Ruby Lin

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Ruby Lin
Ruby Lin
Birth name	林心如, Lin Xin Ru
Born	January 27, 1976 (age 31) Taipei, Taiwan
Other name(s)	Lin Xin Ru
Years active	1995-present
Notable roles	"Xia Zi Wei" in Princess Huanzhu, "Gu Man Zhen" in Half Life Fate "Su Ra" in Boy and Girl "Jing Ning princess" in Duke of Mount Deer 2000 "Fu Jing Jing" in Sound Of Colors

Ruby Lin (Chinese: 林心如; pinyin: Lín Xīnrú; born 27 January 1976 in Taipei, Taiwan) is a Chinese TV drama and film actress and singer from Taiwan. Her English name was chosen for herself when she was young because of her mom likeness.^[1]

At first, Ruby Lin made her debut by TV commercial in Taiwan. In 1996, After several supporting roles in Taiwanese TV drama, Ruby Lin was one of the lead actresses in the popular television series Princess Returning Pearl and its sequel, Princess Returning Pearl II, which made her a popular not only in Taiwan but across Asia. After getting famous, Ruby also began a singing career.

Throughout her career, Ruby Lin has engaged herself in various roles, such as the sassy JN princess in Duke of Mount Deer 2000, the cruel assassin Cai Yue in Flying Daggers, the gentle natured Man Zhen in Half Life Fate and 40+ years old middle-aged woman in her lastest series Ancestral Temple. After 2006, most of her work primarily focuses on movies.

Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2.1 Early work (1994-1996) 2.2 Growing up (1997-2001) 2.3 Stardom (2002-2005) 2.4 Preparing New Start (2006-present) 2.5 Music 3 Personal life 3.1 Love Affair & Friendship 3.2 Charity work 4 Personal quotes 5 Male co-stars 6 Filmography 6.1 TV drama 6.2 Films 6.3 Books (Pictorial album & Diary) 7 Discography 7.1 Album 7.2 Soundtracks 8 Commercial work 9 Awards 10 Trivia 11 References 12 External links

[edit] Early life

Ruby Lin was born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan. Her father was an enterpriser and she has two younger brothers. After her parents divorced, she lived with her mother, and since Ruby was young, her mother took her to Japan every year to visit her relatives. Many of Ruby's relatives live in Japan and she often likes to go and visit all of them. This regularly results in fights with the media about her latest gossip. Ruby graduated from Ri Xin Primary School and Zhong Dian High School.^[2] Ruby Lin embarked on her filming career at an early age of seventeen for a part-time advertisement model. Her first TV commercial is for Jasmine Tea. Ruby Lin originally planned on going abroad to study after her high school graduation. Her parents didn't like the idea of their daughter being involved in the entertainment industry. After doing commercials for many products including Jasmine Tea, her parents finally agreed to let Ruby sign with an entertainment management company. Upon high school graduation, having a deep interest in this field, she officially contracted with Jessie and Jones Entertainment Ltd.^[3]on her twentieth birthday.

[edit] Career

[edit] Early work (1994-1996)

After shooting her 1st TV commercial, she got the attention of various TV and film directors and many companies started soliciting her for jobs.^[4]In 1995, after shooting some commercials, Ruby finally received her first film, School Days, with Jimmy Lin and Takeshi Kaneshiro. That same year, she was also cast in some Taiwan TV dramas in supporting roles. From 1995-1997, Ruby had roles in a few Taiwan TV series and people started to take notice of this new face. In 1996, Ruby went to China to film, this was her 1st time going to China for work. Ruby thought it was a valuable experience, trying to learn how to act.

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"I was in my second year of high school when I first got involved in film & TV industry, at the time when I got the script, I couldn't sleep for days, I thought the opportunities for me to study abroad are many, but one does not bump into the opportunity to be in a movie everyday, just go & have a try, if filming movies have no meaning, then still can go back to school. But thinking good thoughts about it was easy, when the actual filming started, only then knew it wasn't that easy. At that time it was a film taking place in a school, played a class leader, in a scene there was a slogan, stand up, stand at attention, salute, took about 10-20 tries, I was so scared of the director scolding at me, the feeling of frustration was quite big." (Taiwan FTV Interview in 2003)

”

[edit] Growing up (1997-2001)

