Celebrity Ambassadors

FACE is pleased to welcome a host of internationally acclaimed celebrities to the stage of this year’s gala celebration. Known for their amazing talent, charisma, and generosity, these celebrities are also well-known philanthropists who use their widespread appeal to raise awareness for their beloved causes.

Yue-Sai Kan

Yue-Sai Kan

Emmy® Winner

A highly accomplished television host, producer, author, and entrepreneur, Yue-Sai Kan is one of the most recognized and beloved women in China.

During her spectacular 40-year broadcast career, she has helped bridge the cultural gap between East and West, and is now immortalized with a postage stamp commissioned in her honor.

She is credited with changing the face of female beauty in China with her line of innovative cosmetics designed for Asian women.

As the 2011 National Director for Miss Universe China, she uses her grace, poise and eloquence to mentor and inspire her country’s contestants. Yue-Sai is also active in many charitable causes including the Soong Ching Ling Foundation.

Yue-Sai Kan

Vivian Wu

Actress

As one of China’s most celebrated actresses, Vivian Wu is known throughout the world for her amazing talent and beauty.

She has received international acclaim for her roles in major motion pictures including the Academy Award Winning The Last Emperor and The Joy Luck Club, and has appeared in television series such as L.A. Law, JAG, and The Ghost Whisperer. Her newest film, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, premieres this year.

Vivian strongly believes in every child’s right to an education. Through her charitable foundation, the Vivian and Friends Love Education Fund, she funds the education of promising young men and women to help them complete high school.

Yue-Sai Kan

Zhang Guoli

Actor, Director, Producer

This legendary producer, director and performer has been often celebrated for his award-winning contributions to cinema and television.

As executive producer of the new kung fu film, Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen, he helped train the film’s young stars. Widely recognized for his criticallyacclaimed performance as Chiang Kai-Shek in The Founding of a Republic, which he also produced, his television roles include The Legend of Huangmei Opera Master and Love at First Fight.

For years, he has been dedicated to helping orphans to find new families. He established the Zhang Guoli Orphan Outreach Fund out of his love for children.

Yue-Sai Kan

Tao Jingying

Singer, Host, Actress, Writer

With her warmth, charm, beauty, and personality, Tao Jingying is one of the most well-known entertainers in China and Taiwan.

The multi-talented host and performer is recognized for her acting roles as well as her accomplished career as a popular singer and recording artist.

This celebrity is dedicated to helping others, and established her Single Mother’s Outreach Program in order to help at-risk mothers and their children.

Yue-Sai Kan

Chai Liang

World-renowned violinist

This incredibly talented musician has performed in the world’s most famous venues, including Royal Albert Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Auditorium de Louvre.

Following his training at New York’s Juilliard School of Music, he has performed with elite orchestras around the globe and has won multiple awards in his stellar career.

He has trained a new generation of musicians at the China Central Conservatory of Music and the Brooklyn College Conservatory of Music, and today he shares his love of music with young people in need through his Wings of Music orchestra training program.

Yue-Sai Kan

Chiang Yu Heng

Singer and recording artist

This charismatic and talented entertainer was born in Korea and moved to Taiwan at age 20.

Celebrated for his moving lyrics, beautiful vocals and captivating stage presence, Chiang Yu Heng’s concerts attract legions of devoted fans.

He believes in the importance of education in a young child’s life and is deeply involved in charitable projects.