Lin Min Chen

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Lin Min Chen
林明禎
Lin in December 2015
Born
Lin Min Chen

(1990-06-01) 1 June 1990 (age 33)
Penang, Malaysia
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Singer
Years active2015–present

Lin Min Chen (Chinese: 林明禎; born 1 June 1990) is a Malaysian actress active in Malaysian, Taiwanese, and Hong Kong cinema. Debuting as a singer in Taiwan, Lin embarked on her acting career with the Taiwanese romance series Love Me and Prince of Wolf (both 2016). She gained recognition in Hong Kong with her role as Summer/Winter in the horror romance film Vampire Cleanup Department (2017) and has since appeared in various Hong Kong productions, including The Fatal Raid, A Journey of Happiness (both 2019), and One Second Champion (2021). Lin delivered a breakout performance as Meow in the comedy film Table for Six (2022), earning a nomination for Best Supporting Actress in the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards. She reprised the role in the sequel Table for Six 2 (2024).

Early life[edit]

Lin was born on 1 June 1990, in Penang, Malaysia.[1][2] She was of Chinese descent with ancestral roots from Chaozhou, Guangdong.[1] Her mother was a lounge bar singer,[3] and she had an elder sister and two younger brothers.[4] When she was six years old, her family moved to Johor Bahru.[4][5] After graduating from high school, Lin ran a beauty salon with her sister to raise money for her brothers' school fees.[3][6] In her childhood, she never intended to join the entertainment industry; instead, she aspired to become a chef. She had plans to study culinary arts in Australia after saving enough money from the salon business.[3]

Career[edit]

In 2014, Lin gained popularity on the internet when a customer took a photo of her at the beauty salon.[3][5] Several artist agencies, including singer Yu Heng [zh]'s recently established studio, approached her. Yu Heng invited Lin to Taiwan to record a demo after recognizing her potential.[3] In 2015, Lin signed with Seed Music [zh] as a singer and moved to Taipei to begin her career.[3][5] She released her first single, "My Happy Adventure" in 2016,[7] and subsequently starred in lead roles in the romance web series Love Me [zh] and Prince of Wolf.[8][9] During the same year, the production crew of the horror romance film Vampire Cleanup Department directed by Chiu Sin Hang, went to Taiwan to audition for a suitable lead actress.[3][10] Lin's agency recommended her for the audition, and she won the dual role of Summer/Winter, a vampire who died in the nineteenth century.[10] Her performance in the film garnered public recognition in Hong Kong and marked the beginning of her career there.[3] Lin filmed an advertisement for a Hong Kong fintech company in 2017,[1] and released her second EP #Me in both Taiwan and Hong Kong.[5][11] In 2019, she starred in the comedy action thriller film The Fatal Raid [zh] and the Hong Kong-Malaysian comedy film A Journey of Happiness, playing lead roles.[12][13] She also released her third EP Whoo in the same year.[14] In 2021, Lin appeared in Chiu Sin Hang's sports film One Second Champion as Yiu, a yoga teacher at a struggling boxing gym,[15] and landed a recurring role in the Singaporean horror mystery thriller series The Ferryman·Legends of Nanyang [zh].[16]

In 2022, Lin achieved a breakout role in the Hong Kong comedy film Table for Six.[17][18] She portrayed Meow, a Taiwanese media personality who moves to Hong Kong and stays with a family starring Dayo Wong, Stephy Tang, Louis Cheung, Ivana Wong, and Peter Chan.[19] Her performance, along with her iconic greeting posture in the film, generated significant buzz on the internet,[20][21] and she received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress in the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards.[22] Lin reprised her role in the sequel Table for Six 2 [zh] in 2024, and her performance, particularly a crying monologue scene, received positive acclaim.[23][24] She was also named the Youth Ambassador in the 16th Asian Film Awards.[17]

In May 2024, Lin announced that she would be taking a hiatus from acting due to health conditions.[25][26]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Vampire Cleanup Department Summer / Winter [10]
2019 The Fatal Raid [zh] Zhi Hen (梓涵) [12]
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Show [zh] Diva [27]
A Journey of Happiness Pumpkin BB [13]
2020 A Moment of Happiness Zhen (真真) [28]
2021 One Second Champion Yiu (小瑤) [15]
2022 Table for Six Meow (阿Meow) [19]
2024 Table for Six 2 [zh] Meow [23]
We 12 [zh] Princess [29]

