Hugo Shong
Birth Name:
Hugo Shong
Profession
Producer
Fast Facts
- In 2004, he was the recipient of the Boston University Distinguished Alumnus Award
- Boston University's College of Communication honored him with a Distinguished Alumni Award in 1998
- Received his B․A․ degree from Hunan University in 1982 and his M․S․ Degree from Boston University's College of Communication in 1987
- Founded the first technology venture capital firm in China, IDG Captial Partners, in 1993
- Known for producing and executive producing such films as "21 & Over," "Under the Hawthorn Tree," "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" and "Pavilion of Women․"
- Joined the Board of Trustees of Boston University in 2005
- Has won awards for his work as a journalist, and has launched and published dozens of magazines in China and Vietnam