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Canwest News Service Taiwanese celebrity fashion designer and TV star Goji Lin — he of hand-blown glass corsets, ceramic tops, computer-screen fabrics and hand-painted landscapes — makes his North American debut hitting the catwalks in Vancouver and Toronto with his sculptural, and often Asian-inspired, take on haute couture. Lin, whose long list of celebrity customers includes Mandopop singer Jolin Tsai, Taiwanese supermodel Chi-Ling Lin and former Taiwanese vice-president Annette Lu, will present a collection of evening and wedding wear at Telus Taiwanfest 2009 on Saturday. The collection is inspired by traditional Chinese and Taiwanese opera, Lin said in an interview. Expect to see long sleeves, embroidery, beading and hand-painted flowers and landscapes, said Lin, who once designed costumes for opera. Although fall might seem a strange season to show wedding wear, Lin said it makes perfect sense to many Asian consumers. "In the lunar calendar, July is the month of gh...

Actress Lin Chi-Ling attends a promotional event for a shampoo brand in Beijing University , Beijing on August 27, 2009. [Photo: CFP/sohu.com]

Lin Chi Ling offering herself to be the leading lady in Joe Cheng's latest music video Source: Liberty Times translated by Kassy @ http://asianfanatics.net The prince of TV series [Xiao Zong] Zheng Yuan Chang is finally releasing his music album, his senior Lin Chi Ling, who shares the same management company with him, has been supporting him by joining him in the filming of his new music video, Xiao Zong was so happy that he was unable to sleep. Both of them have spent about 36 hours for their choreography rehearsal, Lin Chi Ling praised Xiao Zong for his creativity, even saying that a man who is full of determination will be the handsomest. Because of his new music project, Xiao Zong has been undergoing a series of intense training. Other than the basic music lessons, he has even arranged for strength and flexibility training. He says that in the beginning he would even dance about in his dream until he woke up with a jerk; but he did it in the end therefore everything is well wo...

Lin Chi-ling and Kimura Takuya Dance, Role as the Lead Actress in SMAP's New MV Source: Mingpao Translated by: sparkles_n15 @ asianfanatics.net After starring in 'Red Cliff' as 'Xiao Qiao', Lin Chi-ling's popularity has skyrocketed in the Japanese market. Even popular idol group SMAP asked her to appear in their new MV 'Sotto Kyutto' as their female lead. Lin Chi-ling and Kimura Takuya danced together; Katori Shingo appeared with puppets and Inagaki Goro used flower petals. Five Members Used Their Charm on the Beauty SMAP rarely invites female actresses in the MVs, but Lin Chi-ling was specially invited due to her rise in popularity. Lin Chi-ling also expressed she never thought it would happen. The MV was released the night before yesterday. Lin Chi-ling played the role of a depressed OL crying in the rain. SMAP members used their charms to cheer her up. Inagaki blew pink flower petals at her; Nakai Masahiro offered his handkerchief, Kusanangi Tsuyoshi ...

TAIPEI : Taiwanese supermodel Lin Chiling has become the "star" of a Japanese pornographic disc after her image was used on the cover. Inside, there's also a montage of topless pictures of Lin. According to chinanews.com, the disc entitled “China Enticement” was discovered in the Chinese province of Guangxi. The cover featured Lin in a half-bared shoulder shot posing sexily with legs propped on a table while sitting beside an antique fan. This is not the first picture scandal to plague Lin. Due to her popularity, her photos have often been used for other illicit purposes. Five years ago, nude pictures of her surfaced online, and the year before saw her image being used as a massage girl in Britain. At a movie premiere in Taiwan on Wednesday, Lin refused to speak on the latest incident. Her manager expressed that they did not want to promote the disc by commenting on it and will seek the law to take those responsible to task. - CNA/nc http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories...

TAIPEI: Taiwanese supermodel Lin Chiling on Monday appeared in a Taipei court to sue "Next Magazine" for trespassing on private property, slander, as well as threatening her privacy. The weekly tabloid allegedly broke into Lin's Taipei house in May 2006 while doing a story on the star's love triangle between actor Jerry Yen and Qiu Shi Kai - son of a rich businessman. The magazine then hired a fengshui master to analyse the house's interior design and furniture arrangement, thereafter publishing articles claiming Lin has intentions of marrying a rich man in the shortest time possible. Accompanied by her brother Lin Chihong and two attorneys, the "Red Cliff" actress emphasised in court that a home is where one should feel the most secured. She said that after the trespassing, her privacy was threatened and she felt a loss in sense of security. After "Next Magazine" published pictures of the interior of her newly purchased house, Lin said she had...

