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{{short description|Taiwanese actress, singer and producer (born 1976)}}
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'''Ruby Lin Xin-ru''' ({{lang-zh|c=林心如|p=Lín Xīnrú}}; born January 27, 1976) is a Taiwanese actress, television and film producer, and singer.

Lin began her career as a commercial model in 1993 and gained pan-Asian prominence for her role as Xia Ziwei in the megahit TV series ''[[My Fair Princess]]'' (1998-1999). She followed the success with TV series such as ''[[The Duke of Mount Deer (2000 TV series)|The Duke of Mount Deer]]'' (2000), ''[[Romance in the Rain]]'' (2001), ''[[Boy & Girl]]'' (2003), ''[[Affair of Half a Lifetime]]'' (2004), ''[[Beauty's Rival in Palace]]'' (2010), ''[[The Glamorous Imperial Concubine]]'' (2011) and ''[[The Way We Were (2014 TV series)|The Way We Were]]'' (2014). While focusing mostly on TV, she also starred in films such as ''[[The House That Never Dies]]'' (2014), ''[[The Devotion of Suspect X (film)|The Devotion of Suspect X]]'' (2017) and ''[[Miss Andy]]'' (2020). As a singer, she released six albums, beginning with ''[[Heartbeat (Ruby Lin album)|Heartbeat]]'' (1999).

Since Lin started her own studio in 2009, she has been producing TV dramas and [[television films|TV films]] starring herself, both in mainland China and Taiwan. Her production debut ''[[The Glamorous Imperial Concubine]]'' (2011) won her Best Producer at the 2012 [[TV Drama Awards Made in China]], and her first Taiwanese drama production ''[[The Way We Were (2014 TV series)|The Way We Were]]'' (2014) won three out of seven nominations, including [[Golden Bell Award for Best Television Series|Best Television Series]] at the 50th [[Golden Bell Awards]].

According to ''[[Apple Daily (Taiwan)|Apple Daily]]'', Lin was the third highest-earning Taiwanese drama actress in 2011,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ent.appledaily.com.tw/enews/article/entertainment/20111104/33790727/|script-title=zh:楊丞琳加冕2011戲劇搶錢女王 兩岸分擊海削1.8億|trans-title=Rainie Yang crowned the queen of making money in 2011 dramas; earning 180 million in both sides of the strait|publisher=[[Apple Daily (Taiwan)]]|date=November 4, 2011|language=zh|access-date=April 14, 2014|archive-date=April 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140415073323/http://ent.appledaily.com.tw/enews/article/entertainment/20111104/33790727/|url-status=live}}</ref> and the top-earner in 2012<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ent.appledaily.com.tw/enews/article/entertainment/20121106/34622382/|script-title=zh:吳奇隆制霸戲界強壓蘇有朋 2.7億連莊劫鈔王|trans-title=Nicky Wu dominating the drama scene with 270 million; topping Alec Su to win the income race again|publisher=[[Apple Daily (Taiwan)]]|date=November 6, 2012|language=zh|access-date=March 22, 2014|archive-date=March 22, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322194601/http://ent.appledaily.com.tw/enews/article/entertainment/20121106/34622382/|url-status=live}}</ref> and 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ent.appledaily.com.tw/enews/article/entertainment/20131106/35417537/|script-title=zh:吳奇隆中國取金贏林心如 5億年薪3連霸|trans-title=Nicky Wu beats Ruby Lin in earning money from China with 500 million; topping list 3 years in a row|publisher=[[Apple Daily (Taiwan)]]|date=November 6, 2013|language=zh|access-date=March 22, 2014|archive-date=November 10, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110052423/http://ent.appledaily.com.tw/enews/article/entertainment/20131106/35417537/|url-status=live}}</ref> Lin ranked 30th on ''[[Forbes]]'' [[Forbes China Celebrity 100|China Celebrity 100]] list in 2013,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jaynestars.com/news/2013-forbes-china-celebrity-100-list-fan-bingbing-is-top-earner/|title=2013 Forbes China Celebrity 100 List: Fan Bingbing in Top Spot|date=April 24, 2013|website=JayneStars|access-date=August 28, 2019|archive-date=July 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707000148/https://www.jaynestars.com/news/2013-forbes-china-celebrity-100-list-fan-bingbing-is-top-earner/|url-status=live}}</ref> 36th in 2014,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/russellflannery/2014/05/06/2014-forbes-china-celebrity-list-full-list/#1c5ad618117d|title=2014 Forbes China Celebrity List (Full List)|date=May 6, 2014|website=Forbes|access-date=August 28, 2019|archive-date=May 10, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140510070427/https://www.forbes.com/sites/russellflannery/2014/05/06/2014-forbes-china-celebrity-list-full-list/#1c5ad618117d|url-status=live}}</ref> 82nd in 2015,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/russellflannery/2015/05/13/2015-forbes-china-celebrity-list-full-list/#51d4b5303529|title=2015 Forbes China Celebrity List (Full List)|date=May 13, 2015|website=Forbes|access-date=August 28, 2019|archive-date=June 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602025348/http://www.forbes.com/sites/russellflannery/2015/05/13/2015-forbes-china-celebrity-list-full-list/#51d4b5303529|url-status=live}}</ref> and 68th in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/russellflannery/2017/09/22/2017-forbes-china-celebrity-list-full-list/#7c00afff686d|title=2017 Forbes China Celebrity List (Full List)|website=Forbes|date=September 22, 2017|access-date=August 28, 2019|archive-date=August 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190828054317/https://www.forbes.com/sites/russellflannery/2017/09/22/2017-forbes-china-celebrity-list-full-list/#7c00afff686d|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Early life==
Lin was born and raised in [[Wugu District|Wugu]], [[New Taipei City]], Taiwan. Her father was a businessman, and her mother a housewife. Her English name, Ruby, is from her mother's love of the [[Ruby|jewel]].<ref name="intro3">{{cite web |date=May 4, 2003 |title=Ruby Lin Xin Ru - the actress with personality ways |url=http://hello2ruby.lettersfrom.us/html/0070.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928050202/http://hello2ruby.lettersfrom.us/html/0070.htm |archive-date=September 28, 2007 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> As the eldest of four children in family, Lin has two younger brothers—one a year younger and the other six years younger—and a half-sister, ten years younger, from her father’s second marriage after divorcing from Lin's mother when Lin was 7. After her parents' divorce, Lin lived with her mother, who took her to visit relatives in Japan every year.<ref name="family">{{cite web | url = http://www.longhoo.net/gb/longhoo/news2004/njmedia/wenhua/userobject1ai565545.html | title = 心如三十 Ruby, Thirty | date = November 10, 2006 | publisher = longhoo.net | language = zh | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071224212340/http://www.longhoo.net/gb/longhoo/news2004/njmedia/wenhua/userobject1ai565545.html | archive-date = December 24, 2007 | df = mdy-all }}</ref><ref name="coverstory">{{cite web |date=December 8, 2003 |title=April 2001, Taiwan TV program "Cover story" 封面人物-林心如 |url=http://www.sunshineruby.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3246&lang=chinese_gb |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005234542/http://www.sunshineruby.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3246&lang=chinese_gb |archive-date=October 5, 2011 |publisher=sunshineruby forum |language=zh |format=Interview clip |df=mdy-all}}</ref> She graduated from Ri Xin Primary School and Zhong Dian High School.<ref name="intro4">{{cite web | url = http://www.mdbchina.com/persons/2275/others/ | title = Ruby Lin Profile 林心如 档案简介 | date = October 17, 2007 | publisher = mdbchina.com | language = zh | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071026021935/http://www.mdbchina.com/persons/2275/others/ | archive-date = October 26, 2007 | df = mdy-all }}</ref> Lin originally planned on going to the [[United Kingdom]] to study after high school graduation. However, she was discovered by a talent agent at the age of seventeen, during her second year in high school, and started working as a part-time commercial model. Her first TV [[Television advertisement|commercial]] was for a tea brand in 1994.<ref name = "intro5">{{cite web | url = http://www.people.com.cn/GB/yule/1083/2998604.html | title = Ruby Lin: A Delicate Damsel 林心如：楚楚动人的小玉女 | date = November 24, 2004 | work = People's Daily | language = zh | access-date = January 3, 2008 | archive-date = December 18, 2006 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20061218002645/http://www.people.com.cn/GB/yule/1083/2998604.html | url-status = live }}</ref>

