Jerry Yan surprised by news of former girlfriend Lin Chi-ling's marriage

Lin Chi-Ling and Jerry Yan used to be a couple. Photo: Filepic Lin Chi-Ling and Jerry Yan used to be a couple. Photo: Filepic

Jerry Yan was caught by surprise, asking: "Is it real?"

That was his response after journalists told him that Taiwanese model-actress Lin Chi-ling, 44, with whom he had an on-off relationship for 17 years, announced her marriage to Akira, 37, on June 6.