After playing minor roles in various series and films, Ruby was selected by Taiwanese famous writer Chiung Yao and had a camera test for a main role for the new TV drama. In 1997, Ruby surged to the top as an emanating star through her well-loved "Princess Ziwei" role in the TV series Princess Huanzhu, appealing to mass audiences throughout mainland China, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. Originally, Chiung Yao arranged for Ruby Lin to play the role of "Sai Ya", but as the actress who was originally arranged to play the main role could not participate, the production team re-shuffled all the actresses again. After some tests by the company, they discovered that Ruby's makings were more suitable for "Zi Wei", and immediately made the final decision. After this series Princess Huanzhuwas broadcast, it enjoyed the highest ratings in China, and Ruby Lin quickly rose to prominence.

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""After I decided as Zi Wei's role, I got the script only three days before I had to leave for filming. I was reading and crying at the same time, Why are there so many lines? previous I never had that many lines, probably like about one or two lines or so, because those were only small roles! And that was the first time i was leaving my native place for such a long time for filming, in overcoming the challenges of being in an unfamiliar environment. (Taiwan Cover story Interview in 2001)"[5]

”

After rising to prominence, she continued to star in a number of successful television series. In 2000, She worked in Hong Kong TVB's big production Duke of Mount Deer 2000 with Dicky Cheung, Shu Qi and many other big names artists. In this series, Ruby Lin acted as 'Princess Jing Ning', a sassy and funny girl, showing that she has what it takes to portray a cute and cheerful princess successfully, turning away from the kind and sweet image she had earned from her role in Princess Pearl Consequently, after starring in another Chinese blockbuster series Romance in the Rain which was written by Chiung Yao, Ruby Lin was voted as the Top Ten Most Famous Asian Superstars for two consecutive years (2000 and 2001). Ruby also entered the music industry and released her album.

As Ruby Lin felt she had achieved all she could in television, she went on to star in a few movies in Hong Kong. In 2000, Ruby filmed 3 movies in Hong Kong. In 2001, Ruby worked on the action movie China Strike Force with Aaron Kwok and Taiwanese singer and actor Lee-Hom Wang. Although Ruby was only in a supporting role, she said it was a learning experience for her. With those Hong Kong movies, Ruby counter-attack the Hong Kong market.

[edit] Stardom (2002-2005)

From 2002, ruby focused on her career in mainland China. In 2002, Ruby starred in 3 series - Half Life Fate, Boy and Girl and Flying Daggers. Ruby was selected as the main actress in the TV version of Half Life Fate(adapted from Zhang Ailing’s novel Eighteen Springs) The film version of Half Life Fate (film) was directed by Ann Hui, a well-known director in Asia. For Ruby, it was a challenging role; therefore the pressure was especially huge.

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"From all the characters that I have played in, there's a serial that gave me the biggest pressure -- "Ban Sheng Yuan", b/c the entire story's ups & downs [fluctuations] were extremely big, experienced a greate deal of tribulations, b/c of my prior acting experience, I put forth more heart & effort into the interpretation of this character [role], at that time the pressures were overwhelming(Interview Jun 25th, 2003)

”

Ruby's hard work yielded unexpected results. Ruby's daring performance escalated her fame and earned her many accolades for capturing her screen character Man Zhen’s 14 years of an arduous life. This series broadcasted in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and even in South Korea^[6]

That same year, Ruby participated on a romantic modern TV series Boy and Girl. This series was broadcast to the whole of China by CCTV and got the highest view rating among all series aired in 2003.^[7] Her fame was further enhanced through those popular TV series. With this series, Ruby Lin was selected Top 10 actress of the year and among those 10 actresses, she was the only actress from Taiwan. That year, Ruby also participated in ancient martial series Flying Daggers which was based on Gu Long's novel. In it, Ruby not only acted in a martial arts series for the first time, but also greatly changed the type of character she usually portrayed, changing from a gentle damsel to a cold assassin. Those 3 TV series above released 2003 in various countries, proving to be a successful year for Ruby.