Lin’s parents were initially opposed to her involvement in the entertainment industry.<ref name="coverstory" /> After appearing in several commercials, her parents eventually agreed to let her sign with an entertainment-management company. She officially joined Jessie and Jones Entertainment Ltd on her 20th birthday, shortly after graduating from high school.<ref name = "intro6">{{cite web | url = http://ent.163.com/edit/010206/010206_70874.html | title = Ruby Lin want to most is to become scamp girl 林心如最想演女阿飞 | date = February 6, 2001 | publisher = ent.163.com | format = News article | language = zh | access-date = January 3, 2008 | archive-date = January 26, 2007 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070126174102/http://ent.163.com/edit/010206/010206_70874.html | url-status = live }}</ref><ref name="intro7">{{cite web | url = http://e.jmrb.com/m/2004/02/05/09/m_15678.shtml | title = Ruby Lin : The painful years away days 林心如:曾经辛酸的岁月 | date = February 5, 2004 | publisher = jmrb.com | format = News article | language = zh | access-date = January 3, 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070531224327/http://e.jmrb.com/m/2004/02/05/09/m_15678.shtml | archive-date = May 31, 2007 | url-status = dead | df = mdy-all }}</ref>

==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.

==Personal life==
Lin dated Taiwanese actor [[Jimmy Lin Chih Ying|Jimmy Lin]], whom she met when filming ''[[School Days (1995 film)|School Days]]'', from 1995 to 1997. In 2006, they appeared together on the Taiwanese talkshow ''[[Kangsi Coming]]'', asserting that distance was the reason for their breakup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://star.ettoday.net/news/308812|script-title=zh:《康熙》見證林志頴、林心如舊情人相擁 認因距離分手|trans-title="Kang Yong's Family" witness former lovers collaborating again, Jimmy Lin and Ruby Lin admitting distance being the reason of breakup|publisher=ETtoday|access-date=2016-08-02|language=zh|archive-date=August 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820090519/http://star.ettoday.net/news/308812|url-status=live |date=December 20, 2013 }}</ref>

On May 20, 2016, Lin confirmed her relationship with Taiwanese actor [[Wallace Huo]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/tv-stars-ruby-lin-40-and-wallace-huo-36-announce-their-romance | title = TV stars Ruby Lin, 40, and Wallace Huo, 36, announce their romance | date = May 20, 2016 | publisher = straitstimes | access-date = May 20, 2016 | archive-date = May 21, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160521121648/http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/tv-stars-ruby-lin-40-and-wallace-huo-36-announce-their-romance | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://news.mtime.com/2016/05/20/1555599.html | title = 霍建华520向林心如表白 经纪人证实两人恋情 相差四岁姐弟恋 | date = May 20, 2016 | publisher = mtime.com | access-date = May 20, 2016 | archive-date = May 24, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160524095044/http://news.mtime.com/2016/05/20/1555599.html | url-status = live }}</ref> After their collaboration in ''[[Sound of Colors (TV series)|Sound of Colors]]'' in 2005, two stayed friends for more than 10 years.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.jaynestars.com/news/wallace-huo-had-crush-on-ruby-lin-for-10-years/ | title = Wallace Huo Had Crush on Ruby Lin for 10 Years | date = December 25, 2017 | publisher = sjaynestars | access-date = May 31, 2019 | archive-date = May 31, 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190531075659/https://www.jaynestars.com/news/wallace-huo-had-crush-on-ruby-lin-for-10-years/ | url-status = live }}</ref> They reportedly became romantically involved around Lin's birthday in January 2016.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.china.org.cn/arts/2016-05/20/content_38499366.htm | title = Actor Wallace Huo confessed he is in love with actress Ruby Lin on Friday, the day of so called "love confession day." | date = May 20, 2016 | publisher = china.org | access-date = May 20, 2016 | archive-date = May 21, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160521133604/http://china.org.cn/arts/2016-05/20/content_38499366.htm | url-status = live }}</ref> Lin married Huo on 31 July 2016 at the Bulgari Hotel in [[Bali]]. Celebrities who attended the wedding included [[Zhao Wei]], [[Fan Bingbing]], [[Zhou Xun]], [[Shu Qi]], [[Liu Tao]], [[Liu Shishi]], [[Nicky Wu]] and [[Hu Ge]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/ruby-lin-and-wallace-huo-wed-in-bali|title=Ruby Lin and Wallace Huo wed in Bali|date=July 31, 2016|newspaper=The Straits Times|access-date=July 31, 2016|archive-date=August 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803205533/http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/ruby-lin-and-wallace-huo-wed-in-bali|url-status=live}}</ref> The pair also held another wedding reception in [[Taipei]] on 2 August 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://women.asiaone.com/women/people/double-celebration-ruby-lin-and-wallace-huo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160804015248/http://women.asiaone.com/women/people/double-celebration-ruby-lin-and-wallace-huo|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 4, 2016|title=A double celebration for Ruby Lin and Wallace Huo?|publisher=Asia One Women|date=2016-08-02}}</ref> Their daughter, Amelia, was born in Taipei in January 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/its-a-girl-for-ruby-lin-and-wallace-huo|title=It's a girl for Ruby Lin and Wallace Huo|publisher=Straitstimes|date=2017-01-08|access-date=January 8, 2017|archive-date=January 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110201854/http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/its-a-girl-for-ruby-lin-and-wallace-huo|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2019, Lin enrolled in the Shanghai [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]] program of the Department of Communication Management at [[Shih Hsin University]]. Due to the pandemic, she transferred to the Taipei campus in 2020 and graduated in June 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.asianenews.net/2019/09/13/43-year-old-ruby-lin-pursues-bachelor-degree-because-of-her-daughter/|title=43 year old ruby lin pursues masters degree because of her daughter/|publisher=asianenews.net|date=2019-09-13|access-date=June 13, 2021|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230904133553/https://asianenews.net/}}</ref> Lin was the recipient of her cohort's Outstanding Achievement Award and was unanimously voted as the winner by her professors at [[Shih Hsin University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.todayonline.com/8days/sceneandheard/entertainment/ruby-lin-45-graduates-mba-her-prof-says-she-was-often-first-one|title=Ruby Lin, 45, Graduates With MBA; Her Prof Says She Was Often The First One In The Classroom|publisher=todayonline.com|date=2021-06-07|access-date=November 12, 2021|archive-date=November 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112083102/https://www.todayonline.com/8days/sceneandheard/entertainment/ruby-lin-45-graduates-mba-her-prof-says-she-was-often-first-one|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Media==

=== Philanthropy ===
Lin is involved with [[Charitable cause|charity]] activities for various causes.

