Editing Ruby Lin (section)

==Career==

===Early work: 1995–1996===
When Lin received her first experience in front of the camera in 1995, for a minor role, she started to develop a passion for acting. After filming her first TV commercial, Lin caught the attention of TV and film directors, and many companies began seeking her for roles.<ref name = "intro8">{{cite web | url = http://www.ycwb.com/gb/content/2005-04/20/content_888618.htm | title = The manager publishes book disclosed "makes the star" inside story 经纪人出书披露"造星"内幕 | date = April 20, 2005 | publisher = ycwb.com | format = News article | language = zh | access-date = January 3, 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070822004502/http://www.ycwb.com/gb/content/2005-04/20/content_888618.htm | archive-date = August 22, 2007 | url-status = dead | df = mdy-all }}</ref> She received her first role in the film ''[[School Days (1995 film)|School Days]]'', with [[Jimmy Lin Chih Ying|Jimmy Lin]] and [[Takeshi Kaneshiro]]. From 1995 to 1997 after MD completed, Lin had roles in several Taiwanese TV series and began to attract attention and buzz from the media. In 1996, Lin went to China for the first time to film; she considered this a period of valuable experience and a time that she began to learn about acting.
{{cquote|"I was in my second year of high school when I first got involved in film & TV industry. I thought there would be other opportunities for me to study abroad, but one does not bump into the opportunity to be in a film every day. So, I just went and had a try. I told myself that if my filming career didn't work out, then I could still go back to school. But things are not always as they may have appeared to be."<ref name = "ftlInterview">FTV TV program Interview in Taiwan, 2003</ref>}}

===Breakthrough: 1997–2001===
After playing minor roles in various series and films, Lin was selected by Taiwanese writer [[Chiung Yao]] to audition for a main role in the comedic period drama ''[[My Fair Princess]]'', a joint production by mainland China and Taiwan which was adapted from Chiung Yao's own novel. Originally picked for the role of Princess Saiya, Lin was ultimately chosen by the company to play Xia Ziwei instead, as the actress scheduled to play the main role was unavailable.<ref name="coverstory"/>
{{cquote|"After it was decided that I played the role of Ziwei, I got the script only three days before I had to leave for filming. And that was also the first time I was leaving my native place for such a long time for filming and I had to overcome the challenges of being in an unfamiliar environment. (Taiwan Cover story Interview in 2001)"<ref name="coverstory"/>}}

The drama quickly became a phenomenal sensation, appealing to large audiences in [[mainland China]], Hong Kong, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. Lin rose to prominence and became a household name overnight.<ref name = "Biography">{{cite web | url = http://www.lovehkfilm.com/people/lin_ruby.htm | title = Ruby Lin Biography | date = December 8, 2003 | publisher = lovehkfilm.com | access-date = August 23, 2007 | archive-date = July 10, 2015 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150710230949/http://www.lovehkfilm.com/people/lin_ruby.htm | url-status = live }}</ref>

After ''My Fair Princess'', Lin starred in a number of successful television series. In 2000 she starred in Hong Kong [[TVB]]'s production of ''[[The Duke of Mount Deer (2000 TV series)|The Duke of Mount Deer]]'' with [[Dicky Cheung]], [[Shu Qi]] and other well-known artists. In this series, Lin played Princess Jian Ning – a sassy, funny girl. This role demonstrated her acting range, since it differed from the nice, sweet image she had developed from her role in ''[[My Fair Princess]]''. The following year, she starred in ''[[Romance in the Rain]]'', a costume drama based in the 1930s and 1940s, also written by [[Chiung Yao]]. The series was a commercial success and recorded the highest ratings of the year. For two consecutive years (2000 and 2001), Lin was included in the Top Ten Most Famous Asian Superstars.<ref name="awards">{{cite web | url = http://fb.fans001.com/thread-382414-1-1.html |title=Awards and results | date = March 7, 2007 | publisher = fans001.com | language = zh | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071212151918/http://fb.fans001.com/thread-382414-1-1.html | archive-date = December 12, 2007 | df = mdy-all }}</ref> The same year, she was selected in fourth place in "Malaysia 2001 Heavenly Kings & Queens".<ref name="award46">{{cite web |url=http://www.zhaoweinetfamily.com/en/vote-octopus |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070109172730/http://www.zhaoweinetfamily.com/en/vote-octopus |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 9, 2007 | title = Malaysia's 2001 Heavenly Kings & Queens | date = April 23, 2001 | publisher = octopus.com }}</ref>

As Lin felt she had achieved all she could in television, she started venturing into films. In 2000, she appeared in three Hong Kong films - ''[[Winner Takes All (2000 film)|Winner Takes All]]'', ''[[Comic King]]'' and the action movie ''[[China Strike Force]]'' with [[Aaron Kwok]] and Taiwanese actor-singer [[Leehom Wang]]. Although Lin had only a supporting role, she considered it a learning experience. With these films, she made inroads into the Hong Kong market.<ref name="Biography"/>

===Mainstream success: 2002–2005===
Since 2002, Lin focused on her career in mainland China. In 2003, she starred in three series - ''[[Half Life Fate]] ([[Pinyin]]: Ban Sheng Yuan)'' (adapted from [[Eileen Chang|Zhang Ailing]]'s novel ''Eighteen Springs''), ''[[Boy & Girl]]'' and ''[[Flying Daggers]]''. Lin was chosen for the female lead in the TV version of ''[[Affair of Half a Lifetime|Half Life Fate]]''; the film version was directed by [[Ann Hui]], a well-known Asian director. For Lin, it was a challenging role and she was under pressure.

