Calm Girl Next Door Ariel Lin

Bed scene no problem, will avoid being like a little child when dealing with it
Golden Thought: I hope that my best production will always be the one that’s newest

Ariel Lin took 7 years to work from a school girl who knows nothing to the position of Taiwan Idol drama Big sister. Within this 7 years, she had very little rumors and she never had any shocking actions that contradicted her image. She has always been the sweet smiling next door girl type. But she still manages to stand firm and have unwavering fan support. Last year, Ariel finally managed to clear the ten million dollar debt that her family has and begin to live a lifestyle that fits the “Big sister” title. Ariel who’s 26 has a round cartoon-like face but her actions show maturity above those of the same age. Even her voice does not have the whiny, high-pitch style that is present in many Taiwan girls. No matter what we’re discussing, she’s always very calm and practical. This is a vast contrast to the straight-forward and blurry “Xiang Qin” and arouses the curiosity of others to a larger extent – Is she going to be an idol drama big sister that has deep thoughts?

Judging Character: Known in the entertainment circle for being very filial. Helps mom to clear ten million dollar debt.
Ariel is known in the entertainment circle for her filial piety. From young, her parents have been separated and her mom brought her and her brother up by herself. She has to support two children to study and often has a shortage of income. Thus, Ariel’s mother became a “card debtor”, relying on cards for emergency and this resulted in a long term interest which ended up being ten million dollar debt. The similar fate brought her and the queen of cuteness Rainie Yang, who also has to clear debts for her family, together to be friends. When the two of them meet, they often discuss “How much have you cleared? Still left how much?”

Judging abilities: I like my own smile. I always felt that I’m Yi Chen Sister.
Some say that she “brings luck to co-stars” and those male leads that act with her all managed to become popular, Mike He, Joe Cheng, Wu Chun, Hu Ge, none of them is an exception case. Ariel however seems unconcerned. “I don’t know. Someone else discovered it. I have a very pleasurable time working with them and I never thought of this problem.”

In “They Kissed Again”, she and Joe Cheng finally have a bed scene and some media even termed it as “Competing with ‘Lust Caution’”. There’s always the feeling of two children who have yet to grow up acting family. She replied “It doesn’t. I trust the director and Joe a lot. The character requirement was for it to be round and smooth so there were no problems. When dealing with it, we avoid being child-like. Also, we were acting as husband and wife so there’s no need to avoid such actions that take place between couples. We filmed it out but the emphasis is not on it.”

Between being an idol and being one with actual skill, she chose the latter. Of course, she’s not too humble about her looks either. When asked to award points for her own looks, she answered smartly “Daddy and Mommy will of course give 100 points. I like my smile.” Being a big sister or not does not matter. “Whatever title is given by others, I have always felt that I’m sister Yi Chen. If there’s a poll on who’s acting makes you feel the most comfortable, then I will strive to reach that definition. As for big sister, I don’t really have a huge desire for it.”

Judging Value: Yearly income approaches ten million
Ariel and Hu Ge’s “Legend of the Condor Hero” is airing in Xia Men, Yunnan and various other places currently and the ratings have been staying in the top position. Since she rose to become an idol drama big sister, Ariel’s salary has jumped from 10 thousand per episode to 150 thousand. Although she only had “They Kissed Again” one drama last year, even with “Legend of the Condor Hero” stopping filming, the sweet girl’s income was not affected. She continuously took on a drink advertisement, facial treatment advertisement and various endorsements. Plus her more than 4 years jewelry contract, Ariel’s yearly income approaches ten million (Taiwan dollars).