TEXT|Lynn Tan , TRANSLATION |Elaina Kung
「夜深人靜一個人時，好像沒有人了解你。雖然沒有特意尋找，但就是在那個時機點遇到我先生，讓我個性改變很多，也讓我知道生命中什麼是更重要的，那就是情感，回到初心。我覺得最簡單的其實才是最快樂、最要珍惜的事情。」 ——— 林熙蕾
“When you’re alone in the stillness of the night, it feels like nobody truly understands you. That was the moment when I met my husband, who not only evoked positive changes in my personality, but also taught me the truly important things in life – our emotions and origins. I believe that simplicity is the happiest and most precious thing in life.” ——— Kelly Lin
自律造就內外之美
Self-discipline: Key to Inner & Outer Beauty
拍攝這一日，林熙蕾（Kelly Lin）穿著淺藍色T恤、淺藍色牛仔褲步入棚內，輕鬆而令人感到舒心的顏色，像是連日陰霾天色後天空乍現的一方藍天。而暫別螢光幕的她，也是久違了。雖久不見她在戲劇之中的身影，但她在眾人心中的女神形象，彷彿是定格在一幅絕美的畫中，不隨時光而淡去色彩。她在雜誌拍攝之間的舉手投足毫無生疏，瓜子臉的俐落線條，順勢而下，與穠纖合度的鎖骨部位、修長結實的體態，連成一氣。她與熟悉的攝影大師有合作上的默契，在一段連續不斷按下的每一個快門之間，她迅速有力道而優雅地變換每一個姿勢，每一秒鐘舉手投足間的氣勢都令人讚嘆。
On the day of the photo shoot, Kelly Lin entered the studio dressed in a light blue T-shirt and light washed jeans. Her relaxing attire and soothing aura felt like the calm, clear sky after a storm. Despite her temporary absence from the industry and spotlight, her goddess-like beauty and image remain frozen in time and in the hearts of many. Her flawless features, slender collarbone, and tall, toned figure emits a natural sense of grace and elegance throughout the photo shoot. In front of the lens of a familiar photographer, Kelly swiftly and gracefully transitions from one pose to the next, leaving everyone in awe of her presence.
令人感到讚嘆之處，除了神韻，還有體態上的。這是她多年來對於飲食與運動自律的成果。當問到她覺得「自律」這個特質為她人生創造什麼正面的價值？「我覺得比較能看清楚我的方向，我要的是什麼。比較不會被沒有必要的事情影響。」常被外界詢問如何保持外觀的她，簡單七字訣便是她的訣竅——做運動、做臉、保濕。「我一直都有做運動的習慣，最近這幾年真的更勤快，可能也是因為自律吧。」她持續從事的運動相當多元，從過去的瑜珈，到現在的皮拉提斯、拳擊、網球，以及近期開始嘗試的許芳宜舞蹈工作室中「深層伸展」。這些對於身體的鍛鍊，造就她在鏡頭前呈現力與美的融匯。
Kelly Lin is not only admired for her grace, but also her physical condition which is the result of many years of dedication to disciplined eating and exercise. When asked about the positive effects discipline has made on her life, she replied, “I think it gives me a clearer sense of direct ion in life and helps me understand what I truly want. It also prevents me from being affected by unimportant things.” As someone who is frequently asked about her secret to maintaining her appearance, Kelly summed it up with three words: exercise, skincare, and hydration. She mentioned that she always had a habit of exercising regularly, and that in recent years, she has become even more diligent, possibly due to her discipline. Her exercise routine is diverse, ranging from yoga in the past to pilates, boxing, tennis, and Sheu Fang-yi’s “deep stretching” course which she recently started.
指標人物慈心善舉
The Figure of Compassion & Benevolence
世人的雙眼總是嚮往能夠投注在如此美的事物之上，這一點，Kelly讓我們看到了多年來「女神」的地位是如何屹立不搖。在她睽違12年後，再次參與戲劇演出——Netflix上映的都會愛情影集《此時此刻》單元劇＜你心裡的鬼＞。當被問到劇本的哪個部分吸引她再現螢光幕呢？「當時我看過劇本覺得還滿有意思，我沒有真正嘗試過同性之間情感的戲，而且又是跟心如合作，沒有考慮太久就答應了。而且我覺得劇本越看越好看，也反映到當下的一些話題。因為現在我們比較敢站出來做自己，或者是追求自己想要的愛情，表達自己。」
It is human nature for us to be drawn to beauty and in this regard, Kelly Lin has shown us how her goddess status has remained throughout the years. After a 12-year hiatus, she made a comeback to the realm of acting in the Netflix romance series At the Moment, starring in the episode titled “The Ghost in Your Heart.” When asked which part of the script attracted her back to the screen, she replied, “when I first read the script, I found it quite interesting. I’ve never done a role that involved same-sex relationships, and after learning that my partner is Ruby Lin, I accepted it without much hesitation. Also, the more I read the script the more I liked it and saw how it reflected some of the current issues. Nowadays, we have more courage to stand up and express ourselves, or to pursue the kind of love we desire.”
身為指標性的人物，能夠以如此寬容、同理的心去回應時代的話題，是一件相當美善的事。Kelly平時也以身作則教引導孩子打造一顆慈愛的心。「我跟小孩相處就像朋友，我除了常告訴她們安全第一要保護自己之外，另外就是要有同理心，對人、對事、對動物，這些都是要從小培養，小時候帶她們去動物領養的活動，大一點到孤兒院，我們會帶一些物資，去唸故事。讓她們體會到很多人需要幫助，讓她們知道我們在這世界不能只為了自己而過生活，也要去幫助別人，同時你也會因此得到快樂。從小就培養去注重慈善，根深蒂固成為人生的一部分。」
As an iconic figure, her ability to respond to contemporary issues with such tolerance and empathy is truly a virtuous endeavor. Kelly also leads by example when raising her children to develop compassion. She explained, “I treat my kids like friends. Besides teaching them about safety and self-protection, I also stress on the importance of having empathy towards others, situations, and animals. These values need to be cultivated from a young age. When they were younger, we would bring them to animal adoption events and later on orphanages once they grew a bit older. When we went, we brought supplies and read stories to the children. I want them to understand that many people need help, and that in this world, we cannot live solely for ourselves. I want them to know that we need to help those in need, and in doing so, we will also gain happiness in return. I believe that teaching children kindness from a young age will make a deep impact on their lives.”
