Taiwanese stars Jimmy Lin and Chiling Lin reveal they were kindergarten classmates

Singer-actor Jimmy Lin Chih-ying and model-actress Chiling Lin recently revealed that their friendship dates back more than 40 years. Photo: Aicom Aimall/Instagram

Singer-actor Jimmy Lin Chih-ying and model-actress Chiling Lin have similar Chinese names and are known in the Taiwanese entertainment industry for their youthful good looks.

The duo, both 49, recently revealed that their friendship actually dates back more than 40 years, while making a rare appearance together as brand ambassadors for health food company Aicom at a promotional event in Taichung, Taiwan. She shared photos of the event on social media on Feb 27.