

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.
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)
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.
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
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
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.
Event pictures

the press release of World’s Got Talent 2019, featuring Coco Lee, David Foster, Vivian Wu, Na Xie as the judges.

Featured Speaker at Los Angeles American Film Convention,2024

C SHOW(the most famous residential show in China) launching event as Chief Culture Officer and Executive Producer, 2021

Judge at the most famous Reality show about entrepreneur, Creative China on Beijing TV 2018

Speaker on Shanghai International Advertisement Festival 2023

Guest speaker on one of the most watched financial TV show Dialogue on CCTV2, 2013

Winning Star light Award, the highest Honor in Television industry in CHINA, live broadcasted Award Ceremony on CCTV 2008

Jury & Ambassador of AAA(Asia Academy Creative Award)
Winner of the BEST ENTERTAINMENT of the year(2019),as EP of World’s Got Talent

Featured Speaker at Shanghai International Film&TV Festival,2016