2004 productions, such as Amor de Tarapaca, co-starring Korean actor Han Jae Suk, began a popular trend of successful China-Korea collaborations. Ruby has been involved in another original Korean screenplay, Magic Touch of Fate, co-starring Taiwanese actor Alec Su and Korean top idol KangTa. This series is the highest budgeted miniseries ever made in Asian modern television industry to date. At this point, Ruby had been in the business for almost a decade with nearly non-stop filming. She had always wanted to go back to school to live the life of a student, especially since the time during high school, studying abroad was always her dream. Winter of 2004 after finished filming Magic Touch of Fate, Ruby, fixated on self-improvement, decided to move to New York City to study language and acting for three months. While she was there, Ruby studying English at Embassy CES^{[8] [9] [10]}and performance at the New York Film Academy.

February 2005, arriving back home (Taiwan) with a new passion for acting, Ruby continuously starred in four mega-produced Chinese Series, Paris Sonata, Sound of Colors^[11], Star Boulevard ^[12], and Da Li Princess. For her role in Paris Sonata, ruby should learn how to playing piano before filming during more than 2 months. Following her performance in Paris Sonata, Ruby selected TV drama Sound of Colors in a remake of Jimmy Liao's illustration as her next work, portrayed a blind radio DJ. Ruby's performance as blind girl got many favorable comment from audiences, even some news report and reviews mention this is one of the best acting among her previous work. This drama already finished broadcast in many counties including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam and USA. Other 2 television series Star Boulevard and Da Li Princess which is expected to be released in Jan 2007.

[edit] Preparing New Start (2006-present)

On June 6, 2006, Ruby Lin won the Honorable Award of Taiwan's Most Popular Actress in the The 2nd Chinese TV Drama Award^[13]ceremony in Beijing, China. And also listed TOP 10 China artists many times in based on big and powerful research poll. Those awards result shows ruby lin as one of the most successful actress in the contemporary Chinese acting industry. Ruby's newest television series is titled Ancestral Temple. From this series, Ruby unchaining the shackles of idol serials, to successfully play this brand-new role with depth, to form a new beginning for her acting career. After three months of filming in Huang Shan, China, the series was completed in end of October 2006. Its release is unscheduled, only confirmed CCTV 1 will broadcast in 2007.

Ruby lin bids farewell to her agent company Zhong Jie after 10 years quietly signing with Hua Yi Brothers Film and Television group(華誼兄弟影視集團). Hua Yi Bros^[14] is one of the largest domestic movie-making company in China. End of November 2006, Ruby lin officially sign with HY management, news reported in order to contract with ruby, HY brothers spend a lot of money, the fee ruby signing them is over $100 million.^[15] After signed with new company, she goes to USA with family to vacation. Ruby will back to China in middle of January 2007. According to her management company, she will film movie, TV series and release an album in 2007, but will focus mainly on movies. From end of 2006, there are lots of rumored of her next work, but nothing announce yet till February.^[16]

[edit] Music

In 1999, Ruby lin entered the music industry and released her first album, Hearings(EP). Although it's only EP album which has 5 new songs, this album sold well in Hong Kong and Taiwan. With this 1st EP album, ruby lin get many award in Hong Kong. In 1999, HK Metro Radio Station presented Ruby the "New newcomer of the year" for her debut album. Next year in Hong Kong, TVB Solid Gold awarded Ruby "The Most Popular New Singer Award", and Radio Television HK presented Ruby "The Most Prosperous New Singer Bronze award" for this EP album. However, due to of a trouble between music company and her agency, ruby lin start to looking new company for her next album.

In 2001, After taking a three-year break from singing, ruby lin finally contract with Taiwan BMG. Ruby lin released her 2nd album face 2 face (雙面林心如) in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China. And and few days after, the Para Para special edition released also. With those 2 albums, ruby lin got many award from HK music industry.

After those 2 album, Ruby Lin only focuses her acting career. Ruby lin contract 4 albums with BMG, but no time to continue singing career. Therefore, they decided to released Ruby Lin's TV series soundtrack than her personal album. In 2004, TV series Half Life Fate (18 springs) original soundtrack released in China. Ruby sang 5 theme songs for this series and with the title song "Half of Fate", she won The Best Film and Television Song award.^[17] End of 2004, contract expired. Even though already several companies have come forward for contract talks, ruby lin did not to sign a record contract till end of 2006. According to ruby's new management company, she will release new album in 2007, but not yet disclosed which music company she will work with. Ruby lin's new album might be single and release in summer of 2007.