* In 1999, Lin supported the fundraising events for [[1999 Jiji earthquake]].<ref>{{cite web|script-title=zh:人生大赢家——林心如 爱情、事业、公益都不误|url=https://m.sohu.com/n/462055243/?_trans_=000115_3w|date=August 1, 2016|work=Sohu|language=zh|access-date=May 30, 2017|archive-date=July 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730115420/https://m.sohu.com/n/462055243/?_trans_=000115_3w|url-status=live}}</ref>
* In 2003, become sponsor of Vietnamese boy through [[World Vision]]. 
* Since 2005 Lin has been spokesperson for fashion company Xuezhu, and she established a fund to help poor people living in small cities in China.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.dezhoudaily.com/news/dzsh/2007-11/4_63546.html | title = Ruby Lin offers compassion to workers with hardships | date = November 4, 2007 | publisher = dezhoudaily | language = zh | access-date = January 3, 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090301062538/http://www.dezhoudaily.com/news/dzsh/2007-11/4_63546.html | archive-date = March 1, 2009 | url-status = dead | df = mdy-all }}</ref> she also participated in the [[Jackie Chan]] and Friends concert in 2005.<ref name = "jackie">{{cite web | url = http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2005-08/09/content_467536.htm | title = Ruby, Jackie Chan to hold charity concert in Shanghai | date = August 9, 2005 | publisher = chinadaily | access-date = January 25, 2007 | archive-date = December 3, 2007 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071203204434/http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2005-08/09/content_467536.htm | url-status = live }}</ref> 
* In 2007, Lin received the Outstanding Contribution to Charity Award at the China Fashion Awards (CFA).<ref>{{cite web | url = http://info.auto.hc360.com/2007/12/101025281309.shtml | title = Audi joins hands with China Fashion Awards, taking humanitarian causes to the end | date = December 10, 2007 | publisher = Info.auto.hc | language = zh | access-date = January 3, 2008 | archive-date = May 2, 2009 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090502200844/http://info.auto.hc360.com/2007/12/101025281309.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref> She also filming short film for charity TV-program 'Dreams Come True' with a blind girl.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2007-11-07/16541782660.shtml | script-title = zh:《美梦成真》全国八组同步拍摄 林心如帮助盲女 | date = November 7, 2007 | publisher = Sina | language = zh | access-date = May 30, 2017 | archive-date = July 30, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170730111322/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2007-11-07/16541782660.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref>
* Following the [[2008 Sichuan earthquake]], Lin donated 100,000 yuan. She also recorded the unit song "We have love"(我们有爱) for [[2008 Sichuan earthquake]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://tv.people.com.cn/GB/14645/25059/122530/7289293.html | script-title=zh:华谊兄弟群星《我们有爱》 | date = May 23, 2008 | publisher = people.com.cn | language = zh | access-date = May 30, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120201194456/http://tv.people.com.cn/GB/14645/25059/122530/7289293.html | archive-date = February 1, 2012 | url-status = dead | df = mdy-all }}</ref>
* In 2008, Lin funded a school for rural children, presenting a [[Renminbi|¥]]200,000 (US$27,627) check to the Chinese [[Red Cross]] Foundation to build an elementary school.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://english.cri.cn/3086/2008/01/23/1261@316893.htm | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130115223123/http://english.cri.cn/3086/2008/01/23/1261@316893.htm | url-status = dead | archive-date = January 15, 2013 | title = Actress Funds School for Rural Children | date = January 23, 2008 | publisher=Chinaplus}}</ref> The Red Cross Society of China gave Lin a commemorative plaque in return, inviting her to be philanthropic ambassador for its elementary-school building project (which helps Chinese children in rural areas obtain an education).<ref>{{cite web | url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/h/2008-01-23/03021888250.shtml | title = Ruby Lin become ambassador of Chinese Red Cross | date = January 23, 2008 | publisher = Sina | language = zh | access-date = February 4, 2008 | archive-date = March 31, 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080331001127/http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/h/2008-01-23/03021888250.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref>
* Lin received China Charity Star Award the for her contributions to charity in 2008.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://media.people.com.cn/GB/22114/147201/147209/8894595.html | script-title = zh:2009新娱乐慈善群星会 林心如获慈善大奖收藏 | date = March 3, 2009 | publisher = people.com.cn | language = zh | access-date = May 30, 2017 | archive-date = July 30, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170730105313/http://media.people.com.cn/GB/22114/147201/147209/8894595.html | url-status = live }}</ref>
