Ruby Lin

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name = Ruby Lin


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website = [http://www.linruby.com/ linruby.com]

Ruby Lin (zh-cp|c=林心如|p=Lín Xīnrú; born 27 January 1976 in Taipei, Taiwan) is a Taiwanese actress and pop singer.

Lin made her acting debut in a TV commercial in Taiwan. When she received her first experience in front of the camera in 1995 as minor role, she start to developed a passion for acting. In 1997, After playing supporting roles in various Taiwanese TV dramas, she met her breakout role as a leading actress in the television series "Princess Returning Pearl" and its sequel, "Princess Returning Pearl II". In 1999, after "Princess Returning Pearl" was broadcast, she also began a singing career with her first album, a five track EP.

Lin has acted in a variety of roles, such as the sassy Jian Ning princess in "Duke of Mount Deer 2000", the cruel assassin Cai Yue in "Flying Daggers", the gently natured Man Zhen in "Half Life Fate", and the middle-aged woman in her latest series "Ancestral Temple". In 2007, she has said she would like to get more involved in movies.zh icon cite web| url = http://ent.ynet.com/view.jsp?oid=18283425 | title = After signing with HY brothers, Ruby Lin will vacation in America first 林心如簽約內地后 先到美國度假休整 | date = 2006-12-31 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = ynet.com | format = News article ] zh icon cite web| url = http://udn.com/NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT/ENT8/3593302.shtml | title = Ruby Lin bids Qiongyao's company farewell 林心如 揮別瓊瑤老東家 | date = 2006-11-08 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = udn.com | format = News article ] Her English name is from her mother's love of the jewel.en icon cite web| url = http://hello2ruby.lettersfrom.us/html/0070.htm | title = Ruby Lin Xin Ru - the actress with personality ways | date = 2003-05-04 | accessdate = 2008-01-03]

Early life

Lin was born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, as the eldest of three children, having one brother a year younger and the other six years younger. zh icon cite web| url = http://www.longhoo.net/gb/longhoo/news2004/njmedia/wenhua/userobject1ai565545.html | title = 心如三十 Ruby, Thirty | date = 2006-11-10 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = longhoo.net] Her father was a businessman, and her mother a housewife. After her parents' divorce when she was 7 years old, she lived with her mother, who took her to visit relatives in Japan every year since childhood. She graduated from Ri Xin Primary School, and Zhong Dian High School.zh icon cite web| url = http://www.mdbchina.com/persons/2275/others/ | title = Ruby Lin Profile 林心如 档案简介 | date = 2007-10-17 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = mdbchina.com] Lin originally planned on going to the UK to study after high school graduation, never considering the prospect of an acting career. However she began her acting career when she was seventeen, as a part-time advertisement model. Her first TV commercial was for Jasmine Tea. zh icon cite web| url = http://www.people.com.cn/GB/yule/1083/2998604.html | title = Ruby Lin: A Delicate Damsel 林心如：楚楚动人的小玉女 | date = 2004-11-24 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = people.com.cn | format = News article]

Lin's parents did not like the idea of their daughter being involved in the entertainment industry.zh icon cite web| url = http://www.sunshineruby.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3246&lang=chinese_gb | title = April 2001, Taiwan TV program "Cover story" 封面人物-林心如 | date = 2003-12-08 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = sunshineruby forum | format = Interview clip] , but she decided to pursue an acting career. After appearing in commercials for many products, her parents finally agreed to let her sign with an entertainment management company. Following high school graduation, Lin officially signed a contract with Jessie and Jones Entertainment Ltdzh icon cite web| url = http://ent.163.com/edit/010206/010206_70874.html | title = Ruby Lin want to most is to become scamp girl 林心如最想演女阿飞 | date = 2001-02-06 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = ent.163.com | format = News article] on her twentieth birthday. She has also helped reconcile her parents.zh icon cite web| url = http://e.jmrb.com/m/2004/02/05/09/m_15678.shtml | title = Ruby Lin : The painful years away days 林心如:曾经辛酸的岁月 | date = 2004-02-05 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = jmrb.com | format = News article]