[edit] Personal life

[edit] Love Affair & Friendship

Although Ruby lin has attempted to keep her relationships private, media has made many speculations about her personal life such as scandal with her co-workers and friends.After start to acting career, Ruby went out with Taiwan actor Jimmy Lin when they first filmed School Days movie in 1995 until when she was filming Princess Returning Pearl in 1997

Media reveal their past relationship long times ago. However, both of them never admit about their past. In 2004, Ruby admitted to going out with Jimmy in a round about way during Taiwan's 'Kang Xi Lai Le' Show, and a later interview with Jimmy, he although did not admit to the relationship, but he no longer denied it either. In 2006, they appear publicly together on a show years after the breakup, expressed that distance was the reason for the breakup. At this show, Jimmy lin finally openly talk their relationship. Both of them are still remain good friends even after broke up.^[18]

Since the TV series Romance in the Rain, media keep made many speculations between ruby and her co-star Alec Su, though they insisted they're just too close friends. In 2006, when Ruby joined Alec's managing team and signed with Alec to HuaYi Media company, their rumored relationship erupted again. Currently, Ruby claims to be single, but Ruby and Alec's relationship is under media speculation, and they are still called a legendary "rumored couple." It is a fact that many of the public and media ll wish for the couple to pair together and they have made at least 4 films together. It is a perfect match and many people to suspect that they are to be together soon. Ruby has not made many scandals and has always been careful to keep her slate clean and polished. She had evidently succeeded in a favourable amount.

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"In this business sometimes it's really hard, even for yourself, to determine which kind of relationship is true love. Let's say you are shooting a movie abroad & just so happens there's someone you can talk to, to mutually look after one another. You would feel that you've found a person you can depend upon, couple that w/ the plot of the movie, it's very easy to be confused. It's impossible to clarify what kind of relationship it is. But in the end, it's definitely when the movies disperses, so do the people.(Miss Fashion magazine August 2004)

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Not only friends from inside Entertainment circle, but also ruby still contact with many of her old friends from younger days. In "Outside entertainment circle", Ruby's closest friends would be Demi and Bonnie who graduated same school with ruby.

"Friends play a very important role in my life. Fate is indeed a very marvelous thing. We had also known each other for 18 years. Transforming from naive little seeding to charming women, going through numerous difficulties/obstacles in the process. So as to have the unshakeable friendship today" (From rubylin's personal blog)^[19]

[edit] Charity work

Ruby Lin is very concered about charity activities. She has been actively involved in projects for various causes. From 2005, Ruby Lin is the spokeperson for fashion company XUEZHU, company and ruby lin set up a fund to help poor people who live various small cities in China. And she was participated many of charity events and concert included the "Jackie Chan and Friends" concert in 2005. ^[20] According to the recently news, she adopted a Vietnam boy through "World Vision Taiwan". ^[21]

[edit] Personal quotes

"Each actor who cooperated with me, would afterwards shout loudly, "I have been deceived!" My screen image and & real-life image are completely different, they all said that I'm like a guy. When looking at the script they can fantasize, but when they see me, they don't fantasize anymore." (June, 2003 Chinatimes)

"If talking about the beginning, was very raw, didn't know too many things. Now, can say that I'm slowly adapting to a life in this business. I'm a person who needs a sense of freshness. It's to say to seek something new from the roles. I treat work very diligently. This perhaps is my biggest strong point." (April, 2004 Henan News)

"Even though there are a lot of people who still call me ziwei, but I don't mind. And not afraid of being typ-casted because will have different changes at each age level & each stage in life. Perhaps afterwards would do some sort of a series/movie, might again have another title." (July, 2004 Bazzar magazine)

"I also hope that everyone can go forth w/ their dreams, don't let yourself to have opportunity for regrets." (April, 2005 @live)

"I think that if actors want the audience to remember, then you must have your own style and characteristics. I'm also working diligently to create my own style." (Nov, 2005 Dushi Shi Bao)

"I think that a similar role can be performed in 100 different ways, along with age, experience, the feeling towards life and the understanding of life deepens, the presentation of that feeling is different" (July, 2006 Life Style)

[edit] Male co-stars

Alec Su Princess Pearl part 1 (1997), Princess Pearl part 2 (1999), Romance in the Rain (2001), Winner Takes All (2000), Taiji Prodigy (2002), Magic Touch of Fate (2005)

Nicholas Tse The Mirror (2000), Comic King (2001)

Patrick Tam Duke of Mount Deer 2000 (2000), Half Life Fate (2003)

