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| Places | China | |
| is | Athlete Football player Association football player | |
| Work field | Sports | |
| Gender |
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| Birth | 13 July 1993 | |
| Age | 31 years | |
| Star sign | Cancer |
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Lin Yun (Chinese: 林允; pinyin: Lín Yǔn; born April 16, 1996), also known by her English name Jelly Lin, is a Chinese actress. She is known for her role as the female lead in the 2016 film The Mermaid.
Biography
Lin was born Fei Xia (费霞) in Huzhou, Zhejiang, on April 16, 1996. Her father, Fei Jianhua (费建华), is a porter, and her mother is a housewife. She studied at the Huzhou No. 12 Middle School. She then attended a performing arts school in Beijing. At the age of 18 and with little acting experience, she was cast as the female protagonist Shan, aka the "Mermaid", in the 2016 film The Mermaid, directed by Stephen Chow.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Mermaid | 美人鱼 | Shan (the Mermaid) | |
| L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties | 爵迹 | Tianshu Youhua | ||
| 2017 | Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons 2 | 西游伏妖篇 | White Bone Spirit | |
| The Legend of the Mengol King | 铁木真传说 | Yuan Ertie | ||
| Fights Break Sphere | 斗破苍穹 | Xiao Xun'er | TV drama |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 18th Huading Awards | Best New Actress | The Mermaid | Won |
| 16th New York Asian Film Festival | Rising Star Asia Award | Won | ||
| 3rd China Australia International Film Festival | Best Newcomer | Won | ||
| 12th Chinese American Film Festival | Best Newcomer | Won | ||
| 2017 | 11th Asian Film Awards | Best Newcomer | Nominated | |
| Rising Star of Asia Award | Won | |||
| 36th Hong Kong Film Award | Best New Performer | Nominated |