Lin's work yielded good results; her performance enhanced her fame, earning accolades for capturing her screen character Man Zhen's 14 years of arduous life. The series was broadcast in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea.<ref name="rubykorea">{{cite web | url = http://news.naver.com/news/read.php?mode=LSD&office_id=044&article_id=0000043056&section_id=101&menu_id=101 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130129135120/http://news.naver.com/news/read.php?mode=LSD&office_id=044&article_id=0000043056&section_id=101&menu_id=101 | url-status = dead | archive-date = January 29, 2013 | title = Lin winning over Korea | date = April 6, 2004 | publisher = Korea herals }}</ref> The same year, Lin also appeared in the youth romantic TV series ''[[Boy & Girl]]''; it was broadcast in China by [[China Central Television|CCTV]], receiving the highest rating of all series aired in 2003.<ref name="boygirl">{{cite web | url = http://hello2ruby.lettersfrom.us/0104.htm | title = "Boy & Girl" Got New High Ratings JS Film | date = September 30, 2003 | publisher = hello2ruby | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070928050146/http://hello2ruby.lettersfrom.us/0104.htm | archive-date = September 28, 2007 | df = mdy-all}}</ref> With this series, Lin was selected one of the Top 10 actresses of the year; of those 10 actresses, she was the only one from Taiwan.<ref name="awards"/> She then appeared in the [[ancient]] martial arts TV series ''[[Flying Daggers]]'', based on [[Gu Long]]'s novel. It was her first 
martial-arts series, and Lin played against type – portraying a cold assassin, rather than her usual gentle damsel. These three series were released in 2003 throughout Asia, contributing to Lin's rise in popularity and recognition. Though Lin focused on TV series, she continued to appear in films such as the adventure drama ''[[Life Express (2004 film)|Life Express]]'' (with [[Richie Ren]]) and the romantic comedy ''[[Love Trilogy]]'' (with [[Francis Ng]] and [[Anita Yuen]]), which was relatively successful in China.

Lin sparked a trend towards China-Korea collaborations when she starred in the 2004 production ''[[Amor de Tarapaca]]'' (co-starring Korean actor Han Jae Suk). Lin was involved in another original Korean screenplay ''[[Magic Touch of Fate]]'', co-starring Taiwanese actor [[Alec Su]] and Korean idol [[Kangta]]. This series is the highest-budgeted miniseries in Asian television history (as of 2011). By this time, Lin had been in show business for almost a decade, with nearly non-stop filming. She wanted to go back to school; since high school, studying abroad had been her dream.<ref name = "coverstory"/> In the winter of 2004, after filming ''[[Magic Touch of Fate]]'', Lin decided to study language and acting for three months in New York City. While she was there, Lin studied English at [[Study Group International]]<ref name="studyny">{{cite web | url = http://www.studygroup.biz/news_2005/rubylin.asp | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050211065700/http://www.studygroup.biz/news_2005/rubylin.asp | url-status = dead | archive-date = February 11, 2005 | title = Embassy CES New York welcomes Ruby Lin and Kyeong Rim Park | date = March 29, 2005 | publisher = studygroup.com }}</ref><ref name="studyny1">{{cite web | url = http://www.studygroup.com/embassyces/english/aboutus/meet_celebrities.asp | title = Ruby Lin at Embassy CES New York | date = March 29, 2005 | publisher = studygroup.com | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20061118070155/http://www.studygroup.com/embassyces/english/aboutus/meet_celebrities.asp | archive-date = November 18, 2006 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> and performance at the [[New York Film Academy]].

Returning home to Taiwan with a new passion for acting in February 2005, Lin starred in ''[[Paris Sonata]]''.<ref name = "soundofcolors">{{cite web |url=http://english.sina.com/life/1/2005/0908/45155.html |title=Ruby Lin stars in "Sound of Colors" |date=March 29, 2005 |publisher=english.sina.com |access-date=December 2, 2006 |archive-date=May 11, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060511070354/http://english.sina.com/life/1/2005/0908/45155.html |url-status=live }}</ref> For her role in ''Paris Sonata'', she learned to play piano two months before filming. After ''Paris Sonata'', she selected the TV drama ''[[Sound of Colors (TV series)|Sound of Colors]]'' (a remake of [[Jimmy Liao]]'s book) as her next work, portraying a blind radio DJ. Lin's performance as a blind girl received good reviews from audiences and the news media.<ref name = "sosreview">{{cite web |url=http://www.spcnet.tv/reviews/review.php?rID=1465 |title=Sound of colors 2006 |date=March 6, 2007 |publisher=spcnet review |access-date=January 3, 2008 |archive-date=December 19, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071219183724/http://www.spcnet.tv/reviews/review.php?rID=1465 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="sosreview2">{{cite web | url=http://rubystation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=7753 | script-title=zh:《熱線你我他》地下鐵 反映商業社會現象 | date=May 30, 2006 | publisher=spcnet | format=web review | language=zh | access-date=January 3, 2008 | archive-date=February 26, 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090226051214/http://rubystation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=7753 | url-status=live }}</ref> This drama was broadcast in many countries, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam and the United States. This was followed by the dramas ''[[Star Boulevard]]'' and ''[[Da Li Princess]]'', which were expected to be released in 2008 by [[China Central Television|CCTV]].

