Jimmy Lin Chih Ying

Infobox actor
name = Jimmy Lin Chih-Ying


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birthdate = birth date and age|1974|10|15
location = Taipei, Taiwan
birthname = Lin Chih Ying (林志穎)
occupation = Actor, singer, professional race car driver
othername = Jimmy Lin, 小志 (Xiao Zhi) / Little Whirlwind
yearsactive = 1992-present
notable role = "Tian Qi" in "My Lucky Star".

Jimmy Lin Chih-Ying (zh-tsp|t=林志穎|s=林志颖|p=lin2 zhi4 ying3; Jyutping: lam4 zi3 wing6) is a Taiwanese singer, actor and professional race car driver.

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.

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 strove 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 2006, which his last album was titled "挡不住我", 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-raisers for schools, for being an anti-drug ambassador, and for participation in public community events.

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 admitted magnanimously that 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 "Kang Yong Dang Jia" filming. When asked how they've met, Ruby laughed, " My first movie was with Jimmy and Takeshi 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 and Ruby's relationship lasted for 2-3 years, and Ruby is the only girlfiend he has ever taken home to see his dad.

Jimmy 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 Huan Zhu Ge Ge (Princess Returning Pearl), and there was a rumour that Alec Su was actively pursuing Ruby. This let Jimmy to fax a copy of then News Articles to Ruby who was filming HZGG at the time. Though she denied any spark between herself and Alec, Jimmy called for a breakup. Whilst Alec and Jimmy later collaborated in a series together 'The Legendary Siblings' it was reported that the two did not get along.

Although they were good friends after breaking up, interestingly enough, 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 said, "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.

Discography

* "My Lucky Star" (2007)
* "Jimmy F1ght" (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" ā1995)
* "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)

Filmography

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

Racing Records

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 Championship 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 was 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 Championship.

2007
* 6/15/07 to 6/17/07 Raced for Mitsubishi Lancer Wan Yu Rally Team in the China Rally Championship in Beijing. His team won the race and Mitsubishi won the Sponsor's Cup. Jimmy was placed 10th overall among 71 international and Chinese racers. He placed 5th among Chinese racers. [ [http://sports.sina.com.cn/s/2007-06-17/09371192581s.shtml] Beijing China Rally Championship] [ [http://sports.sina.com.cn/f1/p/2007-06-16/00322986927.shtml Beijing CRC Opening Ceremony] . ]
* 11/12/07 The Mitsubishi Lancer Rally Team won the grand championship of the 2007 China Rally Championship. Jimmy only participated in the Beijing Rally Race in June. He isn't ranked this yr because he missed most of the races due to filming and showbiz conflicts but did contribute points to the team for completing the race in Beijing.

2008
* 3/15/08 to 3/16/08 Drove a Radical SR3 at the Frestech Pan Delta Super Racing Festival - Spring Race at ZhuHai International Circuit. [Radical SR3 at the Frestech Pan Delta Super Racing Festival - Spring Race at ZhuHai International Circuit] [ [http://sports.sina.com.cn/f1/2008-03-17/12523537717.shtml 天思软件轻量级跑车挑战系列赛：林志颖主演专业赛车_赛车-中国赛车_NIKE新浪竞技风暴_新浪网 ] ] Round 1: 1st place
Round 2: 2nd place

* 6/21/08 to 6/22/08 Tian Si Light Weight Sports Car Challenge Race - Summer Race at ZhuHai International Circuit. Drove a Radical SR3 and achieved double win. [Radical SR3 at the Tian Si Lightweight Sportscar Challenge - Summer Race at ZhuHai International Circuit] [ [http://sports.sina.com.cn/f1/2008-06-22/18113740691.shtml 泛珠天思轻量级跑车挑战系列赛 林志颖梅开二度_赛车-中国赛车_NIKE新浪竞技风暴_新浪网 ] ]

Round 1: 1st place, Time 1:44.978
Round 2: 1st place, Time 17:41.700

Trivia

* Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
* Weight: 128 lb (58 kg)
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* Blood type: O+
* 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”.

References

1. [http://sports.sina.com.cn/s/2007-06-17/09371192581s.shtml 2007 Beijing China Rally Championship]
2. [http://sports.sina.com.cn/f1/p/2007-06-16/00322986927.shtml 2007 Beijing China Rally Championship opening ceremony]
[http://2008.sports.tom.com/2007-06-15/0CL0/67308758.html Jimmy Lin at the 2007 Beijing China Rally Championship]
3. [http://sports.sina.com.cn/f1/2008-03-16/11313535381.shtml Frestech Pan Delta Super Racing Festival - Spring Race at ZhuHai International Circuit 2008-03-15]
4. [http://sports.sina.com.cn/f1/2008-03-17/12523537717.shtml Frestech Pan Delta Super Racing Festival - Spring Race at ZhuHai International Circuit 2008-03-16]
5. [http://sports.sina.com.cn/f1/2008-06-22/18113740691.shtml Tian Si Lightweight Sports car Challenge - Summer Race at ZhuHai International Circuit 2008-06-22]
6. [http://sports.sina.com.cn/f1/2008-06-22/18113740691.shtml Tian Si Lightweight Sports car Challenge - Summer Race at ZhuHai International Circuit 2008-06-22]

External links

* [http://jimmy.92wy.com/ Jimmy Lin] - Official website
*imdb name | id=0510903 | name=Jimmy Lin
* [http://www.arr3e.net/jimmylin/main.html http://www.arr3e.net/jimmylin/main.html] - Fansite
* [http://www.genting.com.my/en/live_ent/2000/jimmy_lin/profiles.htm http://www.genting.com.my/en/live_ent/2000/jimmy_lin/profiles.htm] - Profile
* [http://www.amw168.com/search-lyrics/artist/Lam_Jimmy_林志穎-7935.html Jimmy Lin's Lyrics]