Lin Chiling Dethroned As The Most Beautiful Chinese Celebrity In Japan

Taiwanese model-actress Lin Chiling’s not known as 'Taiwan’s top model’ for no reason. The 46-year-old’s good looks and sweet personality has endeared her to the hearts of many, even if she’s kinda faded out of the spotlight ever since marrying Japanese pop star Akira.

But when a Japanese site known for letting the public vote and rank literally everything entertainment-related, from anime to celebrities, made a poll allowing the public to rank the most beautiful celebrity from China, Hongkong and Taiwan, the results weren’t so pretty for Chiling.

The poll, which saw close to 500 participants, ranked 26 celebs in total, with some sharing the reason behind their choices.

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And the results are...

And as it turns out, Chiling was not first. Neither was she second, third, nor fourth. Instead, the model-actress ended up in the sixth place, behind Angelababy, Zhang Ziyi, Fan Bingbing, Yang Mi, and Kelly Chen.
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Angelababy’s the top dog here

One participant, who was listed as a female in her 30s, described Angelababy as a "breathtaking beauty", writing that she’d “like to have Angelababy’s face in [her] next life”.
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They especially love Angelababy's styling in period dramas

Another added that the 31-year-old’s beauty is second to none, calling her a top actress and model.
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Zhang Ziyi's standing strong in second place

Similar praise was given to Zhang Ziyi, who ranked second. One participant described the actress as “the most famous Chinese actress in Japan” ‘cos the 41-year-old has appeared in numerous commercials there.
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Akira and Chiling are super cute together

As for Chiling, participants praised her for her “kind and gentle smile” that “turns serious once she’s on-screen”.
“Seeing Akira and [Chi-ling] together as a married couple makes me feel happy [too],” one female netizen added at the end of her comment.
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From left to right: Fan Bingbing, Yang Mi and Kelly Chen

Fan Bingbing, who ranked third, was lauded for her acting skills, as well as being able to pull off different outfits effortlessly. Yang Mi, who ranked fourth, was described as "having all the characteristics of a typical Chinese beauty".
Similarly, Hongkong star Kelly Chen, who was fifth, was praised for her "strong gaze and dignified aura".
Photos: Ranking.net, Lin Chiling/Instagram, Angelababy/Instagram, Zhang Ziyi/Weibo, Fan Bingbing/Instagram, Yang Mi/Weibo, Kelly Chen/Instagram,