Lin Meijiao

Lin Meijiao (Chinese: 林梅娇 born 24 December 1963) is a Singaporean television actress.^[1]

Biography

Lin was educated at Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School.

Lin is a consummate artiste who has acted in many drama serials and is a multi-nominee for the Best Supporting Actress category in the annual Star Awards. This thespian was also awarded the Best Supporting Actress at the 1995 Shanghai International Film Festival for her role in the drama serial Silk Of Love.^[2]

Her congenial and affable nature easily draws viewers to her. In 1991, she was named Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes.

In 2002, her outstanding performance in Brotherhood, a regional co-production starring Hong Kong artiste Jordan Chan and MediaCorp actor Christopher Lee, won her a nomination in the Best Supporting Actress category in the Star Awards.

Lin was involved in numerous MediaCorp blockbuster dramas, such as The Little Nyonya, Breakout and Joys of Life. Lin also co-hosted Golden Age, a variety show for senior citizens and was part of the cast for the second season of the hit sitcom Family Combo.

After being in showbiz for 28 years, Lin finally bagged the Best Supporting Actress award in the Star Awards 2013 for her role as a con artist in Game Plan. Lin was visibly surprised with regard to her win. Prior to this, she was nominated under the same category for eight years, but never won.^[3]

Filmography

• 2013
  • It's a Wonderful Life (TV series) as Amy Chen Daizhu
• 2012
  • Game Plan (TV series) as Zhang Shi Yun (She clichéd her first ever Best Supporting Actress Award for this role)
• 2011
  • Love Thy Neighbour as Huang Ling Bo
  • Devotion as Zhang Yuxi
  • Breakout
• 2010
  • Unriddle as He Li Zhen
  • No Limits as Ruoyun
  • New Beginnings as Yan Ruyi
• 2009
  • Baby Bonus (TV series) as Long Bao Yin
  • The Ultimatum as Shen Suzhen
  • My School Daze as Huang Li Qin
  • The Dream Catchers as Cai Ai Li
• 2008
  • The Little Nyonya as Gui Hua
  • Love Blossoms II as Pan Qiulian
  • Love Blossoms I as Pan Qiulian
  • Rhythm of Life (TV series)
• 2007
  • The Peak (Singapore Drama) as Ling Ling
  • Let It Shine (Singapore Drama) as En Na's mother
  • Kinship Part 2 (TV series) as Lin Meixue
  • Kinship Part 1 (TV series) as Lin Meixue
  • Switched!
  • Taste of Love
• 2006
  • Family Matters (Drama) as Gao Wei
  • Life Story: Delinquet Turned Good
• 2005
  • Family Combo
  • Beyond The Axis Of Truth 2
  • A Promise For Tomorrow
  • Women of Times as Guiying
  • C.I.D
• 2004
  • Chronicles of Life
  • Spice Siblings
  • A Child's Hope
  • My Mighty In Laws
• 2003
  • Heath Matters
  • Viva Le Famille 2 as Stella
  • True Heroes (TV series) as Zhong Xiaolan
  • Romance De Amour as Xu Yanling
  • A Toast Of Love
• 2002
  • Viva Le Famille as Stella
  • Brotherhood
  • Springs of Life
• 2001
  • 3 Women And A Half
  • The Hotel
• 2000
  • Knotty Liaison
  • The Voices Within
  • Hainan Kopi Tales
• 1999
  • The Legendary Swordsman
  • From The Courtroom
• 1998
  • Dreams
  • Driven By A Car
• 1997
  • The Fall Guy
  • Roses, Complete With Thorns
• 1994
  • Bond Of Love
  • Slik Of Love
• 1993
  • The Brave Ones
• 1992
  • Ladies In Action
  • Duel In Shanghai
• 1991
  • The Other Women
  • Pretty Faces
• 1990
  • When Dawn Breaks
  • By my Side
  • Marry Me
• 1989
  • Fortune Hunter
  • The Sword Rules
• 1988
  • Teahouse In Chinatown
• 1987
  • Painted Faces
  • Fury Of The Dragon
  • I Do
  • Neighbours
  • Strange Encounters
  • On The Fringe
• 1986
  • Men Of Valour
  • Samsui Women
  • Crossroad
  • The Bond
  • Paint A Rainbow
• 1985
  • Takeover
  • Son Of Pulau Ubin
  • Young Heroes
  • Home Is Where Love Is
  • Coffee Shop

TV Hosting

• 2004-2005
  • Golden Age

Achievements

Personal life

Lin married fellow actor, Huang Yiliang but divorced him in 1997. When interviewed in 2009, Huang attributed their split to their differences in characters and philosophies in life.^[4]

References