Journey as an actress

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. zh icon cite web| url = http://www.ycwb.com/gb/content/2005-04/20/content_888618.htm | title = The manager publishes book disclosed "makes the star" inside story 经纪人出书披露“造星”内幕 | date = 2005-04-20 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = ycwb.com | format = News article] In 1995, after shooting some commercials, Lin finally received her first role in a film, "School Days", with Jimmy Lin and Takeshi Kaneshiro. That same year, she was also casted in some Taiwanese TV dramas in some supporting roles. From 1995-1997, Lin had roles in a few Taiwanese TV series and people started to take notice of this new face. In 1996, Lin went to China for the first time to do filming. Lin thinks that this was a period of valuable experience and a time that she just started to learn about acting.

Breakthrough (1997-2001)

After playing minor roles in various series and films, Lin was selected by the Taiwanese famous writer Chiung Yao and had an audition for a main role for the new TV drama "Princess Returning Pearl". In 1997, Lin surged to the top as an emanating star through her well-loved "Princess Ziwei" role in the TV series "Princess Returning Pearl", appealing to massive audience 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 deliberations by the company, they thought that Lin's makings were more suitable for "Zi Wei", and immediately made the final decision.After this series "Princess Returning Pearl" was broadcasted, it enjoyed the highest ratings in China, and Lin quickly rose to prominence.en icon cite web| url = http://www.lovehkfilm.com/people/lin_ruby.htm | title = Ruby Lin Biography | date = 2003-12-08 | accessdate = 2007-08-23 | publisher = lovehkfilm.com]

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 Jian 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 nice and sweet image she had earned from her role in "Princess Returning Pearl". Consequently, after starring in another Chinese blockbuster series "Romance in the Rain" which was written by Chiung Yao, Lin was voted as the Top Ten Most Famous Asian Superstars for two consecutive years (2000 and 2001).zh icon cite web| url = http://fb.fans001.com/thread-382414-1-1.html | title = Awards and results | date = 2007-03-07 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = fans001.com] Same year, she also selected forth place "Malaysia 2001 Heavenly Kings & Queens".en icon cite web| url = http://www.zhaoweinetfamily.com/en/vote-octopus | title = Malaysia's 2001 Heavenly Kings & Queens | date = 2001-04-23 | accessdate = 2008-01-04 | publisher = octopus.com]

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

Mainstream success (2002-2005)

From 2002 onwards, Lin has focused on her career in mainland China. In 2002, she starred in 3 series - "Half Life Fate (or in PinYin, Ban Sheng Yuan)", "Boy and Girl" and "Flying Daggers". Lin 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 Lin, it was a challenging role; therefore the pressure was especially huge.

Lin's hard work yielded even better results than expected. Her performance escalated her fame and earned her many accolades for capturing her screen character Man Zhen’s 14 years of arduous life. This series was broadcasted in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Koreaen icon cite web| url = http://news.naver.com/news/read.php?mode=LSD&office_id=044&article_id=0000043056&section_id=101&menu_id=101 | title = Lin winning over Korea | date = 2004-04-06 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = Korea herals] That same year, Lin participated in a modern romantic TV series "Boy and Girl". This series was broadcasted to the whole of China by CCTV and got the highest view rating among all series aired in 2003. en icon cite web| url = http://hello2ruby.lettersfrom.us/0104.htm | title = "Boy & Girl" Got New High Ratings JS Film | date = 2003-09-30 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = hello2ruby] Her fame was further enhanced through this TV series. With this series, Lin was selected Top 10 actress of the year and among those 10 actresses, she was the only actress from Taiwan.Also in the same year, she participated in an ancient martial arts TV series "Flying Daggers" which was based on Gu Long's novel. In it, Lin 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 were released in 2003 in various countries, proving to be a successful year for her. Though Ruby Lin focus on filming TV series, she also keep starred some movies. Lin participated on adventure drama movie "Life Express" with Richie Ren. In 2003, Ruby Lin worked with Francis Ng and Anita Yuen in romantic comedy film"Love Trilogy".It was relatively successful in China.

