I even flewin parts from the UK to Singapore and that got me into deep s***.". Apart from Ti Yan Academy, Sharon hopes to start a girls home or shelter, five to ten years down the road. Now, I can finally become somebody that I want to be. Upon hearing Sharon utter those words, Rumis quote of Forget safety. I had everything, yet I felt a huge void, she says. "Life is all about connections. Imed Souki 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. "It takes death for them to do a change like that. But her dream life there was rudely interrupted by the burglary on April 30,. [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/CdaXBV6MXJp/[/embed]. Privacy policy. #catchmeifyoucan #bonjour #Paris #, A post shared by Sharon Au (@sharonau13) on Apr 1, 2018 at 1:32am PDT. Her first job after her GCE 'A' levels was a flight stewardess with Singapore Airlines,[4] Au's career in the entertainment industry began when she was talent-spotted from a Toy Factory Productions English remake of a Hong Kong stage musical I Have A Date With Spring. I hoped that by being famous, my parents would notice me and regret that they had left. I drew a complete blank and had nothing to wish for. What do you do with your first paycheck? Thread starter lordofthering; Start date Oct 17, 2021; 1; 2; Next. After staying with Melissas family for two years, Sharons aunt finally took her back in. "I just told myself, 'Okay, this is Paris'.". China Equities: Yesterdays Story or More Compelling Than Ever? Investment director provides investment analysis at the portfolio level and attribution between asset allocation and manager selection. Darren Lim turns his yacht into a business opportunity, takes people out on rides. Responsible for: - Australia & New Zealand sales & client businesses. : @maxberlinparis #Maje #soire #change #yolo, A post shared by Sharon Au (@sharonau13) on Apr 3, 2018 at 7:27pm PDT, You lead the life you want. During the late 1990s she was best known for co-hosting City Beat with Kym Ng and Bryan Wong. When a reporter called to verify the rumour, Au laughed and lamented, "Why you curse me?". ", ALSO READ:Darren Lim turns his yacht into a business opportunity, takes people out on rides. On occasion, the ghosts of Sharons past still pay her a visit. You never know maybe I already had the virus because [before the lockdown in France] I still went to concerts. "We start with French culture in particular, and French . But it gave me a huge sense of achievement, and I wore that pair of jeans every day.". But she told The Straits Times that she resigned from her position after the burglary and is currently not working or looking for a new job. After a few months in Paris, she began work as an investment director in Jolt Capital, a private equity firm. graduating from Waseda University with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree in 2011, she returned to Singapore with an invigorated sense of purpose and identity. But startled once more into action by the incident at work,Au went to the Institute of Mental Health (IMH). Make it happen for yourself. And now it is really too late, read her caption, which was accompanied by a couple pictures of her bonding with a friends kid. #autumnleaves #autumninparis # # Photo taken by @choubidu, A post shared by Sharon Au (@sharonau13) on Oct 28, 2019 at 2:20am PDT. AsiaOne contacted Mediacorp regarding her comments and the response was that they were unable to comment on the personal decision made by Sharon Au. Au is multilingual, as she speaks English, Chinese, Japanese, French and basic Spanish. Until one day, in a work meeting, she felt the ground tremble and shake. Au, 46, says: "I think I need to heal first and re-evaluate life here in France.". Sharon Au Work Experience and Education. The 46-year-old replied: "Just go ahead and splurge with your first paycheck. Dan Persson Chief Risk Officer. Urgent message. ; the dark wood accents and warm, dim lighting calling to mind a hazy opium den. But Sharon doesnt like Picasso. Sharon also shared a photo on. Zo Evans. I spoke to [my mum about coming back] and she said 'don't be silly! What about you guys? But I have (my pet cat) Rudon. Quiet Inlet, a sweet Kayuki cocktail, is a popular choice of drug, but today, Sharon is happy sipping water. Today, she is proud to be the author of her own destiny, who is finally comfortable in her own skin. Even when the COVID-19 pandemic worsened around the world and Singapores Ministry of Foreign Affairs was making arrangements to fly Singaporeans back, Sharon decided to stay put. 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. Despite being thousands of miles apart, Sharon says their mother-daughter relationship has improved since the pandemic. I know it can go to that stage if you don't have a good support system. Subscribe to get daily news updates, insights and must reads delivered straight to your inbox. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 She wasnt in a hurry to find work, and was actually perfectly happy sleeping on my couch doing nothing. 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 Reliable workaholic. Sharon Markwick joined Argo as a receptionist in 1985 and during her 35 years with the Company has undertaken a number . Actress Ya Hui and songbird Kit Chan will make an appearance today (Apr 30) and next Monday (May 4) respectively. 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. There are striking parallels between her (older self) and the great painter. In 2017, she was appointed as the publisher for ELLE Singapore as part of Mediacorps move from print to digital. 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. The former actress-host moved to Paris in 2018 and worked as an investment director at a private equity firm there. 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. April 30, 2022. 