Jimmy Lin Chih Ying
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| Jimmy Lin Chih-Ying | |
 Screenshot from Wolf (2004) |
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| Birth name | Lin Chih Ying (林志穎) |
| Born | October 15, 1974 Taipei, Taiwan |
| Other name(s) | Jimmy Lin |
| Notable roles | "Duan Yu" in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils |
Jimmy Lin Chih-Ying (Traditional Chinese: 林志穎; Simplified Chinese: 林志颖; pinyin: lin2 zhi4 ying3; Jyutping: lam4 zi3 wing6) is a Taiwanese singer, actor and professional race car driver.
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[edit] Early life
Born in Taipei, Taiwan, on the 15 October 1974, Lin was the second child in a family of five children. He graduated from Zhong Xiao Primary School and Huai Sheng Secondary School. At the age of 16, while he was studying Drama and Photography in Hwa Gang, Lin was discovered during a performance in school. During this time, he was the star of the campus. At first, he declined his first manager’s offer to enter the entertainment industry but later took up the offer. In 1992, at the tender age of 17, he became a superstar overnight at the release of his debut album, "Not Every Love Song has Fond Memories" (不是每個戀曲都有美好回憶). His sweeping fame across Asia and even the United States gained him the nickname "Little Whirlwind". He was also known as one of the "Little Four Heavenly Kings" in Taiwan. Lin became the youngest singer ever to hold a concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum, being only 18 years old and the first singer to hold a concert within the Suntec City Fountain of Wealth, Singapore, in 1999. He went on to release 13 albums, including special editions and compilations, and has since filmed many movies and series, as well as endorsed many products. Throughout his singing career, he also received many awards for his hit songs and albums.
Lin enjoyed great popularity until 1994, when he had to serve compulsory military service. Despite knowing it would affect his career tremendously, he did not seek special treatment from the government. In October that year, he entered the military like any other ordinary male of his age. Despite his fame, Lin did not have an easy life in the military. In a 2005 talk show, Jimmy revealed that in addition to the arduous training, he was bullied by seniors, and was expected to perform better than other soldiers. Although he did not expect star treatment, Jimmy was shocked to be treated badly for being a celebrity. In spite of all these, Lin performed well as a soldier, and received awards for excellent performance. He served primarily in the entertainment section of the military. After 2 years in the military, he returned to acting and singing career in 1996.
[edit] Career
Lin's career as an actor and singer was momentarily postponed by his compulsory military service and upon his return, he was overshadowed by many newcomers. Despite the difficulties he faced in re-entering showbiz, he worked hard and even set up his own company, Jimmy Creative, which produced his recent 5 albums under the music label "Forward". The most noteworthy album was "Scarecrow" (稻草人)(1999), which contained a song of the same title.
In 1997, Lin decided to realize his dream of car racing. In one of the races that year, he encountered a crash which nearly cost him his life. Seconds after limping out of the wreck, the car exploded. The only reminder of the accident now is a few metal plates in the foot that was crushed. Despite the accident, Lin did not give up on racing, and constantly strived to better himself. With regard to this, he often says, "When I race, I am not racing against others, but against myself." Today, Lin is one of the top 10 racers in Mainland China. In 2005, he signed a contract with Hong He, the top team in China, as a racer. He is currently training under top racing coach Ma Jun Kun. Lin hopes to become a Formula One racer someday, and become a full-time professional racer. On October 23rd, 2005, Lin hosted the first "Jimmy Cup", a racing event where mainly male celebrities race. The event's aim was to increase the awareness of traffic safety to the masses and to promote the love of car racing.
While being a racer, Lin has not neglected his showbiz career. Lin concentrated on filming after his last album "Going for a Walk" in 2000. The grandest production in recent years was "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" (天龙八部), where he took the role of the Dali crown-prince Duan Yu.