* In 2009, Lin become ambassador for the [[China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation]], Yum! Brands Inc. China Division and United Nations [[World Food Programme]] (WFP)'s "Donate $1, Offer Compassion, Deliver Nutrition" joint campaign. This campaign provides daily nutrition to children for at least one year. As ambassador Lin appeared at a [[KFC]] restaurant in Beijing to interact with patrons, summon more people to participate in the fundraiser and care about children's health and development.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://yule.sohu.com/20090602/n264291590.shtml | script-title = zh:陆毅林心如携手扶贫基金 为灾区小学生送营养 | date = June 2, 2009 | agency = Sohu | language = zh | access-date = May 30, 2017 | archive-date = March 5, 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210305044432/https://yule.sohu.com/20090602/n264291590.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref> Also in 2009, Lin was appointed as a sponsor of 'Ruby Lin benevolence primary school' for rural children.
* In 2011, For Lin's contribution to charity work, China Charity ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' Award awarded her "Charity star of the year" award.<ref>[http://ent.cn.yahoo.com/ypen/20110427/331476.html 中国明星慈善排行榜揭晓 赵薇林心如同获该称号] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110726044859/http://ent.cn.yahoo.com/ypen/20110427/331476.html |date=July 26, 2011 }}, Yahoo.com.cn, April 27, 2011</ref> 
* In 2012, Lin was appointed as a spokesperson and ambassador for the Maria [[Society]] [[Welfare spending|Welfare]] Foundation. In order to raise money for the children, she promote the campaign at her official microblog at [[Sina Weibo]], where she owns one of the most popular accounts. Following the 2013 Sichuan [[Lushan earthquake]], Lin donated to the [[One Foundation]].<ref>[http://www.bjweekly.com/archives/2623447.html 欣赏林心如紫薇图集 虽至今未婚但是却热心公益] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730104836/http://www.bjweekly.com/archives/2623447.html |date=July 30, 2017 }}, Beijing Weekly, January 3, 2016</ref> 
* In 2015, Lin shoots for The Da Ren Wu (Big Shot) Photo Charity Exhibition. She also supported the 'Run for the Kids' charity auction with [[Yahoo]] Taiwan.<ref>[http://www.lesou51.com/show/2xwd.html 2015 用爱包围受虐儿 艺人公益拍卖] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730110602/http://www.lesou51.com/show/2xwd.html |date=July 30, 2017 }}, lesou, February 1, 2016</ref>
* In 2017, Lin donates the first "China and the World: For Children and Mothers" gala night was held on Nov 29 at Bvlgari Hotel Beijing. The event was organized by the United Nations Every Woman Every Child China Partnership Network and the [[China Friendship Foundation for Peace and Development]], and supported by the [[Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries]] and Save the Children.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.womenofchina.cn/womenofchina/html1/news/charity/1712/1158-1.htm | title = Celebrities and Leaders Show Love and Care for Children and Mothers | date = December 6, 2017 | agency = women of china | access-date = May 9, 2018 | archive-date = May 10, 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180510050733/http://www.womenofchina.cn/womenofchina/html1/news/charity/1712/1158-1.htm | url-status = live }}</ref>
* In 2018, Lin flew to Zambia on behalf of World Vision's Sponsor-A-Child programme to meet with her sponsored child, Elidah. Aside from Elidah, Ruby is presently funding two other children from Cambodia and Honduras. And it reported prior to her latest sponsorship, Ruby had funded the education of several other children including those from Congo and Vietnam.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://sg.news.yahoo.com/ruby-lin-flies-zambia-meet-075300004.html | title = Ruby Lin flies to Zambia to meet sponsored child | date = May 22, 2018 | agency = Yahoo Singapore | access-date = May 24, 2018 | archive-date = May 24, 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180524221716/https://sg.news.yahoo.com/ruby-lin-flies-zambia-meet-075300004.html | url-status = live }}</ref>
* For years, Lin support Linfen red ribbon school (a facility providing education to children who are living with HIV) both materially and spiritually. On 2 January 2019, Official weibo of Linfen red ribbon school released the student's thank you letter for Lin.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2019-01-02/doc-ihqhqcis2538524.shtml | script-title = zh:林心如回应学生手写感谢信：希望为你们做更多事 | date = January 2, 2019 | publisher = sina.com.cn | language = zh | access-date = January 28, 2019 | archive-date = January 2, 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190102201728/http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2019-01-02/doc-ihqhqcis2538524.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref>