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. Upgraded but still having issues? | The blazing lights of show business were soon snuffed out right when she blew out the candles on her 30th birthday cake. Effectively multilingual, Au established herself amongst top emcee-hosts in Mediacorp alongside Quan Yi Fong and Guo Liang. Again. I wanted to learn to like myself, to live by myself with nothing. When ST asked Au for more information about the extent of the housebreaking and its aftermath, she declined to elaborate and apologised that she is not well enough yet at this point to reveal more. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. I was put on a pedestal and became too full of myself. "He was alone in the apartment and witnessed everything. . From a cabaret girl in the 1998 stage musical, to a bubbly radio presenter in the sitcom. She recalls working completely insane hours, not even having enough time to pause for dinner. Even though Ti Yan is based in Singapore, Au will be running it from Paris. Since then Sharon has changed 5 companies and 5 roles. It was really all on impulse.. As a tribute to her, I placed a bouquet of flowers on her seat so I could look at them when I was on stage like I was acting for her. Live where you fear to live. But for the next three years, Sharon continued grinding it out at Mediacorp. These included beauty products, clothes, shoes and jewellery. The feeling of being unwanted was made worse at school, where Au could see that her friends had parents and by extension, a stable environment. Almost everyone remembers Sharon as the vivacious host of City Beat in the 90s, where she would regale audiences nightly with her lively anecdotes and witty banter alongside co-hosts Kym Ng and Bryan Wong. The 45-year-old recalled the day she quit Mediacorp without having first secured a new job, in the latest episode of meWATCH talkshow Hear U Out. And from then on, I changed the way I lived, Sharon reveals with a tenderness in her voice. What impressed me then, wasnt how flawless and lovely her porcelain skin was, but her affable demeanour and immaculate manners. Her death made me realise how fragile life was. French Ambassador, Marc Abensour together with patron, Sharon Au , spoke to CNA yesterday on the Voilah France Singapore Festival. She was jobless for three months and even thought of being a waitress at the Italian restaurant near her apartment. But I feel that it's one of the most important things that should be planned for," Darren said. Then, Singapore was the third country to report cases of the coronavirus and was one of the worst-hit outside China, so the former actress-host, who now works as an investment director in a private equity firm in Paris, was understandably worried for her mum back home. This is life." Another difference is that there is no timeline for Ti Yan's courses, so that students can progressat their own pace. Seems like she isn't taking it that slow just yet. the former host did reveal that she has quit her job as an investment director in a private equity firm. leading the company from a start-up operation to become Australia's largest investment manager. The 46-year-old is working as an investment director at a private equity firm in Paris. Then we love sharing. He waited for me to come home. "It took me a long to admit that I was sick and I need to seek professional help. echoes in my head. I identify with the woman at the fireplace. It's a milestoneand you've worked so hard. - global client services. 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. | Luckily for her, a former Mediacrop chairman invited her out for dinner when he was in Paris for work. 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. 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. Money Money Home premiered Nov 18 and new episodes are releasedevery Thursday; catch itfor free on meWATCH. 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. To continue, upgrade to a supported browser or, for the finest experience, download the mobile app. When she entered the media industry at 19, Sharon drifted apart from her best friend. I was at the height of my popularity around 26 to 30. Sharonadded: "Starting from zero. Sharon Au kena complained by colleagues in France for being 'Singaporean' After her resignation, she moved to Paris because she wanted to start afresh but no one there would hire her. She graduated from Waseda University in Tokyo with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree in 2011.[3]. Perhaps I was feeling too vulnerable back then. View Sharon Starick's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. I fell in love with the country and knew I had to come back today. For Sharon Au, who resigned from Mediacorp in 2018before securing a new job, it gave her a temporary place to stay. 2023 High Net Worth All rights reserved. You deserve it." In Money Money Home, Sharon and actor-host Darren Lim . I wanted to bring nothing of the old Sharon with me and start from zero by leaving everything behind. Sydney, Australia. I didnt expect it to be under such circumstances. She said in that 2018 interview: "For example, when I'm on the train, I don't use my phone because it will be snatched away. Since I was young, I was thrown from place to place. And if you deny medical help, it can get to that stage.". That was what led to her decision to "dramatically" resign from Mediacorp in 2018. I actually tore down everything and spent a lot of money to refurbish the whole car. But case in point exactly. It was only when I turned 30 that I realised how much I disliked myself. Her ability to connect with the masses wasnt her only repertoire of skills; there wasnt a role Sharon couldnt embody. But under such circumstances, Au emerged a fiercely independent woman and top-notch performer, which could explain her career-oriented fervourin her former life at Mediacorp. 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. Tokyo was fun, as I could have the childhood I never had. So you don't know what is not performing, what is performing.And then I keep having to keep up with my performing persona.". It takes courage, strength, self-awareness to break away from the comfort of familiarity, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. 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. It's a milestone and you've worked so hard. 