===Another Milestone: 2006–2009 ===
[[File:Ruby Lin 1976.jpg|thumb|Lin in 2007]]
In 2006, Lin's starred in the television series ''[[Ancestral Temple (TV series)|Ancestral Temple]]'' where she further expanded her acting range.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/r/m/p/2006-08-25/14551216719.html|script-title=zh:大祠堂：區別於其他宅院戲的"宅院戲"|trans-title=Ancestral Temple: Distinguishes itself from other manor dramas|date=August 25, 2006|publisher=sina.com|language=zh|access-date=January 3, 2008|archive-date=May 26, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110526012622/http://ent.sina.com.cn/r/m/p/2006-08-25/14551216719.html|url-status=live}}</ref> After three months of filming in [[Huang Shan]], China, the series was completed at the end of October 2006. Its broadcast by [[China Central Television|CCTV]]-1 was planned for 2008. On June 6, 2006, Lin won the Most Popular Actress in Taiwan award at the 2nd Chinese TV Drama Award ceremony in Beijing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tv2.ewang.com/paihangbang.php|script-title=zh:第二届电视剧风云盛典最受欢迎男女演员|trans-title=Most Popular Actor/Actress at the 2nd Chinese TV Drama Award|date=November 22, 2006|publisher=tv2.ewang.com|language=zh|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061010212539/http://tv2.ewang.com/paihangbang.php|archive-date=October 10, 2006|df=mdy-all}}</ref> She has also been regularly featured in polls as one of the Top 10 contemporary Chinese actors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/h/2006-12-19/15461377125.html|script-title=zh:林心如三部央視大戲接連出鏡|trans-title=Ruby Lin will have 3 major CCTV dramas airing|date=December 19, 2006|publisher=sina.com|language=zh|access-date=January 3, 2008|archive-date=February 11, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070211113651/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/h/2006-12-19/15461377125.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

At the end of 2006, Lin bid farewell to her management company Zhong Jie, after a 10-year relationship, and on November 30, 2006 ceremoniously signed with [[Huayi Brothers]] Film and Television group for a reported $10&nbsp;million.<ref name = "fee">{{cite web | url = http://ent.qq.com/a/20061130/000335.htm | title = 蘇有朋林心如簽約金鎖不迎駕 Alec su and Ruby Lin signing contract, Jinshuo did not welcome them | date = November 30, 2006 | publisher = qq.com | language = zh | access-date = January 3, 2008 | archive-date = February 22, 2007 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070222161948/http://ent.qq.com/a/20061130/000335.htm | url-status = live }}</ref> Hua Yi Bros. is (as of 2011) the largest management and domestic movie-making company in China. In September 2007, she guest-starred in CCTV's historical drama ''[[Su Shi|Su DongPo]]''. In this series she played the first wife of Su Dongpo (writer, poet, artist, calligrapher, pharmacologist, and statesman of the Song dynasty, one of the major poets of the time), played by [[Lu Yi (actor)|Lu Yi]].

After filming the [[Digital cinematography|digital film]] ''[[Evening of Roses]]'', Lin took on more challenging roles. In late 2007, she co-starred as [[Daji]] with [[Ray Lui]] in ''[[The Legend and the Hero 2]]'' (also known as ''[[Fengshen Yanyi|Fengshen Bang]]''), one of the major vernacular Chinese novels written during the Ming dynasty. After speculation over who would receive the leading role of Daji (who was known for her beauty and cruelty which ruined a dynasty), the role was offered to Lin. When Lin committed to play Daji, she could not escape comparison with [[Fan Bingbing]], who played the same role in the first part of the series. Lin's performance received generally positive comments from media. ''NetandTV'' commented, "In comparison to the previous version, the bright spot in this new version's Daji gets a new makeover. Ruby Lin's look gave Daji a brand-new definition".<ref name="25d">{{cite web | url = http://news.netandtv.com/movie/dyrt/2007-12/7/14_56_18_884.html | title = 《封神榜》呂良偉扮昏君 林心如演繹新版妲己 Ruby Lin Plays A New Version of Daji | date = December 7, 2007 | publisher = Netandtv.com news | language = zh | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://archive.today/20071208200044/http://news.netandtv.com/movie/dyrt/2007-12/7/14_56_18_884.html | archive-date = December 8, 2007 | df = mdy-all}}</ref> Lin has often said "comparing with other people is meaningless, I just wants {{sic}} a breakthrough from past looks, to surpass myself."<ref name = "23d">{{cite web| url = http://udn.com/NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT/ENT2/4157341.shtml| title = 林心如演妲己，苦練狐媚眼神 Ruby Lin Plays Daji, No to lust, working hard on being seductive| date = December 18, 2007| work = United Daily News| location = Taiwan (ROC) NEWS| language = zh| access-date = July 27, 2008| archive-date = December 30, 2007| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071230072910/http://udn.com/NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT/ENT2/4157341.shtml| url-status = live}}</ref>

