Chih Ying Lin

Jimmy Lin

  • Name: Jimmy Lin
  • Native name: 林志穎
  • Given name: Lin Lin Chih Ying
  • Also Known as: Lin Zhi Ying, Lin Zhiying, Lin Chihying, 林志颖
  • Nationality: Taiwanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: October 15, 1974
  • Age: 51
Jimmy Lin is a Taiwanese singer, actor, race car driver, and entrepreneur. He currently races for the Zhuhai Pingtzuo Racing Team and co-manages Zhuhai Pingtzuo Racing Sports Consultancy Co., Ltd. In addition, he oversees operations at Roadstar car dealership in Taipei and serves as a director at Inwellcom Tech Co., Ltd. Lin also owns Aichiry Biotechnology Company and has invested in Hezhong International Industrial Co., Ltd., specializing in eco-friendly flooring.

Born in Zhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan, with roots in Fuzhou, Lin attended Zhongxiao Elementary School, Huaisheng Junior High School, and graduated from Huagang Arts School in June 1993. His father, Lin De Xiong, was a prominent actor.

Lin's entertainment career began when he was discovered by a talent scout from UFO Records at age 15 while performing in a school play. He debuted at 17 with his first album in 1992, following his graduation from Huagang Arts School. Lin ventured into photography at 18, eventually expanding his studio to several branches.

After military service with the Army's 1718 Brigade, Lin faced career challenges but returned to establish Jimmy Studio to manage his entertainment career independently. He experienced a setback in 1998 after a serious racing accident but rebounded, becoming Taiwan's first participant in the World Rally Championship in Australia later that year.

In 1999, Lin founded the ESSO JIMMY RACING TEAM and made a significant move into professional motorsport by joining the GT Radial Racing Team in 2003. Throughout his career, he has also dabbled in entrepreneurship, including a brief stint in the restaurant business with "Dream Taste Home" in Jinghua City.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Lin released his first microfilm as a director in 2011 and established Leading Speed Enterprise Co., Ltd. in September 2018.

Lin's personal life includes a longtime relationship with model Chen Ruo Yi, culminating in marriage in 2010. They have three children together, including twins born in late 2015.

