archery
Jane Wong's striking portrayal of the only Chinese-speaking female VIP in
Squid Game season three instantly captured global attention with her beautiful smile, fluent English and an unexpected line of dialogue in Mandarin. In episode four, while waiting for the next round of the game to begin, she decides to leave her seat. Another male VIP asks her in a flirtatious tone, 'Where are you going? Don't do that. Have a drink with me.' She responds in Mandarin, 'I'd rather drink with a stool than with you'.
Jane Wong stars as a VIP in season three of Netflix's Squid Game. Photo: @byjanew/Instagram
However, many drama fans have criticised her dubbed voice as annoying and awkward. Netizens commented under a post on Facebook, 'Her voice is so fake, it's like some AI voices.' The performances of these VIPs, who watched the deadly game unfold for their twisted amusement, were generally slammed as 'the most cringe-inducing part' of the series as they were in season one.
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Wong, a 38-year-old actress from Hong Kong, has worked with many of the city's well-known stars, including
Louis Koo and Nicholas Tse. Here is everything you need to know about her.
She's appeared in numerous Hong Kong films
Jane Wong has worked on many Hong Kong films, including 2021's Raging Fire. Photo: @byjanew/Instagram
Wong co-starred with Louis Koo in the 2011 film Don't Go Breaking My Heart, appeared in the 2020 film Shock Wave 2 starring Andy Lau, and collaborated with Nicholas Tse in the 2021 film Raging Fire. She's also starred in other Hong Kong films, including Love in the Buff and From Vegas to Macau III.
She's also a model
As well as being an actress, Jane Wong is a sought-after model. Photo: @byjanew/Instagram
Wong is also a sought-after model who's shot commercials for many brands, such as MegRhythm eye masks, Wyeth health supplements, Panasonic kitchens, Apple Watch and sportswear such as Flexiflow and Lululemon.
