Hosted by deejays Zhong Kunhua and Nico Weibin, local and overseas celebrity guests share snippets of their lives on the radio show and how they have been keeping busy during the lockdown. I considered quitting my job and returning to Singapore, reveals Sharon during YES 933s Gu De Dai Zai Jia (directly translated as Good Stay Home), a celebrity interview segment that was streamed live on Facebook yesterday (Apr 29). Her backpack and laptop were stolen, but not her cash. I think I just got tired, so I tried the other way of life where you stopped pushing yourself. But Sharon doesnt like Picasso. She told entertainment news outlet 8 Days in an interview that year: "I was very calm when I found out. It takes courage, strength, self-awareness to break away from the comfort of familiarity, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. "I mean, it's necessary because as a celebrity, you need to look very good. Until one day, in a work meeting, she felt the ground tremble and shake. 2012 - 2017: Director and Senior Counsel, Global Capital Markets Legal (Asia, ex-Japan) 2009 - 2011: Vice President, ECM Legal (Asia, ex Japan) I just wanted to restart my life and go back to school, Sharon declares. By submitting this form, I agree to these terms and conditions. Former Mediacorp actress and host Sharon Au shared a short message on her Instagram on October 15, musing about her biggest regret. On May 11 (Wednesday), she posted on Instagram: "They took everything I love. I understand now why I wanted to leave the fame behind. ", My favourite season. 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 have nothing now. 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[9] In 2016, she co-founded the Style by Style Vibes cafe when the new Mediacorp campus opened. I never had a proper home, and moved every year, Sharon says. "The important lesson here is please make very good friends in your university days, because you will need them.". This is not Au's first brush with burglary in Paris - but her reaction back then was vastly different. 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. [13] Intending to take a year of sabbatical, she instead applied for a job at a private equity firm after spending two months in Paris, France. Mums cool response? I hoped that by being famous, my parents would notice me and regret that they had left. ALSO READ:Sharon Au: People thought I was a traitor in the media war but I'm actually the big winner, released statements announcing her resignation, Sharon Au: People thought I was a traitor in the media war but I'm actually the big winner. One phone call later, Sharon clinched a job at a private equity firm and she has climbed her way up to being an investment director with clients under her. "I really felt it you know. ; the dark wood accents and warm, dim lighting calling to mind a hazy opium den. [7] In the same year; she played the female lead, Madam Kwa Geok Choo, in The LKY Musical, alongside actor Adrian Pang, for 37 shows in the Marina Sands Theatre. Regulatory Affairs Executive at Kowa Pharmaceutical Europe Co. Ltd. In October 2018, she found an overseas job as an investment director in a private equity firm based in Paris, France. Tell me why you depressed. In 2017, she was appointed as the publisher for ELLE Singapore as part of Mediacorps move from print to digital. Tokyo was fun, as I could have the childhood I never had. What about you guys? This is life." Cloud hosting by Vodien. I like myself in Paris; no one knows me and I am free to be who I want to becreative, liberated and free from expectations, she declares. Join . "He was alone in the apartment and witnessed everything. "I just told myself, 'Okay, this is Paris'.". [12] styleXstyle.com was later absorbed in 8 Days and ELLE Singapore end January of the same year. And if you deny medical help, it can get to that stage.". The whole celebrity diva thing had disintegrated and I felt like I had become the Sharon Au that I was supposed to behappy and contented. [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/CdaXBV6MXJp/[/embed]. She subsequently left the clinic before she even got to see the doctor. Destroy your reputation. Sharon Au quits investment director job in Paris after apartment robbed: (ST).Besides her previous roles as a host and actress, the celeb is perhaps also best known for dropping her life in Singapore to move to Paris in 2018.But the recent burglary has given Au cause to rethink her life in the European city.When contacted by ST, the 46-year-old said she is"not well enough" yet to share more . "I was brought up to not rely too much on a particular family or person. I am sure she is concerned, but she is not the type to panic. The more she dived into her work, the less time she had for herselfto a point where she suffered yet another identity crisis. Sharon Au has done it a grand total of three times in her life. "When I'm home, I lock my things up as breaking in is very easy. By clicking subscribe, I agree for my personal data to be used to send me TODAY newsletters, promotional offers and for research and analysis. You never know maybe I already had the virus because [before the lockdown in France] I still went to concerts. That means I put in another $3 of my own [money]. What do you do with your first paycheck? What impressed me then, wasnt how flawless and lovely her porcelain skin was, but her affable demeanour and immaculate manners. Others also showed their support for Sharons choice, with one netizen writing: There are many ways to 'be' a mother and many little ones who would be blessed by your presence in their lives. The 45-year-old recalled the day she. 