So I thought to myself better just play safe and stay in my apartment instead of flying back.. Sharon Persia Head of Human Resources Investment Bank, and UK. And I could only do that when I physically plucked myself out of a very, very competitive environment.". In Paris, I was able to dive deep into my psyche and I got to know myself all over again. Because my childhood was such that I had to move several times in a year. "Life is all about connections. "Because of my freed up status (in Paris), I was able to really look at things. Fraught with despair over her unexpected death, Sharon continued to deliver a stunning performance. Perhaps I was feeling too vulnerable back then," said Ms Au. Her death made me realise how fragile life was. Apr 2007 - Jul 20169 years 4 months. Fraught with despair over her unexpected death, Sharon continued to deliver a stunning performance. I even flewin parts from the UK to Singapore and that got me into deep s***.". If youve ever wanted to shoot your shot at being an influencer, nows your chance. The gift link for this subscriber-only article has expired. Responsible for: - Australia & New Zealand sales & client businesses. You must grab on to the connections you make and it helps to have a benefactor, said Ms Au. One of them emailed me about work at 12am - 1am, require the report be sent to him by 9.30 am next day (work start at 9am). Then, aformer Mediacorp chairmaninvited her out to dinner when he was in Paris for business. I never had a proper home, and moved every year, Sharon says. I was put on a pedestal and became too full of myself. I had everything, yet I felt a huge void, she says. China Equities: Yesterdays Story or More Compelling Than Ever? I didnt expect it to be under such circumstances. Going back to school made me the same down-to-earth person I was before I joined the media.. That means I put in another $3 of my own [money]. After staying with Melissas family for two years, Sharons aunt finally took her back in. Another difference is that there is no timeline for Ti Yan's courses, so that students can progressat their own pace. 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. Sharon Au has done it a grand total of three times in her life. 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. "The important lesson here is please make very good friends in your university days, because you will need them.". find the elusive answer to that question, she packed her bags once moreonly this timeshe headed to Paris instead of Japan. SINGAPORE - Sharon Au's dream life in Paris recently turned into a nightmare when her apartment was broken into on April 30. All rights reserved. As I watch her float out of the door with a Gallic flair, a couple from the next table gapes with admiration. Today, she is proud to be the author of her own destiny, who is finally comfortable in her own skin. She said: I forgot myself ina meeting and started sharing my ideas excitedly and I got told off for it. "Then you become too much of a performer you never know when to stop performing. What impressed me then, wasnt how flawless and lovely her porcelain skin was, but her affable demeanour and immaculate manners. At present, Ti Yan Academy is one of Au's latest project, in which she has invested S$100,000. Thinking that an earthquake was happening, she gripped the edges of the table and asked if anyone else felt it. 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. UPDATE [May 12, 2022] Sharon Au has since resigned from her position at the private equity firm after the burglary and is not looking for a new job at the moment, reported The Straits Times. The. | I remember crying after the meeting as I closedmy laptop and packed up. And all of this began when she was only in primary school. As long as [you] havent reach menopause, its still possible (sic), one netizen wrote. Since then Sharon has changed 5 companies and 5 roles. 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? She had no job for three months and even considered being a waitress at the Italian restaurant near her apartment. Life is all about connections. [] Because all my life I've been strong enough to overcome any adversities, so like, this shouldn't be any different. Au took a break during the peak of her career and went to Japan for her undergraduate studies in 2005 in the School of International Liberal Studies, Waseda University in Tokyo on a MediaCorp scholarship. Following her resignation, the actress relocated to Paris because she wanted to start afresh but no one there would hire here. I fell in love with the country and knew I had to come back today. The total number of cases in Singapore stands at 57,915. This was partly fuelled by the fact that Au had a reputation of being a go-getter in the industry. 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. 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. The next day I told him it's not possible, he told me I had 8 hrs. 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. I wish every day is October. Starting from zero. echoes in my head. He waited for me to come home," she shared. We become what we chase after. It was a cathartic yet tiring session, she admits. Millions of Indonesian parents abandoned a measles vaccine in 2018 when it was declared haram. Tokyo was fun, as I could have the childhood I never had. And i, Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris and Singapore. Sharon Au's apartment in Paris was broken into on April 30. Contact us "I thank God that he is safe, unhurt and did not run away. True to her roots, she recognises the importance of having a safe space for women to retreat to, and empathises with them. "And when I feel good and rejuvenated, I know I'll be ready for tomorrow.". The painting is dominated by a wooden spiral staircase and depicts two figures in a dark room. Until one day, in a work meeting, she felt the ground tremble and shake. Sharon said: "When I was job hunting, I didn't even want to spend on rent. I got home, switched on my laptop, andtyped outmy resignation letter., Sharon Au relocated to Paris after leaving Mediacorp. We are at Live Twice, a stylish bar inspired by mid-century Japan that oozes major In the Mood for Love vibes; the dark wood accents and warm, dim lighting calling to mind a hazy opium den. Former Mediacorp actress and host Sharon Au shared a short message on her Instagram on October 15, musing about her biggest regret. By clicking subscribe, I agree for my personal data to be used to send me TODAY newsletters, promotional offers and for research and analysis. These days, Au lives in Paris with her beloved cat Rudon and works as an investment director in a private equity firm. We all want to put our best foot forward in our work and contribute as much as we can. the former host did reveal that she has quit her job as an investment director in a private equity firm. There is another side to Sharon that sets her apart from many of her peersher sharp business acumen. "I mean, it's necessary because as a celebrity, you need to look very good. 