Lin Zhi ling, also sometimes known as Lin Chi Ling, is one of the most beautiful and attractive rising stars in the Asian entertainment industry. In 2007, Lin Zhi ling was voted 1st in FHM Taiwan Magazine’s Annual 100 Best Sexy Women and recently starred in acclaimed director John Woo’s epic historical film “Red Cliff”. The film was his first role on the movie screen and the reviews of his performances were largely positive. She has recently started shooting her second film “Ci Ling”, in which she plays a novel writer, and the film will be released in the first quarter of 2010.
Lin Zhi ling was born in Taipei before moving to Toronto, Canada. She is one of the most famous models, presenters, and actresses in Taiwan. With a sweet appearance, a height of 175 centimeters and a charming personality, she has become the focus of attention of Taiwanese society, the media dubbed her the title of “Taiwan’s First Model” and “Beauty No. 1 of Taiwan “, and due to its popularity changes in Taiwanese society, scholars in Taiwan observed this cultural trend as” Lin Zhi ling phenomenon “.
After completing basic education in Toronto, Canada, he attended private religious schools and completed his secondary education. Later, Lin Chi Ling was successfully admitted to the University of Toronto in Canada to complete the double degree in Western art history and economics. This turned out to be a worthwhile achievement for her, as the stereotype of a model is all beauty and no brains were spared. Lin Zhi ling’s academic success, coupled with his high IQ in handling media, has contributed to his popularity. In interviews, she credits her time in Canada with developing her self-discipline and focus.
Around 2000, he returned to Taiwan with the original plan for a job at the Art Gallery, because “he did not graduate from the Art Institute”, the gallery repeatedly refused. Lin Chi ling went on to teach in 2001 at the art school in Hanaoka teaching part-time dance and was discovered by star explorers and this led to the beginning of her modeling career.
However, in the competitive entertainment industry. She remained a widely unknown model until 2004, when the media reported that she is romantically linked to popular male artist Jerry Yan. News of the alleged relationship raised Lin Zhi Ling’s public and media profile.
Soon after, Lin Chi ling began appearing in higher-profile advertisements and became an increasingly well-known celebrity. Her career reached a new record when she was selected as a special guest host for the Golden Horse Award, the equivalent of Oscars in the Asian entertainment industry. During the show, he cuddled up with top stars Andy Lau and Tong Leung, this was once again widely publicized in the Asian media. His hostess was criticized by some for her characteristic baby voice, while others felt that she had done a good job.
However, her career took a turn in 2005, when she was in China filming a commercial and the horse she was riding on swung her. This resulted in Lin Zhi Ling taking several months off, however the incident only served to enhance her popularity and the media attention on her.
