Biography
Who is Ariel Lin?
Early life and education
Ariel Lin was born in Yilan County, Taiwan, into a middle-income family. She grew up with a younger brother and was raised primarily by her mother. During her high school years, her mother suffered a cerebellar stroke, leading Ariel to take on significant family responsibilities while continuing her education.
At age 18, she entered a beauty contest to win prize money for a computer for her brother and ended up winning first place. She subsequently attended National Chengchi University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Korean literature while maintaining her acting career part-time.
Career and television fame
Ariel made her official acting debut in the television drama True Love 18 in 2002. She achieved mainstream breakthrough success by starring as Yuan Xiangqin in the hit Taiwanese idol drama It Started with a Kiss in 2005. The series topped ratings in Taiwan and gained big popularity throughout Asia.
She continued her television success by starring in The Legend of the Condor Heroes and the romance drama In Time with You. Her performances earned her multiple accolades, including Best Actress at the Golden Bell Awards for her work in They Kiss Again and In Time with You.
Music and film projects
Alongside her television career, Ariel recorded music for various drama soundtracks. Her song Alone in the northern hemisphere for Love Contract topped KTV and ring tone charts for 12 weeks. In 2009, she signed a recording contract with Avex Taiwan and released her debut studio album titled Blissful Encounter.
Her film work includes roles in Sweet Alibis, Go Lala Go 2, and the thriller The Mysterious Family. She also expanded her education by studying acting for screen in the United Kingdom, obtaining a Master of Arts from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2014.
Personal life and marriage
Ariel married businessman Charles Lin in December 2014 after the two were introduced by mutual friends. She gave birth to her first child, a daughter, in October 2021, and welcomed a son in June 2025. During her first pregnancy, she wrote a book that reached the top of bestseller lists upon publication.
Throughout her life, she has managed health challenges, including a pituitary gland cyst diagnosed in 2008 that required surgery the following year. She remains active in the entertainment industry as a prominent Taiwanese performer.
Birthday and age
Ariel Lin was born on October 29, 1982, which makes Ariel 44 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Ariel shares the date with 63 other famous people.
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