Lin Jui-yang

Lin Ruiyang was born in 1960, originally from Yilan County, Taiwan. His family was relatively well-off in his early years, but due to his father's involvement in guarantor-related issues, the family's assets were affected. After graduating from high school, he served in the military and worked various jobs, including cleaning on ships and carrying goods. Later, Lin Ruiyang accidentally became a male model for advertisements, gradually entering the entertainment industry. To acquire practical skills, he immersed himself in film crews, starting as a director's assistant and gradually advancing to become the second assistant director to renowned director Edward Yang.

After entering the entertainment circle, Lin Ruiyang mainly performed in television dramas and films. In the early 1980s, he made his debut in the TV series "Unnamed Boy," which achieved average success, but he gradually gained recognition through Qiong Yao dramas. In 1983, he appeared in the film "One Day at the Beach," directed by Edward Yang, playing the assistant to Xiao Hui. From 1984 to 1988, he participated in numerous productions including "Dream of Bean Sprouts," "Beauty Map," and "Spring Outside the Bamboo Fence." In 1989, his starring role in the TV series "Seagulls Flying in the Cloud" aired, playing the character Ou Shiche.

In 1991, the TV drama "Looking Back at the Sky Turned Blue," starring Lin Ruiyang, set a record for the highest number of episodes among similar programs during its broadcast. Between 1992 and 1995, he appeared in several works, including "Cousin Jixiang," "Joyful House," and "Holding Hands to the Top." In 1995, he received awards such as the Asian Outstanding Artist Award, the Taiwan-America Outstanding Artist Award, and the Most Popular Artist Award in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

In 1996, Lin Ruiyang starred in Qiong Yao's drama "A Dream Continuous," playing Chu Lian, which garnered widespread attention. He then consecutively appeared in multiple dramas including "Lifelong Love," "Tomorrow With You," and "Super Family." In 1999, his role as Yan Nantian in the costume martial arts drama "Ultimate Twin Beauties" was well received. From 2008 onward, he participated in variety shows such as Hunan TV's "Share Your Story" and Jiangsu TV's "Fighting for Her," gradually transitioning into hosting and variety guest roles.

In terms of business, after gradually reducing his presence in the entertainment industry, Lin Ruiyang shifted to the commercial sector, mainly active in mainland China, establishing several enterprises. In 2001, he founded Shanghai Xinjiyang Real Estate Consulting Co., Ltd. In 2004, he founded Ruiyang Development Group to engage in real estate investment. In 2013, he established Shanghai Darway Trading Co., Ltd., specializing in cosmetics and skincare products, adopting an O2O (online-to-offline) sales model. Between 2017 and 2018, the company was ranked among the top 100 enterprises in Qingpu District, Shanghai, for two consecutive years. In 2022, he and his wife Zhang Ting established Shanghai Yisheng Er Technology Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Taobu Ting Industrial Co., Ltd., with investment amounts in the tens of millions of RMB.

Family-wise, Lin Ruiyang was previously married to Zeng Zhezhen, with whom he had one son and one daughter. They divorced in 1995, remarried later due to their children’s education issues, but ultimately divorced again in 1998. In 1998, he married Zhang Ting in Taipei. In 2006, they completed a marriage notarization. In December 2006, Zhang Ting had a daughter via Caesarean section, named "Nannan." In 2012, they welcomed their second child, a son and a daughter. Lin Ruiyang and Zhang Ting's family of five has consistently been the focus of public attention.

In recent years, Lin Ruiyang has been involved in social welfare activities. In 2016, he and Zhang Ting co-founded the "Tingtian Angel Foundation," providing aid to children in impoverished areas. In July 2021, he and his wife donated 5 million RMB to Henan Province. Moreover, at the end of 2021, his company was investigated for involvement in a pyramid scheme case, which sparked some controversy; the case is still ongoing. Despite this, he continues to interact with the public through live streaming and other methods in 2023.