Yue-Sai Kan
American television personality
Yue-Sai Kan (Chinese: 靳羽西; pinyin: Jìn Yǔxī; Jyutping: gan3 jyu5 sai1) (born October 6, 1947) is a Chinese-American television host, producer, author, entrepreneur and humanitarian. In 1987, People magazine described her as "the most famous woman in China," a description later used by other outlets. In 2020, The Wall Street Journal described her as the "Oprah of China."
Kan moved to New York City in 1972 and created her TV series "Looking East" which introduced Asian cultures to an American audience. In 1984, she hosted the first live broadcast from China on PBS, and later launched "One World" on China's national TV network CCTV, achieving widespread recognition in China and inspiring many to learn English and explore the world.
Kan launched the Yue-Sai cosmetics brand in 1992, promoting a positive self-image for Chinese women and becoming a leading cosmetics company in China. In 2008, she founded the House of Yue-Sai, an East-meets-West lifestyle retail brand. She also created Yue-Sai WaWa, a line of dolls with distinct Asian features, aimed at fostering cultural pride in Asian children.
Kan is the author of eleven books, including best-selling titles in China on television production, beauty, and etiquette.
Kan was the only living American to be featured on a government-issued Chinese postage stamp. She continues to serve as a cultural ambassador and holds positions in several international organizations.
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