Richie Ren The New Adventures of CLH (2002), Life Express (2002)

Zhou Jie Princess Pearl part 1 (1997), Princess Pearl part 2 (1999)

Dicky Cheung Duke of Mount Deer 2000 (2000), Taiji Prodigy (2002)

Lu Yi (actor) Boy and Girl (2003)

Chen Kun Only-You (2002)

Lee-Hom Wang China Strike Force (2001)

Julian Cheung Comic King (2001), Flying Daggers (2003)

Wallace Huo Sound of Colors (2006)

[edit] Filmography

[edit] TV drama

Year	Title	Role	Other notes
2007	Ancestral Temple	Zheng Xiu Yun(鄭秀雲)	China CCTV series
2006	Da Li Princess	Duan Ai Yue(段艾月)	China CCTV series
	Star Boulevard	Mi Lu(米露)	China CCTV series
	Sound of Colors	Fu Jing Jing(傅晶晶)	China & Taiwan series
	Paris Sonata	Yu Man Zhi(于蔓芝)	China & Taiwan series
2005	Magic Touch of Fate	lin Xiao Mei(林曉梅)	China & Korea Joint
2004	Amor de Tarapaca	Li Yi Qiao(黎亦喬)	Taiwan series
2003	Flying Daggers	Xue Cai Yue(薛采月)	Taiwan series
	Boy and Girl	Su La(苏拉)	China CCTV series
	Half Life Fate	Gu Man Zhen(顧曼楨)	China series
2002	Only-You	Si Jia Yi(司嘉譯)	China & Taiwan series
	Taiji Prodigy	Bing Xin(冰心)	Taiwan series. Guest star
	The New Adventures of CLH	Se Kong Sing Er(司空星兒)	Taiwan series
	Wulung Prince	Wang Weng Xu(王翁須)	Taiwan series. Guest star
2001	Romance in the Rain	Lu Ru Ping(陸如萍)	Taiwan series
	Duke of Mount Deer 2000	Princess Jing Ning(建寧公主)	Taiwan series
2000	The Legend of Master Soh	Hong Qi Lian(洪綺蓮)	Taiwan series
1999	Princess Pearl II	Xia Zi Wei(夏紫薇)	Taiwan series
	Food Glorious Food	San San(珊珊)	Hong Kong series
1998	Magic Chef	Hong Niang(紅娘)	Taiwan series
1997	Princess Pearl	Xia Zi Wei(夏紫薇)	Taiwan series
	Last Tango in Shanghai	Yi Feng Lu(依風盧)	Taiwan series

[edit] Films

Year	Title	Role	More information
2005	Kill Two Birds with One Stone (Yi Dan Er Niao - 一石二鳥)	Zhang Xin Xin	One Stone Two Birds
	Dragon Blade (Long Dao Qi Yuen - 龍刀奇緣)	Ba Li Ba	Dubbing actress
2004	Love Trilogy (Wo Ai Tian Shang Ren Jian - 我愛天上人間)	Lui Hai	Aka 30 Fen Zhong Lian Yao
2002	Life Express (Sheng Si Su Di - 生死速遞)	Sun Xin Xin
	Dragon's Love (Long Er - 龍兒)	Long Er
2001	China Strike Force (Lei Ting Zhan Jing - 雷霆戰警)	Ruby
	Comic King (Man Hua Feng Yun - 漫畫風雲)	Chu Qi
2000	Winner Takes All (Da Ying Jia - 大贏家)	Wen Jing
	The Mirror (Mo Jing - 魔鏡)	Judy	3 Stories omnibus film
	A Matter of Time (Xin Du Guo Chou Cheng - 新堵國仇城)	Mei Jia Hui
1999	Bad Girl Trilogy (惡女列傳之板凳皇后)	Yi Ge Ming Xing
	My Wishes (Xin Yuan - 心願)	Mao Mei
1996	School Days (Xiao Yuan Gan Si Dui - 校園敢死隊)	Princess	Debut film

[edit] Books (Pictorial album & Diary)

Year	Title	Released Date	Note
2005	My private in NewYork / 私藏心如	April 2005	Travel Diary
2000	Love In Great Britain / 英倫情人	October 2000	pictorial book
1999	Sharing / 心如心語	December 1999	pictorial book
1999	Spring Emotion / 春情	August 1999	pictorial book

