Zaizai Lin Biography: Age, Partner, Net Worth, Movies, Height, Parents, Husband, Children

Lin Chen-shi, professionally known as Zaizai Lin, is a Taiwanese actress celebrated for her nuanced portrayals in film and television, particularly in roles exploring complex relationships and identity.

She debuted in the anthology film Taipei Exchanges (2010) and earned a nomination for Best Leading Actress at the 48th Golden Bell Awards for her breakout performance in the romance series An Innocent Mistake (2012).

Lin gained international acclaim for her lead role as Yi-ming in the groundbreaking lesbian-themed miniseries Fragrance of the First Flower (2021–2024), winning Best Leading Actress in a Miniseries at the 57th Golden Bell Awards for its first season, solidifying her as a bold voice in contemporary Taiwanese storytelling.

Profile

• Full Name: Lin Chen-shi
• Stage Name: Zaizai Lin
• Born: May 22, 1990
• Age: 35 years old
• Birthplace: Taiwan
• Nationality: Taiwanese
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 1.67m
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Partner: Lin Li-shu
• Children: 1
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Lin Chen-shi entered the world on May 22, 1990, in Taiwan, to parents whose names are unknown.

She might have had siblings but details about them are unknown to the public.

From a young age, she showed a flair for performance, participating in variety shows like Kangsi Coming in 2006 as part of the “Boyish Girl” segment and joining I Love Black Sesame as a new member.

Lin has not publicly shared specifics about her formal education, focusing instead on her early entry into entertainment through modeling and TV appearances.

She is of Taiwanese descent, and practices Buddhism as her religion.

Career

Lin Chen-shi launched her acting career in 2006 on variety programs, gaining visibility through her energetic presence before transitioning to film with a role in the anthology Taipei Exchanges (2010), which marked her debut and introduced her fresh-faced charm to audiences.

She followed with music video appearances for artists like Mayday in “Suddenly Miss You” and Khalil Fong in “Little Bug,” honing her expressive skills.

Her television breakthrough came in 2012 with An Innocent Mistake, where her portrayal of a young woman navigating love and loss earned a nomination for Best Leading Actress at the 48th Golden Bell Awards, showcasing her ability to blend vulnerability with strength.

Lin’s versatility shone in supporting roles like the best friend in The Lying Game (2014) and the romantic lead in the family comedy Penguins at North Pole (2014), Taiwan’s first film on homosexual parenting.

She took on the female lead in the drama Anywhere Somewhere Nowhere (2014) and voiced a character in Tomorrow’s Star that same year.

Her career peaked with the lead in Fragrance of the First Flower (2021), a pioneering lesbian romance that explored marriage and self-discovery, winning her Best Leading Actress in a Miniseries at the 57th Golden Bell Awards.

She continued with a voice cameo in I Missed You (2021) and the role of contract assassin Cheng Feng in seasons two and three of Best Interest (2022–2024), opposite her partner Lin Li-shu.

Lin Chen-shi commands attention with selective projects that delve into emotional depth, including a cameo with her son in the 2024 series Imperfect Us.

Her advocacy for open relationships and LGBTQ+ narratives, drawn from personal experiences, adds layers to her performances, while her collaborations with directors like her partner Lin Li-shu bridge intimate storytelling with broader appeal.

Through awards and festival nods, she influences Taiwanese cinema by championing authentic voices in romance and identity.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @2ai2ai
• Facebook Handle: Unknown
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Lin Chen-shi came out as bisexual in 2015.

She has been dating both males and females since junior high school.

In November 2016, she announced that she had given birth to a son with her boyfriend Lin Li-shu, a film director, after five years of dating.

They live together and raise their son in Hualien County but do not marry; instead, they describe their relationship as an open one with no plans for marriage.

Filmography

• Taipei Exchanges (2010)
• An Innocent Mistake (2012)
• Anywhere Somewhere Nowhere (2014)
• The Lying Game (2014)
• Penguins at North Pole (2014)
• Tomorrow’s Star (2014)
• Fragrance of the First Flower (2021–2024)
• I Missed You (2021)
• Best Interest (2022–2024)
• Imperfect Us (2024)

Net Worth

Lin Chen-shi has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.

Her earnings primarily come from acting roles in acclaimed series and films like Fragrance of the First Flower, supplemented by endorsements and appearances in Taiwanese media productions.