Despite having not released an album since 2000, Lin continues to sing theme songs for television series and films, and give regular live performances for various events including mini concerts, fund-raising events, festivals and even state events. He was one of the celebrity performers at the Third "Beijing 2008" Olympic Cultural Festival (2005), where the theme motto "One World, One Dream" was officially announced.
In addition to his entertainment and racing career, Lin set up a business on the internet with his brother, naming his own brand "JR" (Jimmy Racing). The online venture sells goods ranging from sunglasses to bikinis. It has since grown in scale from operating solely on auction sites to selling his goods on shopping sites.
Lin also contributed to the society by becoming an ambassador for many youth and government campaigns in Taiwan and other places. On October 17th, 2003, Jimmy was presented with the "International Outstanding Youth Award" by the mayor of San Francisco. He was the first Chinese in history to receive this award. The award was mainly to commend him for starting a series of fund-raisings for schools, for being an anti-drug ambassador, and for participation in public community events.
[edit] Love Life
This was the first time Jimmy and Ruby Lin attended a variety show after their rumored break-up. When asked the reason for breaking up, both parties admitted that it was due to the distance and fading of feeling that cause the breakup. After the breakup, it was Ruby who called Jimmy, saving their friendship. Ruby admited magnanimously that since it they did not break up because of a big quarrel, so it was okay that she initiated. Compared to her nonchalant attitude, Jimmy looked uneasy.
Jimmy attended "Cai Yong Dang Jia" filming. When asked how they've met, Ruby laughed, " My first movie was with Jimmy and Takaeshi Kaneshiro. After filming, we became friends." The host asked Ruby immediately, who was more handsome then? As expected, she admitted that Jimmy was more handsome as Takaeshi had not slim down then and did not have the 'aura' he has now.
Jimmy's's and Ruby's secret relationship was still a mystery to the media now. Yesterday, Jimmy clarified that in the past, He had to film in China frequently, leading to the distance between both of them.But there's another version of the breakup: It was rumored that the breakup is due to Ruby filming in Huang Zhu Ge Ge (Princess Returning Pearl), and there was a rumour that Alec Su was activley pursuing Ruby. This lead to Jimmy being angry and initiating the breakup, thus exposing the secret relationship.
Although they were good friends after breaking up, the interesting thing is that Jimmy has never give Ruby his album as a present. Using this chance, Jimmy finally gave her his new album personally. And Ruby made use of this chance saying, "But I'm more interested in the watch you're wearing leh" Immediately Jimmy took off his watch and even help her put it on. One of the guest even teased," These 2 people seems to be engross in their own world" After that, Ruby even gave Jimmy a hug and say, "Treat this present as your gift for me this year." As Jimmy will always give her a birthday presently for her birthday every year. Ruby smiled, " His presents are mostly female stuff like handbags etc. which are sweet and practical.