2004 productions, such as "Amor de Tarapaca", co-starring Korean actor Han Jae Suk, began trend of successful China-Korea collaborations. Lin has been involved in another original Korean screenplay, "Magic Touch of Fate", co-starring Taiwanese actor Alec Su and Korean idol KangTa. This series is the highest budgeted mini series ever made in Asian modern television industry to date. At this point, Lin had been in the business for almost a decade with nearly non-stop filmings. 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 had always been her dream. In the 2004 winter after finishing filming "Magic Touch of Fate", Lin fixated on self-improvement and decided to go to New York City to study language and acting for three months. While she was there, Lin studied English at Embassy CESen icon cite web| url = http://www.studygroup.biz/news_2005/rubylin.asp | title = Embassy CES New York welcomes Ruby Lin and Kyeong Rim Park | date = 2005-03-29 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = studygroup.com] en icon cite web| url = http://www.studygroup.com/embassyces/english/aboutus/meet_celebrities.asp | title = Ruby Lin at Embassy CES New York | date = 2005-03-29 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = studygroup.com] and performance at the New York Film Academy.

In February 2005, coming back home (Taiwan) with a new passion for acting, Lin starred in four mega-produced Chinese Series, "Paris Sonata", "Sound of Colors",en icon cite web| url = http://english.sina.com/life/1/2005/0908/45155.html | title = Ruby Lin stars in "Sound of Colors" | date = 2005-03-29 | accessdate = 2005-09-08 | publisher = english.sina.com] "Star Boulevard",en icon cite web| url = http://news3.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-12/09/content.htm | title = Lights! Camera! Action! For Mainland's 1st TV Musical | date = 2005-11-10 | accessdate = 2005-08-01 | publisher = xinhuanet.com] and "Da Li Princess" almost back to back. For her role in "Paris Sonata", she had to learn how to play piano more than 2 months before filming. Following her performance in "Paris Sonata", she selected TV drama "Sound of Colors" in a remake of Jimmy Liao's illustration as her next work and portrayed a blind radio DJ. Lin's performance as a blind girl got many favorable comments from audiences. Some news reports and reviews even say that this is one of her best acting among all her previous works. en icon cite web| url = http://www.spcnet.tv/reviews/review.php?rID=1465 | title = Sound of colors 2006 | date = 2007-03-06 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = spcnet review,] zh icon cite web| url = http://rubystation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=7753 | title = 《熱線你我他》地下鐵 反映商業社會現象 | date = 2006-05-30 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = spcnet | format = web review] This drama has already been broadcasted in many countries/regions including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam and United States. Other 2 television series "Star Boulevard" and "Da Li Princess" are expected to be released in 2008 by CCTV

Preparing new start (2006-present)

Lin's first 2006 television series is titled "Ancestral Temple". In this series, she has not only unchained the shackles of idol seriess but has also successfully played this brand-new role with depth and opened a new page for her acting career.zh icon cite web| url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/r/m/p/2006-08-25/14551216719.html | title = 大祠堂：區別於其他宅院戲的“宅院戲” Ancestral Temple: Distinguishes itself from other manor dramas | date = 2006-08-25 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = sina.com.cn | format = news article] After three months of filming in Huang Shan, China, the series was completed at the end of October 2006. Its release is unscheduled, but it has been said that it will be broadcasted CCTV 1 in 2008.On June 6, 2006, Lin won the Honorable Award of Taiwan's Most Popular Actress in the [http://tv2.ewang.com/ The Chinese TV Drama Award] zh icon cite web| url = http://tv2.ewang.com/paihangbang.php | title = Result of The Chinese TV Drama Award 第二届电视剧风云盛典最受欢迎男女演员 | date = 2006-11-22 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = tv2.ewang.com] ceremony in Beijing, China. And she has also been listed TOP 10 China artists many times in audiences and expert's research polls. Those award results showed Ruby Lin as one of the most successful actresses in the contemporary Chinese acting industry.zh icon cite web| url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/h/2006-12-19/15461377125.html | title = 林心如三部央視大戲接連出鏡 名旦地位名副其實 Ruby Lin will have 3 major CCTV dramas airing, is worthy of top actress status | date = 2006-12-19 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = sina.com.cn]