[[File:Ruby Lin 127 in Beijing.jpg|thumb|Lin in Beijing, China in 2008]] In 2008, Lin returned to Taiwan for the series ''[[Love in Sun Moon Lake]]'', playing an [[Taiwanese aborigines|aboriginal]] woman; this was the first TV series to obtain permission for mainland Chinese actors to film in Taiwan.<ref name = "wetan">{{cite web | url = http://www.hdzxw.com/news/2008/7-5/FD_U_Article-0-53-38-355467.html | title = 《爱在日月潭》将台湾取景拍摄 "Love in Sun Moon Lake" approved to filming in Taiwan | date = July 5, 2008 | publisher = www.hdzxw.com | language = zh | access-date = July 27, 2008 | archive-date = October 11, 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081011060049/http://www.hdzxw.com/news/2008/7-5/FD_U_Article-0-53-38-355467.html | url-status = live }}</ref> It was also announced that Lin had been cast as [[Sun Shangxiang]] in the new ''Romance of the Three Kingdoms'' TV adaptation directed by [[Gao Xixi]], titled ''[[Three Kingdoms (TV series)|Three Kingdoms]]''.<ref name="threeking">{{cite web | url = http://www.stvf.com/EngArticle/ShowArticle.asp?ArticleID=375 | title = New "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" TV Series Unveiled in STVF | date = June 10, 2008 | publisher = Shanghai TV Festival official site }}{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The series was aired in May 2010, and was well-received both domestically and internationally, earning an estimated 800 million RMB (133.3 million USD) by 2012.

In early 2009, she was cast in ''[[Fallen City]]''. In this film, Lin plays a rebellious woman during the [[2008 Sichuan earthquake]]. In July 2009, Lin starred as [[Empress Dou (Wen)|Empress Dou]] in the Chinese big-budget historical fiction television drama ''[[Beauty's Rival in Palace]]''. For her role in the series, Lin received a salary of 150,000 [[renminbi]] per episode.<ref name = "salrtu">{{cite web | url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/h/2010-05-20/09392963864.shtml | script-title = zh:林心如成立工作室转当制作人 自制自演时装片 | date = May 20, 2010 | publisher = Sina entertainment news | language = zh | access-date = June 15, 2010 | archive-date = May 23, 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100523182252/http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/h/2010-05-20/09392963864.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref> When the series premièred on a Shanghai TV station in March 2010 with the highest rating of the year, Lin got positive reviews from audiences and critics. It was reported that ''Beauty's Rival in Palace'' sold well in the [[Korea]]n and Japanese markets, due to Ruby Lin's unwavering popularity in Asia.<ref name = "salr1u">{{cite web | url = http://ent.163.com/09/0827/10/5HNDO82K00031GVS.html | script-title = zh:日韩片商认人不认剧 剧集买家手持演员黑名单 | date = August 27, 2009 | publisher = Hangzhou Daily | language = zh | access-date = June 15, 2010 | archive-date = February 25, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120225064848/http://ent.163.com/09/0827/10/5HNDO82K00031GVS.html | url-status = live }}</ref> ''Beauty's Rival in Palace'' is another milestone in Lin's career.

=== Challenge : 2010–2011===
In May 2010, her first stage play, ''Sweet Sweet Love'', began a Chinese tour. The play is based on the 1996 Hong Kong romantic film ''[[Comrades: Almost a Love Story]]'', which starred [[Maggie Cheung]] and [[Leon Lai]]. During its three-month run, it was performed in four cities: Shanghai, Beijing, [[Hangzhou]] and [[Shenzhen]]. Due to popular demand, a fifth city ([[Nanchang]]) was added.<ref name = "intr1d5">{{cite web | url = http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/hqyl/2010-04/12/content_9716011.htm | script-title = zh:高希希打造首部全明星版话剧《甜蜜蜜》 | date = April 12, 2010 | publisher = News China | format = News article | language = zh | access-date = January 11, 2011 | archive-date = April 26, 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100426030723/http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/hqyl/2010-04/12/content_9716011.htm | url-status = live }}</ref>

In June, Lin played a psychiatrist in the romantic film ''[[You Deserve To Be Single]]'' with [[Mike He]] and [[David Wu (Hong Kong actor)|David Wu]]. For her performance, Lin was nominated for the 2010 [[Shanghai International Film Festival]] Press Prize as Best Actress.<ref name = "intr15">{{cite web | url = http://news.china.com.cn/rollnews/2010-06/12/content_2659553.htm | script-title = zh:林心如贺军翔有望双双获奖 | date = June 10, 2010 | publisher = News China | format = News article | language = zh | access-date = June 15, 2010 | archive-date = July 23, 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110723123332/http://news.china.com.cn/rollnews/2010-06/12/content_2659553.htm | url-status = live }}</ref> She also won the 2010 Vietnam DAN Movie Award for Favorite Taiwanese Actress. After that, Lin starred in [[Zhang Yang (director)|Zhang Yang]]'s film ''[[Driverless (film)|Driverless]]'' as a self-motivated businesswomen. Director Zhang Yang commented, "Ruby has a rare ability, all her emotions seem genuine". She received critical acclaim for her performance by audiences and media - "Without a doubt, Ruby Lin's wonderful range of emotions really steals the show. She delicately unveils the depths of a struggle during hard time of her life, both strong and brave yet desire to be protected."<ref name = "koreaarao3">{{cite web | url = http://www.cnr.cn/allnews/201007/t20100701_506665095.html | script-title = zh:《无人驾驶》上映在即 林心如展潜能演技受热评 | date = July 1, 2010 | publisher = cnr.cn | language = zh | access-date = May 30, 2011 | archive-date = October 1, 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111001020158/http://www.cnr.cn/allnews/201007/t20100701_506665095.html | url-status = live }}</ref>