[edit] Discography

[edit] Album

Album #	Album Cover	Album Title	Album Information
1st		Hearing 心跳 (Xin Tiao)	Released: October 1, 1999 Language: Mandarin, Cantonese Lebel: Mei Ah Ltd Genre: Single album
2nd		Face 2 Face 雙面林心如 (Shuang Mian Lin Xin Ru)	Released: March 2001 Language: Mandarin Lebel: BMG Ltd (Hong Kong)
3rd		Para Para 趴啦趴啦 (Pa La Pa La)	Released: March 16, 2001 Language: Mandarin, Cantonese Lebel: BMG Ltd (Hong Kong) 2nd Edition
4th		Eighteen Springs New + Best 半生缘新歌+精选 (Ban Sheng Yuan)	Released: April 1, 2004 Language: Mandarin Lebel: BMG Ltd (Hong Kong) TV drama OST
5th		possession 拥有林心如 (Yong You Lin Xin Ru)	Released: October 14, 2004 Language: Mandarin Lebel: BMG Ltd (Hong Kong) New + Best Selection

[edit] Soundtracks

• 1999: Princess Returning Pearl Original Soundtrack (还珠格格音乐全记录)
• 2004: Amor De Tarapaca Original Soundtrack (紫藤戀電視劇原)

[edit] Commercial work

• Before 1998
  • Guang Quan Jasmin tea (Taiwan)
  • Gu Dao wulong tea (Taiwan)
  • Mini facial washing (Taiwan)
  • Gu Li Guo chocolate (Taiwan)
  • Atila Bike (Taiwan)

• 1999
  • D&D pearl product (Taiwan)
  • Sofe facial cleansing (China)
  • Dan Bi cake (Taiwan)
  • South Pacific Phone Cards (Taiwan)

• 2000
  • Coca Cola (Taiwan, Hong Kong, China)
  • Mentholatum lip ice (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong)
  • D&D pearl product (Taiwan)
  • Libai Toothpaste (China)
  • Ai Shi Diamond (Hong Kong)
  • Jin Pai De Li Camera (China)

• 2001
  • D&D Jewelry (Taiwan)
  • ESPRIT edc (Taiwan)
  • Britain Jeans (Taiwan)
  • Winnie the Pooh Friendship Ambassador (Taiwan)
  • Biore Makeup Remover (Taiwan)
  • Mentholatum lip ice (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong)
  • Mentholatum Sunscreen (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong)
  • Jin Pai De Li Camera (China)

• 2002
  • CIBA Vision FreshLook Contact Lens (Taiwan, Hong Kong)
  • Han Bu Tian Dì Rose Drink (Taiwan)
  • Sofie Pantiliners (Taiwan)
  • D&D Jewelry (Taiwan)
  • Haojin Motorbike (China)
  • Good Wife Clothesline (China)
  • G&G Camera (China)
  • LHS Fashion (China)
  • Mentholatum lip ice (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong)
  • Mentholatum Sunscreen (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong)

• 2003
  • Pantene Treatment Conditioner (China)
  • Sofie Pantiliners (Taiwan)
  • Ku Tao Plum Green Tea (Taiwan)
  • Misasa Whitening Cream (Taiwan)
  • CIBA Vision FreshLook Contact Lens (Taiwan)
  • XueZhu Body Suit (China)
  • ZhenQiao Chocolate (China)
  • ANCHAO Sports Shoe (China)
  • LHS Fashion (China)
  • D&D Jewelry (Taiwan)

• 2004
  • LHS Fashion (China)
  • Sofie Pantiliners (Taiwan)
  • LiZiYuan Dehydrated milk suppliment (China)
  • Pantene Shampoo (China)
  • Pearl Facial Cleansing & Bathing Milk (China)
  • LF Perfect Lady Series (Hong Kong)
  • D&D Jewelry (Taiwan)
  • Han Bu Tian Dì Rose Drink (Taiwan)
  • ACAP Wild Aid - Rhino Ambassador (Asia)
  • Ai Bo Er Down Garment (China)

• 2005
  • LHS Fashion (China)
  • Sofie Pantiliners (Taiwan)
  • D&D Jewelry (Taiwan)^[22]
  • Xue Zhu UnterGarment (China)
  • Loewe Handbags (China)

