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Lin Chiling calls on donation for Yushu earthquake victims

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Lin Chi-ling to Jerry Yan: Love cannot be recycled

Supermodel Lin Chi-ling responds to ex-lover Jerry Yan's love notes in his new photobook For the first time, Jerry Yan candidly discussed his closely-guarded personal life in a new photobook, and reminisced about his romance with Lin Chi-ling in a moving piece. Despite his outpouring display of affections, the supermodel has shut the door coldly in his face. In an intelligent yet almost painful answer while appearing at an environment awareness event, she said, "Love cannot be recycled." Before that, when asked if she would want Jerry back, Chi-ling had only said, "I will cherish all the good memories." The two were exposed as lovers in 2002 when their infamous bathrobe photos were stolen from Chi-ling's mobile phone when it was sent for repair. It is not known why they split but singer-actor Jerry mentioned in a talkshow last year he had written a letter of repentance for Chi-ling but never sent it. The opening chapter Love Fairytale of his new photobook 93

Campaign, TV program to promote ocean preservation

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2010/04/14 20:43:41 Taipei, April 14 (CNA) A public campaign endorsed by Taiwan government officials will be launched with the screening of a television program to raise awareness of ocean preservation, organizers said Wednesday. The "Happy Ocean Campaign" aims to draw public attention to the deteriorating ocean environment and pollution in Taiwan ahead of the 40th anniversary of World Earth Day on April 22, the National Geographic Channel announced. Premier Wu Den-yih underlined the importance of ocean preservation in Taiwan, which he called an "ocean country, " at a press conference to promote National Geographic's program on the beauty of oceans surrounding Taiwan, scheduled to air on cable television in Taiwan from April 19-30. As an ocean country with the sixth-largest offshore fishing industry in the world, Wu said, Taiwan and its people need to understand more about the ocean and cherish its valuable resources. A Maritime Affairs Council will be included

'Angry' Lin Chi-Ling on set

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(CRI) 2010-04-08 14:38 Actress Lin Chi-Ling is on the set of "Moon Lovers" in Shanghai on April 5, 2010. [Photo: yule.sohu.com] Taiwan beauty Lin Chi-Ling won't be so pretty in the TV drama "Moon Lovers". Lin was spotted Monday in Shanghai, shooting a fight scene for the drama. With messy hair and an angry face, she grappled with at least two men dressed in black. In the scene, Lin's character was trying to save her kidnapped mother, according to Sohu.com. "Moon Lovers" is being produced by Japan's Fuji TV. It also stars Japanese heartthrob Takuya Kimura. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/entertainment/2010-04/08/content_9703432.htm

Lin Chi-Ling gets mistaken for Wu Chun and Vic Chou

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No it’s not Karen Mok from God of Cookery... The lovely Lin Chi-Ling is really determined to establish herself as an actress. In addition to playing a village woman in her new Japanese drama with Kimura Takuya, she also took on the role of a very unglamorous woman in the movie Welcome to Shamatown. In one photo released from the movie, Chi-Ling wore a short wig and held a cleaver in her hand. Many netizens thought she looked a lot like Wu Chun and Vic Chou if they were to dress up as women. Her famous curves seemed to have literally disappeared in other images as she was dressed in a thick sweater and pants. She got chicken feather all over her short hair and a mouth full of yellow teeth. The new image is a complete overturn of her beautiful character Xiao Qiao from Red Cliff. Lin Chi-Ling was hesitant to take on the role in Welcome to Shamatown at first, but she fell in love with the character after reading the script. Her costar Sun Hong-Lei previously commented that he doesn’t want

First look at Lin Chi-ling in Kimura Takuya's new drama

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In contrast to her usual glamorous image, Lin Chi-Ling plays a beautiful woman from Shanghai living in poverty. Her character meets the president of a furniture design company played Japanese superstar Kimura Takuya, and gets a chance to become a model in Japan. Lin Chi-Ling was seen dressed as a village woman and crying hysterically on the ground for a particular scene. She and Kimura Takuya could only communicate in simple English, but he was a true gentleman despite the language barrier. The temperature was only 7 degrees on the day of the shoot, so he let her rest in the car that was originally brought in for him and costar Watanabe Ikkei, while the two men stood outside in the wind. Some on-lookers pointed out that Kimura Takuya was very polite to the staff, and had a smoke during his break. Although it is Lin Chi-Ling's first time working on a Japanese drama, she is rumored to be paid up to NT$840,000 per episode. Her pay check is only slightly lower than costars Shinohara Ry