At the end of 2006, Lin bid farewell to her agent company Zhong Jie after a 10 year relationship and quietly signed with Hua Yi Brothers Film and Television group (華誼兄弟影視集團). Hua Yi Brosen icon cite web| url = http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/international/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000930260 | title = China's Hua Yi Bros. Thinking big | date = 2005-05-24 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = hollywoodreporter.com] is currently the largest management and domestic movie-making company in China. On 30 November 2006, in an extravagant ceremony, she officially signed with "Hua Yi" as her management company. News has reported that the fee for signing her was said to be over $10 million.zh icon cite web| url = http://ent.qq.com/a/20061130/000335.htm | title = 蘇有朋林心如簽約金鎖不迎駕 Alec su and Ruby Lin signing contract, Jinshuo did not welcome them | date = 2006-11-30 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = qq.com] After signing with the new company, she went to USA (Los Angeles & San Francisco) with her family for a vacation. Lin came back to China in the middle of January 2007. At the end of 2006, there were lots of rumors about her next work including Jackie Chan's new movie, en icon cite web| url = http://english.cri.cn/3086/2007/03/03/[e-mail] | title = Hollywood Updates Monkey King Classic | date = 2007-03-03 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = cri.cn] but nothing has materialized even up to August. Finally, in September 2007, she participated in filming CCTV's new historical TV drama "Su DongPo" as a guest starring. In this TV series, she plays the first wife of Su Dongpo (A writer, poet, artist, calligrapher, pharmacologist, and statesman of the Song Dynasty, and one of the major poets of the Song era) who is played Lu Yi. This is their 3rd cooperation. zh icon cite web| url = http://www.dlwb.com.cn/dlwb/news/jsp/shownews.jsp?id=112291 | title = 與陸毅第三度合作 林心如稱背文言台詞太辛苦 Third time cooperating with Lu Yi, Ruby Lin says memorizing literary style dialogue is tiring | date = 2007-09-12 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = dlwb.com.cn] After filming that, Ruby Lin starred in digital film "Evening of Roses". It is scheduled to be screening possibly by the end of 2008.

After "Evening of Roses", Lin become give more a challenge to herself in different roles. End of 2007, she co-starred with Ray Lui as Daji in The Legend and the Hero 2, also known as "Feng Shen Bang" (Chinese: 封神榜), is one of the major vernacular Chinese novels written in the Ming Dynasty. After much speculation over who would receive leading role Daji who is known for her beauty and cruelty that brought ruin to a dynasty, the role was finally offered to Lin. After Lin confirmed to play Daji role, she can't escape herself in comparison to Fan Bingbing who played the same role in first part of this series. Lin's new look received generally positive comments from media. NetandTV media commented: "In comparison to the previous version, the bright spot in this new version's Daji gets a new makeover. Ruby Lin's look gave Daji a brand-new definition" zh icon cite web| url = http://news.netandtv.com/movie/dyrt/2007-12/7/14_56_18_884.html | title = 《封神榜》呂良偉扮昏君 林心如演繹新版妲己 Ruby Lin Plays A New Version of Daji| date = 2007-12-07 | accessdate = 2008-07-27 | publisher = Netandtv.com news] And on numerous occasions, Lin said "comparing with other people is meaningless, I just wants a breakthrough from past looks, to surpass myself." zh icon cite web| url = http://udn.com/NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT/ENT2/4157341.shtml | title = 林心如演妲己，苦練狐媚眼神 Ruby Lin Plays Daji, No to lust, working hard on being seductive| date = 2007-12-18 | accessdate = 2008-07-27 | publisher = udn.com NEWS]

