Apart from Ti Yan Academy, Sharon hopes to start a girls home or shelter, five to ten years down the road. In Paris, I was able to dive deep into my psyche and I got to know myself all over again. find the elusive answer to that question, she packed her bags once moreonly this timeshe headed to Paris instead of Japan. Speaking of his"worst investment ever",Darrenrevealed that buying a 1968 Morris Minor in his early twenties was the "biggest mistake". 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. I had everything, yet I felt a huge void, she says. 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. You deserve it." In Money Money Home, Sharon and actor-host Darren Lim . 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. Woodlands had dinosaurs before it was cool. 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:. "People might feel it's okay, that can come another day. For my particular treatment, it was like that lah. Thread starter lordofthering; Start date Oct 17, 2021; 1; 2; Next. Fraught with despair over her unexpected death, Sharon continued to deliver a stunning performance. Sharon Au is back from Paris but not for long. 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. She said: "When people think of Paris, they think about Michelin [Star restaurants]. At some pointin our adolescence, some of us may have run away from home before. Effectively multilingual, Au established herself amongst top emcee-hosts in Mediacorp alongside Quan Yi Fong and Guo Liang. "Then you become too much of a performer you never know when to stop performing. And i, Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris and Singapore. I was not a very nice person to my friends, she confesses wistfully. Her perspective on her career underwent an adjustment. Mums cool response? Sharon Au moved to the City of Love in 2018 and had been working as an investment director in a private equity firm. For Darren, the father-of-four has been into watercolour painting, playing the celloand pottery. Sharon also shared a photo on Instagram Storyof Rudon looking at a police officer in the apartment. I didnt want to leave baby Sharon, but I kept telling her that everything would be okay. But now, through acting, the anguish can be released rather than hidden. In Paris, I was able to dive deep into my psyche and I got to know myself all over again. Upgraded but still having issues? He was alone in the apartment and witnessed everything. When she entered the media industry at 19, Sharon drifted apart from her best friend. Growing up in what she once called a"broken, poor and unprivileged family background", the natural performer admits that it took a toll on her self-esteem. . 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. It takes courage, strength, self-awareness to break away from the comfort of familiarity, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Since I was young, I was thrown from place to place. Unless youre the anti-virus, dont come back.. 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. Doctor: "You know Japanese killed a lot of people ah? In an attempt to. The 46-year-old replied: "Just go ahead and splurge with your first paycheck. "I've been pushing myself, my entire first 40 years of my life. 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. Right after graduating from school, Sharon Au joined Singapore Airlines as a flight stewardess. It was only when I turned 30 that I realised how much I disliked myself. "And when I feel good and rejuvenated, I know I'll be ready for tomorrow.". She decided that she would be honest with herself, and be open to treatment. And it also didn't help that Au couldn't come to terms with the fact that she was depressed. This was after four consecutive years, from 2000 to 2003, of winningBest Variety Show Host at the Star Awards. "The important lesson here is please make very good friends in your university days, because you will need them.". I lost my friends as I was too arrogant, or perhaps too busy to care.. Director, AMP Capital Investors Ltd. Director, AMP Capital Funds Management Ltd. 8.5K views, 123 likes, 14 loves, 8 comments, 12 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from ItsRainingRaincoats: Former Mediacorp star Sharon Au, now living in Paris, speaks of her heartfelt gratitude for our. Imed Souki Yes, Only if Its Forma. There is another side to Sharon that sets her apart from many of her peersher sharp business acumen. She said in an interview that she grew up in a humble and modest apartment, and she is very close to her mother. These included beauty products, clothes, shoes and jewellery. One even suggested for Sharon to pay a visit to a sperm bank cos its very common in Europe. 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. Responsible for: - Australia & New Zealand sales & client businesses. Former Mediacorp actress and host Sharon Au shared a short message on her Instagram on October 15, musing about her biggest regret. 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. ; the dark wood accents and warm, dim lighting calling to mind a hazy opium den. 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. All rights reserved. After a few months in Paris, she began work as an investment director in Jolt Capital, a private equity firm. We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with 8 Days to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be. To continue, upgrade to a supported browser or, for the finest experience, download the mobile app. I didnt expect it to be under such circumstances. 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. According to ZoomInfo records, Sharon Au's professional experience began in 2012. 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. in the 90s, where she would regale audiences nightly with her lively anecdotes and witty banter alongside co-hosts Kym Ng and Bryan Wong. Living in Japan transformed me. She was jobless for three months and even thought of being a waitress at the Italian restaurant near her apartment. And, for once, Sharon has seen the light. Going back to school made me the same down-to-earth person I was before I joined the media.. ALSO READ:Sharon Au once came to work without a bra, Kym Ng reveals, for her upcoming meWATCH series Money Money Home, episode of the meWATCH talkshow Hear U Out, Sharon Au once came to work without a bra, Kym Ng reveals. Perhaps I was feeling too vulnerable back then," said Ms Au. Dress by Andrew Gn; Hair: Ben Leong (Passion Hair Salon); Makeup: Andy Lee. Even the slightest sound startles him now. This was after she had completed her overseas studies and was serving her bond with the company on the corporate end. 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. He waited for me to come home," she shared. 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. Millions of Indonesian parents abandoned a measles vaccine in 2018 when it was declared haram. During her teenage days, she had spent a night in Marymount Girls Home and witnessed many girls in dismal circumstances. Copyright 2023 Mediacorp Pte Ltd. All rights reserved. Melbourne, VIC. You know everything else is just noise. PHOTO: SHARON AU/INSTAGRAM, Shane Pow, Pornsak and Kang Chengxi were robbed in the US, Actor Desmond Tan robbed of mobile phone in Bali. I began to like myself more when I didnt have to please people.. I went back to my childhood and saw baby Sharon. Founder and Executive Director: Finding the balance between people, place and power. 