Personal Info
Birth date
1963-12-24 (61 Years)
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Singapore
Also known as
林梅娇
Lin Meijao
Mei-Chiao Lin
Meijiao Lin
Biography
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"
Filmography
New Beginnings
NYR
Overview:
Li family, who are in the wedding business, and the Cai family, who run a mortuary. The Chinese traditionally believe that the "red" (represents fortune and happiness) and "white" (associated with death) are not to be associated. As fate would have it, the younger generation cross paths and love blossoms.The Little Nyonya
8.5
Overview:
A biographic flashback of an extended Peranakan family in Malacca; set in the 1930s, the story spans over 70 years and several generations of three families.Mightiest Mother-in-Law
NYR
Overview:
Guan Shu Hui's (Paige Chua) domineering ways causes a rift between her husband Qi Hong Zhe (Thomas Ong) and his family. Hong Zhe is unhappy with his wife but chooses to put up with her, until Zhou Ke En (Chris Tong) enters his life. Ke En is pretty, intelligent and most of all, she listens to Hong Zhe's problem and supports his dreams. Ke En also manages to win the approval of Hong Zhe's family, leaving Shu Hui feeling helpless. Shu Hui's estranged mother Lu Xiu Zhu (Li Ping Chen) steps in and tries to salvage her daughter's marriage. Xiu Zhu tries to outwit Ke En who is actually a malicious and mentally unstable woman. How will the battle between the mightiest mistress and the mightiest Mother-in-Law end? Will Shu Hui be able to save her marriage?The Ultimatum
2
Overview:
The Ultimatum is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 27 May 2009 and ended on the date 7 July 2009. This drama serial consists of 30 episodes, and was screened on every weekday night at 9:00 pm. Being the mid-year Channel 8 blockbuster of 2009, it was the first Channel 8 drama to be fully filmed in HD. Despite being touted as the 2009 blockbuster of the year and featuring many established actors and actresses like Zoe Tay, Li Nanxing and Fann Wong, the show's reception was lukewarm at best. Many viewers faulted the serial for improbable casting and for a lack of originality in certain parts of the scripting. The series also came under harsh criticism for being overly melodramatic. However, the performance of newcomers such as Jerry Yeo, who played an antagonist for the first time, were widely praised.It's a Wonderful Life
NYR
Overview:
Hao Huixian is a gambler. He wakes up startled after dreaming of cheating during a game with his neighbours Li Yunshun, Fan Wenxiang and Ma Lingshu (Potato). Yunshun and Wenxiang rented their HDB flat to their son, Siyuan, when they moved into their daughter, Si'en's condominium unit. Siyuan runs a tuition agency. As his wife, Isabella, needs to go on a business trip and the maid is on leave, he makes plans for his parents to take care of his son, Huanhuan. Wenxiang is unhappy Huanhuan is closer to his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth. Potato organises a wedding anniversary party, in the hope of earning some red packet money, but his neighbours prove too smart for him. Potato is tempted when Bai Baoxiang offers to get tenants for him. Unfortunately, his two rooms have already been rented out.Pretty Faces
NYR
Overview:
This is the show that catapulted Zoe Tay into instant stardom. Along with Meijiao Lin and Miaoling Tang, this 30-parter shows how Bobo (played by Zoe) tears her best friend's life apart by stealing the latter's boyfriend and her father, and then causing her mother's death.My Star Bride
5
Overview:
Mei Fangcao, an ordinary girl from Vietnam, takes a leap of faith by coming to Singapore as a "bride", hoping to raise medical fees for her mother and find her long-lost sister. She meets Zhong Shijie, who was recovering from a devastating car crash. With her sincerity and resilience, she convinces Shijie to accept her as his bride. As their fates intertwine, Fangcao's life takes a dramatic turnGame Plan
NYR
Overview:
On her wedding day, Zhao Xintong learns her fiancé is a conman who disappeared with her money. Desperate to recover it, she seeks help from recently released scammer Zhen Haoren. As they team up, unexpected feelings emerge—complicating their mission and her heart.Rhythm of Life
NYR
Overview:
After a lifetime of regret and loss, architect Li Junjie is mysteriously transported back in time to the moment before his childhood friend Zhiling’s tragic death. With a second chance at love, friendship, and redemption, he must make the right choices to change the course of their intertwined fates.Secrets for Sale
NYR
Overview:
An ex-cop inherits a detective agency after her sister and brother-in-law disappear. She partners with a debt-ridden photographer to solve cases and uncover secrets, all while navigating their rocky partnership.My Mighty-in-Laws
NYR
Overview:
My Mighty-in-Laws is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. This drama serial consists of 20 episodes. It made its debut on 17 November 2004 and ended its run on 14 December 2004.No Limits
NYR
Overview:
No Limits is a Singaporean Chinese drama series broadcast in 2010 to celebrate the inaugural Summer Youth Olympics. It was aired on weekdays in the 9pm time slot.Spice Siblings
NYR
Overview:
Spice Siblings is a Chinese show in Singapore, aired in 2004 starring Tay Ping Hui, Jeanette Aw, Cynthia Koh, Andrew Seow and Le Yao. Although the show was well-received, the drama serial did not earn many nominations in the Star Awards 2004. This show is also very well known to the Channel 8 viewer's community as the show with the "hot kiss" by Tay Ping Hui and Jeanette Aw. In most recent polls about the "best kiss" in the Channel 8 dramas, this kiss still ranks first with a huge lead, although it aired two years ago. Many viewers also hope that MediaCorp, the TV company which heads Channel 8 and a variety of other free-to-air channels in Singapore, will re-air the show on the coveted 5.30 - 6.30pm weekdays slot.Acting
TBA调色板 (20 Episodes) as Unknown
2021My Star Bride (20 Episodes) as Pan Xiuqin
2017Mightiest Mother-in-Law (24 Episodes) as Wu Lanxiang
2013It's a Wonderful Life (20 Episodes) as Unknown
2012Game Plan (20 Episodes) as Zhang Shiyun
2011Secrets for Sale (13 Episodes) as Bao Huimei
2010No Limits (20 Episodes) as Wang Ruoyun 王若云
2010New Beginnings (20 Episodes) as Yan Ru Yi
2009The Ultimatum (30 Episodes) as Shen Su-Zhen
2008The Little Nyonya (34 Episodes) as Lin Guihua
2008Rhythm of Life (13 Episodes) as Zhu Lili
2006至尊红颜 (2 Episodes) as Unknown
2004My Mighty-in-Laws (1 Episode) as Yao Jiao Jiao
2004Spice Siblings (1 Episode) as Zhang Ling Long
1995情丝万缕 (25 Episodes) as 鲍雯汐
1993The Brave Ones (1 Episode) as 方小兰
1991Pretty Faces (30 Episodes) as Ding Qi Qi
1990最佳配偶 (25 Episodes) as Unknown
1989The Sword Rules (20 Episodes) as Unknown
Production
2023The Guardian ... Producer, Executive Producer