Lin Chi-ling
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| Date of birth | November 29, 1974 |
| Place of birth |  Republic of China (Taiwan) |
| Height | 175cm |
| Agency | Catwalk Production House |
Lin Chi Ling (Chinese: 林志玲; pinyin: Lín Zhì Líng, born November 29, 1974, in Taipei, Taiwan), is one of Taiwan's top supermodels in terms of popularity and pay; in 2004, she earned nearly $1,000,000 (USD) from endorsement deals.[citation needed] She has become the official spokesperson for China Airlines appearing in company commercials and calendars.
Some of the nicknames given to her include: Bing QiLing (冰淇淋) ("ice-cream"), ChiLing, Ling-Ling,Chiling Lin.
Her secondary school was Taipei Municipal Zhongzheng Junior High School, and she later attended Bishop Strachan School in Toronto. She studied at the University of Toronto where she majored in Western Art History and Economics.
China Airlines produced Lin Chi-ling figures.[1]
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[edit] Modeling career
Managed by Catwalk Modeling Agency, Chi Ling Lin is one of the most recognized supermodels in Taiwan and has been dubbed by many as the number 1 beauty in Taiwan. Many have also voted her legs as the sexiest legs in Taiwan. Chi Ling was scouted on the streets when she was 15. Then she went to Canada and attended the Bishop Strachan School for her senior year of high school.
She was in attendance at the Chanel International Show in 1999.
[edit] Television career
She has had numerous roles in television over her time as a model, being the host of TVBS-G LA Mode News, and also the host of TVBS-G Fashion Track.
She also hosted the Golden Melody Awards in 2005.
She has stated that in the future she wants to be a TV news anchor.
[edit] Movie career
She will make her movie debut in a historical epic directed by John Woo entitled Red Cliff. Playing the role of Xiao Qiao, it will also be her first time acting ever.