In 2008, after develop a career in China, has become a movement in the entertainment circle in recent years, Lin returning to Taiwan to do a series "Love At Sun Moon Lake." Lin plays an aborigine lady, and this is the first TV series has gotten Taiwan government's permits for mainland China actors to begin filming in Taiwan. zh icon cite web| url = http://www.hdzxw.com/news/2008/7-5/FD_U_Article-0-53-38-355467.html | title = 《爱在日月潭》将台湾取景拍摄 "Love in Sun Moon Lake" approved to filming in Taiwan | date = 2008-07-05 | accessdate = 2008-07-27 | publisher = www.hdzxw.com] Besides this, it was also announced that Lin had been cast as Sun Shangxiang in the new "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" TV adaptation directed by Gao Xixi. en icon cite web| url = http://www.stvf.com/EngArticle/ShowArticle.asp?ArticleID=375 | title = New "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" TV Series Unveiled in STVF | date = 2008-06-10 | accessdate = 2008-07-27 | publisher = Shanghai TV Festival official site]

Endorsements

In Asia, acquiring endorsement contracts with major brands are positive testaments of star-status.en icon cite web| url = http://www.venturerepublic.com/resources/Branding_celebrities_brand_endorsements_brand_leadership.asp | title = Branding and Celebrity Endorsements | date = | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = Venture Republic] Ruby Lin has been a spokesperson for brands such as Mentholatum (2000-2003), Coca Cola (2000), Christian Dior Watch (2006-2007), ESPRIT (2001), Liuhengsei(casual wear, since 2001), VOV Cosmetics (since 2006), China Mobile (since 2007), Pantene (2003-2006), Sofie Pantiliners (2002-2005), Anchao (sports shoe, since 2003), D&D (Jewelry, 2001-2005) and so on. Ruby Lin also acted as ACAP Wild Aid's Rhino Ambassador(2004-2005) and Winnie the Pooh Friendship Ambassador in 2001.It reported Ruby Lin starred in more than 10 national and international Endorsements this year, which has brought in the majority of her income in 2007.zh icon cite web| url = http://1-apple.com.tw/apple/index.cfm?Fuseaction=Article&Sec_ID=9&ShowDate=20071201&NewsType=twapple&Loc=TP&Art_ID=30029004 | title = 林心如年撈破億 坐擁4屋 Ruby Lin breaks the $100M mark for the year, owns four properties | date = 2007-12-01 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = Apple Daily]

Music career

Starting in 1999, Lin has also entered the music industry and released her albums.In 1999, Lin entered the music industry with her first EP, "Hearings". Although it had only five songs, the EP sold well in Hong Kong and Taiwan, earning Lin several awards in Hong Kong, including "Best Newcomer of the Year."The following year, TVB Solid Gold awarded her "The Most Popular New Singer Award", and Radio Television HK presented Lin with "The Most Prosperous New Singer Bronze award."However, due to conflicts between her label and her management company, Lin began searching for a new label to produce her next album.

