Yue-Sai Kan

Yue-Sai Kan is a groundbreaking Emmy-winning television host and producer, successful entrepreneur, bestselling author, and dedicated humanitarian. Celebrated as “the most famous woman in China” by People magazine and hailed as “the Queen of the Middle Kingdom” by Time, Yue-Sai has transformed perceptions of East and West through her visionary work in media, beauty, and philanthropy.

In 1972, Yue-Sai pioneered Looking East, the first U.S. television series to spotlight Asian cultures, winning critical acclaim and numerous awards. Her landmark 1986 series One World aired on China’s national network CCTV, attracting a weekly audience of 400 million. As the first non-Chinese citizen to host a TV series in China, Yue-Sai became a household name and one of the most-watched women globally.

In 1992, Yue-Sai founded Yue Sai Cosmetics, which grew into China’s leading cosmetics company, with products sold in over 800 outlets across the nation. Recognized by more than 90% of the Chinese population, the brand was acquired by L’Oréal in 2004. Yue-Sai has also authored 11 bestselling books, and in 2000 and 2008 she became the only living American featured on a Chinese government-issued postage stamp – twice.