===Endorsements===
After rising to prominence, Ruby Lin became actively involved in commercial work. In 2001, she was selected as Taiwan's most popular advertisement star. At that time, she was spokesperson for [[Coca-Cola]] and [[Esprit Holdings|Esprit]]. After she was selected as spokesperson for brands such as [[Mentholatum]] and [[Pantene]], Lin was ranked second on the China Top Ten Most Popular Commercial Model list in 2005.<ref name="lists">{{cite web | url = http://www.5x5d.com/dyphb/index.jsp | title = 中華形象代言人排行榜 List of top 10 Most Popular Commercial Models in China | date = June 28, 2006 | publisher = sinomonitor.com | language = zh | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080102110249/http://www.5x5d.com/dyphb/index.jsp | archive-date = January 2, 2008 | df = mdy-all }}</ref> Lin has been praised by the media for her sense of style; in 2006, MTV China selected her as most stylish actress of the year.<ref name = "awards"/> That same year, Lin also received the Most Stylish Actress in China award at the QQ 2006 China Entertainment Star Awards.<ref name = "style">{{cite web | url = http://ent.qq.com/a/20061215/000353.htm | title = 林心如获得"2006星光大典"风尚女演员奖 Ruby Lin got "Most Stylish actress award" | date = December 15, 2006 | publisher = qq.com | language = zh | access-date = December 31, 2006 | archive-date = January 14, 2007 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070114205545/http://ent.qq.com/a/20061215/000353.htm | url-status = live }}</ref>