當一個女人成為母親後，在良善的本質之下，對於世界的美好會有再高一個層次的期待。問到Kelly現在心中的夢想是什麼？「現在小孩稍微大些，可以做我自己想做的事情，但我的夢想應該不可能達成，那便是『世界和平』。還沒有當母親時希望每天多采多姿，但現在會希望世界太平。」Kelly眼帶憧憬繼續與我們分享到：「而且我希望多回饋社會，幫助一些需要幫助的人、動物。現在自己有了小孩比較會關注這方面的事情，例如孩童在前13、14年最需要有人用愛心、有耐心去引導他們，之後才會成為一個心靈健康的人。」
Once a woman becomes a mother, beneath her core of kindness, there is often a heightened expectation towards the world. When asked about her current dreams, Kelly responded, “now that my children are a bit older, I am able to do what I want to do, but my dream is probably impossible to achieve, as it is ‘world peace.’ I used to hope for a colorful and spontaneous life before becoming a mother, but now, I just want world peace.” Kelly, with hope gleaming in her eyes, continued to share, “I hope to give back to society, and to help both individuals and animals in need. Now that I have children, I am more focused on matters like how children, during the first 13 or 14 years of their lives, need to be guided with love and patience so that they can become emotionally healthy individuals.”
相遇真愛蛻變人生
The Power of True Love
確實，在人生中扮演母親的角色之後，看待事情會有所不同，那麼，經歷過結婚生女的Kelly，現在的她，在詮釋戲劇角色時感覺有什麼不同呢？「我覺得以前的我想太多，現在的我，就是照自己的感覺走。跟小孩在一起久了會發現其實真正的情感就是最簡單的、我們想要追求的。劇中的角色就是這樣子，簡單不矯情，這就是為什麼我喜歡這劇本的原因。」
After becoming a mother, one can have a whole new perspective towards the world. So, after having experienced both marriage and motherhood, how does Kelly feel when playing her role in the drama? Kelly explains, “I used to overthink things too much and now, I just follow my instincts. After spending a lot of time with my children, I learned that genuine feelings are the simplest and most desired. My character in this drama is just like that, simple and not overly dramatic, which is why I love this script.”
由於Kelly參與的戲劇是都會愛情劇，因此不免俗地問到她對於「真愛」的想法。「我發現如果要與真愛結婚的話，真的要找一個很了解你的人，就是人們所說所謂Soulmate或者是很好的朋友。因為要互相包容的人才能長長久久在一起。」人說婚姻與養兒育女是人生一場修鍊，對她而言這場修鍊後的蛻變是什麼呢？「我覺得我變的更有包容心、更有耐心。而且以前我會想要改變別人，但是現在我會覺得要修改一下自己的缺點或是互相包容，記得當初喜歡這個人的原因，不因為環境而改變。」
Since Kelly’s latest work is a romance drama, it’s only natural to ask about her thoughts on true love. She shared, “I’ve learned that if you want to marry your true love, you really need to find someone who understands you well; a ‘soulmate’ or a best friend as many like to call it. Because the strongest couples are the ones that are understanding of each other.” People often say that marriage and parenting are two of the biggest tests in life. When asked about how these experiences have changed her, Kelly responded, “I think I’ve become more patient and more understanding. In the past, I used to want to change others, but now, I focus on working on my own flaws and learn to be understanding of each other. I remind myself of why I was attracted to this person in the first place, and don’t let the surroundings affect that.”
訪談之中，能夠深刻感受到她珍惜人生中與先生的相遇，以及她被溫暖的愛與情誼深深包覆著。在一段超過10年並育有兒女的婚姻當中，還能夠將彼此視為最好的朋友是相當不容易的事。是難得、是真愛。人說：當上帝為你關了一扇門，同時會幫你開一扇窗，Kelly就是在人生低潮時遇見她先生的。「夜深人靜一個人時，好像沒有人了解你。雖然沒有特意尋找，但就是在那個時機點遇到我先生，讓我個性改變很多，也讓我知道生命中什麼是更重要的，那就是情感，回到初心。我覺得最簡單的其實才是最快樂、最要珍惜的事情。」能夠抱持單純與初心，確實是人生裡的圓滿。她與團隊道別後，看著她淡藍色的身影踏著輕盈的步伐，很輕，也很清。眼前的世界也跟著她而明亮了起來。
How much Kelly treasures the encounter with her husband, as well as the warmth of their love and friendship, can be felt throughout the interview. It really is no easy feat to maintain a marriage for over 10 years, raise children together, and to mutually see each other as best friends. Like the saying, “When God closes one door, He opens a window,” Kelly met her husband at a low point in her life.
“When you’re alone in the stillness of the night, it feels like nobody truly understands you. That was the moment when I met my husband, who not only evoked positive changes in my personality, but also taught me the truly important things in life – our emotions and origins. I believe that simplicity is the happiest and most precious thing in life.”
Simplicity and staying true to one’s core are the aspects to living a fulfilling life. After bidding farewell to the team, she gracefully leaves with light steps, appearing weightless like the clouds in the sky, and with her presence, the world seemed to brighten up.