★ HOW OLD IS MARY JEAN CHAN?
Mary Jean Chan is 36 years old, born January 1, 1990 in HK · Capricorn.
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About
Mary Jean Chan won the 2019 Costa Book Award for Poetry with her debut collection Flèche, establishing herself as a major Hong Kong voice in contemporary verse. Born in Hong Kong in 1990, Chan is a poet, lecturer, editor and critic. Her second collection, Bright Fear, arrived in 2023, and she has judged major literary prizes including the 2023 Booker Prize. A Capricorn with life-path number 3 [birth fact].
★ FEATURE
Biography
Mary Jean Chan's debut poetry collection Flèche, published by Faber & Faber in 2019, won the Costa Book Award for Poetry that same year—a career-defining win that cemented her as a significant contemporary poet. Born in Hong Kong on January 1, 1990, Chan works as a poet, lecturer, editor and critic. Her second book, Bright Fear, was published by Faber in 2023, continuing her relationship with a major British literary publisher. Beyond her own writing, Chan has served as a judge for prestigious literary institutions: the 2023 Booker Prize and the 2025 Dylan Thomas Prize, roles that reflect her standing in the literary establishment. As a Capricorn born in 1990, Chan's disciplined creative practice aligns with the sign's reputation for ambition and structural mastery in long-form work [birth fact]. Writers typically balance solitary composition with public engagement—readings, workshops, editorial work—and Chan's judging roles and lecturing position reflect this dual life. Hong Kong-based writers navigate both Anglophone and Chinese literary traditions; Chan's English-language publications with UK presses position her within international literary networks.
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Trivia
- Flèche won the Costa Book Award for Poetry in 2019, her debut year as a published poet.
- Chan served as a judge for the 2023 Booker Prize, one of the world's most prestigious literary awards.
- Her second collection, Bright Fear, was published by Faber & Faber in 2023.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Mary Jean Chan gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 3 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil Black
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Mary Jean Chan?
- Mary Jean Chan is 36 years old (born January 1, 1990).
- When is Mary Jean Chan's birthday?
- Mary Jean Chan was born on January 1, 1990.
- What is Mary Jean Chan's zodiac sign?
- Mary Jean Chan is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1990.
- What is Mary Jean Chan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Mary Jean Chan was born in 1990, the year of the Metal Horse.
- Where is Mary Jean Chan from?
- Mary Jean Chan is from HK.
- What does Mary Jean Chan do?
- Mary Jean Chan is a writer.
- Is Mary Jean Chan still alive?
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