MDSUN Skin Care Appoints Artist Michael Janzen as Honorary Art Consultant

TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), artist Michael Janzen, director/filmmaker Harrison Engle (holding artwork by Michael Janzen), Zehra Sun, CEO of MDSUN, and attorney Jesse Weiner

Arcadia, California, USA. 9th February, 2026. Artist Michael Janzen, LABA’s MIMV (Most Influential and Most Valuable) Artist for 2022–2024, was appointed Honorary Art Consultant by MDSUN Skin Care during a press conference held at MDSUN headquarters in Arcadia, California. The press conference was hosted by Zehra Sun, CEO of MDSUN, and co-hosted by television personality Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), who delivered the opening remarks and led the event.

Members of the LABA team in attendance included director/filmmaker Harrison Engle, attorney Jesse Wiener, and producer/publicist Jacqueline (Jackie) Lewis. Guests included legendary guitarist/K-pop musician James Kim (Se-hwang Kim), director Scott Nankivel, and Danielle Nowak, wife of Michael Janzen.

Artist Michael Janzen is presented with his certificate by Zehra Sun, CEO of MDSUN

Zehra Sun, CEO of MDSUN hosted the event at MDSUN headquarters

TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), presents to the media

Artist Michael Janzen presents Zehra Sun, CEO of MDSUN, with a gift of his artwork "Sunbathers"

Michael Janzen is a Canadian international artist whose work focuses on cultural dialogue and collaboration. His artwork has been exhibited in Canada, Brazil, France and China. Known for his live painting performances, Janzen has combined visual art with music, dance and film since 2000. He has been invited to perform at institutions including the Varley Art Gallery, and one of his works was presented to Pope John Paul II. In 2020, the Huronia Museum in Midland, Ontario, acquired one of Janzen’s paintings, which was exhibited alongside works by members of the Group of Seven and their contemporaries. The Group of Seven was a group of Canadian landscape painters founded in 1920 who are renowned for their vibrant and emotive depictions of the Canadian wilderness using bold colors and expressive brushwork. They began an art movement which played a pivotal role in shaping Canadian artistic expression, influencing subsequent generations of artists.

From 2009 to 2023, Janzen collaborated with dancer and choreographer Danny Grossman in Toronto and San Francisco. Grossman, a former dancer with the Paul Taylor Dance Company in New York, later founded the Danny Grossman Dance Company in Toronto. Grossman said Janzen’s work “originates from movement, which he gives form and structure, ultimately presenting beautiful, powerful and infectious compositions that are extremely impactful.” In 2023, Janzen conceived, wrote, narrated and starred in a documentary film about Canadian artist Thomas Vincent Phillips.

In February 2024, at the Huronia Museum in Midland, Ontario, Janzen co-curated and exhibited new research on Franz Johnston and other members of the Group of Seven, including collaborating artist William John Wood. He unveiled a newly donated oil painting by Franz Johnston. Later in October 2024, Janzen participated in the 4th Canadian International Arts Festival at the Greater Toronto Chinese Cultural Centre. In addition to exhibiting his own work, he curated exhibitions for several artists and served as an art advisor and lecturer for the international exhibition. During the festival, Janzen collaborated with renowned Chinese artist Liu Renqiu on two live paintings. He also contributed significantly to the exhibition catalogue, now housed in the E.P. Taylor Library at the Art Gallery of Ontario, and won the Gold Medal for Oil Painting at the festival.

Last year, in August 2025, Janzen received the LABA MIMV (Most Influential and Most Valuable) Artist award at the LABA Biennial International Arts Festival 2022–2024. Most recently on February 7th, 2026, he was honored with the LABA Blue-chip artist award.

Zehra Sun, CEO of MDSUN

About Zehra Sun

As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and co-founder of MDSUN Skin Care, a medical-grade skin care company, Zehra has led the company to be an established brand in the international beauty industry. Zehra's education includes a Bachelor of Arts in History, at National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan, and a Master of Arts Degree in East Asian Studies from Indiana University in Indiana. Fluent in English, Chinese (Mandarin), and Turkish, Zehra has provided strong international leadership and strategic planning skills for the successful expansion of MDSUN into new markets. She enthusiastically supports various charitable organizations, volunteer events, and is an active supporter of the arts.

