Jun Zhu

Zhu Jun (also Deon Zhu) (simplified Chinese: 朱军; traditional Chinese: 朱軍; pinyin: Zhū Jūn; born 26 April 1964) is a Chinese host and actor. Zhu was a member of the 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, a member of 8th National Committee of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, and a member of 10th National Committee of the All-China Youth Federation.

He won the Golden Mike Award's for Television in 1999 and 2003, and received Golden Eagle Award for Best Programme Host in 2003. Zhu was born in Lanzhou, Gansu in 1964, with his ancestral home in Luoyang, Henan, with his father an artist in Lanzhou Military Region.

At the age of 11, Zhu studied xiangsheng, sketch comedy, kuaiban under his father.

In October 1981, Zhu joined the People's Liberation Army and served four years.

From September 1985 to September 1988, Zhu worked in Gansu Song and Dance Troupe. From September 1988 to March 1996, Zhu worked in Lanzhou Military Region.

Zhu joined the China Central Television from March 1996 to February 2017.

Zhu hosted the CCTV New Year's Gala from February 1997 to January 2017.