Liu Yan

Biography

Liu Yan was born on November 8, 1980, in Hengyang City, Hunan Province, China. Her original name is Yang Liu, with her father bearing the surname Zhu and her mother the surname Yang. Liu Yan graduated from Hengyang Medical School and interned at Pearl River Hospital in Guangzhou, later working as a nurse in the cardiology department. After graduating from high school, she was admitted to Hunan Normal University and earned a bachelor's degree in Chinese language. In 1999, she signed with Guangzhou TV Channel 34 as a program host and also appeared in numerous commercials and sketch series. In 2005, she participated in the "Mao Ren Super Charm Host Show" co-organized by Anhui Television and Enlight Media, finishing seventh, and subsequently joined Enlight Media. Liu Yan became known as one of the "Enlight Treasures" alongside Xie Nan and Da Zuo. She initially focused primarily on hosting but later shifted her focus to developing her acting and singing career. In 2009, she released her first music album titled "岩色," and in 2014 she released several singles. In 2024, she participated in the program "Cheng Feng 2024" on Mango TV and became close friends with the renowned musician Sa Ding Ding. Liu Yan is known for her bold personality and openness about sharing her personal experiences on television programs.