Jessica Hsuan Offered Salary Increase For TVB Contract Renewal

Jessica Hsuan (宣萱) and Myolie Wu (王傑) appeared at a promotional event for TVB series, Curse of the Royal Harem "萬凰之王". Since her management contract recently ended, Jessica was in the midst of discussing new contract terms with TVB. Since TVB faced a mass exodus of talent, it was an opportune time to ask for a salary increase. Jessica commented, “That’s not the case, but [the salary increase] is slightly better than in the past.”

Asked whether City Telecom’s Chairman, Ricky Wong (王維基), had attempted to recruit her, Jessica did not answer directly. Looking at her manager, Jessica said, “I don’t know how to answer!” When the reporter pointed out that Jessica should request TVB to pay her the same amount as the fee she received in mainland, China, Jessica laughed, “You cannot calculate it in the same way! Even if it were not the mainland amount, it would be nice to adjust for the deflating value of the Hong Kong dollar versus the Yuan.”

As for her pick for this year’s TV Queen, Jessica praised Curse of the Royal Harem costar, Myolie Wu, for putting in hard efforts and professionalism. Praised by Jessica, Myolie admitted that she felt pressure and was nervous, but will not dwell upon the matter.