Zehra Sun, CEO of MDSUN, with one of their leading products, MDSUN Collagen Lift

Sun has received many awards and honors for her work including the Humanitarian Award from World Global Peace Ambassador and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador of Peace (2019), Certificate of Recognition, TBACC Awards from The Beverly Arts Charity & Contribution (2019), 4th Golden Crown Award from Global Federation of Chinese Business Women (2016), Certificate of Recognition, Business Community Dedication in California from United States Congress House of Representatives (2016), Certificate of Recognition, Community Dedication from County of Los Angeles (2016), LABA Icon Award (2022), and the LABA Most Visionary Entrepreneur (2024). 

About MDSUN

MDSUN Skin Care, Inc. was founded by Zehra Sun and her husband George Sun, MD in 2001. When they began developing the MDSUN product line, Dr. Sun drew upon his extensive background as an aesthetic plastic surgeon and a biochemist. Each MDSUN product features a custom-formulated base, designed with specialized ingredients that provide clinical efficacy and long-term improvement in the look and feel of skin.

One of their leading anti-aging products is MDSUN's Collagen Lift, which helps repair and regenerate the skin, and contains advanced ingredients that include synthetic human stem cells, plant stem cells, peptides, collagen, gold, protein, and plant cell culture extracts that all work together to stimulate collagen production, minimize the appearance of wrinkles, and enhance the smoothness of the skin.

MDSUN's products are sold worldwide in stores, luxury boutiques, and medical settings. Their products utilize innovative biochemical engineering protocols to replenish the skin on a cellular level, nourishing the deep tissue and improving hydration, elasticity, and collagen. Based on many years of rigorous research and development, quality assurance, and independent test standards, MDSUN's products are used by many celebrities, including members of royal families, and well-known people throughout the world. MDSUN was selected as an official gift sponsor for both the Emmy Awards and the Academy Awards and continues to attract a following worldwide.

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Artists Honored at LABA Awards Ceremony in Beverly Hills, California

TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), artist Michael Janzen, and director Harrison Engle

Beverly Hills, California, USA. 7th February, 2026. The Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA) held a special awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel to present certificates to the artists who were able to join the event in Beverly Hills, California. Artist Michael Janzen, LABA's Top Most Influential and Most Valuable (MIMV) artist for 2022-2024, was presented with his certificate by director Harrison Engle, and was also honored as a LABA Blue Chip Artist. Artist Chun Liu (Liu Chun) attended by video conference and was presented with her LABA Top 10 Most Influential and Most Valuable (MIMV) artist for 2022-2024, artist Harley Cortez was presented with his certificate for being in the Top 10 of LABA's top Most Influential and Most Valuable (MIMV) artist for 2022-2024, and interior designer Wenkang Xue was honored with the Top 10 Global Designer award.

Zehra Sun, CEO of MDSUN, presents artist Michael Janzen with his "LABA Blue-chip Artist " certificate

Michael Janzen is a Canadian contemporary artist whose work reflects a deep engagement with landscape, memory, and the evolving dialogue between tradition and modern expression. His compositions balance structure and atmosphere, capturing light, movement and the quiet power of nature. Through layered brushwork and a refined use of color, Janzen conveys both the grandeur and intimacy of the natural world. His landscapes evoke reflection, inviting viewers to consider humanity’s relationship with environment, history and identity.

Janzen’s work has been exhibited internationally and is recognized for fostering cross-cultural dialogue through art. While grounded in Canadian artistic heritage, his paintings resonate with global audiences, bridging geographic and cultural boundaries. Committed to artistic excellence and cultural exchange, Michael Janzen continues to build a body of work that honors tradition while embracing contemporary innovation, positioning him as a distinctive voice within the international art community.

Director Harrison Engle, producer/director Teresa Velazquez, and Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA) with artist Chun Liu attending by video conference

Chun Liu, also known as Liu Chun, is a contemporary Chinese artist recognized for her distinctive visual language that reimagines traditional ink painting through bold color, expressive composition, and cross-cultural technique. She holds two master’s degrees and is known for her intellectual and interdisciplinary approach to art. Her innovative style merges Eastern and Western techniques and is characterized by vibrant contrasts and emotionally resonant themes rooted in nature, cultural heritage, and human experience. Landscapes, florals, and ecological subjects are rendered not as literal representations, but as poetic explorations of harmony, transformation, and environmental consciousness. She has received numerous accolades worldwide, and her paintings have been collected by prestigious institutions, including the Picasso Museum in Madrid, Spain.

