PPTV and LYRRA’S FOUNDER Launch TV Show How to Become Gorgeous
China's First Fitness and Lifestyle Television Program to Air on National Satellite Channels
PPTV Sports Channel officially announced the launch of How to Become Gorgeous (《女神养成计划》), China’s first self-produced women’s fitness and lifestyle television program to receive national satellite broadcast certification and an official program number. Premiering today on PPTV and satellite channels across China, the series sets a new benchmark for lifestyle programming, blending real-life physical transformation, aesthetic curation, and personal identity expression.
Angelina Saiyi Li stars as the program's exclusive lead figure, serving simultaneously as the on-camera host, narrative representative, and symbolic visual model. Throughout the series, she appears in dominant full-screen sequences, thematic voiceovers, and promotional assets, including official posters, trailers, and campaign materials. Structured around the journey of holistic self-development, How to Become Gorgeous captures daily training, movement aesthetics, and personal styling as a form of cultural empowerment. The program reflects evolving ideals of female agency, aesthetic sovereignty, and public identity within contemporary Chinese media.
Since its debut, each episode of How to Become a Gorgeous has garnered over 10 million views in 8 weeks, achieving record-breaking syndication across both traditional television and digital platforms. The show’s extensive replay cycle includes prime-time rebroadcasts and intermissions during live sports events, significantly extending its cultural footprint. "Through this program, we aim to redefine what fitness and self-presentation mean for the modern Chinese woman," said a spokesperson for PPTV Sports. "Angelina Li embodies the spirit of contemporary elegance and empowerment, serving as both an aspirational figure and a relatable presence for audiences nationwide."
The launch of How to Become Gorgeous marks a significant milestone for PPTV in diversifying lifestyle content formats while introducing a new model of narrative-driven, identity-focused media production.
About PPTV
Founded in 2005, PPTV (also known as PP Sports) is one of China's pioneering digital streaming and satellite broadcasting platforms. Initially established as a leader in peer-to-peer video streaming technology, PPTV later evolved into a major content provider, offering a wide range of programming across sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and live television. Today, PPTV operates under the umbrella of Suning Holdings Group and has built an extensive ecosystem integrating digital media, traditional satellite broadcasting, and mobile streaming services. Known for its exclusive sports rights, original productions, and innovative content strategies, PPTV remains a key player in shaping China’s digital entertainment and lifestyle media landscape.
About How to Become Gorgeous
How to Become a Gorgeous 《女神养成计划》is a women’s wellness and lifestyle television series produced by PPTV Sports. Blending fitness training, movement aesthetics, fashion expression, and personal transformation, the show documents the evolving dialogue between self-image, public identity, and cultural empowerment.