After the success of ''Beauty's Rival in Palace'', Lin was cast a starring role for well-known Chinese TV series by director [[Gao Xixi]]. This series ''[[Monopoly Exposure]]'' was written by Hai Yan (海岩), many of whose books have been successfully adapted for TV dramas.<ref name="koreaaro3">{{cite web | url = http://www.teslhome.com/show_article1.asp?id=1098 | title = Ruby Lin: Gorgeous and Beautiful in Red Strapless Dress | date = August 27, 2010 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110716212111/http://www.teslhome.com/show_article1.asp?id=1098 | archive-date = July 16, 2011 | df = mdy-all }}</ref>

2010 was a successful year for Lin. She won the Most Popular Actress award (voted online by residents of Asian countries) at the 5th [[Seoul International Drama Awards]]. According to [[Yahoo]] Korea, Lin was voted best actress with 17,358 votes followed by [[Fan Bingbing]], Li Kun Wang and [[Yao Chen]].<ref name = "koreaadro3">{{cite web | url = http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/274935/lee-seungki-vic-chou-top-seoul-drama-awards-2010 | title = The 4th Seoul International Drama awards | website = [[Manila Bulletin]] | date = August 30, 2010 | access-date = January 12, 2011 | archive-date = October 2, 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101002054505/http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/274935/lee-seungki-vic-chou-top-seoul-drama-awards-2010 | url-status = live }}</ref> Also in late 2010, Lin won the Favorite Actress of the Year award for her performance in ''Beauty's Rival in Palace'' at the annual [[TV Drama Awards Made in China]]<ref name = "koreaasdrxo3">{{cite web | url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/2010-12-31/14063194789.shtml | script-title = zh:安徽卫视2010国剧盛典获奖名单 | date = December 31, 2010 | publisher = Sina.com | language = zh | access-date = January 12, 2011 | archive-date = December 22, 2015 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151222150352/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/2010-12-31/14063194789.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref> and the [[Tencent QQ|QQ]] Annual Entertainment Star award. For her achievements in films and television series, Korean media dubbed her Taiwan's number-one actress and goddess of ancient Chinese series.<ref name = "korearo3">{{cite web | url = http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201008021050351001 | title = Who is Ruby Lin? | date = August 21, 2010 | publisher = newsen.com | language = ko | access-date = July 9, 2014 | archive-date = July 14, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140714202227/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201008021050351001 | url-status = live }}</ref>

In January 2011, Lin started her first project ''[[The Glamorous Imperial Concubine]]'' as a producer. This series achieved excellent ratings and Lin won "Best producer of the year" award. She was also nominated as Best TV actress at the 2012 [[Huading Awards]]. Lin returned to the film industry again, playing a mom with two kids in the film ''[[Blood Stained Shoes]]'', directed by [[Raymond Yip]]. The film ranked 2nd on "Top 10 box-office ranking in Chinese horror film chart".<ref>{{cite web| url = http://news.xinhuanet.com/ent/2012-04/09/c_122947691.htm | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120412050649/http://news.xinhuanet.com/ent/2012-04/09/c_122947691.htm | url-status = dead | archive-date = April 12, 2012 | script-title=zh:《绣花鞋》成票房黑马 林心如颠覆出演大受好评 | date = April 9, 2012 | publisher= Xinhua News|language=zh}}</ref> The media said that Lin's image was far removed from that which she has previously portrayed in other works.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.chinesefilms.cn/1/2012/01/17/141s6866.htm | title = Chilling Ruby Lin in "Blood Stained Shoes" | date = January 7, 2012 | publisher = Chinese Films | access-date = May 10, 2012 | archive-date = February 8, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120208191454/http://www.chinesefilms.cn/1/2012/01/17/141s6866.htm | url-status = live }}</ref>

In October 2011, Lin started on her second production, [[Taiwan]]ese idol drama ''[[Drama Go! Go! Go!]]'' which co-starred [[Jiro Wang]] and [[Lin Gengxin]]. The series was released in November 2012. Lin's performance was well received by audiences and audience named ''[[Drama Go! Go! Go!]]'' as one of the most anticipated TV series of 2012.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://roll.sohu.com/20120612/n345435341.shtml | script-title = zh:《姐姐立正向前走》林心如汪东城林更新张伦硕聚首 | date = June 12, 2012 | publisher = Sohu.com | language = zh | access-date = July 6, 2012 | archive-date = March 6, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140306132446/http://roll.sohu.com/20120612/n345435341.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref>

=== Producing: 2012–2018===
[[Image:Ruby Lin in Shanghai, China in 2012.jpg|thumb|left|Lin in 2012]]
In March 2012, Lin was crowned Most Influential TV Actress at the 2012 annual Jeanwest Entertainment Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2012-03-29/10073593113.shtml|script-title=zh:林心如获"年度最具影响力电视女演员"大奖|date=March 29, 2012|language=zh|access-date=May 10, 2012|archive-date=March 31, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331223655/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2012-03-29/10073593113.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> She also received a nomination at the [[Huading Awards]] as Best TV Actress for her performance in ''The Glamorous Imperial Concubine''.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2012-07-04/12013675857.shtml | script-title = zh:2012华鼎奖演艺名人三强提名名单 | date = July 4, 2012 | publisher = Sina.com | language = zh | access-date = July 4, 2012 | archive-date = October 14, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121014195030/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2012-07-04/12013675857.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref>

She then started filming for ''[[The Patriot Yue Fei]]'', a 60-episode historical drama about the downfall of General Yue Fei in the [[Song dynasty]]. Lin portrayed the wife of General Yue Fei, played by [[Huang Xiaoming]].