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Love Me [zh] Lin Yi-jun (林怡君) Main role[8]
Prince of Wolf Chen Shu Pei (陳舒裴) Main role[9]
2021 The Ferryman·Legends of Nanyang [zh] Qing Qing (青青) Recurring role[16]
2022 Coffee for the Soul [zh] Yeung Sin Yu (楊善茹) Special appearance[30]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2023 29th Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award Best Actress Table for Six Nominated [31]
41st Hong Kong Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated [22]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c 高天佑 (23 September 2022). "保護林明禎" (in Chinese). Hong Kong Economic Journal. Archived from the original on 26 September 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  2. ^ 林迅景 (3 June 2023). "「大馬女神」林明禎33歲生日表示冇人追 想專心搵錢香港買獨立屋" (in Chinese). HK01. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h Ng, Monica (28 July 2022). "專訪林明禎Minchen Lin 意料之外" (in Chinese). Marie Claire. Archived from the original on 14 August 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  4. ^ a b "被封最完美女人爆紅‧林明禎：不可思議" (in Chinese). Guang Ming Daily. 3 January 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d "林明禎｜拍學車廣告 網民搞笑話因她要再考過 大馬女神愛打機 賽車遊戲最拿手". 星島頭條 (in Chinese). Sing Tao Daily. 9 February 2023. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  6. ^ 翁子涵 (24 September 2019). "獨／4歲弟放學「雙手全瘀青掐痕」！林明禎拿鉗子衝學校理論：我要扒光他指甲" (in Chinese). ETToday. Archived from the original on 24 September 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  7. ^ 盧禕祺 (10 October 2015). "林明禎簽唱會 媽媽攜姊弟帶美食捧場" (in Chinese). China Times. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  8. ^ a b 陳穎 (17 January 2024). "大馬女神現蹤台灣！林明禎包緊緊超兇吃美食 爆辣曲線「長輩」太強大" (in Chinese). SET News. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  9. ^ a b 王建棠 (21 December 2016). "張軒睿、安心亞、林明禎首合作 初登華劇《狼王子》引注目" (in Chinese). SET News. Archived from the original on 20 September 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  10. ^ a b c 鄭思珩 (15 February 2023). "【專訪】幕後到幕前的美麗意外 林明禎：該遇到的神都遇到了" (in Chinese). The Culturist. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  11. ^ 陽昕翰 (8 April 2017). "林明禎搞Me女團 E奶S腰辣翻天" (in Chinese). Liberty Times. Archived from the original on 7 December 2018. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  12. ^ a b Lee, Edmund (27 September 2019). "The Fatal Raid film review: girls-with-guns fun gives way to corny revenge tale in unofficial Special Female Force sequel". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 7 December 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  13. ^ a b ""A Journey of Happiness" to brighten up CNY 2019". Yahoo! News. 29 August 2018. Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  14. ^ 陽昕翰 (20 September 2019). "《人物專訪》林明禎Welcome新感情 否認處女作男主角是張軒睿" (in Chinese). Liberty Times. Archived from the original on 6 October 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  15. ^ a b Lee, Edmund (10 March 2021). "One Second Champion movie review: boxing drama with a fantasy twist from Vampire Cleanup Department director". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 5 December 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  16. ^ a b 黃佩娟 (14 September 2021). "林明祯挑战大胆尺度不舍角色狂哭40分钟" (in Chinese). Sin Chew Daily. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  17. ^ a b Berano, Kate (26 April 2023). "Inside Lin Min-chen favourite luxury fashion brands: the Hong-Kong based actress sparkles in Swarovski and Bulgari, pairs Dolce & Gabbana with Louboutin on the red carpet and loves Fendi bags". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 11 January 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  18. ^ 莫匡堯 (15 February 2023). "飯戲攻心2專訪︱林明禎望事業婚姻取平衡 「婚姻中兩個人是一體」" (in Chinese). HK01. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
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  20. ^ Lee, Meilian (27 February 2023). "女生都愛林明禎是因為她完全沒有「綠茶婊」特徵！大馬女神如何做到人畜無害？" (in Chinese). Madame Figaro. Archived from the original on 23 October 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  21. ^ 廖俐惠 (4 March 2024). "林明禎親一個爆紅 新片辦3場婚禮喊累" (in Chinese). Liberty Times. Archived from the original on 6 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  22. ^ a b Mukhopadhyay, Suchetana (9 February 2023). "Hong Kong Film Awards 2023: From Edan Lui to Louis Cheung, all nominees revealed". Tatler Asia. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  23. ^ a b Lee, Edmund (7 February 2024). "Table for Six 2 movie review: Lunar New Year comedy sequel anchored by Stephy Tang is a chaotic but satisfying follow-up to the 2022 box office sensation". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 21 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  24. ^ "《饭戏攻心2》林明祯哭戏演技大爆发 自夸广东话进阶大进步" (in Chinese). See Hua Daily News. 2 February 2024. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
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  26. ^ "馬來西亞女神林明禎突然宣布全面停工 自揭近日體驗各種疼痛 健康狀況令人擔心" (in Chinese). Sing Tao Daily. 6 May 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  27. ^ "歐漢聲、林明禎、劉冠廷出道以來最大挑戰 《瘋狂電視台瘋電影》三人撐起一家電視台！？" (in Chinese). Yahoo! News. 21 December 2018. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  28. ^ "Lin Min-Chen pairs up with Thai actor for "A Moment of Happiness"". Yahoo! News. 15 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 January 2020. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  29. ^ 何故 (2 April 2024). "《12怪盜》主角們各有發揮 甚至有不同程度的驚喜" (in Chinese). HK01. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  30. ^ "心靈師 林明禎缺席新劇宣傳 連IG提都唔提！李璨琛掀網民罷睇潮" (in Chinese). Oriental Sunday. 28 December 2022. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  31. ^ "金像獎2023｜林明禎入行8年台北發跡旋風式上位 首部劇集角色原來奇醜無比" (in Chinese). Sing Tao Daily. 17 April 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2024.

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