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. When I ask for the reason behind her move, she pauses before replying:I disliked myself in Singapore, because it was all about advancing my career. Perhaps I was feeling too vulnerable back then," said Ms Au. All rights reserved. And you can't beat me at Scrabble. She added: While we were eating, he asked me how work was, and I told him I didnt have a job and couldnt find one. Today, she is proud to be the author of her own destiny, who is finally comfortable in her own skin. Wei-Sun has READ MORE Executive Director, Asset Management Sebastian Domenech Joined in 2016 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. Her death made me realise how fragile life was. #autumnleaves #autumninparis # # Photo taken by @choubidu, A post shared by Sharon Au (@sharonau13) on Oct 28, 2019 at 2:20am PDT. In February 2018, she resigned amicably from MediaCorp. The painting is dominated by a wooden spiral staircase and depicts two figures in a dark room. Sharonis now working as investment director at a private equity firm in Paris. And I go like, 'Aiyo, how come Singapore also has earthquake? Since then Sharon has changed 5 companies and 5 roles. When she entered the media industry at 19, Sharon drifted apart from her best friend. Most of the time in our workplace, we want to be the best and contribute to the company so that everyone can grow together. She added: "While we were eating, he asked me how work was, and I told him I didn't have a job and couldn't find one. And I could only do that when I physically plucked myself out of a very, very competitive environment.". That was when she knew she had to get serious help. Everything ends. leading the company from a start-up operation to become Australia's largest investment manager. For Sharon Au, who resigned from Mediacorp in 2018 before securing a new job, it gave her a temporary place to stay. 903 followers 500+ connections. Now, I can finally become somebody that I want to be. Upon hearing Sharon utter those words, Rumis quote of Forget safety. There are striking parallels between her (older self) and the great painter. 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. There is another side to Sharon that sets her apart from many of her peersher sharp business acumen. Chris Leone. Russell is an experienced company director who has worked at very senior levels of both government and private sectors. Picture: Instagram. 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. Melbourne, VIC. Today he is still traumatised by the invasion. In fact, libations arent necessary, as she is exceedingly open. Responsible for: - Australia & New Zealand sales & client businesses. There is another side to Sharon that sets her apart from many of her peersher sharp business acumen. He was alone in the apartment and witnessed everything. The former actress-host moved to Paris in 2018 and worked as an investment director at a private equity firm there. And, for once, Sharon has seen the light. The truth is our paths have crossed before. No. Since then, Au has treasured the "second chance" to embrace life again. I even flewin parts from the UK to Singapore and that got me into deep s***.". Web design by Yu Sheng & Yu Siang. 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. Money Money Home premiered Nov 18 and new episodes are releasedevery Thursday; catch itfor free on meWATCH. A phone call later, she clinched a job at a private equity firm and she has climbed her way up to being an investment director with clients under her. As a provocateur and an innovator in technique, Rembrandt was constantly reinventing himself. Contact us "Aggressive" and "ambitious" were the words Au used to describe herself. She returned to MediaCorp to serve her scholarship bond upon graduation in 2011, taking up an office executive position. 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. I went back to my childhood and saw baby Sharon. Ms Au had finished her overseas studies and was serving her bond with the company on the corporate end. Not making huge amounts of money, but at least we know how to manage our wealth properly. On occasion, the ghosts of Sharons past still pay her a visit. ", She added: "Took me 11 days to pen this note, without crying. . but life is tied to work as an investment director in a private equity firm. I didnt expect it to be under such circumstances. Straight lines would now break away to form wavy curves, painted with flowing brush strokes in a riot of bright colours. She is really cool.. Perhaps I was feeling too vulnerable back then. Her perspective on her career underwent an adjustment. If youve ever wanted to shoot your shot at being an influencer, nows your chance. 