[edit] Discography
- Jimmy Flight (2006)
- Best of Jimmy Lin (2004)
- Go for a walk (2000)
- Scarecrow (1999)
- Before dawn breaks (1998)
- I am still myself (1997)
- Men are easily deceived (1997)
- Expect (1996)
- Dream is ahead (1995)
- Saying goodbye to yesterday (1994)
- Goodbye my friend (1994)
- Fiery Heart (1994)
- Thinking of You (1993)
- Why am i always hurt (1992)
- Summer Of '92 (1992)
- Not every love song has fond memories (1992)
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | My Lucky Star (Fang Yang De Xing Xing) | Zhong Tian Qi | Television series by SETTV (Taiwan) |
| 2004 | Liao Zhai: Xiao Cui | Wang Yuan Feng | Television series |
| Shu Jian Qing Xia Liu San Bian | Liu San Bian | Television series | |
| Wolf | Assassin | Film - Taiwan | |
| The Love Winner | Film - Hong Kong | ||
| 2003 | Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (Tian Long Ba Bu) |
Duan Yu | Television series |
| Boxing Hero (Long Hu Ying Xiong) |
Dragon | Film - Hong Kong | |
| 2002 | Secretly Loving You | Television series - guest appearance (in episodes 27, 28 and 29) |
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| The Monkey King - Quest For The Sutra (Qi Tian Da Sheng Sun Wu Kong) |
Na Ja | Television series | |
| The Legendary Siblings II (Jue Shi Shiang Jiao) |
Jiang Fei Yu / Xiao Yu | Television series | |
| Better Luck Tomorrow | Jock | Film - United States | |
| 2001 | Feng Chen Wu Die | Journalist | Television series |
| My Heart Will Go On | Bao Yi | Film - China | |
| 2000 | Lotus Lantern (Bao Lian Deng) |
Liu Chen Xiang | Television series |
| The Master Swordsman (Lu Xiao Feng) |
Lu Xiao Feng | Television series | |
| 1999 | The Legendary Siblings (Jue Dai Shiang Jiao) |
Jiang Fei Yu / Xiao Yu Er | Television series |
| Red Word | Ah Hu | Film - Thailand | |
| Ang Yee: Luuk chaai phan mangkawn | Film - Thailand | ||
| 1998 | Chirvalous Legend | Liao Tian Ding | Film - Taiwan |
| Heavenly Legend | The Monkey King / Sun Wu Kong | Film - Hong Kong | |
| 1995 | Forever Friends | Wizard | Film - Hong Kong |
| 1995 | School Days (Xue xiao ba wang) |
Xu Zhi Hao / Xiao Zhi | Film - Hong Kong/Taiwan |
| 1994 | Grandpa's Love (Zu sun qing) |
Jiang Xing Jian | Film - Hong Kong |
| No Sir 3 (Bao gao ban zhang 3) |
Lin Xiao Ying | Film - Hong Kong | |
| 1993 | Shaolin Popeye (Xiao lin xiao zi) |
Pi Shi Ting / "Spinach" | Film - Hong Kong |
| Vampire Family (Yi wu shao ya gui) |
David Jen | Film - Hong Kong | |
| Boys are Easy (Zhui nan zi) |
Ching Siu Pei / Xiao Bei | Film - Hong Kong | |
| End of the Road (Yi yu zhi mo lu ying xiong) |
Ah Ding | Film - Taiwan | |
| 1992 | Flying Dagger (Shen Jing Dao yu Fei Tian Mao) |
Han Lin / Little Dagger | Film - Taiwan |
| Butterfly and Sword (Xin liu xing hu die jian) |
Prince Cha | Film - Hong Kong/Taiwan | |
| To Miss With Love (Tao xue wai zhuan) |
Lin Chi Yin | Film - Hong Kong |
[edit] Awards received
- 2006 Top Ten Golden Song "Show Me Your License" and The Most Versatile Entertainer from The 4th Chinese Music Awards 2006 @ Fuzhou
- 2003 International Outstanding Youth Award
- 1999 Most Talented Male Artiste
- 1996 Top Ten Idols Award
- 1994 Best Album Award
- 1993 Metro Radio Top Ten Handsome People Award
- 1993 FM Select Bronze Award
- 1993 HK Top Ten Children Gold Song "Wild Chrysanthemum"
- 1993 HK Hottest Mandarin Singer Gold Award
- 1993 HK Most Popular New Artiste Gold Solid Award
- 1993 HK Top Ten Chinese Songs With The Brightest Future New Artiste Award
- 1993 HK-CR Gold Award
- 1993 HK Spreading Mandarin Award
- 1993 HK Jade Solid Gold First Place Song
- 1992 Taiwan Top Ten Idols Award
- 1992 Taiwanese Superstar New Artist Award
- 1992 Taiwan's Most Brightess Future New Artiste Award
- 1992 HK Hottest Mandarin Award
[edit] Racing Record
1997
- Sep Super Car Challenge Ferrari 348, 3rd place
1998
- Feb 555 Taiwan Rally Race
- Mar Super Car Challenge Cup
- Aug Impreza Challenge Cup
- Nov WRC Australia Hyundai Rally Car, got FIA International Class A
1999
- became spokeman for GT Radial tire company
- Feb went to Japan to study racing under a famous Japanese racer
- June Super Car Challenge BMW, M3 3rd place
- Aug Super Car BMW, M3 3rd place
2000
- May Super Car Challenge, BMW used new M3 race car, 2nd place, broke Taiwan LungTam BMW M3 single lap record
- July Super Car Challenge, BMW M3, 2nd place, broke Taiwan TamLung BMW M3 single lap record
- Aug 7 formed ESSO Jimmy Racing Team and Racing Company
- Aug ZhuHai International Speedway Renault Spider Challenge, 4th and 6th round, Group B, 1st place
- Dec Super Car Challenge, broke his own single lap record in Taiwan LungTam Super Car
- Dec Taiwan Oil year end Challenge, 4th overall, again broke Taiwan LungTam single lap record, 102.938 seconds.
