- The Beverly Arts
- Mar 18, 2025
Updated: Mar 20, 2025
Douglas Ivanovich, LABA Board member, Freda Ou, Chairman of LABA Asia, Harrison Engle, LABA Board member, artist Ke Yi with his certificate, Guo Li (wife of Ke Yi), Sheri Determan, LABA Board member, and TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA
Los Angeles, California, USA. 6th March, 2025. Artist Ke Yi is named Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA) Blue Chip artist at a ceremony held at the Four Seasons hotel in Los Angeles, California. The guests included TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, and LABA Board members - Harrison Engle, Paul Ottosson, Karen Han, Douglas Ivanovich, and Sheri Determan. Other guests were Freda Ou, Chairman of LABA Asia, Huajun Zhang, founder of Chuan Ya Wood, an international leader in piano manufacturing, Ling Pang, director of the Chuan Ya Museum, and Guo Li (wife of Ke Yi).
Harrison Engle, LABA Board member, artist Ke Yi with his LABA Blue Chip artist certificate
Artist Ke Yi was born in Fushun, Sichuan in August 1953. He has worked as a professor, master's degree tutor, and doctoral tutor for interdisciplinary research in literature and music at Sichuan University in China. From 2010 to 2014, he served as the president of Sichuan Conservatory of Music. In 2019, Shinhan University in South Korea awarded Ke Yi a doctorate in education. He is currently the honorary dean of the Violin Art Institute of Sichuan Conservatory of Music and the honorary director of the Guqin Research Center of Sichuan Conservatory of Music. After retiring in 2014, Yi Ke started his oil painting career and formed a unique creative style with "music thinking in painting". As of 2025, he has completed more than 2,200 oil paintings, including "European Refugee Wave", "Soul Returning to Seda", "North Sea Style", "Chasing the Wind", "My Heart Will Go On", etc., as well as musicians and artists series, with themes covering portraits, natural landscapes and humanities and history. Ke Yi's multiple skills and talents that include musician, artist, performer, and educator, construct the image of an "all-in-one artist" who adheres to the essence of creativity in the artistry of his work.
TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, gave a speech and led the ceremony
Harrison Engle, LABA Board member receives gift from artist Ke Li for LABA
Harrison Engle, Freda Ou, Douglas Ivanovich, Karen Han, Huajun Zhang, Sheri Determan, Paul Ottosson, and Joey Zhou
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- The Beverly Arts
- Mar 16, 2025
Updated: May 27, 2025
Ling Pang, director of the Chuan Ya Museum, Huajun Zhang, founder of Chuan Ya Wood, Ms. Guo Li (Ke Yi's wife), Zehra Sun, CEO of MDSUN, Sheri Determan, TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, and Freda Ou, Chairman, LABA Asia Region
Arcadia, California, USA. 5th March, 2025. The Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA) Icon Awards committee appointed artist Ke Yi and Zehra Sun, CEO of MDSUN, as charity ambassadors at a ceremony held at the MDSUN headquarters in Arcadia, California. The guests included TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, Sheri Determan, LABA Chief Editor and LABA Icon Awards committee member, Freda Ou, Chairman of LABA Asia Region, Huajun Zhang, founder of Chuan Ya Wood Industry which is an international piano manufacturing leader, Ling Pang, director of the Chuan Ya Museum, and Ke Yi's wife, Ms. Guo Li. After the presentation of the certificates and interviews, Ke Yi and Zehra Sun exchanged gifts and posed for more photos.
Guo Li (wife of Ke Yi), artist Ke Yi, and Zehra Sun, CEO of MDSUN exchange gifts
Artist Ke Yi was born in Fushun, Sichuan in August 1953. He has worked as a professor, master's degree tutor, and doctoral tutor for interdisciplinary research in literature and music at Sichuan University in China. From 2010 to 2014, he served as the president of Sichuan Conservatory of Music. In 2019, Shinhan University in South Korea awarded Ke Yi a doctorate in education. He is currently the honorary dean of the Violin Art Institute of Sichuan Conservatory of Music and the honorary director of the Guqin Research Center of Sichuan Conservatory of Music. After retiring in 2014, Yi Ke started his oil painting career and formed a unique creative style with "music thinking in painting". As of 2025, he has completed more than 2,200 oil paintings, including "European Refugee Wave", "Soul Returning to Seda", "North Sea Style", "Chasing the Wind", "My Heart Will Go On", etc., as well as musicians and artists series, with themes covering portraits, natural landscapes and humanities and history. Ke Yi's multiple skills and talents that include musician, artist, performer, and educator, construct the image of an "all-in-one artist" who adheres to the essence of creativity in the artistry of his work.
Guo Li (wife of Ke Yi), artist Ke Yi, and Zehra Sun, CEO of MDSUN show the gifts they exchanged
Zehra Sun is a successful and passionate leader with more than 20 years of experience in executive management, public relations, education, and medical-related administration. As Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and co-founder of the medical-grade skin care company MDSUN Skin Care, Zehra has led the company to become a leader in the international beauty industry, and in over 45 countries. Zehra’s academic credentials include a BA in History from National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan and a BA in East Asian Studies from Indiana University in Indiana. Fluent in English, Chinese (Mandarin), and Turkish, Zehra brings strong international leadership and strategic planning skills to MDSUN’s successful expansion into new markets. She passionately supports various charitable organizations, volunteer activities, and actively supports the arts. She has received many awards for her work as a prominent business woman in the local community and in California.