Supermodel-actress Lin Chi-Ling endorses a watch brand in Taipei on August 4, 2009

Taiwanese top model cum actress, Lin Chi Ling who is also a Longines Ambassador, was in SOGO shopping complex yesterday together with the former junior no.1, now turned pro, Tsung-Hua for the luxury Swiss watchmaker promotional event. http://www.hcfoo.com/2009/08/yang-tsung-hua-longines-new-ambassador.html

Add adverts to the growing list of fake products or shanzhai ("mountain stronghold") versions of the real thing. Supermodel Lin Chi-ling is suing a Dongguan gynecology clinic that promoted its "2-minute painless abortion" at a cost of 400 yuan ($59), using the Red Cliff actress' image. Adding insult to injury the clinic used a photo that was part of Lin's uterus cancer prevention campaign, for which she is an ambassador. "I believe lots of showbiz personalities have had similar experiences," said Lin's assistant, called "Gaby" in the Apple Daily newspaper report. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/showbiz/2009-07/23/content_8463589.htm

Taiwan’s top model Lin Chiling’s endorsing abortion? No way! Apparently her photograph was used by a certain gynaecology in Dongwan for the promotion of painless abortion. Yesterday, (19 July 2009), Chiling (Zhi Ling) expressed through her assistant Gaby that she’ll definitely take legal actions against them. Two years ago, Lin Chiling’s sensual promotion photographs were used by a London sexual service producer and promoted as their ‘Asian girls’. Recently, Lin Chiling’s photograph was once again used as a certain gynaecology clinic in mainland’s commercial’s lead. The commercial photograph was posted by websters but the clinic’s name was blurred and couldn’t be identified. In the advertisement, Lin Chiling smilingly stretched out her arms in coordination with the commercial slogan ‘Take note of woman’s health, stay clear of illnesses’. The advertisement even stated ‘2 minutes painless abortion at a special rate of RMB 400′. Other than Lin Chiling, this clinic’s promotions photograph...

LUXURY fashion accessories manufacturer Swarovski has turned to nature and blended some Taoist principles such as harmony into its new season range of necklaces, bangles and earrings as it targets the booming China market. Michelle Zhang is dazzled by the creativity. The upcoming autumn/winter will be a big season for accessories because they are the best investment during the recession, says Nathalie Colin, creative director of Swarovski. "When people have less money to spend on clothes, they will definitely invest in accessories, which help them easily develop new looks, even if they wear the same outfit," she says. "That's why many brands have come up with more accessories for the next season." Colin was in Taipei last week to attend the Austrian crystal manufacturer's China launch of its autumn/winter 2009 collection. The gala event was held at Chiang Kai-shek's former Shihlin Residence in Taipei. It is the first time the venue, in mountainous surrou...

Source: Sinchew-i Translation: http://www.jaychoustudio.com Lin Chi Ling filmed the adventure action movie "Ci Ling" in the desert for 3 months, even though she had a romantic scene where she and male lead Jay Chou nestled together in the desert and watched setting sun, but she had to go through getting her face scratched by the sand, her skin was roasted to charcoal, the number one model has gone through a tough time to be a newcomer in the movie industry, a lot of people asked her if she regrets it? She cleverly replies: "Even if my performance is laughed at, I'll still act." Even though Lin Chi Ling has done bed scenes with Tony Leung and also shown off her shoulders in "Red Cliff" but she still doesn't have the courage to do intimate scenes, originally the film company hoped she and "Ci Ling" male lead Jay Chou could have intimate scenes in the movie making it easier for them to promote it, but she felt for a treasure hunting movie, l...

By ASHOK SOMAN Swiss luxury watchmaker Longines opened its third Hong Kong boutique in July 2009 with the help of its Ambassadress of Elegance Lin Chiling. Lin was making her first appearance for the brand in Hong Kong as its ambassadress and was presented with a Longines Les Elegantes 2009 Collection ladies diamond watch worth HKD100,000 to mark the occasion. Located at Yang Ping Road in Causeway Bay, the store is the third mono-brand boutique for the Longines in Hong Kong. The brand took the opportunity of this launch to showcase its 2009 novelties from BaselWorld. source http://www.luxury-insider.com/Current_Affairs/post/2009/07/Lin-Chiling-Stars-for-Longines-in-Hong-Kong.aspx

“The first model”, Taipei revenue recognized Lin zhiling 2003-2004 personal omission, even with free tax for preliminary estimates that more than million nt $50 million (over). Lin zhiling yesterday morning to explain why, but the finance ministry official said privately, the chance to recover is very low, Lin zhiling made up about has unavoidably. Lin zhiling all depends on make-up on yesterday, accompanied by finance lawyers to put forward that lasted more than 1 hour, cause a commotion. The first model of glamour, let dozens of friends to squeeze in finance staff meeting, “” stargazing outdoor high EQ is chiling Lin also easy for officials, fans, let the signature, to get off. In employee Opens a jay tax issues Tax official said, Lin zhiling and tax for income properties of different, she claims his income belong to “show”, “business income” shall, according to law, can subtract from 45% of total cost, But that it is “tax income”, can deduct $75,000 (about $3750 salary deductions), ...

Taiwan star Lin Chiling admitted that she dated actor Jerry Yan at a Hunan TV talk show. The 34-year-old model-actress also talked about her first relationship which last seven years. Lin said she feels that she does not respect her ex-boyfriend enough if she talks too much about the former relationship, but she also said she will not deny the relationship. “We are very good friends until now,” said Lin. source: http://www.asiaenews.com/lin-chiling-admits-having-dated-jerry-yan/

The Magic Aster -- Film Review By Maggie Lee, July 01, 2009 04:33 ET Bottom Line: This lackluster eco-friendly animation is a yawn for both kids and adults. SHANGHAI -- A battle between good and evil is waged for the sake of a wee petal in "The Magic Aster," an animated Chinese fairy tale so devoid of fun or personality that it only feels quaint. Shanghai Animation Film Studio, which jointly produced this with other Chinese partners, will find it tough to foist the $2.19 million project onto foreign shores except for the odd children's channel. For Chinese-speaking viewers, the animation's star-loaded vocal lineup that includes Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, pop-king Leon Lai ("Forever Enthralled") and supermodel-turned-actress Lin Chi-ling ("Red Cliff") may be its biggest bonus. The story is set in some indistinct ancient time in China. On an idyllic mountain blossoming with exoti...

On June 21st, Sunday, “We People” hosted a charity gala dinner at the ball room of Taipei Grand Hyatt that boasted attendances of over five hundred guests. One of the key events during the gala was the charity auction, and with which one of the star items being auction is Longines Admiral 24 Two Time Zone watch. Even more delightfully, the auction of Longines Admiral watch accompany with Longines presentation by Longines Taiwan’s vice president, Erica Chang & Chi Ling Lin became the opening event of the entire night. With the joint efforts of Longines Taiwan’s vice president, Erica Chang, and also Longines global ambassador, Chiling Lin, the two were able to sell the auctioned watch and further fortify Longines principle to contribute to its community. For over 175 years, Longines has long established it brand image which equates to elegance, and also firmly centered the brand’s core objective on raising global awareness and charity involvements. Upon her return to Taiwan after 2 m...

Source: UDN Translation: Sarah @ http://asianfanatics.net Jerry Yan’s 2 rumoured girlfriends Lin Chi Ling & Terri Kwan yesterday bumped into each other at the Celebrity Charity Dinner, as they appeared within 10 minutes of each other. The 2 both boldly praised Jerry’s singing, but they also clarified their rumours with him. Terri helplessly said: “We’re really just friends.” And Lin Chi Ling, with a dignified expression on her face stressed that she had never accepted any financial benefits from Jerry: “Since I was little, I was taught that girls must be self-disciplined, self-respected, self-loved, this kind of thing will not happen on me.” The 2, who often appear at high-fashion events, because of Jerry, have turned into ‘rivals’ without even knowing each other. Yesterday, when media asked about the other, their reactions were not very warm. Terri replied: “Met a few times but not familiar with each other.” And Lin Chi Ling commented: “Never heard about her rumours with Jerry.” ...

The animated film "Malan Flower" premiered in Beijing on Tuesday afternoon. Adapted from the stage play of the same name, Malan Flower is among the films celebrating the 60th anniversary of the founding of New China. The premiere was attended by actress Chen Hao, and also Li Yang, who performed the voice of Donald Duck in the Disney Cartoon "Mickey Mouse". The children's song Malan Flower comes from the dance drama of the same name. Having premiered fifty years ago, the dance drama is one of the classics among children productions in China. The animated film keeps the flavor of the dance drama while at the same time incorporates many current themes, such as environmental protection and living in harmony. The film is regarded as a Chinese-style narrative, containing classic Chinese music in a modern presentation. Many big stars have lent their voice to the film including basketball player Yao Ming, actor Leon Lai, and actresses Lin Chiling and Chen Hao.

Whiny to some, pleasant to others, such are the bipolar views audience have of Taiwanese top model Lin Chi-ling's voice. Netizens recently dug out an interview clip of Lin before she was famous and found her voice to be hoarse and totally different from her trademark 'baby voice'. One cynic wrote in an online post after watching the clip: "She is truly putting on an act! I've never believed in that baby voice of hers. This is one vicious woman." Some also believed that her baby voice was initiated by her management company to create hype. Her supporters, on the other hand, questioned the authenticity of the video clip, and believed it was manipulated digitally. They pointed out that the voice of the host in the interview, Stella Chang, known for her crystal clear vocals, also sounds hoarser in the clip. Appearing in a teal dress at the Beijing Olympics Stadium on Monday night as the "Asian Games Angel" of the 16th Asian Games Etiquette Volunteer Sele...