The actress did not speak much about the meeting, including its purpose or who attended, but the last positions she held before her departure were publisher for Elle Singapore and the lead of styleXstyle.com. Former Singaporean celebrity Sharon Au shared her ideas at work and she was "scolded for it" and she then "dramatically" resigned from Mediacorp in 2018. April 30, 2022. Doctor: "You know Japanese killed a lot of people ah? In 2015, she auditioned for The LKY Musical, and got the coveted role of Madam Kwa Geok Choo, but life took a sharp turn when her close secondary school friend passed away from a heart attack. That means I put in another $3 of my own [money]. At present, Ti Yan Academy is one of Au's latest project, in which she has invested S$100,000. MCI (P) 076/10/2022, MCI (P) 077/10/2022. | But I have (my pet cat) Rudon. Or perhaps Picasso, in all his cubism glory, might do a better job. Copyright 2023 SPH Media Limited. 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View Sharon Starick's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. The erstwhile TV host is not only garrulous but also adept at the art of storytelling. If youve ever wanted to shoot your shot at being an influencer, nows your chance. One even suggested for Sharon to pay a visit to a sperm bank cos its very common in Europe. Her favourite artist is Rembrandt, who is a symbol of freedom. But the process of getting help was not as straightforward. He waited for me to come home. Seems like she isn't taking it that slow just yet. "I thank God that he is safe, unhurt and did not run away. I drew a complete blank and had nothing to wish for. When she realised telling jokes drew people to her and made her forget about the dreary realities of life, Au started living through that persona. I wanted to learn to like myself, to live by myself with nothing. 8days.sg spoke to Sharon after the live streaming session via WhatsApp, the 44-year-old explained that the crisis had caused a shift of perspectives and that she was frustrated that she and her mum were apart during this challenging period. Join . By clicking subscribe, I agree for my personal data to be used to send me TODAY newsletters, promotional offers and for research and analysis. When a reporter called to verify the rumour, Au laughed and lamented, "Why you curse me?". She was jobless for three months and even thought of being a waitress at the Italian restaurant near her apartment. Sharon Au quits investment director job in Paris after apartment robbed Mandy How | May 13, 2022, 04:44 PM Events Golden Village VivoCity Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates:. However, she had been accused of mimicking an Indian accent during the SEA Games opening ceremony. Copyright 2023 Mediacorp Pte Ltd. All rights reserved. I just wanted to restart my life and go back to school, Sharon declares. I didnt expect it to be under such circumstances. His paintings transformed from the early "smooth" manner of polished contours to the late "rough" treatment of richly variegated paint surfaces, using hog-bristle brushes, which was uncharacteristic of that era. But Au also found the rumour "sobering", as she realised that most people would only make such a drastic change to their lives if they were dying. In the latest episode of the meWATCHtalkshow Hear U Out, the 45-year-oldrecounted the day she resigned from the broadcasting company without having first secured a new job. "Life is all about connections. The painting is dominated by a wooden spiral staircase and depicts two figures in a dark room. ", She added: "Took me 11 days to pen this note, without crying. I started crying like crazy. More than she has ever written in the past 20 years, penning down her thoughts in long essays. She wasnt in a hurry to find work, and was actually perfectly happy sleeping on my couch doing nothing. I thank God that he is safe, unhurt, and did not run away. She played host for President Star Charity show in 2012. Putting up such a front made Au question if she was really that happy all the time, and whether she had lost sight of herself. Humble beginnings While her country of residence is now Paris, Au's roots go back to a humble kampung in Serangoon. After a few months in Paris, she began work as an investment director in Jolt Capital, a private equity firm. According to ZoomInfo records, Sharon Au's professional experience began in 2012. Au was invited back on a few occasions to be host for some key events, including being the host in Beijing for Singapore Prime Minister's first state visit there and Star Awards 2007. For most of Sharons childhood, her fear of not having enough to eat manifested into a hunger to be more likable in her career. Yes, Only if Its Forma. echoes in my head. . Sharon Au was all ready to bid au revoir