

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
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Shanghai Media Group / Dragon TV
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Executive Producer for major national TV events including Bravo Beijing during the 2008 Olympics
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Produced innovative charity programming that won both the Starlight Award and China Charity Award
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Star China International Media / Canxing
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Chief Representative, led international co-productions, including The Voice of China and Sing My Song
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Executive Producer of Sing My Song, first Chinese original format sold internationally to ITV
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Fremantle China CEO
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Turned around Fremantle China after nearly a decade of underperformance
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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
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Vice President & Chief Content Officer, led global IP collaborations for top resorts like Atlantis Sanya and Club Med
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Introduced international entertainment brands such as Cirque du Soleil into China’s tourism industry
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Y+X Entertainment LLC
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Founder & CEO, building a global entertainment ecosystem across film, short-form drama, live experiences, and IP licensing
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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
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Jury member at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
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General Board Member, FRAPA (2013–2021)
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Advisory Board Member, NATPE (2017–2020)
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Ambassador, Asia Academy Creative Awards (2018–Present)
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Jury, Spikes Asia (2018–2019)
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Advisory Board Member, London & Partners (2018–2020)
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Speaking Engagements
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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
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Chevening Scholar, UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office
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Winner of British Ambassador’s Award
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Master’s Degree with Distinction from University of London, thesis cited by C21 Media
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Press & Publications
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Featured in The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, ReelScreen, C21 Media
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Authored industry insights published in C21 Media: China Television Put Darwin in TEST
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Featured on BBC Radio 4 with Paul Jackson discussing Chinese TV industry
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Personal Belief & Spirit
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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.