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. You deserve it.". Contact us, COVID-19 pandemic worsened around the world, Sharon Au On Life, Love And Why Sending Late Night Texts And Emails Got Her Into Trouble In Paris, Insta-Buzz: What The Stars Were Up To This Week, Rebecca Lim, Who Wants To Be A Mum, Seen With Baby Bump In New Movie, Singaporean Man Flies To Thailand Just To Have Dinner With Friends After Accepting Their Dare. The woman was me, when I was studying in Paris in 2008. She said: "I forgot myself ina meeting and started sharing my ideas excitedly and I got told off for it. AsiaOne contacted Mediacorp regarding her comments and the response was that they were unable to comment on the personal decision made by Sharon Au. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . But how full of light and colour are their last days. It might not be something that's relevant to my work, but it makes me feel good. After staying with Melissas family for two years, Sharons aunt finally took her back in. ', But I chickened out. At present, Ti Yan Academy is one of Au's latest project, in which she has invested S$100,000. Javier Oficialdegui Co-Head Global Banking. As I watch her float out of the door with a Gallic flair, a couple from the next table gapes with admiration. Her reason: She didnt want to be an asymptomatic carrier bringing the virus back to the Lion City. And now it is really too late, read her caption, which was accompanied by a couple pictures of her bonding with a friends kid. Global Head of Investment Bank Research. "All these are just part and parcel of having a beautiful experience living in Paris.". I thank God that he is safe, unhurt, and did not run away. Pittsburgh, PA. Sharon Hicks. To continue, upgrade to a supported browser. The 46-year-old is based in Paris, where she works as an. Web development by Ripplewerkz. Going back to school made me the same down-to-earth person I was before I joined the media.. Running away has always been Sharons source of comfort, a constant theme in her life that she has grown to be familiar with. I choose to strike first. In Money Money Home, Sharon and actor-host Darren Lim offer viewers tips on money management and investment in a light-hearted manner through skits, songs, and banter. This article is now fully available for you, Please verify your e-mail to read this subscriber-only article in full. I actually tore down everything and spent a lot of money to refurbish the whole car. Running away has always been Sharons source of comfort, a constant theme in her life that she has grown to be familiar with. Admitting that he raked up debts amounting to around $30,000,Darren added that his then-girlfriend and now-wife Evelyn Tan made him realise the value of money so that they can have a future together. Her perspective on her career underwent an adjustment. She frequently texts her mum to check on her sometimes a bit too often, much to her chagrin. 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. Yes, Only if Its Forma. The moment Sharon arrived in Paris, she crashed with a university schoolmate and slept on her couch. I also want to apologise for being selfish and running off to Paris and leaving her here alone.. All rights reserved. Live where you fear to live. Even though Ti Yan is based in Singapore, Au will be running it from Paris. Upgraded but still having issues? Modest Rally in Asian Equities Expected as Regional Economies Remain Supportive and Valuations Reasonable, Dubai-Based Real Estate Developer Omniyat Launches Ultra-Luxury Beachfront Residences, Singapore Buyers Show Strong Interest in Mixed-Use Development in Londons Vauxhall, This Residential Tower in Dubai Features Interiors by Pagani, What to Expect at the Newly Reopened I12 Katong Retail Mall, Are You a HNWI? In the day, she attended school and at night, she slept in Dennys, which was open 24 hours. Besides instructional videos and text, students at Ti Yan can also book an online session with the chef, where an expert can watch them cook in real time. She played host for President Star Charity show in 2012. Thread starter lordofthering; Start date Oct 17, 2021; 1; 2; Next. The next day I told him it's not possible, he told me I had 8 hrs. It was really all on impulse., I disliked myself in Singapore, because it was all about advancing my career. 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. 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. 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. I didn't know what I was doing. However, she had been accused of mimicking an Indian accent during the SEA Games opening ceremony. A Tinted Edge (in Mandarin, ), Toy Factory Productions, Chessmaster (in Mandarin, ), Toy Factory Productions, Singapore, 2002, Happy Ghost (in Mandarin, ), Spring-Time Stage Productions, Singapore, 2003, The LKY Musical, Metropolitan Productions, Singapore, 2015, This page was last edited on 31 January 2023, at 07:19. [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. I also enjoy encouraging others to do the same . I spoke to [my mum about coming back] and she said 'don't be silly! "I thank God that he is safe, unhurt and did not run away. Fraught with despair over her unexpected death, Sharon continued to deliver a stunning performance. 