to her life in Paris and return home for good when the COVID-19 pandemic hit Singapore in February. This is life.". They are so proud of their culture and gastronomy that when they saw this crazy Chinese woman wanting to share it with the world, they completely embraced the idea, she says. latest entertainment, celebrity, food and lifestyle news! Perhaps I was feeling too vulnerable back then," said Ms Au. But what about allocating a portion of your income towards upgrading yourself? I wished I had at least saved more, or at least invested.". There is another side to Sharon that sets her apart from many of her peersher sharp business acumen. Before the pseudo earthquake episode, Au had visited a clinic where she was recognised by the counter staff, who made a fuss and requested a photo. It brought her back to the past and reopened long-buried wounds. Web development by Ripplewerkz. No judgement. "It's for people who do not have the proficiency in French, to be able to have relatable access to the art of French cooking." In the day, she attended school and at night, she slept in Dennys, which was open 24 hours. Sharonadded: "Starting from zero. This is life." This was after she had completed her overseas studies and was serving her bond with the company on the corporate end. ; the dark wood accents and warm, dim lighting calling to mind a hazy opium den. I kept asking myself: Who is really Sharon Au? she admits. Then, aformer Mediacorp chairmaninvited her out to dinner when he was in Paris for business. Sharon Au Reliable workaholic. - global investment operations. Investment director provides investment analysis at the portfolio level and attribution between asset allocation and manager selection. Thread starter lordofthering; Start date Oct 17, 2021; Prev. In an attempt to. The boxes represent her personal insecurities and perceived societal expectations that she puts upon herself, while the straight, rigid lines of her frame depict her unwavering, by-the-book approach. Sharon Au is investment director in a private equity firm. Sharon Hicks. I understand now why I wanted to leave the fame behind. Sharon Au (simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: u Jngxin; born 13 August 1975[1]) is a Singaporean former actress and host. People were convinced that she had a terminal illness of some sort, hence the drop-everything-and-move-to-Paris decision. Singapore has seen over 50 years of major road projects, from the PIE to the North-South Corridor. In the day, she attended school and at night, she slept in Dennys, which was open 24 hours. [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/CdaXBV6MXJp/[/embed]. As an actress and a host for more than 10 years of her life, Sharon is used to following a script that doesnt give her any agency. The savvy entrepreneur managed to secure the involvement of Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris and Singapore, and persuaded Jean Schmitt (managing partner of Jolt Capital) to come on board. May 12, 2022, 1:44 PM SGT SINGAPORE - Sharon Au's dream life in Paris recently turned into a nightmare when her apartment was broken into on April 30. If you're wondering, no, "Ti Yan" is not French. The blazing lights of show business were soon snuffed out right when she blew out the candles on her 30th birthday cake. So I didn't go for that treatment.". Watching her mothers marriage fail twice and seeing her loved ones leave her, only fuelled her ambition to pursue every single opportunity (from hosting to acting) with a dogged mentality. Dan Persson Chief Risk Officer. Destroy your reputation. Mediacorp | 8 Days. Dont Neglect Succession Planning, Manulife Singapore Offers Digital Payments Via PayNow, FWD Insurance Launches Electronic Claims Payments via PayNow, 1-Michelin-Starred Marguerite Shines With an Invigorating Spring Menu. She made a significant mark in her forties, being one of the 3 key hosts in SEA Games in Singapore's home ground. French Ambassador, Marc Abensour together with patron, Sharon Au , spoke to CNA yesterday on the Voilah France Singapore Festival. Most of the time in our workplace, we want to be the best and contribute to the company so that everyone can grow together. The entire room looked at her, incredulous. From a cabaret girl in the 1998 stage musical, Beauty World to a bubbly radio presenter in the sitcom Right Frequency, she made every single character believable. Privacy policy. I wanted to be liberated so I went to Paris, Sharon says, who spent a year studying there as part of Wasedas international exchange programme. What impressed me then, wasnt how flawless and lovely her porcelain skin was, but her affable demeanour and immaculate manners. Hlne Darroze in Conversation With Violet Oon, DPR Construction Used Technology for the Construction of Curtin Singapore