Lin Chiling | 林志玲| Lin Zhi Ling | Chiling Lin

TOKYO: Taiwan model-actress Lin Chiling's maiden Japanese drama serial "Moon Lovers" suffered from dismal ratings in Japan and may face cancellation, reported Taiwan media. The first episode of Fuji Television's highly anticipated romance drama "Moon Lovers", which also stars Japanese heartthrob Takuya Kimura, garnered ratings of 22.4 per cent when broadcast in May at the 9pm time slot on Mondays. However, ratings dropped steadily until it hit a low of 15.5 per cent during the serial's fourth episode, a record low for a drama starring the ultra-popular Kimura. Kimura's earlier drama "Hero" holds the record for being the highest rated drama serial in the same time slot with ratings of 34.2 per cent. The Japanese actor is so popular in Japan that any drama he appears in was virtually guaranteed good ratings; however, it appears this was not the case for "Moon Lovers". And by the end of the drama's fifth episode, traile...

TAIWANESE supermodel Lin Chiling has been picked as the world’s sexiest woman by the Taiwan edition of FHM magazine. In a survey involving by 1.5 million readers, Lady Gaga was in second place after Lin. China Press reported that socialite Aimee Sun was third on the list. Others named were Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai, model Marisa Miller and TV personality Patty Hou. On another matter, the daily reported that the taxi driver who was reported to have raped at least six schoolgirls, was once a newspaper correspondent and had also worked as a manager for a cooperative in Senai, Johor. A former schoolmate of the taxi driver said he used to be active in local associations and politics. “He was a very talented and hardworking person who always wanted to get exclusive stories for the newspaper,” said the former schoolmate, who only wanted to be known as Liew. An old neighbour of the cabbie, known as Phang, claimed that he used to be a gambler who was always pursued by Ah Longs....

Yet another set of indecent photos of Lin Chiling is circulating on the Net. This time, they have been unearthed by her Japanese fans. The Taiwanese supermodel-turned-actress, who is currently riding high on her Japanese TV drama, Moon Lovers with hottie Takuya Kimura - is said to have taken the nude shots for her personal collection. Click here to find out more! "The girl in the nude is Chiling," claimed the netizens, who posted their comments and "photographic evidence" on various Japanese sites. But Chiling vehemently denied it, saying "the photos have been super-imposed." Last year, the leggy beauty became sensational news in Japan when porn-makers photoshopped her photos and used them illegally on the cover of a Japanese porn disc, entitled The China Temptation. http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20100531-219300.html

Sunday 23rd May, 05:48 AM JST TOKYO — Taiwanese actress Lin Chi-ling, recently named as a promoter of a Tokyo-based travel agency, said she likes going on trips with men who are entertaining. ‘‘I’d like to go on a trip and relax, as I’ve been very busy,’’ Lin, wearing a blue mini dress, told an event in Tokyo. ‘‘I want to go to Europe with my family.’‘ Lin, 35, also spoke in fluent Japanese about the sort of man she prefers, saying, ‘‘In daily life I like a man who is serious and nice to his parents. When traveling, I prefer an active man who has a sense of humor.’‘ Lin has been appearing in the Japanese TV drama ‘‘Tsuki no Koibito’’ (Moon Lovers) together with actor Takuya Kimura. http://www.japantoday.com/category/entertainment/view/actress-lin-prefers-funny-man-as-travel-companion

Starring Japanese superstar Takuya Kimura and Taiwanese model-actress Lin Chi-ling, ratings for the second episode of the highly-anticipated Japanese romantic drama series, Moon Lovers, dipped by 3% as compared to its premiere episode's record of 22.2%. In the second episode of Moon Lovers, Takuya and Chi-ling's characters, Hazuki Rensuke and Lin Xiu Mei, grow increasingly intimate. Apart from having a storyline centered on a rags-to-riches Cinderella theme, the ending scene in the second episode featured a brazen Chi-ling initiating a kiss with Takuya's character, followed by a deep embrace by the latter. The pair was engaged in a passionate onscreen kiss for three minutes and failed to attract viewers despite the sizzling lip-lock action. The show has been slammed by netizens for its unattractive and slow storyline. Although there has been a minor slide in ratings, Chi-ling has impressed the Japanese audience with her beauty and good figure. They dubbed her "the amaz...