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. I just wanted to restart my life and go back to school, Sharon declares. I kept asking myself: Who is really Sharon Au? she admits. 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. to come on board. 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. But since her Japan and Paris escapades, she is recognising the importance of writing her own narrative. I went to watch Madonna! Tokyo was fun, as I could have the childhood I never had. 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. Sharon Au Reliable workaholic. It might not be something that's relevant to my work, but it makes me feel good. She wasnt in a hurry to find work, and was actually perfectly happy sleeping on my couch doing nothing. 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 post was accompanied by a photo of her and her beloved pet cat Rudon. Sharon Au is investment director in a private equity firm. Quiet Inlet, a sweet Kayuki cocktail, is a popular choice of drug, but today, Sharon is happy sipping water. And I go like, 'Aiyo, how come Singapore also has earthquake? Sydney, Australia. 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. Another difference is that there is no timeline for Ti Yan's courses, so that students can progressat their own pace. Ros L'Esperance Co-Head Global Banking. ", She added: "Took me 11 days to pen this note, without crying. Today he is still traumatised by the invasion. Global Head of Investment Bank Research. But the process of getting help was not as straightforward. Au: Maybe I just came back from Japan, not used to it, haven't adjusted. French Ambassador, Marc Abensour together with patron, Sharon Au , spoke to CNA yesterday on the Voilah France Singapore Festival. The academy offers e-courses from a number of established chefs, includingGunther Hubrechsen,Vianney Massot, and Singaporean private chef/Masterchef Asia contestantLennard Yeong. Join . I never had a proper home, and moved every year, Sharon says. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . I know it can go to that stage if you don't have a good support system. Copyright 2023 SPH Media Limited. Subscribe to get daily news updates, insights and must reads delivered straight to your inbox. SINGAPORE - Sharon Au's dream life in Paris recently turned into a nightmare when her apartment was broken into on April 30. He was so shocked to know that because to him, I was someone very capable and talented, and someone he admired.". When she entered the media industry at 19, Sharon drifted apart from her best friend. For most of Sharons childhood, her fear of not having enough to eat manifested into a hunger to be more likable in her career. But for the next three years, Sharon continued grinding it out at Mediacorp. 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. Apart from Ti Yan Academy, Sharon hopes to start a girls home or shelter, five to ten years down the road. By clicking subscribe, I agree for my personal data to be used to send me TODAY newsletters, promotional offers and for research and analysis. What do you do with your first paycheck? As a provocateur and an innovator in technique, Rembrandt was constantly reinventing himself. In an interview with AsiaOne on Monday (Nov 22) for her upcoming meWATCH. but life is tied to work as an investment director in a private equity firm. Web design by Yu Sheng & Yu Siang. At present, Ti Yan Academy is one of Au's latest project, in which she has invested S$100,000. 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". Be notorious,. 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 also enjoy encouraging others to do the same . I remember crying after the meeting as I closedmy laptop and packed up. [11], On 4 January 2018, it was announced that her last day of service in Mediacorp would be on 1 February 2018. That was what led to her decision to "dramatically" resign from Mediacorp in 2018. 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. [14] Since October 2018, she is currently an investment director with the private equity firm in Paris. Fraught with despair over her unexpected death, Sharon continued to deliver a stunning performance. The couple created a joint bank account and matched their monthly savings dollar-by-dollar, which freed Darren from his debts. 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. According to Ms Au, the chairman had seen her work and was impressed by her. 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. latest entertainment, celebrity, food and lifestyle news! [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. You have reached your limit of subscriber-only articles this month. Whatever your choice, we're cheering for you!. . 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. But for the next three years, Sharon continued grinding it out at Mediacorp. Since then, Au said she has learnt to heighten her sense of alertness and urgency. But I have (my pet cat) Rudon. She was. Unless you are the anti-virus, don't come back and disturb me, she chuckles. she explains. Slow down and take it all in. Pittsburgh, PA. Sharon Hicks. 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. I also want to apologise for being selfish and running off to Paris and leaving her here alone.. 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. If you like what you read, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Telegram to get the latest updates. For Sharon Au, who resigned from Mediacorp in 2018before securing a new job, it gave her a temporary place to stay. The 49-year-old said: "I was so crazy over the antique car. I think I just got tired, so I tried the other way of life where you stopped pushing yourself. Quiet Inlet, a sweet Kayuki cocktail, is a popular choice of drug, but today, Sharon is happy sipping water. Sharon has 9 jobs listed on their profile. 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. Running away has always been Sharons source of comfort, a constant theme in her life that she has grown to be familiar with. 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. After her resignation, she movedto Paris because she wanted to start afreshbut no one there would hire her. Actress Ya Hui and songbird Kit Chan will make an appearance today (Apr 30) and next Monday (May 4) respectively. As long as [you] havent reach menopause, its still possible (sic), one netizen wrote. I wanted to learn to like myself, to live by myself with nothing. As I watch her float out of the door with a Gallic flair, a couple from the next table gapes with admiration. In fact, libations arent necessary, as she is exceedingly open. 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. I remember crying after the meeting as I closedmy laptop and packed up. . And I could only do that when I physically plucked myself out of a very, very competitive environment.". Web development by Ripplewerkz. For Sharon Au, who resigned from Mediacorp in 2018 before securing a new job, it gave her a temporary place to stay.