Jasmine Zhang (; born March 13, 1978) is a Chinese talk show host, producer and businesswoman. Jasmine was the host and producer (since 2006) of Beijing's weekly TV program "Fortune Celebrity" () on the economic channel (BTV-5). It is the only interview show on the entire economic channel, and primarily focuses on interviewing successful businessmen from all over the world, as well as government officers related to economics. She was also the host and deputy director of "Beijing Influence" (), the economic circle's top awards ceremony in Beijing, China. In addition, she has also hosted many other interview shows; news conferences; forums; and ceremonies. In 2006, she was awarded the title of "Outstanding TV Host", and coined as Headed Figure of BTV-5, due to the success of the 3rd "Beijing Influence Awards". In 2009, Zhang suspended her work and took degree abroad. She received a master's degree in the program of Communication Management at Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism at University of Southern California in 2011.
Early life
Zhang was born in Lanzhou, China, to Zhang Ziqiang, an engineer in a state running company and his wife Qing Lanying, a doctor in local epidemic/disease control center.
In 1997, when she was 19, she started her first company by recruiting performers from art school, musical school, and model training institutions. After one year in business, she decided to discontinue her business to become a performer. She went to Beijing Film Academy for a one-year precollege study. At that time, she planned to become an actress. Followed by the precollege study, she joined in Dept of TV and Film Arts at Nanjing Art Institute and majored in Performance.
Career
TV shows
PERIOD SHOW POSITION Jun, 2003 ~ May, 2004 "Travel Guide" <<旅游资讯>> Newscaster Jan, 2005 ~ Jun, 2007 "Down, But Not Out” <<白手起家>> Host May, 2004 ~ Jan, 2008 "Fortune Celebrity" <<财智人物>> Host Executive Producer (since Jun, 2006)
Forums and Ceremonies
PERIOD SHOW POSITION Jun, 2001 Japan MANTUOLIN Concert 日本曼驼铃音乐会 Host Jan, 2003 New Year's Day Concert "NAXI Ancient Music” 纳西古乐、迎新年音乐会 Host Aug, 2003 The Arts Evening Party "Wind from Ridge” 八面来风"走进将军岭"文艺晚会 Host Dec, 2004 The 1st Annual Ceremony "Beijing Influence Award" 第一届北京影响力颁奖典礼 Host May, 2005 The 4th Annual Ceremony "Top 10 Leaders of National Software Industry Association"2004年度中国软件企业十大领军人物揭晓 第四届中国软件行业十大领军人物颁奖典礼 Host Dec, 2005 The 2nd Annual Ceremony "Beijing Influence Award" 第二届《北京影响力》年度颁奖典礼 Host Executive Producer Dec, 2005 The 1st Mobile Communication & News Media Forum 第一届移动通讯与新媒体论坛 Host Apr, 2006 The 5th Annual Ceremony "Top 10 Leaders of National Software Industry Association" 第五届中国软件行业十大领军人物颁奖典礼 Host Sep, 2006 Beijing Influence Summit (Forum) 北京影响力高峰论坛 Presider First Deputy Director Dec, 2006 The 3rd Annual Ceremony "Beijing Influence Award" 第三届《北京影响力》年度颁奖晚会 Host First Deputy Director Apr, 2007 CCTV Try-Out Competition for the Host of Variety Shows, Beijing District 中央电视台挑战主持人大赛北京赛区 Host
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