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. After staying with Melissas family for two years, Sharons aunt finally took her back in. And, for once, Sharon has seen the light. But it gave me a huge sense of achievement, and I wore that pair of jeans every day.". Subscribe to get daily news updates, insights and must reads delivered straight to your inbox. It was a cathartic yet tiring session, she admits. Agreeing that self-improvement should be classed as a 'need' rather than a 'want', Sharon revealed that she's been investing in yoga and pilates classes, as well as on music lessons and musical instruments. I am a people person with many years of experience in the financial world. So I just stopped the meeting and just held on lah. So I didn't go for that treatment.". 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 drew a complete blank and had nothing to wish for. Speaking of his"worst investment ever",Darrenrevealed that buying a 1968 Morris Minor in his early twenties was the "biggest mistake". Whatever your choice, we're cheering for you!. 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. I was unhappy and empty inside. Three months later, Sharon left at the peak of her career and found herself in Tokyo, without a concrete plan in mind. It was really all on impulse.. to come on board. favourite artist is Rembrandt, who is a symbol of freedom. In an episode of the meWATCH talkshow Hear U Out, Sharon told host Quan Yi Fong that she even thought of being a waitress at the Italian restaurant, before meeting a former Mediacorp chairman who recommended her for a job. Director at Regional Investment Corporation Greater Adelaide Area. "And when I feel good and rejuvenated, I know I'll be ready for tomorrow.". In the World War ah?". 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. You must grab on to the connections you make and it helps to have a benefactor," she said at that time. I wish every day is October. We all need best friends that we can rely on. I began to like myself more when I didnt have to please people.. All rights reserved. But when former local celebrity Sharon Au shared her ideas passionately at work, she was"scolded for it". We all want to put our best foot forward in our work and contribute as much as we can. I never had a proper home, and moved every year, Sharon says. Today he is still traumatised by the invasion. During one of the nights, Sharon had reserved a ticket at the Marina Sands Theatre for her friend to watch the performance, but she never showed up. But case in point exactly. Live where you fear to live. After a few months in Paris, she began work as an investment director in Jolt Capital, a private equity firm. "The IMH must check-in for seven days, and surrender your phone. I fell in love with the country and knew I had to come back today. 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. MCI (P) 076/10/2022, MCI (P) 077/10/2022. Instead, it means "to experience" in Chinese. echoes in my head. To continue, upgrade to a supported browser or, for the finest experience, download the mobile app. 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. In April 2011, she went back to MediaCorp to serve her 6-year bond. Strapped for cash, shealso shared that her early days in Pariswere not as glamorous as one might think. Subscribe to the 8days weekly e-newsletter to receive the Even the slightest sound startles him. It was the same in March 2011 (when I was studying in Tokyo) when the major earthquake and tsunami struck Tokyo, resulting in a nuclear scare. She had no job for three months and even considered being a waitress at the Italian restaurant near her apartment. Woodlands had dinosaurs before it was cool. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month for the first 3 months. 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. Perhaps the trauma never goes away. 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. I eat very normal food so that I can stretch my cash as long as possible.". He said: "Whenever I have time, I think it's very important to invest in myself. During the late 1990s she was best known for co-hosting City Beat with Kym Ng and Bryan Wong. If an artist were to draw a youthful version of Sharon, it might be Piet Mondrianbest known for his abstract paintings consisting of squares and rectangles. Tokyo was fun, as I could have the childhood I never had. Her. 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. 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. In a post dated the 11th of May, Au recounted the harrowing experience, where "they took everything [she] love [d]", leaving her with "nothing now". Greater Reading Area. Although Sharon seems to have made peace with the fact that she may not be able to experience motherhood, a number of netizens left their two cents in the comments, writing that it might not be too late for her after all. Sharon Au Reliable workaholic. The. I got $95 on that day. Unless you are the anti-virus, don't come back and disturb me, she chuckles. But for the next three years, Sharon continued grinding it out at Mediacorp. 1 of 2 Urgent message. 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. Prices start from S$138 for an express programme, and go up to S$688 for a professional course. Au, 46, says: "I think I need to heal first and re-evaluate life here in France.". When planning your monthly budget, it is important to account for your expenses on food, transportation and utility bills.

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