Attorney Jesse Weiner, artist Harley Cortez, director Harrison Engle, and Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA)

Harley Cortez is a multi-disciplinary artist, musician, and filmmaker. Raised in Los Angeles, California and Queens, New York, he also lived in his mother’s home country, Guatemala, for a brief time in his youth. Working primarily in painting and mixed media, Cortez creates visually dynamic pieces that balance raw energy with refined structure. Drawing influence from modern expressionism and urban culture, Cortez’s work reflects an ongoing dialogue between personal experience and collective memory. His works explore international themes of genetic memory and migration and have been shown and performed in institutions across the globe. Recently his work has been shown at the Tamayo Museum, Jumex Museum, Charlie James Gallery, Georges Berges Gallery, and the Maia Contemporary in Mexico City. 

Director Harrison Engle, designer Wenkang Xue, and Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA)

Wenkang Xue was honored with the Top 10 Global Designers award. Xue is an innovative interior designer known for creating refined, culturally resonant spaces that balance aesthetic elegance with functional clarity. With a design philosophy rooted in harmony, proportion and emotional experience, Xue brings a thoughtful and contemporary approach to residential and commercial interiors. Drawing inspiration from both Eastern and Western design traditions, Xue integrates clean architectural lines with layered textures, natural materials and carefully curated details. Each project reflects a deep understanding of spatial flow, light and human interaction, resulting in environments that feel intentional, immersive and timeless.

The next LABA awards ceremony will be held on March 15th, 2026, at the Luxury Viewing Gala & Awards event in University City, California.

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LABA Attends the 78th Annual Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards

Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA) members and guests at the Beverly Hilton Hotel - Deborah Castine M.D, Harrison Engle, Wenkang Xue, Theresa Velazquez, Louis Dong, Annie Chen, Joey Zhou with Rosana Largo Rodríguez attending by video conference, Medi EM, Dustin Quick, Michael Janzen, Danielle Nowak, Professor Lingyun Xiang, and Zehra Sun

Beverly Hills, California, USA. 7th February, 2026. The 78th Annual Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards were held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), and director/filmmaker Harrison Engle, LABA Board member, attended the event and celebrated at the after-party with the winners and guests. The DGA awards ceremony celebrates the directors in television, documentaries, and commercials. Special awards are given to those of outstanding service and lifetime achievement to the DGA.

Actor/comedian Kumail Nanjiani hosted the ceremony with an audience of more than 1,000 guests. The evening’s top prize, the award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film had five nominees, and went to Paul Thomas Anderson for the film One Battle After Another. Other winners included Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg for The Studio, Amanda Marsalis for The Pitt, Shannon Murphy for Dying for Sex, Liz Patrick, SNL50: The Anniversary Special, Mstyslav Chernov for 2000 Meters to Andriivk, Stephen Chbosky for Nonnas, and Charlie Polinger, The Plague.

Actor/comedian Seth Rogen and director/filmmaker Harrison Engle

The presenters included (in alphabetical order): Emily Bader, Sean Baker, Patrick Ball, Yvette Nicole Brown, D’arcy Carden, Timothée Chalamet, Taylor Dearden, Paul W. Downs, Leonardo DiCaprio, DGA Associate National Executive Director/Eastern Executive Director Neil Dudich, Jacob Elordi, Lukas Gage, Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Jim Jenkins, Michael B. Jordan, Michael Keaton, Adam Scott, Rhea Seehorn, Kerri Kenny-Silver, Steven Spielberg, Charissa Thompson, J Rupert Thompson, Kerry Washington, and Olivia Wilde.

TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA and former DGA President and director Lesli Linka Glatter

Associate Director/Stage Manager David Charles was the recipient of the Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award, which recognizes extraordinary service to the industry and the Guild, and Commercials 1st Assistant Director Gregory G. McCollum was the recipient of the Frank Capra Achievement Award, which is given in recognition of notable career achievements and for outstanding service to the DGA.

For a complete list of the award winners, go to the DGA website.

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