On April 27, 2012, Lin announced her third project [[television film]] ''[[Forgotten (2012 film)|Forgotten]]'' as producer and main actress. She played a married couple in the show with [[Christopher Lee (Malaysian actor)|Christopher Lee]], where their marriage started to fall apart due to a lack of communication and personality differences, and an unexpected accident changes their life entirely.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/celebrity/buzz/asia/chris-lee-films-taiwanese-drama-with-ruby-lin | title = Chris Lee films Taiwanese drama with Ruby Lin | date = April 27, 2012 | publisher = Msn.com | access-date = May 10, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131216182825/http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/celebrity/buzz/asia/chris-lee-films-taiwanese-drama-with-ruby-lin | archive-date = December 16, 2013 | url-status = dead }}</ref> It was scheduled to be first released in Taiwan on May 26, 2012. In ''Forgotten'', critics and audiences praised Lin's performance as breakthrough. Xinhua News ([[Xinhua News Agency]]) states "Ruby Lin is recognized as one of the best promising producer. Also as actress, she is in a different class from others."<ref>{{cite web| url = http://news.xinhuanet.com/ent/2012-06/27/c_123336782.htm | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131230065614/http://news.xinhuanet.com/ent/2012-06/27/c_123336782.htm | url-status = dead | archive-date = December 30, 2013 | script-title=zh:《遗忘》引热潮 林心如双面性格展精湛演技 | date = June 27, 2012 | publisher= Xinhua News|language=zh}}</ref>

In addition, [[Youku]] [[Tudou]] Inc, the largest video-sharing website in China, bought copyright of TV series and films that were produced by Lin. Lin officially announced the news during the 18th [[Shanghai Television Festival]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://ent.ifeng.com/tv/tvgaoqing/detail_2012_06/13/15256995_0.shtml | script-title = zh:林心如2012新作双连发 | date = June 13, 2012 | publisher = Ifeng.com | language = zh | access-date = June 19, 2012 | archive-date = June 18, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120618185618/http://ent.ifeng.com/tv/tvgaoqing/detail_2012_06/13/15256995_0.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref>

On August 8, 2012, Lin was honored as Best Producer at the 2012 Asian Idol Awards for ''The Glamorous Imperial Concubine''.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://yule.sohu.com/20120810/n350313440.shtml | script-title = zh:《亚洲偶像盛典》陶昕然现场玩穿越 | date = August 9, 2012 | publisher = Sohu.com | language = zh | access-date = August 12, 2012 | archive-date = May 6, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160506164546/http://yule.sohu.com/20120810/n350313440.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref> 
In December 2012, Lin was announced as one of the highest paid Chinese celebrities of the year, ranking 5th. She managed to earn over 90 million [[RMB]] this year through her studio alone.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://ent.qq.com/a/20121223/000120.htm | script-title = zh:黄晓明从商吸金3.9亿 成为年度最赚钱明星 | date = December 23, 2012 | publisher = QQ.com | language = zh | access-date = December 31, 2012 | archive-date = December 27, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121227024042/http://ent.qq.com/a/20121223/000120.htm | url-status = live }}</ref> She also came in 2nd on the [[Taiwan]]'s top-earning drama actors list, with a yearly income of 278 million [[New Taiwan dollar|NTD]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://ent.southcn.com/8/2013-11/06/content_83798079.htm | script-title = zh:吴奇隆连续3年登顶台湾艺人年收榜 今年预估赚5亿 | date = November 6, 2013 | publisher = southcn.com | language = zh | access-date = November 13, 2013 | archive-date = November 13, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131113122021/http://ent.southcn.com/8/2013-11/06/content_83798079.htm | url-status = live }}</ref>

In August 2013, Lin won Most Favorite Actress at the 8th Beijing Film Festival for Youth Welfare.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/2013-08-13/16423986695.shtml|date=August 13, 2013|publisher=sina.com|language=zh|script-title=zh:第九届北京青少年公益电影节闭幕|access-date=March 17, 2014|archive-date=March 29, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140329004427/http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/2013-08-13/16423986695.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Except for some public appearances, Lin spent much time doing pre-production work for the drama ''[[Singing All Along]]'', based on Li Xin's romantic novel series ''Xiuli Jiangshan''.

In April 2014, Lin won the Outstanding Actress award at 1st China Television Star Awards by CTAC (China Television Artists Committee Actors Committee).<ref>{{cite web| url = http://news.xinhuanet.com/ent/2014-04/21/c_126412607.htm | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140512175121/http://news.xinhuanet.com/ent/2014-04/21/c_126412607.htm | url-status = dead | archive-date = May 12, 2014 | script-title=zh:首届电视演员形象榜揭晓 | date = April 21, 2014 | publisher= xinhuanet.com|language=zh}}</ref>

