Ruby Lin, born on January 27, 1976, is a multifaceted Taiwanese individual who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry as an actress, pop singer, and producer.
Ruby was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and at a young age, she moved to the United States with her family. She spent two years in the States before returning to Taiwan at the age of eight, where she enrolled in elementary school.
Initially, Ruby had planned to pursue higher education in the United Kingdom after completing her high school education. However, fate had other plans, and she was discovered by a talent scout at the age of 17, leading her to pursue a career in modeling. This marked the beginning of her journey in the entertainment industry.
Ruby's first experience in front of the camera was in the 1995 film School Days, where she played a minor role. This experience sparked her passion for acting, and she soon began to receive offers to star in various television drama serials.
In 1997, Ruby landed her breakout role as a leading actress in the television series Princess Returning Pearl and its sequel, Princess Returning Pearl II. This role catapulted her to fame, and her popularity with the Chinese audience soared.
With her newfound fame, Ruby continued to star in a number of successful television series, not only in Taiwan but also overseas. She was voted as one of the Top Ten Most Famous Asian Superstars for two consecutive years (2000 and 2001) and was selected as the 4th place "Malaysia 2001 Heavenly Kings & Queens".
From 2002 onwards, Ruby focused on her career in mainland China, starring in a string of successful television series, including Half Life Fate, Boy and Girl, and Flying Daggers. Her work received widespread acclaim, earning her numerous awards and recognition.
In recent years, Ruby has continued to excel in her career, earning accolades such as the BQ Hong Ren Bang Annual Award for Most Popular HK/TW Actress, Top 4 Actress of the Year in 2006, China Top Ten Most Popular Commercial Model, Taiwan's Most Popular Actress in the 2nd Chinese TV Drama Award, and Top Ten CCTV Actress, among others.
Today, Ruby is one of the most sought-after actresses in the Chinese film and television industry, with a reputation for her versatility and talent. In 2010, she founded her own production house, Ruby Lin Studio, which has produced four TV dramas and films to date.
