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Lin Yun
Born
Fei Xia (费霞)

(1996-04-16) April 16, 1996 (age 29)
Huzhou, Zhejiang, China
Nationality Chinese
Education Huzhou No. 12 Middle School
Alma mater Beijing College, Shandong Heze Academy of Music and Art
Occupation Actress, model
Years active 2014–present
Parent(s) Fei Jianhua (father)

Lin Yun (Chinese: 林允; pinyin: Lín Yǔn), also known as Jelly Lin, is a Chinese actress and model. She was born on April 16, 1996. She became famous for her main role in the 2016 movie The Mermaid.

About Lin Yun

Lin Yun's birth name is Fei Xia (费霞). She was born in Huzhou, Zhejiang, China. Her father worked as a porter, and her mother was a housewife. Lin Yun went to Huzhou No. 12 Middle School. Later, she studied at a performing arts school in Beijing.

Lin Yun's Acting Journey

Starting with The Mermaid

When Lin Yun was 18, she got a big role in the 2016 movie The Mermaid. This movie was directed by Stephen Chow. Even though she had little acting experience, she played the main character. The Mermaid became the highest-earning movie in China that year. This movie made Lin Yun very famous.

In the same year, Lin Yun also appeared in a fantasy movie called L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties. This film was directed and written by Guo Jingming.

More Movies and TV Shows

Lin Yun worked with Stephen Chow again in the 2017 movie Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons 2. In this film, she played the White Bone Spirit. She also acted in a romantic comedy from Disney, called The Dreaming Man. Another movie she starred in was the historical film Genghis Khan.

In 2018, Lin Yun acted in her first TV series. It was a fantasy drama called Battle Through the Heavens. This show was based on a popular novel. She also appeared in Beautiful Reborn Flower, a romance drama, and Cantabile Youth, a music-themed romance.

In 2019, Lin Yun played the main female role in the romance movie Fall in Love at First Kiss. This movie was a new version of a Taiwanese TV series. She also returned to play her role in The Mermaid 2.

In 2024, Lin Yun was featured in a video clip. It showed her exploring the Somme region in France. She visited places like the Notre-Dame Amiens Cathedral and the old town of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme. She also saw the beautiful villas in Mers-les-Bains.

Lin Yun's Work

Movies

Year English Title Role
2016 The Mermaid Shan (the Mermaid)
2016 L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties Tianshu Youhua
2017 Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons 2 White Bone Spirit
2017 The Dreaming Man Wang Xiaohe
2018 Genghis Khan Börte
2019 Fall in Love at First Kiss Yuan Xiangqin
2020 L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties 2 Tianshu Youhua
TBA The Mermaid 2 Shan (the Mermaid)

Television Series

Year English Title Role
2018 Battle Through the Heavens Xiao Xun'er
2020 Beautiful Reborn Flower Nan Sheng
2020 Symphony's Romance Fang Xiaowo
2022 Story of Time Chen Yiduo
2022 A Dream Of Splendor Song Yinzhang
2023 Imperfect Victim Zhao Xun

Television Shows

Year English Title Role
2016 Run for Time Cast member
2018 Twenty-Four Hours Cast member
2019 Youth Periplous Cast member
2019 Let's Get Married Panelist
2020 My Little One 2 Cast member

Music

Lin Yun has also recorded some songs for movie soundtracks and albums.

Year English Title Album
2018 "Granting You" Battle Through the Heavens OST
2019 "My Motherland and I" Qing Chun Wei Zu Guo Er Chang

Awards and Recognitions

Lin Yun has won several awards for her acting, especially for her role in The Mermaid.

Year Award Category Result
2016 18th Huading Awards Best New Actress Won
2016 16th New York Asian Film Festival Rising Star Asia Award Won
2016 3rd China Australia International Film Festival Best Newcomer Won
2016 12th Chinese American Film Festival Best Newcomer Won
2017 11th Asian Film Awards Rising Star of Asia Award Won
2019 Cosmo Glam Night Person of The Year (Love) Won

See also

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