In 2009, [[Estée Lauder Companies|Estee Lauder]] chose her as "My Cover Girl in 2009" for their Chinese and Taiwan markets for ¥1&nbsp;million, according to media reports.<ref name = "styfe">{{cite web| url = http://english.cri.cn/6666/2009/05/14/1221s484661.htm | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130115235712/http://english.cri.cn/6666/2009/05/14/1221s484661.htm | url-status = dead | archive-date = January 15, 2013 | title = Ruby Lin Is Face of Estee Lauder | date = May 14, 2009 | publisher=CRIENGLISH.com}}</ref> In 2015, [[Estée Lauder Companies|Estee Lauder]] announced again that Lin was their new brand spokesperson for Taiwan region.
In 2010, based on the popularity of her new series and film, Lin was spokesperson for more than 20 brands (including Japanese and Korean brands). Media named her as "commercial queen".<ref>{{cite web | url = http://entertainment.northeast.cn/system/2007/08/06/050921830.shtml | script-title = zh:林心如成广告"吸金女王" | date = August 6, 2007 | publisher = entertainment.northeast.cn | language = zh }}{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Lin also won the Most Charming Actress of the Year award at the 2010 China Fashion Weekly Awards.<ref name="styfde">{{cite web | url = http://v.sohu.com/20100827/n274527811.shtml | title = Ruby Lin won at China fashion weekly award | date = August 28, 2010 | publisher = Sohu entertainment | language = zh | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100901151034/http://v.sohu.com/20100827/n274527811.shtml | archive-date = September 1, 2010 | df = mdy-all }}</ref>

In Asia as elsewhere, endorsement contracts for well-known brands are evidence of stardom.<ref name="branding">{{cite web | url = http://www.venturerepublic.com/resources/Branding_celebrities_brand_endorsements_brand_leadership.asp | title = Branding and Celebrity Endorsements | publisher = Venture Republic | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071014182656/https://venturerepublic.com/resources/Branding_celebrities_brand_endorsements_brand_leadership.asp | archive-date = October 14, 2007 | df = mdy-all }}</ref> Ruby Lin has been a spokesperson for such brands as [[Mentholatum]] (2000–2003), [[Coca-Cola]] (2000), [[Christian Dior]] watches (2006–2007), ESPRIT (2001), Liuhengsei casual wear (since 2001), [[VOV]] Cosmetics (since 2006), China Mobile (since 2007), [[Pantene]] (2003–2006), Sofie Pantiliners (2002–2005), D&D jewelry (2001–2005), Japanese company [[Glico]], Oriks (since 2011), and HTC (2015), ReFa CARAT (since 2017) and [[Shiseido]] Elixir (since 2017).<ref>{{cite web | url = http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Shiseido-woos-Chinese-women-with-made-in-Japan-cosmetics | title = Shiseido woos Chinese women with made-in-Japan cosmetics | date = March 4, 2017 | publisher = nikkei | access-date = March 6, 2017 | archive-date = March 6, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170306083057/http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Shiseido-woos-Chinese-women-with-made-in-Japan-cosmetics | url-status = live }}</ref> Lin also served as ACAP Wild Aid's Rhino Ambassador for 2004–2005 and Winnie the Pooh Friendship Ambassador in 2001. Lin's endorsements provided the majority of her income in 2007.<ref name="income">{{cite web | url = http://1-apple.com.tw/apple/index.cfm?Fuseaction=Article&Sec_ID=9&ShowDate=20071201&NewsType=twapple&Loc=TP&Art_ID=30029004 | title = 林心如年撈破億 坐擁4屋 Ruby Lin breaks the $100M mark for the year, owns four properties | date = December 1, 2007 | publisher = Apple Daily | language = zh | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080103102444/http://1-apple.com.tw/apple/index.cfm?Fuseaction=Article&Sec_ID=9&ShowDate=20071201&NewsType=twapple&Loc=TP&Art_ID=30029004 | archive-date = January 3, 2008 | df = mdy-all }}</ref> In December 2009, Ruby Lin was chosen Best Artist for Advertisements at the annual China International Commercial and Art Awards.<ref name = "incoese">{{cite web | url = http://www.hinews.cn/news/system/2009/12/16/010642175.shtml | title = Ruby 林心如何润东将参加三亚国际电视广告艺术节 | date = December 16, 2009 | publisher = hinews.cn | language = zh | access-date = September 28, 2010 | archive-date = July 23, 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110723153157/http://www.hinews.cn/news/system/2009/12/16/010642175.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref> After Lin gave birth to her first child in early 2017, she became the new ambassador of brand for children and infants such as [[Fisher-Price]] and Pro-Kido Milk by [[Yili Group|Yili]]. In 2019, Nuna signs Lin as first Asian brand ambassador.<ref>{{cite web| url =https://www.facebook.com/NunaTW/posts/2390185814400762?__xts__[0]=68.ARA8DO1pUWIjdKCn2dKhHW0x50YEgZY8ugRbpIFtBw9ABNybw9SB45UAKfTfJc0GAlCr3xMNP5p7i6dwCZjQ7XsNjYJNZ8u5zje6ZCaWkMKgHAJUWgLnKtWTRJGCkdFkowDG5wSZMTCuUf0QHR294p3N46IwM2oXmNJJr22LG5QYQLS-DmOvWYZwPwcqg2IL1gg7PQwfMIitfhKbVdjds1vuSn8gnDwkzvsJDD4StaD5LGveFZ0_GjWyU8RcIOd-BD2IFqUWRQZs9hRDzqOmJCtVD6BPw2IjhELwOtQ1iHS4yxNvjqLT58ptFg8wBLHPsT2Iv-yu4UKRZ6GLJWG17ZNoqA&__tn__=-R  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/414489718637058/2390185814400762 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited| title = 2019 Nuna 亞洲首位代言人 | date = September 1, 2019 | publisher=Nuna Taiwan official facebook|language=zh}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
In December 2020, Lin became the new spokesperson of [[Estée Lauder Companies|Estee Lauder]]'s Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Collection for Taiwan region.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.elle.com/tw/beauty/news/a34815492/esteelauder-rubylin/ | title = 「我喜歡我的現在，當機立斷抓住好的事物！」林心如展現女人自信亮眼光采，靠雅詩蘭黛頂級奢華眼部保養「松露小金瓶」一筆消除泡泡眼、黑眼圈！ | date = December 2, 2020 | publisher = ELLE Taiwan | language = zh | access-date = January 22, 2021 | archive-date = December 5, 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201205042748/https://www.elle.com/tw/beauty/news/a34815492/esteelauder-rubylin/ | url-status = live }}</ref>