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A few days ago, Taiwanese model turned actress Lin Chi-ling openly showered praises on her Japanese co-star, Takuya Kimura, calling him "handsome" and "tall". This time round, it is roles reversal with the debonair actor complimenting his onscreen lover in the ongoing drama series, Moon Lovers, in an interview with Japanese publication, Men's Non-no. "When I first heard that she would be coming to shoot our [Smap] MV, I didn't dare believe what I heard. I felt that she is really beautiful, she's a real beauty. She's not just pretty on the outside, she is very polite too," he said. Both Takuya and Chi-ling were dressed in matching black couple attire for the magazine's shoot. Takuya was seen caressing her waist while the Taiwanese actress gently placed her hands over his arm. Other photos featured the pair gazing lovingly at each other while lying down, with their fingers clasped tightly around each other's. The drama, which had its ...

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...

Source: Oriental Daily Translated by: sparkles_n15 @ asianfanatics.net The new Fuji Television drama Tsuki no Koibito ~ Moon Lovers, starring Kimura Takuya will begin airing next Monday. To take advantage of the Golden Week holiday, Fuji TV has steadily increased their promotional campaign. Aside from ads at Shibuya Station in Tokyo, they also launched the official website for the drama a few days ago. Lately, Fuji TV has been airing many promotional clips of the drama. There were clips of Lin Chi-ling embracing both lead actors Kimura and Matsuda Shota. She also spoke fluent Japanese in the clips. Her onscreen presence seems even greater than the other two lead actresses, Shinohara Ryoko and Kitagawa Keiko.

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...

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 ...

(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

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 ...

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...

More details about Takuya Kimura's upcoming drama series were revealed on Tuesday. Titled "Tsuki no Koibito ~Moon Lovers~," the drama will air in Fuji TV's Monday 9:00pm time slot this spring, though the starting broadcast date has not yet been determined. As reported earlier this month, the drama has Kimura (37) playing the president of an interior design company. It is described as his first real romance series since "Beautiful Life" in 2000, but he will have not one, but three female co-stars. Leading the list of actresses is Ryoko Shinohara (36), cast as a capable interior designer who works with Kimura. The complicated relationship between the two characters goes back to their days as students together. Kimura and Shinohara previously acted together in the 1997 series "Gift." Next is Taiwanese star Lin Chi-ling (35), who appeared in the "Red Cliff" movies. This will be her first time in a Japanese drama. She plays a Chinese woman who...

Source: mingpao Translation: casablanca-- @ http://asianfanatics.net At the 7 For All Mankind Spring/Summer fashion show last night, Jacquelin Ch'ng and Taiwanese top model Lin Chi Ling both showed up wearing the same beige vest, apparently without prior planning. Chi Ling's entire outfit was handpicked by a stylist, whereas Jacquelin's was picked herself. "This proves that we all have similar tastes, good choice!" Jacquelin laughed. "Luckily it's not a boyfriend that we both picked the same one." Since your tastes are so similar, do you like Chi Ling's rumoured ex-flame, Jerry Yan? "No, because I like guys with the same mother tongue as me!" She further stated that although Jerry and Chi Ling are beautiful individuals, they don't have to necessarily be a couple --"The most important thing is to be in love and to have tolerance, beautiful girls can just as easily be paired with a wild animal!" Asked if her boyfriend Deep N...

Actress Lin Chiling attends a press conference of a watch brand as its ambassador in Hong Kong. [Photo: sina.com]

Leggy model-actress Lin Chi-ling will be making her first foray in the Japanese entertainment industry in a drama series starring Takuya Kimura. The 35-year-old grew famous in Japan after her debut acting stint in the history epic film, Red Cliff. She was also recently invited to star as the lead actress in a music video for popular Japanese boyband, SMAP. According to the Japanese media, the upcoming drama series will be produced by Fuji TV and Lin will take on the role as a model engaged to shoot a series of advertisements for Kimura's design company. Feelings will start to develop between the pair's characters over time. Fuji TV reportedly had a hard time trying to pick their lead actress as Kimura tends to nitpick on his drama's scripts, fellow co-actors, and sponsors. They originally wanted to work with Kimura's previous onscreen partners, Ayase Haruka and Kuroki Meisa, but decided against it due to a "lack in freshness." The networ...