Lin Chi-ling on Takuya Kimura: Handsome but not for me
After her big breakthrough in the historical epic movie, Red Cliff, directed by John Woo, Lin Chi-ling will be starring opposite famed Japanese actors Takuya Kimura and Keiko Kitagawa in an upcoming Japanese drama series, Moon Lovers. In an interview with the Taiwanese press, the 36-year-old who appeared in the pink of health despite long working hours, said, "I've not really been out and about in Japan. Even eating a simple hot bento meal feels very fulfilling." According to reports, the leggy beauty pockets an estimated 2.5million Yen (S$370,000) for each episode. Both Chi-ling and Takuya will play a pair of onscreen lovers in this Fuji TV series. For Moon Lovers, Lin takes on the role of an impoverished girl who is adept in fighting and kicks up a fuss while crying. Speaking on her role's many crying scenes, Chi-ling said, "Will it scare people? The first episode was rather tough but I don't care. I don't think I'm a country bumpkin, neither am I u