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. Her backpack and laptop were stolen, but not her cash. Besides being the investment director in the education and technology sector in the French international equity firm, Sharon is now also the CEO of Ti Yan, which in Chinese means. I have nothing now. During a hypnotherapy session at one of the rehearsals for her recent play for the Esplanade Huayi Chinese Festival of Arts, she bawled her eyes out for hours. We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with TODAY to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be. Today he is still traumatised by the invasion. 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. I also want to apologise for being selfish and running off to Paris and leaving her here alone.. 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. [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. But how full of light and colour are their last days. It's a milestone and you've worked so hard. This is relatively affordable compared to culinary schools overseas, which can cost upwards of S$50,000 and take over a year. I consent to the use of my personal data by Mediacorp and the Mediacorp group of companies (collectively Mediacorp) to send me notices, information, promotions and updates including marketing and advertising materials in relation to Mediacorps goods and services and those of third party organisations selected by Mediacorp, and for research and analysis, including surveys and polls. No, no, no. Most of the time in our workplace, we want to be the best and contribute to the company so that everyone can grow together. Instead of acting, she took up an executive position at Mediacorp, citing Japan as one of the, Living in Japan transformed me. Her. Everything ends. 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. One even suggested for Sharon to pay a visit to a sperm bank cos its very common in Europe. Time away from the limelight allowed Sharon to recentre herself, and upon 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. For Darren, the father-of-four has been into watercolour painting, playing the celloand pottery. 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. But I feel that it's one of the most important things that should be planned for," Darren said. "It took me a long to admit that I was sick and I need to seek professional help. Sharon Au ( simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: u Jngxin; born 13 August 1975 [1]) is a Singaporean former actress and host. I was really such a coward. | Instead, it means "to experience" in Chinese. Sharon Au (simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: u Jngxin; born 13 August 1975[1]) is a Singaporean former actress and host. And you can't beat me at Scrabble. 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 first figure is an old man seated with his head bowed and the second figure is an inconspicuous woman at the fireplace in a corner, tending to the fire. You deserve it.". She returned to MediaCorp to serve her scholarship bond upon graduation in 2011, taking up an office executive position. Or perhaps Picasso, in all his cubism glory, might do a better job. Chris Leone. Unfortunately, the second psychiatrist she went to was no better. leading the company from a start-up operation to become Australia's largest investment manager. Perhaps I was feeling too vulnerable back then. Sharon has 9 jobs listed on their profile. Sydney, Australia. At the Singapore launch event for her French Culinary school Ti Yan Academy on Dec. 19, the actress-turned-investment director was vivacious. But for the next three years, Sharon continued grinding it out at Mediacorp. Running away has always been Sharons source of comfort, a constant theme in her life that she has grown to be familiar with. Ms Au had finished her overseas studies and was serving her bond with the company on the corporate end. . I wanted to learn to like myself, to live by myself with nothing. 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. Nonetheless, she was still invited to host at televised events and theatres. In Paris, I was able to dive deep into my psyche and I got to know myself all over again. She made a significant mark in her forties, being one of the 3 key hosts in SEA Games in Singapore's home ground. Her death made me realise how fragile life was. The former actress-host moved to Paris in 2018 and worked as an investment director at a private equity firm there. [6] She also went to Jean Moulin University Lyon 3 in France for a year as part of Waseda University's One-Year international Exchange Program. Slow down and take it all in. A post shared by Sharon Au (@sharonau13) on Apr 23, 2018 at 11:39pm PDT. Going back to school made me the same down-to-earth person I was before I joined the media.. She said in an interview that she grew up in a humble and modest apartment, and she is very close to her mother. Sharon Au moved to the City of Love in 2018 and had been working as an investment director in a private equity firm. Dress by Andrew Gn; Hair: Ben Leong (Passion Hair Salon); Makeup: Andy Lee. As a provocateur and an innovator in technique, Rembrandt was constantly reinventing himself. 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. I choose to strike first. Today, she is proud to be the author of her own destiny, who is finally comfortable in her own skin. The truth is our paths have crossed before. If you're wondering, no, "Ti Yan" is not French. After a few months in Paris, she began work as an investment director in Jolt Capital, a private equity firm. She played host for President Star Charity show in 2012. There is another side to Sharon that sets her apart from many of her peersher sharp business acumen. The 46-year-old is based in Paris, where she works as an investment director in a private equity firm. 