Jenny Gu
Encyclopedia
Jenny Gu is a Chinese
news anchor.
Jenny Gu was born in Beijing
, but moved to the United States when she was eleven years old. She graduated from the University of Illinois. Gu participated in Miss Chinese International 2002, where she made the top 5 together with the Hong Kong
actress Shirley Yeung
. From June 2006 to January 2009 she worked at Office of the Secretary (U.S. Department of Labor) and then from February 2009 to January 2010 in the office of Elaine Chao
at The Heritage Foundation
. Currently Jenny Gu is a news anchor on the English-language news program CCTV News
on China Central Television
.
Gu speaks Mandarin
and English and enjoys badminton
, playing piano
, drawing, swimming, traveling, and volunteering.
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
news anchor.
Jenny Gu was born in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, but moved to the United States when she was eleven years old. She graduated from the University of Illinois. Gu participated in Miss Chinese International 2002, where she made the top 5 together with the Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
actress Shirley Yeung
Shirley Yeung
Shirley Yeung Sze-Ki, born 7 August 1978, is a Hong Kong actress under contract to the TVB television channel....
. From June 2006 to January 2009 she worked at Office of the Secretary (U.S. Department of Labor) and then from February 2009 to January 2010 in the office of Elaine Chao
Elaine Chao
Elaine Lan Chao served as the 24th United States Secretary of Labor in the Cabinet of President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009. She was the first Asian Pacific American woman and first Chinese American to be appointed to a President's cabinet in American history. Chao was the only cabinet...
at The Heritage Foundation
The Heritage Foundation
The Heritage Foundation is a conservative American think tank based in Washington, D.C. Heritage's stated mission is to "formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong...
. Currently Jenny Gu is a news anchor on the English-language news program CCTV News
CCTV News
CCTV News may refer to:* CCTV News, the news department itself, of China Central Television* CCTV News , a Chinese language news channel* CCTV NEWS, formerly CCTV-9, an English language news channel...
on China Central Television
China Central Television
China Central Television or Chinese Central Television, commonly abbreviated as CCTV, is the major state television broadcaster in mainland China. CCTV has a network of 19 channels broadcasting different programmes and is accessible to more than one billion viewers...
.
Gu speaks Mandarin
Standard Chinese
Standard Chinese, or Modern Standard Chinese, also known as Mandarin or Putonghua, is the official language of the People's Republic of China and Republic of China , and is one of the four official languages of Singapore....
and English and enjoys badminton
Badminton
Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players or two opposing pairs , who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their...
, playing piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, drawing, swimming, traveling, and volunteering.