In 2001, after a three-year hiatus, Lin signed a contract with BMG Taiwan, and subsequently released her 2nd album "face 2 face" (雙面林心如). A few days after, the "Para Para" Special Edition was also released. Both albums earned several awards from the Hong Kong music industry. After those two albums, she began focusing more on her acting career. Lin is contracted for 4 albums with BMG, but has little time to continue her singing career. As a result, in 2004, BMG decided to release the soundtrack for the television series, "Half Life Fate", in favour of having Lin record a third studio album. zh icon cite web| url = http://ent.163.com/ent_2003/editor/music/miscnews/040411/040411_236930.html | title = 林心如携专辑《半生缘》14日亮相北京 Ruby Lin's new album 《Ban Sheng Yuan》will released 14th in Beijing | date = 2004-04-11 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = ent.163.com] In the soundtrack, Lin sang five songs; the opening theme, "Half of Fate", earned her the Best Film and Television Song award.zh icon cite web| url = http://udn.com/NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT/ENT1/2264224.shtml | title = China's annual "Southeast Music Chart Awards" | date = 2004-09-28 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = udn.com] At the end of 2004, Lin's contract with BMG expired.新亚洲娱乐唱片约满 林心如何去何从 2005年1月24日 娱乐快讯] After being approached by several labels, she did not sign a record contract till the May, 2008. According to Lin's recently news, she signed new music company already to explore her musical career on the Chinese mainland. It also reported she prepare her album in Taiwan, will release in October. zh icon cite web| url = http://ent.people.com.cn/GB/7568902.html | title = 林心如当歌手身价千万 新专辑将在10月推出 Ruby Lin's new album will released for Octover | date = 2008-07-27 | accessdate = 2008-07-27 | publisher = ent.people.com.cn]

In the media

Commercial work

After rising to prominence, Ruby Lin became actively involved in commercial work. In 2001, she was selected as Taiwan's Most Popular Advertisement Star. At that time, she was spokeperson for Coca Cola and ESPRIT. After she selected as spokeperson for renowned brands such as Mentholatum, Pantene and so on, Ruby Lin was ranked second on "China Top Ten Most Popular Commercial Model" list in 2005.zh icon cite web| url = http://www.5x5d.com/dyphb/index.jsp | title = 中華形象代言人排行榜 List of top 10 Most Popular Commercial Models in China | date = 2006-06-28 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = sinomonitor.com] . On several occasions, Ruby Lin has also been praised by the media for her sense of style. In 2006, MTV China selected her as "Most Stylish actress of the year".The same year, Ruby was also chosen as the "Most Stylish actress in China" at QQ 2006 China Entertainment Star award. zh icon cite web| url = http://ent.qq.com/a/20061215/000353.htm | title = 林心如获得“2006星光大典”风尚女演员奖 Ruby Lin got "Most Stylish actress award" | date = 2006-12-15 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = qq.com]

Response to the rumors and paparazzi

As with other stars, Ruby Lin is one of them whose private life is frequently in the public eye. Ruby Lin never expressed a strong dislike of the paparazzi, however she openly expressed feel discomfort and frustration about rumors and the paparazzi during recently interviews. When reporters asked to her about the paparazzi, she answered "I'm already frequently exposed under the sun, this is my work, but what I cannot accept is they do things under the claim of reporting the truth, desperately digging for things that they perceive as inside information, they completely ignore other people's feelings, whether or not they've already destroyed a harmonious and happy family." [zh iconcite news |url=http://et.21cn.com/star/zhuixing/gangtai/2007/05/18/3241955.shtml | title = 林心如——率性享受自我 Ruby Lin-Fully Enjoy Yourself | publisher = 21cn.com/Trend health magazine | date= 2007-05-18 | accessdate = 2008-01-04 ]

From early years of her career, Ruby lin unwanted expressed her feeling and opinions when rumours about her work or private life spread . However constant stalking by the media and paparazzi, she does acknowledge that "ignore" is not good way to deal with them. In 2006, Ruby Lin starts to manage her own personal blog in one of the biggest site 'sina' in China. In her blog, she express her moods and make clear when she became the subject of controversy or media made incorrect article. About the reason she changed her way to response rumors and paparazzi, she said "Before, I thought there's no need to respond to baseless remarks, However sometimes 'avoidance' isn't the best way to solve problmes. Therefore I made the resolution to start writing in my blog, to write down my feelings. I can objectively express my views through my blog"zh icon cite web| url = http://media.ccidnet.com/art/3783/20060816/825259_1.html | title = 林心如：機頂盒看高清很過瘾 Ruby Lin ; Getting a clear picture with a set-Top box | date = 2006-08-16 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = ccidnet.com] . In 2007, Ruby Lin was speculated to be battling for the role of the White Demon with Li Bingbing and Fann Wong. From her blog, She trying to cleared up these rumours by stating she would not be acting in "Forbidden Kingdom". Ruby Lin indicated in her blog "Finally dust has settled ~ I've left the eye of the storm"zh icon cite web| url = http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_48f122e601000998.html | title = I show up again 我又出現啦 | date = 2007-04-08 | accessdate = 2008-01-04 | publisher = Ruby Lin's personal blog]

