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From Abuse to Empowerment: Jean Wang's Culinary Journey

1/10/2026

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Taiwan actress Jean Wang, 55, escaped an abusive marriage and now pursues a culinary career.
She began modeling at 15 and rose to prominence, starring in The East is Red and Once Upon a Time.
She was offered a leading role in Temptress Moon but was replaced due to the director's demands.
In 2004, Wang married Chen Wei-Tao and had a son, but endured abuse, including an assault before childbirth.

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Story summary

Taiwan actress Jean Wang, 55, escaped an abusive marriage and now pursues a culinary career.
She began modeling at 15 and rose to prominence, starring in The East is Red and Once Upon a Time.
She was offered a leading role in Temptress Moon but was replaced due to the director's demands.
In 2004, Wang married Chen Wei-Tao and had a son, but endured abuse, including an assault before childbirth.