Lin Chi-ling

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Lin Chi-ling (林志玲)
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Date of birth November 29, 1974 (1974-11-29) (age 35)
Place of birth Taipei, Taiwan
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8+12 in)
Hair color Black
Eye color Black
Measurements 34"-23½"-35" (US)
86-60-89
Weight 53kg (117 lbs)
Dress size 6 (US)
36 (EU)
Agency Catwalk Production House

Lin Chi-ling (Chinese: 林志玲pinyin: Lín Zhì Líng, born November 29, 1974, in Taipei, Taiwan), is a Taiwanese model. She is the official spokesperson for China Airlines, appearing in company commercials and calendars. Some of the nicknames given to her include: Bing QiLin (冰淇淋) ("ice-cream"), ChiLing, Ling-Ling, and Chiling Lin.

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[edit] Biography

[edit] Early life

Chi-Ling's secondary school was Taipei Municipal Zhongzheng Junior High School, and she later attended Bishop Strachan School in Toronto. She studied at the University of Toronto where she majored in Western Art History and Economics.

[edit] Modeling career

Chi Ling was deemed the most beautiful Asian woman. Currently Managed by Catwalk Modeling Agency, Chi Ling is one of the most recognized models in Taiwan, Hong Kong and mainland China.

She was in attendance at the Chanel International Show in 1999.

China Airlines produced Lin Chi-ling figures.[1]

[edit] Television career

She has had numerous roles in television over her time as a model, being the host of TVBS-G LA Mode News, TVBS-G Fashion Track, and the Golden Melody Awards in 2005.

She has stated that in the future she wants to be a TV news anchor.

[edit] Movie career

She has made her movie début in a historical epic directed by John Woo entitled Red Cliff. Playing the role of Xiao Qiao, it was her first time acting ever.

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