★ HOW OLD IS TOM LIN SHU-YU?
Tom Lin Shu-yu is 50 years old, born February 8, 1976 in TW · Aquarius.
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About
Tom Lin Shu-yu turned Taiwanese indie cinema into a vehicle for deeply personal storytelling. Born in 1976, the director and screenwriter broke through with Winds of September, which won Best Original Screenplay at the Golden Horse Awards, followed by the acclaimed Starry Starry Night. His films weave autobiographical threads throughout. As an Aquarius, Lin gravitates toward unconventional narrative structures and introspective character studies.
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Biography
Tom Lin Shu-yu established himself as a defining voice in Taiwanese cinema after back-to-back critical wins in the late 2000s and early 2010s. His debut feature Winds of September earned Best Original Screenplay at the 45th Golden Horse Awards, cementing his reputation as a screenwriter with distinctive sensibility. The follow-up, Starry Starry Night, reinforced his status among his generation's leading filmmakers. Lin's signature approach embeds autobiographical material into his narratives, making personal memory and reflection central to his craft. As a director and screenwriter working in Taiwan, Lin operates across both visual storytelling and script development. Born in February 1976, he carries the Aquarius trait of questioning convention and seeking authentic emotional truth. His life-path number of 33—the master builder—aligns with his role as a filmmaker who constructs intricate, layered worlds from intimate source material. Taiwan's independent film infrastructure provided the foundation for his emergence as an auteur during the 2000s expansion of regional cinema.
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Trivia
- Won Best Original Screenplay at the 45th Golden Horse Awards for Winds of September
- His films are known for weaving autobiographical elements into their narratives
- Emerged as a leading filmmaker of his generation following the critical success of his first two features
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Tom Lin Shu-yu?
- Tom Lin Shu-yu is 50 years old (born February 8, 1976).
- When is Tom Lin Shu-yu's birthday?
- Tom Lin Shu-yu was born on February 8, 1976.
- What is Tom Lin Shu-yu's zodiac sign?
- Tom Lin Shu-yu is a Aquarius, born February 8, 1976.
- What is Tom Lin Shu-yu's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Tom Lin Shu-yu was born in 1976, the year of the Fire Dragon.
- Where is Tom Lin Shu-yu from?
- Tom Lin Shu-yu is from TW.
- What does Tom Lin Shu-yu do?
- Tom Lin Shu-yu is a writer.
- Is Tom Lin Shu-yu still alive?
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