In May 2014, as producer and main actress, Lin came back to Taiwan with the [[television film]] ''[[Mother Mother (2014 film)|Mother Mother]]'', playing a role of an aggressive mother. Lin stated that she will continue to film one Taiwanese series per year.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/ruby-lin-sheds-innocent-image-mother-mother-040400877.html | title = Ruby Lin sheds innocent image through "Mother, Mother" | date = June 5, 2014 | publisher = Singapore Yahoo | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140714223231/https://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/ruby-lin-sheds-innocent-image-mother-mother-040400877.html | archive-date = July 14, 2014 | df = mdy-all }}</ref> The same year, Lin starred in the romance TV series ''[[The Way We Were (2014 TV series)|The Way We Were]]''. This drama marks Lin's return to Taiwan television after a 10-year absence. As main actress and producer, Lin received favorable comments from both critics and audiences. The series not only received high viewer ratings, but was also selected as one of the most popular Taiwanese dramas of 2014 by many of media review. Within a day of release, it reached over 24 million views on the mainland Chinese video sharing site [[iQiyi]]. Since its debut on July 19, the drama has stayed within the top two on [[iQiyi]]'s most popular dramas list.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ettoday.net/news/20140812/389014.htm | title = 《16個夏天》老歌串場！許瑋甯唱「不敗的戀人」好懷舊 | date = August 12, 2014 | publisher = ettoday | access-date = April 3, 2015 | archive-date = May 14, 2015 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150514161201/http://www.ettoday.net/news/20140812/389014.htm | url-status = live }}</ref>

On March 1, 2015, [[Estée Lauder Companies]] announced that Lin was their new brand ambassador for Taiwan region, and Lin was also selected as spokesperson for [[HTC]].

After finished filming [[Raymond Yip]]'s film ''[[Phantom of the Theatre]]'' in Shanghai, Lin joined the cast of the licensed remake of the Korean variety show ''[[We Got Married]]'', titled ''We Are In Love''.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.koreaboo.com/news/siwon-tie-knot-chinese-got-married/ | title = Siwon to tie the knot in Chinese "We Got Married" | date = April 3, 2015 | publisher = Koreaboo | access-date = April 3, 2015 | archive-date = April 5, 2015 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150405185929/http://www.koreaboo.com/news/siwon-tie-knot-chinese-got-married/ | url-status = live }}</ref> In November, Lin gained her first [[Asian Television Awards]] nomination for Best Actress with her performance in ''The Way We Were'' following a first [[Golden Bell Awards]] nomination on September.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://ata.onscreenasia.com/nominees/ | title = 2015 Nominees - Asian Television Awards | date = November 14, 2015 | publisher = onscreenasia | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151118005039/http://ata.onscreenasia.com/nominees/ | archive-date = November 18, 2015 | df = mdy-all }}</ref>

In early 2016, Lin won [[Huading Awards]] for Best Actress in a TV Series and the Woman's Media Award for Most Influential Woman of the Year.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.womenofchina.cn/womenofchina/html1/projects/awards/1601/1374-1.htm | title = Women's Media Award Recognizes Role-models, Celebs for Gender Equality | date = January 21, 2016 | publisher = onscreenasia | access-date = August 22, 2016 | archive-date = August 19, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160819102959/http://www.womenofchina.cn/womenofchina/html1/projects/awards/1601/1374-1.htm | url-status = live }}</ref> In April 2016, Lin starred in ''[[Magical Space-time]]'', a time-travel TV series directed by Fu-Hsiang Hsu. Lin also cast in adventure film ''[[The Precipice Game]]'', playing the role of the woman who turns into a battle for survival.

In March 2017, Lin returned to work after halting work since December to prepare for labour.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://entertainment.toggle.sg/en/asianbuzz/article/ruby-lin-returns-to-work-after-confinement-7477996| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170306211456/http://entertainment.toggle.sg/en/asianbuzz/article/ruby-lin-returns-to-work-after-confinement-7477996| url-status = dead| archive-date = March 6, 2017| title = Ruby Lin returns to work after confinement | date = March 3, 2017 | publisher= toggle.sg}}</ref> She played an affectionate mother who is willing to put her life on the line to protect her daughter in mystery-thriller ''[[The Devotion of Suspect X (film)|The Devotion of Suspect X]]'', adapted from Japanese author [[Keigo Higashino]]'s award-winning novel with the same title.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/culture/2017-03/13/content_28535055.htm | title = New film thriller to hit theaters March 31 | date = March 31, 2017 | publisher = Chinadaily | access-date = April 11, 2018 | archive-date = April 11, 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180411174359/http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/culture/2017-03/13/content_28535055.htm | url-status = live }}</ref> The film is a reunion between Alec Su and Ruby Lin who starred in 2004 in ''[[Magic Touch of Fate]]'', a TV series in China. In May, Lin announced her comeback in a Taiwanese drama world with romance TV series [[My Dear Boy]], which she is also producing.

On November 15, 2018, Lin's newest project, ''[[Miss Andy]]'', clinched the MM2 Creativity Award at the [[Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards|Golden Horse Film Project Promotion Awards Ceremony]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goldenhorse.org.tw/fpp/archives/|title=2018 Golden Horse Film Festival FPP Projects|date=November 16, 2018|publisher=goldenhorse.org.tw|access-date=January 2, 2019|archive-date=January 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102193352/http://www.goldenhorse.org.tw/fpp/archives/|url-status=live}}</ref> The award came with a grant of USD $10,000, a welcome relief for her first venture as a movie producer. Filming is scheduled to commence in April 2019, and will take place in [[Malaysia]]. According to the media, Lin will also take on the role of a Vietnamese illegal worker for the movie.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://entertainment.toggle.sg/en/entertainment/asianbuzz/article/ruby-lin-malaysia-film-movie-10945948| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190102144924/https://entertainment.toggle.sg/en/entertainment/asianbuzz/article/ruby-lin-malaysia-film-movie-10945948| url-status = dead| archive-date = January 2, 2019| title = Ruby Lin to stay in Malaysia for a month for new film | date = November 19, 2018 | publisher= toggle.sg}}</ref>

