Household Name is level 4 of 4 in the China Hall of Fame: known and loved across the country, whatever the body of work behind it. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
One of China's best-known television presenters, who went on to found her own media company and to host interview programmes watched across the country.
Yang Lan became famous in the early 1990s as a host on CCTV and later presented interview programmes featuring world leaders and celebrities.
She co-founded Sun Media Group and has been active in philanthropy and in promoting Beijing's bids to host the Olympic Games.
She co-founded Sun Media Group and has been active in philanthropy and in promoting Beijing's bids to host the Olympic Games.
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