Without Physical Meet-Ups, How to Work With Family, and Still Like Each Other, Making Sense of Interest Rates Is Common Sense, Singapore Bond Markets: Sit Back, Lie Flat, Bond Market Thoughts: Sitting Around Waiting to Catch Covid, Union Bank of the Philippines to Issue First Social Bond, Inflation Rule of Thumb Means You Should Not Buy Bonds. To continue, upgrade to a supported browser. That was when she knew she had to get serious help. Her presence (however fleeting it may be) still has an effect, and I guess that part of her will never fade. Au: Maybe I just came back from Japan, not used to it, haven't adjusted. Today, she is proud to be the author of her own destiny, who is finally comfortable in her own skin. Having joined the TCS during the mid-1990s, she won many awards as an artiste with MediaCorp before taking a sabbatical to pursue university education in 2005 on a scholarship. They took everything I love. But I feel that it's one of the most important things that should be planned for," Darren said. He was so shocked to know that because to him, I was someone very capable and talented, and someone he admired.. Because my childhood was such that I had to move several times in a year. As long as [you] havent reach menopause, its still possible (sic), one netizen wrote. Perhaps I was feeling too vulnerable back then. I began to like myself more when I didnt have to please people. The moment Sharon arrived in Paris, she crashed with a university schoolmate and slept on her couch. Sharon Au, a 46-year old ex-Mediacorp actress/hostess, has now moved on from her private equity investment firm director position in Paris after her house was ransacked by burglars. I was not a very nice person to my friends, she confesses wistfully. Running away has always been Sharons source of comfort, a constant theme in her life that she has grown to be familiar with. I never had a proper home, and moved every year, Sharon says. Picture: Instagram. I actually tore down everything and spent a lot of money to refurbish the whole car. Her deep love for the arts grew when she recognised its value, serving as a mirror of her life. And it also didn't help that Au couldn't come to terms with the fact that she was depressed. She responded the next day on her Facebook page and apologised the following day. I believe education and improving oneself is a lifelong commitment. But her dream life there was rudely interrupted by the burglary on April 30,. The woman was me, when I was studying in Paris in 2008. I am sure she is concerned, but she is not the type to panic. The 46-year-old replied: "Just go ahead and splurge with your first paycheck. I went into showbiz and wanted to be popular for stupid reasons. I wanted to learn to like myself, to live by myself with nothing. Going back to school made me the same down-to-earth person I was before I joined the media.. Slow down and take it all in. 1 of 2 Sharon Persia Head of Human Resources Investment Bank, and UK. Discomfort is the only way to achieve personal growthand Sharon has learnt to step out of her comfort zone and confront parts of herself that she never used to like. I had everything, yet I felt a huge void, she says. Until one day, in a work meeting, she felt the ground tremble and shake. The total number of cases in Singapore stands at 57,915. When she entered the media industry at 19, Sharon drifted apart from her best friend. Sharon didn't go into details about the meeting, including its purpose or who was present, but the last positions she held prior to her departure wereas the publisher for Elle Singapore and the lead of styleXstyle.com. I lost my friends as I was too arrogant, or perhaps too busy to care., Almost everyone remembers Sharon as the vivacious host of. After staying with Melissas family for two years, Sharons aunt finally took her back in. So you don't know what is not performing, what is performing.And then I keep having to keep up with my performing persona.". Send in your scoops to news@theindependent.sg, The Independent News & Media Pte Ltd, Singapore, Sharon Au left Mediacorp because she was reprimanded for her ideas. What do you do with your first paycheck? Despite being trapped by an oppressive regime dictated by the entertainment industry, she continued to work hard and went on to clinch Best Variety Show Host at the Star Awards for four consecutive years, from 2000 to 2003. Another difference is that there is no timeline for Ti Yan's courses, so that students can progressat their own pace. "It takes death for them to do a change like that. Living in Japan transformed me. I went back to my childhood and saw baby Sharon. Instead, it means "to experience" in Chinese. True to her roots, she recognises the importance of having a safe space for women to retreat to, and empathises with them. A far cry from the Sharon who had a reputation for being a workaholic. I began to like myself more when I didnt have to please people.. That's what happened to former Mediacorp actress Sharon Au who shared this in an emotional post today (May 11), addingit "took me 11 days to pen this note, without crying". . Former Mediacorp actress and host Sharon Au shared a short message on her Instagram on October 15, musing about her biggest regret. This was partly fuelled by the fact that Au had a reputation of being a go-getter in the industry. 