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:. According to ZoomInfo records, Sharon Au's professional experience began in 2012. French Ambassador, Marc Abensour together with patron, Sharon Au , spoke to CNA yesterday on the Voilah France Singapore Festival. 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. Copyright 2020 Mothership. In fact, libations arent necessary, as she is exceedingly open. As long as [you] havent reach menopause, its still possible (sic), one netizen wrote. Then we love sharing. Upgraded but still having issues? After staying with Melissas family for two years, Sharons aunt finally took her back in. 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. [14] Since October 2018, she is currently an investment director with the private equity firm in Paris. "All these are just part and parcel of having a beautiful experience living in Paris.". But I have (my pet cat) Rudon. After all, they are the ones whom you can trust and fall back on in times of difficulty. And from then on, I changed the way I lived, Sharon reveals with a tenderness in her voice. Thread starter lordofthering; Start date Oct 17, 2021; Prev. She wasnt in a hurry to find work, and was actually perfectly happy sleeping on my couch doing nothing. This is not Au's first brush with burglary in Paris - but her reaction back then was vastly different. Picture: Instagram. 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. When planning your monthly budget, it is important to account for your expenses on food, transportation and utility bills. And I go like, 'Aiyo, how come Singapore also has earthquake? Sowhen we caught up with host Sharon Au on Monday (Nov 22) for her newmeWATCH series Money Money Home, we had to ask: What should young people do with their first salary? 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. The more she dived into her work, the less time she had for herselfto a point where she suffered yet another identity crisis. But her dream life there was rudely interrupted by the burglary on April 30,. Thankfully, she eventually found a competent counsellorin April 2012 one that was recommended by her mother, who had grown increasingly desperate when Au did not get any better. 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. You have reached your limit of subscriber-only articles this month. Subscribe to get daily news updates, insights and must reads delivered straight to your inbox. She decided that she would be honest with herself, and be open to treatment. View Sharon Starick's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Perhaps the trauma never goes away. You know everything else is just noise. Cloud hosting by Vodien. And she does not deny that she has becomevastly different from the Sharon Au that people knew. Her ability to connect with the masses wasnt her only repertoire of skills; there wasnt a role Sharon couldnt embody. . The woman was me, when I was studying in Paris in 2008. Sharon also shared a photo on Instagram Storyof Rudon looking at a police officer in the apartment. When she entered the media industry at 19, Sharon drifted apart from her best friend. 2012 - 2017: Director and Senior Counsel, Global Capital Markets Legal (Asia, ex-Japan) 2009 - 2011: Vice President, ECM Legal (Asia, ex Japan) For most of Sharons childhood, her fear of not having enough to eat manifested into a hunger to be more likable in her career. In an interview with AsiaOne on Monday (Nov 22) for her upcoming meWATCH series Money Money Home, the 46-year-old recounted how she crashed at her friend's place while job hunting in Paris. Wei-Sun is responsible for the origination, structuring and execution of fund investments, along with the ongoing management of portfolio companies in North America. He was so shocked to know that because to him, I was someone very capable and talented, and someone he admired.. "I've been pushing myself, my entire first 40 years of my life. 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. Destroy your reputation. The former actress-host moved to the City of Love in 2018 and had been working as an investment director in a private equity firm. During her teenage days, she had spent a night in Marymount Girls Home and witnessed many girls in dismal circumstances. 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. The 46-year-old is working as an investment director at a private equity firm in Paris. You must grab on to the connections you make and it helps to have a benefactor," she said at that time. I lost my friends as I was too arrogant, or perhaps too busy to care.. The precocious child, who despite a turbulent upbringing, did exceedingly well academically. She wasnt in a hurry to find work, and was actually perfectly happy sleeping on my couch doing nothing. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. Even the slightest sound startles him now. in the 90s, where she would regale audiences nightly with her lively anecdotes and witty banter alongside co-hosts Kym Ng and Bryan Wong. she explains. The 46-year-old is based in Paris, where she works as an. I am not. 903 followers 500+ connections. 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 . Again. Straight lines would now break away to form wavy curves, painted with flowing brush strokes in a riot of bright colours. 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. Sharon Au was told to work less in Paris - so she started her own French academy . Money Money Home premiered Nov 18 and new episodes are releasedevery Thursday; catch itfor free on meWATCH. Dont forget to live, until its too late. I hoped that by being famous, my parents would notice me and regret that they had left. 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. 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. She followed instructions, took direction well, but had little autonomy over her actions much like a marionette. And if you deny medical help, it can get to that stage.". Be notorious, echoes in my head. 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. Her reason: She didnt want to be an asymptomatic carrier bringing the virus back to the Lion City. By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. It might not be something that's relevant to my work, but it makes me feel good. They also try to psycho you to work at home because 1) more relax environment = better work rate 2) they don't need to pay OT. "People might feel it's okay, that can come another day. 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. 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