Harassing calls

In 2007, News reported Ruby Lin harassed by an unknown caller for half a year, not only her 3 handsets are harassed in turn, the person also called her home, making it extremely unbearable to her. It said prank calls started about half a year ago when there was an incident where a group of stars' phone numbers were made public.zh icon cite web| url = http://ent.southcn.com/yulefirst/content/2007-08/22/content_4231466.htm | title = 继电话号码后 123位明星QQ网上曝光 | date = 2007-08-22 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = southcn.com | format = news article] Ruby Lin's manager said "Generally the harassing phone calls start at 9:00pm, calling every half hour, it goes on until 2:00am. It went on daily. Moreover that person takes turn calling the three handsets. He never says a word. If Ruby answers the phone, the other end would remain quiet and listens to Ruby talk. Every day at a fixed time, from 9 o'clock to 2 o'clock in the morning, calling more than 10 times a day"zh icon cite web| url = http://www.jfdaily.com/gb/jfxww/node8816/node8817/userobject1ai1821733.html | title = 林心如胸悶 三部電話遭連環CALL Ruby Lin panting over harassing phone calls, three phones take turns ringing | date = 2007-10-18 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = Shanghai Morning Post, | format = news article] Due to even Phone company couldn't trace it since it's a Skype number, Ruby Lin can only give up all her current phone numbers(2 are mainland handsets, 1 Taiwan handset), and get new ones.zh icon cite web| url = http://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2007/new/oct/17/today-show6.htm | title = 怪電話call半年 林心如快崩潰 Half a year of strange phone calls Ruby Lin about to collapses | date = 2007-10-17 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = Liberty Times | format = news article] When reporters confronted Ruby Lin when she filming in beijing, she has expressed :

Personal life

Love Affair & Friendship

Although Lin has attempted to keep her relationships private, the media has made many speculations about her personal life such as scandals with her co-workers and friends. After the start of her acting career, she 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.

In 2006, they appear publicly together on a Taiwan show "Kang Yong's family" (zh-cp|c=康永當家|p=Kang Yong Dang Jia) years after the breakup, expressed that distance was the reason for the breakup. It was the first time appearing on the same stage after the breakup. zh icon cite web| url = http://news.xinhuanet.com/ent/2006-04/05/content_4385355.htm | title = 昔日情侣再合作 林志颖林心如同台不尴尬 Ruby Lin, Jimmy Lin's former relationship made public, said reason for breakup | date = 2006-04-05 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = xinhuanet.com] At this show, they finally openly talked about their former relationship. For the 1st time in public Jimmy Lin said, it was because both were constantly shooting in China, in the end their relationship succumbed to distance for breaking things up. Both of them still remain good friends even after their break up.zh icon cite web| url = http://www.ettoday.com/2006/04/05/340-1925594.htm | title = 自爆「距離」是分手原因 "Distance" Was Reason for Breakup | date = 2006-04-05 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = ettoday.com] . Whether there's a possibility of getting back together, both said "impossible.". Ruby Lin said " We didn't have a significant quarrel or dispute, therefore after the breakup we can still be friends" zh icon cite web| url = http://news.chinatimes.com/Chinatimes/newslist/newslist-content/0,3546,110511+112006040500347,00.html | title = 林志穎、林心如 難拾往日情 Jimmy Lin, Ruby Lin hard to pick up where they left off | date = 2006-04-05 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = chinatimes]

