Ashley Lin Biography: Height, Age, Parents, Net Worth, Boyfriend, Education, Wiki

Biography

Ashley Lin (born March 3, 2000, in Taipei, Taiwan) is a Hong Kong-based Chinese-Taiwanese actress, singer-songwriter, and model.

She is the daughter of former celebrity couple, actress Mimi Kung and actor Wei Lin.

A multi-talented performer, Lin began her acting career at age 16, debuting in films like Find Your Voice (2020) alongside Andy Lau and Septet: The Story of Hong Kong (2020).

She gained recognition for leading roles in TV series such as Rope a Dope (2022) and Sparks (2023), as well as for her appearance in the Ballad of a Small Player (2025).

Beyond acting, she is an accomplished musician with a passion for contemporary jazz, has released singles like “Here & Now,” and holds a degree in architecture.

Chinese-Taiwanese actress, singer-songwriter, and model
Ashley Lin
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Ashley Lam Kae-ning
Stage Name:	Ashley Lin
Born:	3 March 2000 (age 25 years old)
Place of Birth:	Taipei City, Taipei, Taiwan
Nationality:	Chinese, Taiwanese
Education:	University of Hong Kong
Height:	173 cm
Parents:	Mimi Kung, Wei Lin
Siblings:	Edison Lin
Spouse:	Not Married
Boyfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Actress • Model
Net Worth:	$1 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Ashley Lin (Chinese: 林愷鈴; also known as Ashley Lam Kae-ning) was born on March 3, 2000, in Taipei, Taiwan, into a family with deep roots in the entertainment industry.

Of Chinese ethnicity with Taiwanese and Hong Kong heritage, she was raised primarily in Hong Kong. She grew up in a Christian household, influenced by her mother’s devout faith—her mother, Mimi Kung, drew her name from Christian teachings on mercy and grace, and both of Mimi’s parents were committed Christians.

From as early as age two, Ashley displayed a profound talent and passion for music, starting training in various instruments and singing. She initially pursued classical bel canto singing, achieving Grade 6 in piano and Grade 8 in singing by age eight, even winning an inter-school competition, before a vocal cord injury led her to embrace contemporary jazz and gospel, genres that resonated with the spiritual and soulful elements of her upbringing.

The elder child of acclaimed actors Mimi Kung (a prominent Hong Kong TVB star known as Gong Ci’en) and Wei Lin (a Chinese actor famed for 1990s action roles), Ashley has often spoken warmly of her parents’ supportive role despite their amicable divorce around 2017–2019 after more than two decades of marriage.

She has one younger brother, Edison Lin (sometimes referred to as Addison or Lin Zhuoyi), who shares her good looks and talents in music (violin and saxophone) as well as her interest in athletics, having studied abroad in Canada and the UK before graduating from university.

For her education, Ashley attended prestigious schools in Hong Kong, excelling academically, before pursuing a bachelor’s degree in architecture at the University of Hong Kong, from which she graduated around 2022.

Though her studies equipped her with a strong foundation in design and urban spaces, she ultimately chose to dedicate herself fully to the performing arts, blending her artistic inclinations with the creative legacy of her family.

Career

Ashley Lin (林愷鈴), also known as Ashley Lam Kae-ning, began her professional career in the entertainment industry at the age of 16 after signing with Galaxy Haorun Acting Company, an affiliate of Johnnie To’s Milkyway Image, in 2017.

She made her film debut in 2020 with a supporting role in the inspirational drama Find Your Voice (熱血合唱團), produced by and co-starring Andy Lau, in which she played a member of a school choir.

That same year, she appeared in Septet: The Story of Hong Kong, a Cannes-selected anthology film comprising segments directed by several of Hong Kong cinema’s most respected filmmakers, including Johnnie To.

Her transition to television significantly expanded her profile. She took on leading and prominent roles in a number of ViuTV series, including Floating City (2020), Rope a Dope (2022), where she was one of the female leads in the boxing-themed drama, Three Lives (2022), and Sparks (also known as Ice on Fire, 2023).

In Sparks, her portrayal of a resilient yet emotionally vulnerable swimmer drew particular praise for its depth and restraint. Ashley’s international breakthrough followed with her appearance in the 2025 Netflix film Ballad of a Small Player, a Tony Leung Chiu-wai-produced adaptation starring Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton.

Alongside acting, Ashley has cultivated a parallel career in music as a singer-songwriter. Active in the Hong Kong music scene since 2018, she draws creative inspiration from literature, cinema, personal experiences, and everyday observations.

Her musical work has been featured in commercials for luxury brands such as Chanel, Fendi, and Ralph Lauren, as well as in television drama soundtracks.

In 2024, she formally debuted as a pop artist with the release of singles including “Here & Now,” “現在,” and “好奇” (“Curious”), the latter serving as an ending theme for a Margaret & David spin-off series. That same year, she received the Chill Club Newcomer Gold Award for female artists.

Influenced by contemporary jazz, blues, and gospel traditions, and citing artists such as Aretha Franklin, Esperanza Spalding, and Gretchen Parlato, Ashley remains an active presence in Hong Kong’s live music scene.

She regularly performs in live houses, has collaborated on jazz-oriented tracks such as “Strangers” and “Dandelion,” and has appeared at major events including the West Kowloon Jazz Festival. She continues to experiment across genres, presenting intimate performances that reinterpret her original material alongside jazz standards.

In addition to her work in film, television, and music, Ashley has established herself as a model and brand ambassador, collaborating with luxury fashion houses including Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Bvlgari, and frequently appearing at red-carpet and fashion events.

Across her multifaceted career, she has emphasized a commitment to authenticity and artistic exploration, using her platform to engage with complex emotional themes and to move beyond early perceptions tied to her background as a “star child.”

Social Media

• Facebook: 林愷鈴Ashley Lin
• Instagram: 林愷鈴Ashley Lin (@kaening)
• IMDb: Ashley Lin

Personal Life

Ashley Lin (林愷鈴, also known as Ashley Lam Kae-ning), born on March 3, 2000, is 25 years old.

Standing at approximately 173 cm (5’8″) tall, she has often been noted for her elegant, model-like stature and long legs, which have contributed to her success in fashion modelling alongside her acting and music careers.

Ashley is not married, has no husband, and has no children. She has not been linked to any long-term partners or dating scandals in media coverage, and interviews have occasionally touched on her focus on career and self-growth over relationships, such as past comments indicating she avoids dating out of external pressure.

Net Worth

Ashley Lin (林愷鈴), the 25-year-old Hong Kong-based actress, singer-songwriter, and model, has amassed an estimated net worth of approximately US$1 million.

This figure reflects her diverse earnings from acting in films and television series, music releases and live performances, as well as lucrative modelling and endorsement deals with luxury brands such as Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Bvlgari.

As a rising star with prominent roles since 2020 and recent accolades in the music industry, her financial growth continues to accelerate through multifaceted projects in entertainment and fashion.

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