===Jury===
* 2019: Member of jury for Best Television Series at [[54th Golden Bell Awards]]
* 2021: Member of jury of preliminary stage at [[Taipei Film Festival]]
* 2022: Executive jury at International Golden Short Film Awards

==Filmography==
{{Main|Ruby Lin filmography}}

==Discography==
{{Main|Ruby Lin discography}}

===Albums===
*1999: ''[[Heartbeat (Ruby Lin album)|Heartbeat]]'' (心跳)
*2001: ''[[Double Faced Ruby Lin]]'' (雙面林心如)
*2001: ''[[Pala Pala]]'' (趴啦趴啦)
*2004: ''[[Eighteen Springs New and Best collection]]'' (半生缘新歌和精选)
*2004: ''[[Possessing Ruby Lin]]'' (拥有林心如)
*2008: ''[[New Rubyology]]'' (新如主义)

===Soundtracks===
*1999: ''[[My Fair Princess]] Original Soundtrack'' (还珠格格音乐全记录)
*2004: ''[[Amor de Tarapaca]] Original Soundtrack'' (紫藤戀電視劇原)

==Publications==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Release Date
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|  rowspan="2"| 1999
|''Spring Emotion'' / 春情
|August 1999
| rowspan="3"| photo album
|-
|''Sharing'' / 心如心語
|December 1999
|-
| 2000
|''Love in Great Britain'' / 英倫情人
|October 2000
|-
| 2005
|''My Private New York'' / 私藏心如
|April 2005
|Travel diary
|-
|}

