Once criticised for her dowdy dressing, Jesseca Liu, who turns 43 today (Feb 13), has become a regular on our best-dressed list. Here are some of her most memorable looks.
Jesseca Liu, who turns 43 today (Feb 13), first caught our eye when she stripped down to her bikini for her first Singapore drama The Champion in 2004. Once criticised for her dowdy dressing, the Langkawi lass has risen to become one of Mediacorp’s princesses and a regular on our best-dressed list. Whether she's playing a character or simply being herself, Jesseca sure knows how to make an impression with her wardrobe. Here’s a look back at her style evolution — onscreen and offscreen — through the years.
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2005
Before she was "The Queen", Jesseca was just another low-key girl next door, babydoll top, blue jeans, and all.
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Star Awards 2005
But perhaps Jesseca’s satin nightie and frizzy mop were indicative of a hidden wild side.
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Women of the Times (2006)
Back to the sweet look for Women of the Times. Apparently, we weren’t the only ones who thought crimped hair was cool.
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Women of the Times press conference (2006)
Ah, 2006, when shaggy layers were as ubiquitous as granny hair is today. Remember how much of a nightmare it was to flatten flyaways? We’re never getting this haircut again, and we doubt that Jesseca will either.
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Falling in Love (2007)
We’re so used to seeing Jesseca with her long flowy tresses that we forgot she once rocked a pixie cut....
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Falling in Love press conference (2007)
...and uh, fell victim to this lilac potato sack of a dress. It’s okay, Jesseca, we’ve all been there, worn that.
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Mars vs. Venus (2007)
Jesseca, who sticks to simple hairstyles nowadays, is practically unrecognisable with her choppy fringe and stringy ‘do.
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Star Awards 2007 Show 1
Kohl-rimmed eyes, ruddy cheeks, wispy bangs, rhinestones, satin prom dress — yup, this outfit is a straight-up time capsule to 2007.
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The Dream Catchers press conference (2009)
Shirtdresses never go out of style, so chunky belt aside, this may be an outfit worth resurrecting.
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Star Awards 2009
Unlike the Jesseca we know today, the Jesseca of yesteryear had no problem wearing bright colours on the red carpet.
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Fann Wong and Christopher Lee’s wedding dinner (2011)
Jesseca's outfit is surprisingly chill, given the occasion.
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Lost and Found press conference (2010)
We can’t be the only ones who completely forgot about the short-lived bubble shorts trend, which flattered only those with legs as long as Jesseca’s (if you’ve got it, flaunt it).
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Star Awards 2010
Another one-shouldered gown? At least lilac isn’t as hard on the eyes as bright pink or yellow, marking Jesseca's foray into a more subdued colour palette.
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Star Awards 2011 Show 1
Jesseca did a 180 style-wise the following year, opting for a simple black gown and wet hair.
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Louis Vuitton Island Maison gala opening (2011)
Jesseca stayed true to 2011’s style trends by showing off bold hues, colourblocking, and er, an Ali Baba-worthy balloon jumpsuit? We'll give her points for deviating from her usual look.
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Yours Fatefully (2012)
Yeah, yeah, this isn’t a “hot or not”, but we can’t help ourselves: Jesseca is about as delicious as the lattice pie crust she’s wearing.
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Star Awards 2012 Show 1
After years of showing up to the Star Awards dressed in wedding dinner gowns, Jesseca finally stepped it up with a Louis Vuitton laser cut organza dress.
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Star Awards 2013 Show 2
Jesseca might have walked away empty-handed that year, but who needs a Star Awards trophy when you look like an Oscar statuette?
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Blessings press conference (2014)
Jesseca was equal parts sexy and sweet in her chic crop top and floral maxi skirt.
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Mediacorp New Campus opening (2015)
If Jesseca was going for a chic Morticia Addams look with her icy-yet-sultry gaze and black Stella McCartney gown, she totally nailed it.
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Star Awards 2016 Part 1
True to her character in The Queen, Jesseca evoked confidence and strength in her Tony Ward Couture gown.
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Star Awards 2016 Part 2
After channelling her inner warrior princess at Star Awards 2016 Part 1, Jesseca showed off her softer side in an elegant Bulgari gown.
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Hero press conference (2016)
Jesseca's all-black ensemble is anything but boring, thanks to her brocade skirt, and lattice and cold shoulder details on her top.
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Star Awards 2017
Jesseca stole the show in an embellished white gown from Berta Bridal. (In retrospect, a portend of things to come.)
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Star Awards 2017
As if her previous gown weren't stunning enough, Jesseca had to accept her Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes Award in this sparkly "naked" dress from Zuhair Murad.
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Wedding day (2017)
Jesseca tied the knot in a bare-shouldered gown from Galia Lahav, carried by Singapore boutique The Proposal.
Photo: Alvin Choon & Yukee Ong
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Wedding day (2017)
Jesseca looked all loved-up (and matchy-matchy!) with Jeremy in a bespoke red cheongsam.
Photo: Alvin Choon & Yukee Ong
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Babies on Board press conference (2018)
Jesseca’s confectionery-like tiered white gown just needs some icing to really look like a wedding cake – in the best way possible of course.
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When Ghost Meets Zombie press conference (2018)
Jesseca looked tres chic in a belted trench coat and pin-straight hair at the When Ghost Meets Zombiepress conference, with hubby Jeremy suited up in “oppa style” in a similar shade of grey. Two thumbs up for couple wear.
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When Ghost Meets Zombie press conference (2018)
Jesseca traded her usual frocks for a power suit for the press conference of her movie When Ghost Meets Zombie. We like!
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2019 Asia Rainbow TV Awards
Jesseca took the dress code a little too literally when she attended the Asia Rainbow TV Awards in Sanya in a frilly and princess-y rainbow dress. But we'll forgive her because she looked ethereal like a unicorn princess.
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