• 2006
  • Ai Bo Er Down Garment (China)
  • Xiang Yue Taiwanese Flavored Milk Tea (China)
  • Good Wife Home Appliances (China)
  • VOV Cosmetics (China)
  • Pantene Shampoo (China)
  • Gu Dao Grape Black Tea (Taiwan)
  • ACAP Wild Aid - Rhino Ambassador (Asia)
  • ANCHAO Sports Shoe (China)
  • Christain Dior Watch (China)

[edit] Awards

• BQ Hong Ren Bang Annual Award - Most popular HK/TW actress (2007)^[23]
• Top 4 actress of the year (1st place) - TOM hero award (2006)
• Most Stylish actress in China - QQ 2006 China Entertainment Star award (2006)^[24]
• Most stylish actress of the year(TV drama) - MTV Style award (2006)^[25]
• Taiwan's Most Popular Actress in the 2nd Chinese TV Drama Award (2006)
• Top 10 Sexist actress by 世界娱乐报道- 1st place (2006)^[26]
• China Top Ten Most Popular Commercial Model (2005)^[27]
• Ranked 10th in the Most Popular Stars organised by 中智库玛 (2005)
• Ranked 2nd Top 10 Chinese Female Stars organised by 中智库玛 (2005)
• China FuZhen TV award - Top 10 popular actress (2005)
• HK Super brand award (2004)
• The 2nd Southeast Asian Music Award: Best TV/Film Sound Track "18 Springs" (2004)
• Hong Kong Watson's Summer Beauty Award (2004)^[28]
• Top 10 TV drama actress by Zheziang TV station (2003)
• Top Ten CCTV actress (2003)
• Top Ten Most Famous Asian Superstars (2002)
• Top Chinese Artist Award by The International Famous Entertainment Info TV Station (2002)
• Top Ten Most Famous Asian Superstars (2001)
• Taiwan's Most Popular Advertisement Star No. 2 (2001)
• MTV Best Music Video "Tou Hua Song Bao" (2001)
• Monday Magazine - Most Beloved Actress 1st place (2001)
• Malaysia 2001 Heavenly Kings & Queens - Top Ten Queens, 4th (2001)
• Metro Radio 1999: New Singer (2000)
• Radio Television Hong Kong 1999: The Most Prosperous New Singer Award (Bronze) (2000)
• TVB (Hong Kong) Solid Gold 1999: The Most Popular New Singer Award (Bronze) (2000)
• Udnstars Millennium most popular idol No. 1 (2000)
• Metro Radio Station: New newcomer (1999)
• Radio Hong Kong: Best Progress Award (1999)

[edit] Trivia

• During March and April 2006, Ruby hosted Taiwan CTI TV show "Kang Yong Dang Jia"(康永當家) 9 times. This is first time for participated variety shows as hostess.
• May 2006, Ruby Lin starts to manage her own personal blog in one of the biggest site 'sina' in China. At first, Ruby was hesitated because materials from other people's blogs were used to create news one after another and blowing things out of proportion. But she decided to open to talk Ruby fans, and share her feelings and info.
• Nov 2006, Ruby lin open restrant in Da Li, Yunnan. The name of resturant is "心如悦". Ruby lin will not participate management, she only invested the money. Except her, there are 3 more investors in this restaurant.
• Nickname : dolphin (from younger days)
• Languages: Mandarin, Taiwanese, English, Cantonese
• Ruby Lin's hobbies include sleeping, writing and watching TV. She is enjoys both singing and acting in plays. Ruby especially likes Japanese food because it contains low calories. What she wants to do is to study abroad and pay a visit to New Zealand. When talking about her personality, Ruby thinks herself as a forthright and sincere person. Her parents hope that Ruby will continue her studies again.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• (English)Ruby Lin International Fansite (In English)
• (Chinese)Ruby Lin's Personal Blog (In Chinese)
• (Chinese)Ruby Station (In Chinese)
• (Vietnamese)Ruby and Me - Vietnamese FanClub (In Vietnamese)
• (Chinese)Ruby's Official Forum in HY bro. (In Chinese)
• (Chinese)Sunshine Ruby (In Chinese / English)
• (Chinese)Ruby Mania (In Korean)
• (English)IMDB entry
• (English)Ruby's Gallery
• (Chinese)Ruby Lin Mainland Fansite (In Chinese)