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Composer
Year Title Type Rating
2015
Drama
0.0
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2014
Qi Huan Mao Xian Wang
Qi Huan Mao Xian Wang
Chinese Drama, 2014, 40 eps
He Xiao (Main Role)
40
He Xiao
Main Role
7.6
2011
Rainbow Sweetheart
Rainbow Sweetheart
Chinese Drama, 2011, 35 eps
Shao Feng (Main Role)
35
Main Role
6.9
2010
Single Princesses and Blind Dates
Single Princesses and Blind Dates
Chinese Drama, 2010, 30 eps
Ji Fan (Main Role)
30
Main Role
6.8
2009
A Legend of Shaolin Kung Fu Season 2
A Legend of Shaolin Kung Fu Season 2
Chinese Drama, 2009, 46 eps
Li Shi Min (Main Role)
46
Li Shi Min
Main Role
7.8
2007
My Lucky Star
My Lucky Star
Taiwanese Drama, 2007, 20 eps
Zhong Tian Qi (Main Role)
20
Main Role
7.7
2005
Strange Stories from Liao Zhai
Strange Stories from Liao Zhai
Chinese Drama, 2005, 36 eps
Wang Yuan Feng (Main Role)
36
Wang Yuan Feng
Main Role
7.2
2004
The Tale of the Romantic Swordsman
The Tale of the Romantic Swordsman
Chinese Drama, 2004, 41 eps
Liu San Bian (Main Role)
41
Main Role
7.2
2003
Demi Gods & Semi Devils
Demi Gods & Semi Devils
Chinese Drama, 2003, 40 eps
Duan Yu (Main Role)
40
Duan Yu
Main Role
7.7
2002
Secretly Loving You
Secretly Loving You
Taiwanese Drama, 2002, 30 eps
Episodes 27,28,29 (Guest Role)
30
Episodes 27,28,29
Guest Role
7.0
2002
The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra
The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra
Hong Kong Drama, 2002, 40 eps
Na Ja (Support Role)
40
Na Ja
Support Role
7.6
2002
The Legendary Siblings Season 2
The Legendary Siblings Season 2
Taiwanese Drama, 2002, 40 eps
Xiao Yu (Main Role)
40
Xiao Yu
Main Role
7.6
2001
Master Swordsman Lu Xiao Feng
Master Swordsman Lu Xiao Feng
Taiwanese Drama, 2001, 20 eps
Lu Xiao Feng (Main Role)
20
Main Role
7.2
1999
The Legendary Siblings
The Legendary Siblings
Taiwanese Drama, 1999, 40 eps
Xiao Yu Er (Main Role)
40
Xiao Yu Er
Main Role
7.5
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2015
Emperor's Holidays
Emperor's Holidays
Chinese Movie, 2015,
Jimmy Lin (Main Role)
Main Role
6.9
2014
Where Are We Going, Dad?
Where Are We Going, Dad?
Chinese Movie, 2014,
[Himself] (Main Role)
[Himself]
Main Role
7.8
2012
Flying With You
Flying With You
Chinese Movie, 2012,
Xu Yi Fan (Main Role)
Main Role
7.1
2012
If I Were You
If I Were You
Chinese Movie, 2012,
Xian Min (Main Role)
Main Role
7.0
2011
Speed Angels
Speed Angels
Chinese Movie, 2011,
A Zu (Support Role)
A Zu
Support Role
6.6
2004
I Love How You Love Me
I Love How You Love Me
Taiwanese Movie, 2004,
Heng Feng (Main Role)
Main Role
6.3
1999
Heavenly Legend
Heavenly Legend
Taiwanese Movie, 1999,
Monkey King Ng Hung (Main Role)
Main Role
7.4
1997
Chivalrous Legend
Chivalrous Legend
Taiwanese Movie, 1997,
Liao Tien Ting (Main Role)
Main Role
7.6
1995
Forever Friends
Forever Friends
Taiwanese Movie, 1995,
Zeng Zhi Xiang (Main Role)
Zeng Zhi Xiang
Main Role
7.0
1995
Grandpa's Love
Grandpa's Love
Taiwanese Movie, 1995,
Chiang Hsing Chien (Main Role)
Chiang Hsing Chien
Main Role
7.6
1995
School Days
School Days
Taiwanese Movie, 1995,
Hui Chi Ho (Main Role)
Main Role
6.9
1994
No, Sir!
No, Sir!
Taiwanese Movie, 1994,
Lam Siu Wing (Main Role)
Lam Siu Wing
Main Role
6.8
1994
Shaolin Popey 1
Shaolin Popey 1
Taiwanese Movie, 1994,
Pi Shao Ting (Main Role)
Main Role
7.8
1993
End of the Road
End of the Road
Taiwanese Movie, 1993,
Din (Support Role)
Din
Support Role
6.3
1993
Boys Are Easy
Boys Are Easy
Hong Kong Movie, 1993,
Ching Siu Pei (Support Role)
Ching Siu Pei
Support Role
7.1
1993
Flying Dagger
Flying Dagger
Hong Kong Movie, 1993,
Hon Lam (Support Role)
Hon Lam
Support Role
7.8
1993
Butterfly and Sword
Butterfly and Sword
Hong Kong Movie, 1993,
Prince Cha (Main Role)
Main Role
7.2
1993
Vampire Family
Vampire Family
Hong Kong Movie, 1993,
David Vamp (Main Role)
David Vamp
Main Role
6.6
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2023
Call Me by Fire Season 3
Call Me by Fire Season 3
Chinese TV Show, 2023, 18 eps
(Regular Member)
18
Regular Member
8.1
2020
My Dearest Ladies Season 2
My Dearest Ladies Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2020, 13 eps
(Regular Member)
13
Regular Member
7.6
2019
Now You Sing
Now You Sing
Chinese TV Show, 2019, 12 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 12) (Guest)
12
[Panelist] (Ep. 12)
Guest
8.1
2018
Twenty-Four Hours Season 3
Twenty-Four Hours Season 3
Chinese TV Show, 2018, 12 eps
(Main Host)
12
Main Host
8.0
2017
Ace vs Ace Season 2
Ace vs Ace Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2017, 12 eps
(Ep. 9) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 9)
Guest
7.9
2016
Top Surprise
Top Surprise
Chinese TV Show, 2016, 10 eps
(Ep. 2, 4, 9) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 2, 4, 9)
Guest
7.3
2016
We Are Seventeen
We Are Seventeen
Chinese TV Show, 2016, 13 eps
(Regular Member)
13
Regular Member
8.0
2016
Fresh Sunday
Fresh Sunday
Chinese TV Show, 2016, 12 eps
(Ep 2) (Guest)
12
(Ep 2)
Guest
7.8
2016
Keep Running Season 4
Keep Running Season 4
Chinese TV Show, 2016, 12 eps
(Ep. 11) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 11)
Guest
8.4
2016
LadyBees
LadyBees
Chinese TV Show, 2016, 12 eps
[Judge] (Ep. 12) (Guest)
12
[Judge] (Ep. 12)
Guest
0.0
2015
Challenger Alliance
Challenger Alliance
Chinese TV Show, 2015, 13 eps
(Ep. 12-13) (Guest)
13
(Ep. 12-13)
Guest
6.8
2015
The Voice of China Season 4
The Voice of China Season 4
Chinese TV Show, 2015, 15 eps
[Performer] (Ep. 14) (Guest)
15
[Performer] (Ep. 14)
Guest
7.5
2014
Where Are We Going, Dad? Season 2
Where Are We Going, Dad? Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2014, 16 eps
(Guest)
16
Guest
7.9
2013
Where Are We Going, Dad?
Where Are We Going, Dad?
Chinese TV Show, 2013, 12 eps
(Regular Member)
12
Regular Member
8.1
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  • First Name: Chih Ying
  • Family Name: Lin
  • Native name: 林志穎
  • Also Known as: Lin Zhi Ying, Lin Zhiying, Lin Chihying, 林志颖
  • Nationality: Taiwanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: October 15, 1974
  • Age: 51

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