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. Other netizens also added that there are other options available, like adoption, or getting a surrogate mother. There is another side to Sharon that sets her apart from many of her peersher sharp business acumen. The post was accompanied by a photo of her and her beloved pet cat Rudon. If you're wondering, no, "Ti Yan" is not French. Right after graduating from school, Sharon Au joined Singapore Airlines as a flight stewardess. 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. Then, aformer Mediacorp chairmaninvited her out to dinner when he was in Paris for business. Going back to school made me the same down-to-earth person I was before I joined the media.. 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. 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. It might not be something that's relevant to my work, but it makes me feel good. You must grab on to the connections you make and it helps to have a benefactor," Sharon said. The next day I told him it's not possible, he told me I had 8 hrs. The precocious child, who despite a turbulent upbringing, did exceedingly well academically. Aiyo, why so depressed? You must grab on to the connections you make and it helps to have a benefactor," she said at that time. More specifically, to savour an experience. I was not a very nice person to my friends, she confesses wistfully. I lost my friends as I was too arrogant, or perhaps too busy to care., Almost everyone remembers Sharon as the vivacious host of. It brought her back to the past and reopened long-buried wounds. 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. A part of their dialogue went something like this: Doctor: Nowadays everybody depression ah? I understand now why I wanted to leave the fame behind. [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. Singapore 2K followers 500+ connections Join to view profile Mediacorp Pte Ltd Waseda University Personal Website About Eyes. 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. Her favourite artist is Rembrandt, who is a symbol of freedom. I wanted to, I struggled and told myself, 'Okay, maybe this is what it takes. Quiet Inlet, a sweet Kayuki cocktail, is a popular choice of drug, but today, Sharon is happy sipping water. 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. Slow down and take it all in. 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. So I didn't go for that treatment.". Ex-host Sharon Au quits job after her Paris home is burgled, re-evaluates her life there, All done! And i, Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris and Singapore. As a provocateur and an innovator in technique, Rembrandt was constantly reinventing himself. "And when I feel good and rejuvenated, I know I'll be ready for tomorrow.". Institution Fund Committee of NCCS Cancer Fund Finance Advisory Panel Audit Advisory Panel Development and Advocacy Advisory Panel Nomination Sub-committee Auditor Ernst & Young 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. find the elusive answer to that question, she packed her bags once moreonly this timeshe headed to Paris instead of Japan. I went into showbiz and wanted to be popular for stupid reasons. Time away from the limelight allowed Sharon to recentre herself, and upon. Not making huge amounts of money, but at least we know how to manage our wealth properly. I have nothing now.". I have nothing now. 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. True to her roots, she recognises the importance of having a safe space for women to retreat to, and empathises with them. I eat very normal food so that I can stretch my cash as long as possible.". One even suggested for Sharon to pay a visit to a sperm bank cos its very common in Europe. [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. 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:. I am not. People were convinced that she had a terminal illness of some sort, hence the drop-everything-and-move-to-Paris decision. 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 just wanted to restart my life and go back to school, Sharon declares. Au also posted an Instagram story featuring what appears to be a police officer - in a uniform sporting the French words "identite judiciaire" (forensic services) - conducting investigations inside her apartment, while her cat looks on. He was so shocked to know that because to him, I was someone very capable and talented, and someone he admired.". Former Mediacorp actress and host Sharon Au shared a short message on her Instagram on October 15, musing about her biggest regret. Does Joo Chiat Need Another Italian Joint? 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. Recalling how she "spent it all" and more on a $98 pair of jeans with her first paycheck, Sharon said: "I remember I was doing an internship atSingapore Press Holdings. I also enjoy encouraging others to do the same . When planning your monthly budget, it is important to account for your expenses on food, transportation and utility bills. I got home, switched on my laptop, andtyped outmy resignation letter., Sharon Au relocated to Paris after leaving Mediacorp. Perhaps I was feeling too vulnerable back then," said Ms Au. The counselling, together with anti-depressants, eventually redeemed Au from the clutches of depression. Mediacorp | 8 Days. Sharon Au's apartment in Paris was broken into on April 30. This was after she had completed her overseas studies and was serving her bond with the company on the corporate end. A far cry from the Sharon who had a reputation for being a workaholic. The 46-year-old is working as an investment director at a private equity firm in Paris. "I mean, it's necessary because as a celebrity, you need to look very good. Even the slightest sound startles him. In February 2018, she resigned amicably from MediaCorp. Contact us. PHOTO: SHARON AU/INSTAGRAM, Shane Pow, Pornsak and Kang Chengxi were robbed in the US, Actor Desmond Tan robbed of mobile phone in Bali.
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