Lin ChiLing

Her perfect face has become one of Asia’s most famous in recent years. As a successful top model, she featured on the covers of international magazines. However for Chi Ling, inner beauty counts as much as physical qualities, and it is important for her to continue to learn and to grow. A graduate from the University of Toronto, the young Taiwanese icon is passionate about art and in particular sculpture. Chi Ling also devotes her time to causes she feels strongly about, such as the “World Vision AIDS Orphan Project”. Longines could not fail to succumb to Chi Ling’s charm. The young fashion model therefore became one of their Ambassadors of Elegance in 2005.

DOB: November 29, 1974, in Taipei, Taiwan

She is a Taiwanese model and actress. As of 2006, Lin has served as an official spokesperson for both China Airlines and Longines.Lin's unusually fast rise to fame was noted by one Taiwanese commentator, who coined the phrase "The Lin Chi-Ling Phenomenon".

Taiwanese media reported Lin as #1 model in the "Richest Celebrities [in Taiwan]" list in 2007, with estimated earnings of TWD$60,000,000 (≈ AU$2,100,000 ≈ CA$1,900,000 ≈ UK£906,000 ≈ US$1,900,000), in which Jay Chou appeared as #1 male singer (with over TWD$100,000,000) and Jolin Tsai appeared as #1 female singer (with nearly TWD$100,000,000).

AWARDS
•International Artist Credibility Award", 2nd International Television Commercial Arts Festival in 2006
•"Hong Kong Style Icons", Hong Kong Trade Development Council in 2006
•"Top Ten China Beauty", 5th International Beauty Week in 2006
•"Best Fashion Icon at the 2nd Entertainment Award at Beijing in 2007
•"Most popular New Actress", Baidu Award in 2008
•"Best New Actress", Sina Award in 2008
•"Best Asia Star Award", Asia Model Festival awards at Korea in 2009
•"Most Influential Charity Icon", Charity Star Award in 2009

Omnipresent in fashion shows, Chi Ling was quickly caught up by show business. In addition to her modelling career, she became a popular television programme presenter, and one of the star presenters of ceremonies like "Golden Horse Awards", "Golden Melody Award" and many others. Audience numbers explode the moment she appears on the screen!