2001
- Mar Impreza race, group A, first round, 3rd place
- Apr Super Car, 1st round, used M3 race car, 1st place
- Jun Super Car, 2nd round, used M3 race car, 1st place
- Aug China Formula International Race, 1st place
- Aug Super Car, 3rd round, used M3 race car, 1st place
- Sep China Formula International Race, 1st place
- Oct Super Car, 4th round, used M3 race car, 1st place. Became Year champion for winning all 4 rounds. He still holds this record.
- Oct China Formula International Race, 1st place
2002
- Mar Shanghai Rally Race
2003
- Contracted to race for Radial Tire Racing Team for 2 years.
- Mar Shanghai Rally Race
- Jun Malaysia Formula Race
- Jul ChangChun Rally Race, 8th place
- Aug Beijing Rally Race
- Oct Beijing Renault Formula Race
- Nov Macau Renault Formula Race, 17th place out of 25
2004
- Mar Shanghai Rally Race, 9th place
- May Beijing Rally Race, dropped out at 10th place
- Jun Shanghai Renault Formula Race, dropped out after collision at 7th place
- Jun 22 Shanghai Renault Formula Race, 7th place out of 30
- Sep Shanghai Renault Formula Race, 11th place out of 30
2005
- Contracted to race for Honghe Rally Team, the largest racing team in China, for the reported sum of TW$10 mil
- Mar Shanghai Rally Race, 7th place
- May ZhuHai Renault Formula Race, 5th place out of 31
- Sep LungYau Rally Race, 5th place
- ranked 8th overall in China Rally Races 2005
2006
- 3/22/06 Formed Jimmy Racing Team and became his own boss. He signed British racer, Alister McRae, who ranked 3rd in 2003 and 26th in 2006 in the world. The other 2 racers in his team are Jimmy himself and the 7th ranked Chinese racer. Jimmy ranked 8th in China in 2005. McRae is being paid US$50,000 per race, 5 races a year.
- 3/26/2006 Jimmy Racing Team won both team 1st place and racer 1st place in Shanghai Rally Race.
- 11/27/2006 Jimmy Racing Team won Overall 3rd place in 2006 China Rally Race.
[edit] Trivia
- Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
- Weight: 128 lb (58 kg)
- Religion: Buddhism
- Family Members: Father (Lin De Xiong), mother, elder brother (Lin Zhi Jie), younger brothers (Lin Zhi Xin and Lin Zhi Long) and younger sister (Lin Zhi Yi)
- He wrote a book on his military life, entitled “Army Diary”.
[edit] External links
- Jimmy Lin - Official website
- Jimmy Lin at the Internet Movie Database
- http://www.arr3e.net/jimmylin/main.html - Fansite
- http://www.genting.com.my/en/live_ent/2000/jimmy_lin/profiles.htm - Profile