==Ambassadorships==
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* 2023 Ambassador of The Genesis Social Welfare Foundation (G.S.W.F)
* 2020 Charity Ambassador of the TVBS Foundation 'Infinite Love' fundraising campaign<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2020/11/11/2003746693 |title=Actress Ruby Lin raises funds for 'Infinite Love' campaign |date=November 11, 2020 |publisher=Taipei Times |language=en |access-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-date=November 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124015735/https://taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2020/11/11/2003746693 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* 2020 Charity Ambassador of [[Shiatzy Chen]]'s charity activity<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fashionqueen.com.tw/product/db129cb0-1b3c-4aaf-a575-1f8f4cfaf234|script-title=zh:https://www.fashionqueen.com.tw/product/db129cb0-1b3c-4aaf-a575-1f8f4cfaf234|date=September 9, 2020|publisher=Fashionqueen Taiwan|language=zh|access-date=January 22, 2021|archive-date=January 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128113513/https://www.fashionqueen.com.tw/product/db129cb0-1b3c-4aaf-a575-1f8f4cfaf234|url-status=live}}</ref>
* 2018 Ambassador of [[China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation]] 'Donate One Yuan Campaign'<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.weibo.com/1223762662/GtZ8ZlOmZ?type=repost#_rnd1537341622627 | script-title=zh:2018捐一元一点一滴为爱坚守 十年前跟随 | date=August 10, 2018 | publisher=Sina weibo | language=zh | title=Sina Visitor System | access-date=September 19, 2018 }}</ref>
* 2018 Ambassador of World Vision Taiwan's Sponsor-A-Child programme<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stars.udn.com/star/story/10089/3145900|script-title=zh:好有愛！林心如暫拋夫女 赴非洲探望「女兒」|date=May 16, 2018|publisher=udn.com|language=zh|access-date=May 24, 2018|archive-date=May 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180524151439/https://stars.udn.com/star/story/10089/3145900|url-status=live}}</ref>
* 2017 Ambassador of Child Welfare League Foundation<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/201709200231-1.aspx |script-title=zh:擔任兒盟愛心大使 林心如助養女寶寶 |date=September 20, 2017 |publisher=The Central News Agency |language=zh |access-date=October 23, 2017 |archive-date=October 23, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023173854/http://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/201709200231-1.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref>
* 2017 [[Save the Children]] Goodwill Ambassador <ref>{{cite web |url=http://gongyi.ifeng.com/a/20170831/44670867_0.shtml |script-title=zh:林心如成为救助儿童会爱心大使 助力改善残障儿童的教育 |date=August 31, 2017 |publisher=Phoenix New Media |language=zh |access-date=August 31, 2017 |archive-date=August 31, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831133443/http://gongyi.ifeng.com/a/20170831/44670867_0.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://campaigns.savethechildren.net/blogs/hedan/save-children-announces-ruby-lin-our-new-goodwill-ambassador |title=Save the Children announces Ruby Lin as our new goodwill ambassador |date=September 1, 2017 |publisher=Save the children |access-date=October 20, 2017 |archive-date=October 20, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020140222/https://campaigns.savethechildren.net/blogs/hedan/save-children-announces-ruby-lin-our-new-goodwill-ambassador |url-status=live }}</ref>
* 2016 Ambassador of Tourism in [[Hawaii]]
* 2016 Qiong Yao Culture Foundation <ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.kankanews.com/a/2016-05-17/0037519571.shtml | script-title = zh:林心如出任琼瑶文化基金形象大使 | date = May 17, 2016 | publisher = Kanka news | language = zh | access-date = May 30, 2017 | archive-date = April 14, 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210414074131/http://www.kankanews.com/a/2016-05-17/0037519571.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref>
* 2014 [[Estée Lauder Companies|Estee Lauder]] Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
* 2012 Ambassador for the Maria Society Welfare Foundation in Taiwan
* 2011 Trend Health - Find most beautiful& healthy body of china<ref>{{cite web | url = http://eladies.sina.com.cn/nx/2011/0509/11451067801.shtml | script-title = zh:第四届《时尚健康》瘦身大赛启动 | date = May 9, 2011 | publisher = eladies.sina.com.cn | language = zh | access-date = June 18, 2011 | archive-date = October 2, 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111002145852/http://eladies.sina.com.cn/nx/2011/0509/11451067801.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref>
* 2010 Raily Good and Healthy Life campaign
* 2010 Sohu "EasyGo China" charity campaign<ref>{{cite web |url = http://yule.sohu.com/20091208/n268773049.shtml |script-title = zh:林心如任公益大使 倡导少飚一首歌多飚一份爱 |date = December 8, 2009 |publisher = sohu.com |language = zh |access-date = February 24, 2010 |archive-date = December 13, 2009 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20091213014548/http://yule.sohu.com/20091208/n268773049.shtml |url-status = live }}</ref>
* 2008 China Music Radio Kappa Project <ref>{{cite web |url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/h/2008-10-27/09332222769.shtml |script-title=zh:林心如全心拼事业 未来几年并没有结婚打算 |date=October 27, 2008 |publisher=Sina |language=zh |access-date=May 30, 2017 |archive-date=February 12, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150212162909/http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/h/2008-10-27/09332222769.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref>
* 2009 World Food Programme(WFP)'s "Donate $1, Offer Compassion, Deliver Nutrition"<ref>{{cite web | url = http://news.163.com/09/0602/01/5AP1H19R000120GR.html | script-title = zh:林心如募捐"一元钱 | date = June 1, 2009 | publisher = news.163.com | language = zh | access-date = February 24, 2010 | archive-date = September 27, 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110927134628/http://news.163.com/09/0602/01/5AP1H19R000120GR.html | url-status = live }}</ref>
* 2009 [[Estée Lauder Companies|Estee Lauder]] Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign <ref>{{cite web | url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/h/2009-10-03/14442720549.shtml | script-title = zh:林心如心系粉红丝带 贺军翔不知男生会得乳癌 | date = October 3, 2009 | publisher = Sina | language = zh | access-date = May 30, 2017 | archive-date = April 12, 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230412044915/http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/h/2009-10-03/14442720549.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref>
* 2009 Ambassador of Tourism in Seoul, Korea<ref>{{cite web | url = http://ent.163.com/09/0508/08/58PDLBI500031H2L.html | script-title = zh:林心如宣传首尔形象 露脸价仅值10万左右 | date = May 8, 2009 | publisher = ent.163.com | language = zh | access-date = February 24, 2010 | archive-date = September 29, 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110929141534/http://ent.163.com/09/0508/08/58PDLBI500031H2L.html | url-status = live }}</ref>
* 2008 China Red Cross elementary-school building project <ref>{{cite web| url = http://news.163.com/08/0123/09/42SPP0K9000120GU.html | script-title=zh:林心如过生日捐建希望小学 | date = January 23, 2008 | publisher=Netease|language=zh}}</ref>
* 2007 Beijing Olympics public-service promotional campaign <ref>{{cite web | url = http://yule.sohu.com/20070702/n250869870.shtml | script-title = zh:林心如想在北京市中心买房 与冯小刚拍奥运广告 | date = July 2, 2007 | publisher = Sohu | language = zh | access-date = May 30, 2017 | archive-date = April 15, 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210415133447/https://yule.sohu.com/20070702/n250869870.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref>
* 2007 Anti-Depression Ambassadors of China for its campaign, including a concert
* 2005 Promoter of Annapurna Conservation Area Project <ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.lca.org.tw/avot/439 | script-title = zh:十年足跡 關懷無限 - ACAP十週年活動側記 | date = April 30, 2006 | publisher = Life conservationist association | language = zh | access-date = May 30, 2017 | archive-date = July 26, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160726073409/http://www.lca.org.tw/avot/439 | url-status = live }}</ref>
* 2004 Chinese Culture Festival in Seoul, Korea
* 2001 Promoter of Hong Kong Community Chest Walkathon
* 1999 Ambassador of Hong Kong Anti-Drug and -Crime Campaign

==Awards and nominations==
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Ruby Lin}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

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