And the rest is history. Though she thinks of herself as more of a media person, Kan has also been hailed as an extremely successful businesswoman.

    Kan founded Yue-Sai Cosmetics Ltd in 1992, because she had been long frustrated by years of needing to look her best before the camera, without being able to find appropriate cosmetics for her Asian skin tones and facial features.

    It became China's leading cosmetics company, selling products in more than 800 outlets through 18 regional offices in China's major markets.

    Earlier this year, her makeup and skincare brands were acquired by L'Oreal for an undisclosed price. "It gives me a sense of security since I know that the name 'Yue-Sai' will live on," she says with some emotion.

    "But I think there's something more I can leave in this world. My world is a wonderful world. I have a very unique perspective on the world and want to share it with people."

    "Yue-Sai's World" will also be telecast in an English version and will be aired in the Philippines soon.

(Source: Shanghai Daily)