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deliver speech as the winner of Chevening CHINA Awards 2018

(Chevening Scholarship is the most prestigious program founded by the British FCO)

Vivian Yin

                                     — A Legacy of Storytelling, Strategy, and Impact —                                     

Vivian Yin is an award-winning global entertainment executive, producer, and visionary entrepreneur, recognized for shaping cross-cultural narratives and redefining the future of storytelling.

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Career Milestones
  • Shanghai Media Group / Dragon TV

  • Executive Producer for major national TV events including Bravo Beijing during the 2008 Olympics

  • Produced innovative charity programming that won both the Starlight Award and China Charity Award

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  • Star China International Media / Canxing

  • Chief Representative, led international co-productions, including The Voice of China and Sing My Song

  • Executive Producer of Sing My Song, first Chinese original format sold internationally to ITV

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  • Fremantle China CEO

  • Turned around Fremantle China after nearly a decade of underperformance

  • Co-produced World’s Got Talent with Hunan TV and Syco, winner of Best Non-Scripted Entertainment at the Asia Academy Creative Awards

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  • Fosun Tourism Group

  • Vice President & Chief Content Officer, led global IP collaborations for top resorts like Atlantis Sanya and Club Med

  • Introduced international entertainment brands such as Cirque du Soleil into China’s tourism industry

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  • Y+X Entertainment LLC

  • Founder & CEO, building a global entertainment ecosystem across film, short-form drama, live experiences, and IP licensing

  • Currently leading projects including Song of Camden (feature film) and Two Embers (animation film in collaboration with That Game Company)

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International Leadership & Thought Leadership
Global Recognition & Leadership
  • Jury member at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

  • General Board Member, FRAPA (2013–2021)

  • Advisory Board Member, NATPE (2017–2020)

  • Ambassador, Asia Academy Creative Awards (2018–Present)

  • Jury, Spikes Asia (2018–2019)

  • Advisory Board Member, London & Partners (2018–2020)

  • Speaking Engagements

  • Speaker at MIPTV, MIPCOM, ATF, Reelscreen West, BBC Radio 4, Content Asia Summit, Shanghai International TV Festival, etc.

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 Academic Achievements
Academic Honors
  • Chevening Scholar, UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office

  • Winner of British Ambassador’s Award

  • Master’s Degree with Distinction from University of London, thesis cited by C21 Media

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Press & Publications
  • Featured in The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, ReelScreen, C21 Media

  • Authored industry insights published in C21 Media: China Television Put Darwin in TEST

  • Featured on BBC Radio 4 with Paul Jackson discussing Chinese TV industry

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Personal Belief & Spirit
  • Vivian is a firm believer in living an abundant life, both professionally and spiritually. A dedicated marathon runner (PB 3:14), she sees every challenge as a path to growth. She believes that authentic storytelling can ignite change and leave an eternal impact.

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