Yang Lan
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Yang Lan is a Chinese businesswoman, talk show hostess, and co-owner with her husband Wu Zheng
(also known as Bruno Wu) of Sun Television Cybernetworks in Shanghai
, China
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to an English professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University
and an engineer (father and mother, respectively). Before getting married, Ms. Yang was one of China's best-known television hostesses. She also became one of China's richest business people, according to Forbes Magazine. She married Hong Kong
entrepreneur "Bruno" Wu Zheng, becoming the co-owner (her husband being her business partner) of a new media company, Sun Television Cybernetworks.
Yang Lan is a media baroness, corporate entrepreneur and a leading television host in China. She and her husband, Bruno Wu, co-founded Sun Media Investment Holdings Ltd, one of China’s most prominent private media groups. The business spans television production, newspapers and magazines, as well as online publishing.
Yang holds a master's degree (MIA) from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), where she is now a member of the Columbia University International Advisory Council (IAC). She earned her undergraduate degree from the Beijing Foreign Studies University
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In 2005, she founded the Sun Culture Foundation with a mission to promote the advancement of education and the building of philanthropic culture.
The Paley’s Center of Media (Museum of Television and Radio) honored her with the “She-Made-It” award in 2007 to recognize her achievement as a TV journalist...
1993.09 --- Representative for the 2000 Olympics bid delegation team for China
2001.07.13 --- Olympic Goodwill Ambassador & Presentation Speaker
2004.06.09 --- 2004 Athens Olympic torchbearer
2007.01 --- Executive producer and host of “Olympic Songfest,” a TV program to select the Olympic songs and music
2007.08.08 --- Host of Beijing 2008 One-year Countdown
2008.05.04 --- 2008 Beijing Olympic torchbearer
2008.08.24 --- Host at the Closing Ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Wu Zheng
Wu Zeng also known as "Bruno" Zheng Wu is a Chinese businessman and co-owner with his wife Yang Lan of Sun Television Cybernetworks in Shanghai China. In April 2009, Forbes listed Wu and his wife as the 207th richest Chinese people.In October 2010, Wu was appointed joint vice-chairman of the...
(also known as Bruno Wu) of Sun Television Cybernetworks in Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
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Personal and business life
Yang Lan was born in BeijingBeijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
to an English professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Beijing Foreign Studies University is the best foreign language and international studies university in China, often named "the cradle of diplomats" in the country.It is located in Weigongcun, Beijing, People's Republic of China...
and an engineer (father and mother, respectively). Before getting married, Ms. Yang was one of China's best-known television hostesses. She also became one of China's richest business people, according to Forbes Magazine. She married Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
entrepreneur "Bruno" Wu Zheng, becoming the co-owner (her husband being her business partner) of a new media company, Sun Television Cybernetworks.
Yang Lan is a media baroness, corporate entrepreneur and a leading television host in China. She and her husband, Bruno Wu, co-founded Sun Media Investment Holdings Ltd, one of China’s most prominent private media groups. The business spans television production, newspapers and magazines, as well as online publishing.
Yang holds a master's degree (MIA) from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), where she is now a member of the Columbia University International Advisory Council (IAC). She earned her undergraduate degree from the Beijing Foreign Studies University
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Beijing Foreign Studies University is the best foreign language and international studies university in China, often named "the cradle of diplomats" in the country.It is located in Weigongcun, Beijing, People's Republic of China...
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In 2005, she founded the Sun Culture Foundation with a mission to promote the advancement of education and the building of philanthropic culture.
The Paley’s Center of Media (Museum of Television and Radio) honored her with the “She-Made-It” award in 2007 to recognize her achievement as a TV journalist...
Yang Lan One-on-One
As a signature TV talk show, Yang Lan One-on-One focuses on getting to know leading figures from the fields of international politics, business, society and culture. On this program, Yang Lan profiles the guests' life stories, career experiences, and personal insights. Its eight-year history has made it one of the most highly regarded and well-known in-depth talk shows in China. The talk show’s host, Yang Lan, guided by her personal style and unique viewpoint, has over the years conducted interviews with over four hundred movers and shakers from around the globe. Her guests have included Bill Clinton, Henry Kissinger, Jack Welch, Andrew L. Webber, Tan Dun, Nicole Kidman, Jackie Chan, Kobe Bryant, Hugh Jackman and Michael Phelps, to name a few.The Beijing Olympics
Yang Lan and the Olympics1993.09 --- Representative for the 2000 Olympics bid delegation team for China
2001.07.13 --- Olympic Goodwill Ambassador & Presentation Speaker
2004.06.09 --- 2004 Athens Olympic torchbearer
2007.01 --- Executive producer and host of “Olympic Songfest,” a TV program to select the Olympic songs and music
2007.08.08 --- Host of Beijing 2008 One-year Countdown
2008.05.04 --- 2008 Beijing Olympic torchbearer
2008.08.24 --- Host at the Closing Ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics