Mei Lin is a Chinese-born American chef and television personality, best known as the winner of the twelfth season of the Bravo television network's reality television series, Top Chef. After winning Top Chef in 2014, Lin worked as a personal chef for Oprah Winfrey before going on to open her first restaurant, Nightshade in Los Angeles in 2019. She became engaged to her fiancé Andrew Skala on January 14, 2023. On April 9, 2023, Lin won the fourth season of Food Network's Tournament of Champions.
Known For
Credits
Cast Credits
Tournament of Champions (2020)
Guest starring as Judge
(3 episodes)
- Episode S05 Special: The Qualifiers: Four More Hopefuls Find Out Their Fate (Feb 14, 2024)
- Episode S05 Special: The Qualifiers: Go Big or Go Home (Feb 7, 2024)
- Episode S05 Special: The Qualifiers: Two Chances To Make the Tournament (Feb 7, 2024)
Guest starring as Chef
(3 episodes)
- Episode 5x07: The Great 8 Faceoff (Mar 31, 2024)
- Episode 5x06: Wild Card High Jinks (Mar 24, 2024)
- Episode 5x01: Time for Battle (Feb 18, 2024)
Guy's Ranch Kitchen (2017)
Guest starring as Chef
- Episode 7x07: Small Plates, Big Brunch (Dec 30, 2023)
Watch What Happens Live (2009)
Guest starring as Mei Lin
- Episode 12x28: Top Chef Finalists (Feb 11, 2015)
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (2007)
Guest starring as Chef
- Episode 2023-10-13: From Chicken to Noodles (Oct 13, 2023)
Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Guest starring as Guest Judge
- Episode 21x15: A Finale for the Ages, Part 1 (Feb 9, 2023) [Special Guest Star]