Meijiao Lin

Acting · Singapore · Born December 24, 1963

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"