Since the TV series "Romance in the Rain", media made speculations between Lin and her co-star Alec Su, though they insisted they're just close friends. In 2006, when she joined Alec's management team and signed with Alec to HuaYi Media company, their rumored relationship erupted again. Currently, Lin claims to be single and said, "I am presently very satisfied with my life and very satisfied with everything that I have right now the word marriage is still too far away"zh icon cite web| url = http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_48f122e601000d8n.html | title = 我還沒"婚"頭啦~ I Don't Have "Marriage" In My Head | date = 2007-12-04 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = Ruby Lin personal blog]

According to Lin, cquote|"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)

Not only friends from inside the entertainment circle, Lin still keeps in contact with many of her old friends from younger days. According to Lin, "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 Ruby Lin's personal blog)zh icon cite web| url = http://blog.sina.com.cn/u/48f122e6010003yg | title = 我和她們之間 Me and my friends | date = 2006-06-03 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = Ruby Lin personal blog]

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. zh icon cite web| url = http://www.dezhoudaily.com/news/dzsh/2007-11/4_63546.html | title = 林心如為困難職工獻愛心 Ruby Lin offers compassion to workers with hardships | date = 2007-11-04 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = dezhoudaily] And she was participated many of charity events and concert included the "Jackie Chan and Friends" concert in 2005.en icon cite web| url = http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2005-08/09/content_467536.htm | title = Ruby, Jackie Chan to hold charity concert in Shanghai | date = 2005-08-09 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = chinadaily] According to the recently news, she adopted a Vietnam boy through "World Vision Taiwan".In 2007, Ruby Lin Elected As Anti-depression Ambassadors of China, and doing many public anti-depression campaign include public concert. zh icon cite web| url = http://www.ce.cn/xwzx/gnsz/gdxw/200705/16/t20070516_11376485.shtml | title = 林心如苏有朋当选抗抑郁大使 引发路面拥堵 Ruby Lin, Alec Su Elected As Anti-depression Ambassadors Causing Traffic Jam | date = 2007-05-16 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = ce.cn] For prominent contributions to charity, Ruby Lin awarded the "Outstanding Contribution to Charity Award" at the China Fashion Award (CFA) in 2007.zh icon cite web| url = http://info.auto.hc360.com/2007/12/101025281309.shtml | title = 奧迪攜手風尚大典將風尚和公益進行到底 Audi joins hands with China Fashion Awards, taking humanitarian causes to the end | date = 2007-12-10 | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | publisher = Info.auto.hc] In 2008, Ruby Lin funds school for rural children. She handed over a 200,000-yuan (US$27,627) check to the Chinese Red Cross Foundation, through which the money will be used to build an elementary school.en icon cite web| url = http://english.cri.cn/3086/2008/01/23/[e-mail] | title = Actress Funds School for Rural Children | date = 2008-01-23 | accessdate = 2008-02-04 | publisher = english.cri.cn] Red Cross Society of China presented Ruby with a "donation commemorative plague" and also invited her to be its philanthropic ambassador for its elementary school building project. They runs a project assisting Chinese children in rural areas in obtaining an education.zh icon cite web| url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/h/2008-01-23/03021888250.shtml | title = 林心如十年有成记者会 老板老友齐助阵| date = 2008-01-23 | accessdate = 2008-02-04 | publisher = sina.com]

Filmography

TV drama

Discography

Album

oundtrack contributions

References

External links

;Official
* [http://www.linruby.com/ Ruby Lin Official Site]
* [http://blog.sina.com.cn/m/linxinru/ Ruby Lin's Personal Blog] ;Fansites
* [http://www.rubystation.com/ Rubystation 情繫心如加油站]
* [http://ruby-lin.com/forums/ Ruby Lin International Family]
* [http://rubyandme.com/ Ruby and Me Vietnamese Fan Site] ;Lyrics
* [http://www.amw168.com/search-lyrics/artist/Lam,%20Ruby%20林心如-5298.html Ruby Lin's Lyrics] ;Other
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