Meijiao Lin
Born: 1963-12-24 in Singapore
Known For: Acting
Biography
Undoubtedly one of the best actresses in the industry, Lin Mei Jiao is a consummate artiste who has acted in countless drama serials. This thespian was also awarded the Best Supporting Actress at the Shanghai TV Film Festival in 1995 for her role in the drama serial “Silk & Romance”. Her congenial and affable nature easily draws viewers to her. In 2000, Mei Jiao landed her first Best Actress nomination at the Star Awards with her notable performance in “Hainan Kopi Tales”, a nostalgic drama that explores the Hainanese way of life from the 60s to 80s. Her outstanding performances in “Three Women and A Half”, “Brotherhood” and “Romance de Amour” earned her three more Best Supporting Actress nominations at the Star Awards from 2001-2003. In 2008, Mei Jiao was cast in “The Little Nyonya”, a storyline with a Peranakan setting that spans over 70 years starting in the 1930s. This serial recorded the highest rating in local TV history to date since 1994. Her convincing portrayal of Guihua, the evil matriarch of the Huang family garnered rave reviews and another nomination for Best Supporting Actress Award at the Star Awards. The tides finally turned for Mei Jiao in 2013 when she took home her first Star Awards Best Supporting Actress trophy for playing a con artist in “Game Plan”. In her 30-year showbiz career, this dedicated actress has acted in more than 100 drama serials. Mei Jiao is what one will call a rare gem in the fleeting world of entertainment. In 2019, Meijiao won her 2nd Best Supporting Actress award with her role in "Fifty & Fabulous"
Filmography
2023
- The Guardian ... (Executive Producer)
2021
- My Star Bride as Pan Xiuqin
2017
- Mightiest Mother-in-Law as Wu Lanxiang
2012
- Game Plan as Zhang Shiyun
2011
- Secrets for Sale as Bao Huimei
2010
- No Limits as Wang Ruoyun 王若云
- New Beginnings as Yan Ru Yi
2009
- The Ultimatum as Shen Su-Zhen
2008
- The Little Nyonya as Lin Guihua
- Rhythm of Life as Zhu Lili
2006
2004
- My Mighty-in-Laws as Yao Jiao Jiao
- Spice Siblings as Zhang Ling Long
1995
- 情丝万缕 as 鲍雯汐
1993
- The Brave Ones as Fang Xiaolan
1991
- Pretty Faces as Ding Qi Qi