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Star TV Taiwan GM moves to CETV as CEO
MUMBAI: Star TV’s general manager in Taiwan, Ivan Yuan Chih Yeh has moved to China Entertainment Television (CETV) Broadcast Limited this week as its chief executive officer.
Yeh’s appointment follows that of Starr Zhou, a veteran from Hunan Economic Television who recently joined CETV as Channel Controller, responsible for day-to-day operations. Yeh, who has over 18 years broadcast experience, was general manager, News Corp’s Star TV in Taiwan. During his time there, from 2001-2004, he oversaw five of Star channel’s operations, turning them around and making them profitable, says an official release.
CETV is a subsidiary of TOM Group and is owned 36 per cent by Time Warner. It is a 24-hour Mandarin channel providing high quality, innovative entertainment to mainland China. CETV was the first foreign channel to be granted landing rights in the Guangdong area and reaches over 2.3 million households in the Pearl River Delta and transmits via the Asia Sat 3S Satellite and from China’s central platform, to 23 million households across mainland China, says the release.
As CEO, Yeh will bring strategic vision and provide leadership in helping CETV achieve its goal of expanding coverage and distribution within the China and building CETV into one of the leading satellite channels. He will also be responsible for planning and business development, focusing on overall programming direction, distribution, marketing and sales. He will also be active on the international front, exploring alliances and establishing tie-ups with other strategic partners.
Before joining Star, Yeh was a central figure in the Taiwan radio sector joining Feng-Ming Broadcasting Co. Ltd in 1986, after which he founded Kiss Radio (Kaohsiung Interactive Super Station) in Southern Taiwan in 1993 and GoldFM Network in 1998. Yeh currently holds directorships in these two radio stations and is also the chairman of GoldFM Network, says the release.
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
