Editing Ruby Lin (section)

=== 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>