===Recently: 2019–present===
In 2020, after stay in Malaysia almost 2 months for new film ''[[Miss Andy]]'', Lin starred Taiwanese Netflix original series ''[[The Victims' Game]]'' as special guest. The series dominating Netflix's Chinese language programming list for many consecutive days, achieving a high score of 8.0/10 on China's Douban website.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://movie.douban.com/subject/34930834/|title=谁是被害者 第一季|work=Douban|access-date=January 23, 2021|archive-date=June 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611051226/https://movie.douban.com/subject/34930834/|url-status=live}}</ref> And also, Lin's performance received well acclaim, for such a complex and disturbing character. The reviewer for Asianfilmstrike said "The series’ace in the hole is Ruby Lin, who's only a presence in the final episodes, and in a role we dare not reveal: she sheds her smooth and pretty image completely, in an impressively somber and chilling turn."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://asianfilmstrike.com/2020/06/13/the-victims-game-2020-tv-review//|title=THE VICTIMS GAME (2020) TV review|work=Asianfilmstrike|date=June 13, 2020 |access-date=January 23, 2021|archive-date=February 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207173501/https://asianfilmstrike.com/2020/06/13/the-victims-game-2020-tv-review/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2020, Lin starred in the modern drama ''[[The Arc of Life (2021 TV series)|The Arc of Life]]'' as the female lead and producer. According to the Appledaily, Lin ranked 5th on The Highest-Paid Taiwanese Actor Of 2020 list despite turning down multiple job offers in China.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.8days.sg/sceneandheard/entertainment/the-highest-paid-taiwanese-actor-of-2020-made-over-70-less-than-13628554/|title=The Highest-Paid Taiwanese Actor Of 2020 Made Over 70% Less Than Last Year's Top Earner 'Cos Of COVID-19|work=Todayonline|access-date=January 23, 2021|archive-date=March 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210306114139/https://www.8days.sg/sceneandheard/entertainment/the-highest-paid-taiwanese-actor-of-2020-made-over-70-less-than-13628554|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2021, [[Netflix]] acquired the rights to ''[[Light the Night]]'', a three-part series set in 1988 Taipei Red Light District. Lin was one of the producers and female leads in this series.

===Ruby Lin Studio===
In 2009, Lin establishing her own production company, Ruby Lin Studio ({{lang|zh|林心如工作室}}). Taiwan media reports that the company will deal with all aspects of the actress's career, including acting, singing and film roles.<ref name = "intaro5">{{cite web | url = http://ent.qq.com/a/20100728/000022.htm | title = Actress Ruby Lin become producer soon | date = July 28, 2010 | publisher = ent.qq.com | language = zh | access-date = August 31, 2010 | archive-date = August 1, 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100801060618/http://ent.qq.com/a/20100728/000022.htm | url-status = live }}</ref> Till 2016, 2 artists - ''Miku Chang'' & ''Yang Zhiwen'' - and 1 director ''Fu-Hsiang Hsu'' are under Ruby Lin Studio. As a producer, she can have a lot more control over the entire TV project - overseeing the scripting process, hiring and casting. Lin stated, "I just kept getting offered the same type of role. Being an actress, you cannot really do much. Actresses can only wait for the roles to come."<ref name="producerlin">{{cite web | url = http://stcommunities.straitstimes.com/tv/2013/05/27/taiwanese-actress-ruby-lin-tries-her-hand-producing | title = Taiwanese actress Ruby Lin tries her hand at producing | date = May 27, 2013 | publisher = straitstimes.com | access-date = June 19, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140426232725/http://stcommunities.straitstimes.com/tv/2013/05/27/taiwanese-actress-ruby-lin-tries-her-hand-producing | archive-date = April 26, 2014 | url-status = dead | df = mdy-all }}</ref>" "Now I can choose everything myself, whether it's the roles or the director that I want to work with or the cast that I want to feature. I feel much more in control over what I get to do."<ref name=producerlin/>

Lin's production debut turned out to be a hit with viewers, winning several awards including "TV series of The year" from [[Shanghai]]'s [[Dragon TV]] Awards, "Best producer" from [[China TV Drama Awards]] as well as "Best Producer" and "Best Actress" awards for Lin at the 2011 [[Youku]] Awards.<ref>[http://ent.163.com/11/1216/11/7LD435K700031GVS.html 林心如获"最佳制作人""最佳女主角"两项大奖] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112194906/http://ent.163.com/11/1216/11/7LD435K700031GVS.html |date=January 12, 2012 }}. 163.com December 16, 2012.</ref> Despite the accolades from sitting in the producer's chair, she insists that acting will still be her "top priority".

{{blockquote|I will be producing more and more but I still love acting so much, so that will still be my main focus. There is something wonderful about getting yourself in the head of the characters that you play and being able to perform for viewers. It's just that now I also get to create characters that I really want to play."<ref name=producerlin/>}}

In July 2021, Lin's studio, which was based in [[Hengdian, Zhejiang|Hengdian]], China, had cancelled its business registration license in the mainland.<ref>[https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/asian/ruby-lin-reveals-why-she-shut-her-work-studio-china-and-its-not-cos-she-was-cancelled-534901 Ruby Lin Reveals Why She Shut Her Work Studio In China] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020163113/https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/asian/ruby-lin-reveals-why-she-shut-her-work-studio-china-and-its-not-cos-she-was-cancelled-534901 |date=October 20, 2022 }}. 8days.sg December 3, 2021.</ref> Since 2020, she has been based in Taiwan and moved all operations back to Taiwan.