Linda Liao

Linda Liao Pei Ling (Chinese: 廖佩伶; pinyin: Liào Pèi Líng, now known as 廖語晴; born May 24, 1981) is a Taiwanese singer, actress, MTV Mandarin VJ and professional gamer. She went to Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Career

Liao is a celebrity most famous in her native Taiwan as the host of the weekly Top 20 show on MTV Chinese.

In 2005, she became well known in Singapore for her role as Ellie Chua in the MediaCorp Channel 5 television drama "Chase".

In 2006, she was voted the 2nd Sexiest Woman in Singapore's FHM.

In 2007, she acted in another Mediacorp TV Channel 5 drama known as "After Hours" reprising her role as Ellie Chua from "Chase". She performs the theme song of the drama, "So Real".

In 2007, she and Jun Jin from the Korean KPop group Shinhwa (신화) collaborated in a song, titled Forever. Linda was also made an appearance in the music video It Could Be Love by Korean group The Name, which also starred Shinhwa member, Jun Jin.

In 2007, she was voted the 19th Sexiest Woman in Singapore's FHM.

An avid basketballer in her teenage years, Linda remains an avowed fan of Michael Jordan.

In 2010, she was the Grand Champion of the ESL Female Gaming StarCraft II Cup.

She is currently sponsored by Razer and still an active gamer.

Volunteer work

In May 2009, she stepped out of her comfort zone and volunteered for the Future Village project in Nepal. During her week long stay, she taught English to under-privileged children and visited their families to understand their needs, among other meaningful works. Liao's 28th birthday was celebrated with the villagers, who threw a surprise party for her. ^[1]

Discography

Albums

• 2002 August - Linda 7
• 2004 June - 我挺你
• 2011 May 27 - Love Presents 爱。现

Filmography

Films

• Twisted (2011)
• Fishing Luck (2005)

Television

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References