Zehra Sun, CEO of MDSUN Skin Care
Zehra Sun, CEO of MDSUN Skin Care
Zehra Sun has received many awards that include the Humanitarian Award from the World Global Peace Ambassador and the United Nations Goodwill Peace Ambassador (2019), the TBACC Award from the Beverly Arts Philanthropy and Contribution Award (2019), the 4th Golden Crown Award from the Global Chinese Women Entrepreneurs Association (2016), the Certificate of California Business Community Contribution Award from the U.S. House of Representatives (2016), and the Certificate of Community Contribution Award from Los Angeles County (2016), and the LABA Icon Award in 2022.
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- The Beverly Arts
- Mar 10, 2025
Updated: May 27, 2025
Samira Kazemeni, president of Samira's Network, actress/TV personality Marla Maples, Sharon Amezcua, TV host/former news anchor Carlos Amezcua, and TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA)
Universal City, California, USA. 2nd March, 2025. The Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA) Icon Awards were held at the Luxury Gala 2025 Academy Awards Viewing Party at the Universal City Hilton Hotel. Led by the LABA Biennial International Art Festival organizing committee, the LABA Icon Awards brought together a distinguished team of professionals including presenters, artists, and entrepreneurs for an evening of elegance, entertainment, and recognition of achievement at the Luxury Gala 2025.
Photo credit: JR Foto
Photo credit: JR Foto
The LABA Icon Awards were hosted by TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, TV host/former news anchor Carlos Amezcua (winner of 22 Emmy® awards), model/actress Dustin Quick, and special guest actress/TV personality Marla Maples. Other LABA guests included sound designer Paul Ottosson (3-time Oscar® winner), director/filmmaker Harrison Engle, renowned artist Todd Williamson, financial entrepreneur Sharon Amezcua, producer Douglas Ivanovich, artist Rosana Largo Rodriguez, music artist Karen Han, Sir Laurent Khaiat, international investors Jacky (Jiahao) Zhang and Dr. Binghua Chen, Professor Lingyun Xiang, and Freda Ou, Chairman of the LABA Asia Region.
Entrepreneur Wai Man Yip, entrepreneur Gene Yuxin Chen, actress/TV personality Marla Maples, artist Hanyu Yu, and artist Ke Yi
The winners of the LABA Icon Awards for 2025:
1. LABA Icon Award 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award in Art - Jiannan Huang
2. LABA Icon Award 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award in Art - Ke Yi
3. LABA Icon Award 2025 Most Visionary Entrepreneur - Wai Man Yip
4. LABA Icon Award 2025 Most Visionary Entrepreneur - Gene Yuxin Chen
5. LABA Icon Award 2025 Best Visionary Master Artist - Hanyu Yu
6. LABA Icon Award 2025 Best Visionary Entrepreneur - Zehra Sun
7. LABA Icon Award 2025 Most Visionary Visual Artist Chun Liu
8. LABA Icon Award 2025 Most Visionary Visual Artist - Jun Tan
9. LABA Icon Award 2025 Most Visionary Entrepreneur - Peter Wu
10. LABA Icon Award 2025 Most Visionary Entrepreneur - Freda Ou
11. LABA Icon Award 2025 Most Visionary Visual Artist Xia Yang
12. LABA Icon Award 2025 Most Visionary Design Artist - Wenkang Xue
13. LABA Icon Award 2025 Most Visionary Visual Artist - Tian Chen
14. LABA Icon Award 2025 Best Visionary Visual Artist - Youben Hu
15. LABA Icon Award 2025 Most Visionary Entrepreneur - Calia Lin
All winners were present at the ceremony except artists Jiannan Huang, Chun Liu, and Xia Yang who were unable to attend.
Artist Ke Yi received Lifetime Achievement Award in Art
Zehra Sun, CEO of MDSUN Skin Care, received award for Best Visionary Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur Peter Wu received award for Best Visionary Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur Freda Ou received award for Best Visionary Entrepreneur
Artist Hanyu Yu received award for Best Visionary Master Artist
LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang received Lifetime Achievement Award in Art
Artist Chun Liu received award for Most Visionary Visual Artist
Artist Xia Yang received award for Most Visionary Visual Artist
Designer Wenkang Xue
Artist Tian Chen
Professor Lingyun Xiang
Jacky (Jiahao) Zhang and Dr. Binghua Chen
Artist Rosana Largo Rodriguez
Karen Han and Paul Ottosson
TV host Joey Zhou
The Luxury Gala continued on throughout the evening with gourmet appetizers, the viewing of the 97th Academy Awards, multi-course dinner, entertainment, fashion shows, and a special awards ceremony for industry leaders and those who contributed to the success of the event.
The Beverly Arts News is sponsored by Cynthia Clarté, MDSUN, Youben Hu Art Studio, En Guangzhi Art Studio, and The Beverly Arts Foundation