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After staying with Melissas family for two years, Sharons aunt finally took her back in. She subsequently left the clinic before she even got to see the doctor. Contact us I was a people-pleaser because I was insecure, she says. "I mean, it's necessary because as a celebrity, you need to look very good. Other people might put the cashinto a piggy bank in case of a rainy day. It is pointless to keep anger.. She had no job for three months and even considered being a waitress at the Italian restaurant near her apartment. These included beauty products, clothes, shoes and jewellery. In April 2011, she went back to MediaCorp to serve her 6-year bond. Sharon Au was told to work less in Paris - so she started her own French academy . Au, 46, says: "I think I need to heal first and re-evaluate life here in France.". The former actress-host moved to the City. "I've been pushing myself, my entire first 40 years of my life. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . The pandemic has made me rethink lifes priorities, says Sharon, When the pandemic is over, first thing I want to do is fly home and give my mum a hug and tell her I love her and that I want nothing more for her than to be healthy and happy. The counselling, together with anti-depressants, eventually redeemed Au from the clutches of depression. In fact, libations arent necessary, as she is exceedingly open. She exhibited none of the imperialism of a celebrity, made no desire to separate herself from others, and was just as unassuming as your next door neighbour. but life is tied to work as an investment director in a private equity firm. "I really felt it you know. We're encouraged to speak up, beinnovative, and suggest fresh and creative ideas. Sharon has 9 jobs listed on their profile. No, no, no. China Equities: Yesterdays Story or More Compelling Than Ever? And all of this began when she was only in primary school. On occasion, the ghosts of Sharons past still pay her a visit. To continue, upgrade to a supported browser or, for the finest experience, download the mobile app. Even the slightest sound startles him now. I even flewin parts from the UK to Singapore and that got me into deep s***.". Actress Ya Hui and songbird Kit Chan will make an appearance today (Apr 30) and next Monday (May 4) respectively. She was. In Paris, I was able to dive deep into my psyche and I got to know myself all over again. Now, I can finally become somebody that I want to be. Upon hearing Sharon utter those words, Rumis quote of Forget safety. . Mums cool response? We all need best friends that we can rely on. But alas, that too is coming to an end. In an intimate corner space away from prying eyes, Sharon launches into the story of the first time she ran away from home with great zeal. Nobody had felt anything. Other netizens also added that there are other options available, like adoption, or getting a surrogate mother. Imagine coming home to your apartment only to find it emptied and your favourite things taken. He ceaselessly searched for new stylistic modes of expression much like how Sharon has been working on the latest version of herself that she likes best. Since then Sharon has changed 5 companies and 5 roles. Singapore 2K followers 500+ connections Join to view profile Mediacorp Pte Ltd Waseda University Personal Website About Eyes. I have nothing now.". The more she dived into her work, the less time she had for herselfto a point where she suffered yet another identity crisis. She is really cool.. [10] In 2017, she was appointed as the Publisher for ELLE Singapore as part of Mediacorp's move from print to digital for its print medium. Regulatory Affairs Executive at Kowa Pharmaceutical Europe Co. Ltd. An unsympathetic man with his gaze fixed on his computer, the doctor only looked at Au once, when she stopped talking. Going back to school made me the same down-to-earth person I was before I joined the media.. There are striking parallels between her (older self) and the great painter. As an Institution of Public Character (IPC), SHF is committed to maintaining highest standards of governance and abides by the Code of Governance for Charities and IPCs.
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