About

Anastasia Lin is a Chinese-Canadian actress and writer. She was born in China, was raised and educated in Canada, and is currently based in the U.S. Anastasia started acting when she was 15 and often works at the confluence of activism and acting, playing roles that carry messages of freedom, human rights, and optimism. Her work has been featured in major media around the world including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, the Guardian, the Spectator, Le Figaro, and Der Spiegel. Lin has been listed as one of the “Top 60 under 30” by Flare magazine and called “The Badass Beauty Queen” by Marie Claire. When she is not doing daily movement and speech work, she plays the piano to relax, and writes opinion articles to keep her mind stimulated.

Awards

Best Leading Actress in a TV movie - Leo Award 2016

People’s Choice Award: Best Overall Performance - Vancouver Asian Film Festival 2016

Winner - Miss World Canada 2015

Education & Skills

B.A. in Theatre - University of Toronto

Core Intensive - HB Studio

Acting - Larry Moss, Ken Gass, Paul Pryce

Languages - English, Mandarin

Instrument - Piano

Sports - Golf, Fencing, Sailing

Stage Combat