Ariel Lin | |
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Lin at a promotional event for They Kiss Again in 2008
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Background information | |
Chinese name | 林依晨 |
Pinyin | Lín Yīchén (Mandarin) |
Pe̍h-ōe-jī | Lîm I-sîn (Hokkien) |
Born |
Yilan, Taiwan |
29 October 1982
Occupation | Actress, singer |
Genre(s) | Mandopop |
Label(s) |
Avex Taiwan (2009-) |
Years active | 2002- |
Spouse(s) | Charles Lin (2014.12.24-) |
Alma mater |
National Chengchi University Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
Website | Ariel Lin's official website |
Awards
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Ariel Lin (Chinese: 林依晨; pinyin: Lín Yīchén; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lîm I-sîn, Hakka: Lim Yi Sen; born 29 October 1982) is a Taiwanese actress and singer.
Lin won Best Actress at the 43rd and 47th Golden Bell Awards. She majored in Korean and Literature at National Chengchi University, Taiwan. She also obtained her Master of Arts (MA) in Acting for Screen from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London in 2014.
On 29 October 1982, Lin was born in Yilan, Taiwan to a common family. She has a younger brother. Her parents divorced when she was very young. The two children were raised only by their mother, and the three lived in poverty for many years.In 2014, Lin reconcile her parents.
Lin holds a BA in Korean and Literature from National Chengchi University.
Ariel Lin was first discovered in a Taiwanese beauty contest. She then made her debut TV appearance in the television drama series True Love, and began hosting the TVBS-G variety program I Love Muizk.
In 2004, Ariel made her film debut in Love Me, If You Can, which earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the 40th Golden Horse Awards. She gained more popularity after starring in the idol drama series My Secret Garden II and Love Contract opposite Mike He. She also sang the theme song for Love Contract, titled "Alone in the northern hemisphere", which topped the KTV and ring tone charts for 12 weeks.