Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Feel Good Interview Series: Get to Know Martial Arts Actor Ludi Lin - 11 Things to Know About Him Including His Favorite Movies, How He Enjoys Snowboarding and That He Makes His Own Ice Cream

By Markos Papadatos

Ludi Lin is a Chinese-Canadian actor and model, who is best known for his roles in action and martial-arts films and television series. Lin grew up between China, Hong Kong, Australia, and Canada. He gained wider recognition for playing Zack Taylor, the Black Ranger, in "Power Rangers," followed by roles such as Murk in "Aquaman" and Liu Kang in "Mortal Kombat" and "Mortal Kombat II." Get to know 11 fun things about him.
Ludi studied theatre performance at the University of British Columbia and developed skills in martial arts, including Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. With his international background, acting experience, and martial-arts training, Lin has become known for portraying characters in action-oriented productions.
Favorite Movies
His favorite movies include "Interstellar," "The Matrix," "The Prestige," and the old Jet Li film "Once Upon a Time in China."
Favorite Series to Binge-watch
His favorite series to binge-watch is "From," which he noted is somewhat reminiscent of "Lost."
Ludi's Favorite Sports to Watch and to Play
His favorite sport to watch and to play is "snowboarding."
Favorite Cheat Meal
On his favorite cheat meal, he said, "I don't generally have cheat meals. I cheat a little bit every day. I make my own ice cream, my own snacks, and sweets."
The Best Advice He Has Ever Been Given
The best advice he has ever been given is to "not take himself too seriously."
How Ludi Lin Unwinds
His favorite hobby to unwind and relax is "being with his dog."
Superpower of choice
If he were to have any superpower, it would be "to talk to animals."
Favorite music
In music, his favorite artists include Pink Sweats and Jack Johnson.
If Ludi Lin was Not in Entertainment He Might Be...
Outside of entertainment, he would work with animals such as a zoologist or a marine biologist. "I would also own a cafe, or bookstore, and I would love to travel the world. I always wanted to be an astronaut," he said.
The Best Thing About Being His Age
On the best thing about being his age, Lin responded, "I guess not feeling my age. I don't really think about it!"
To learn more about actor, model, and martial artist Ludi Lin, follow him on Instagram.

Photo Credit: Georgie Lawson Photography.