Imed Souki The erstwhile TV host is not only garrulous but also adept at the art of storytelling. For Sharon Au, who resigned from Mediacorp in 2018 before securing a new job, it gave her a temporary place to stay. True to her roots, she recognises the importance of having a safe space for women to retreat to, and empathises with them. Her death made me realise how fragile life was. You never know maybe I already had the virus because [before the lockdown in France] I still went to concerts. Her ability to connect with the masses wasnt her only repertoire of skills; there wasnt a role Sharon couldnt embody. Mediacorp | 8 Days. | latest entertainment, celebrity, food and lifestyle news! Despite being thousands of miles apart, Sharon says their mother-daughter relationship has improved since the pandemic. 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. 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. Yes, Only if Its Forma. I drew a complete blank and had nothing to wish for. After a few months in Paris, she began work as an investment director in Jolt Capital, a private equity firm. 903 followers 500+ connections. I had everything, yet I felt a huge void, she says. Her favourite artist is Rembrandt, who is a symbol of freedom. I went back to my childhood and saw baby Sharon. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. The more she dived into her work, the less time she had for herselfto a point where she suffered yet another identity crisis. Instead, my landlord was a lot more upset and she was very apologetic about it. she explains. She followed instructions, took direction well, but had little autonomy over her actions much like a marionette. After a few months in Paris, she began work as an investment director in Jolt Capital, a private equity firm. 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. 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. 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. These days, Au lives in Paris with her beloved cat Rudon and works as an investment director in a private equity firm. 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. By clicking subscribe, I agree for my personal data to be used to send me TODAY newsletters, promotional offers and for research and analysis. 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. [14] Since October 2018, she is currently an investment director with the private equity firm in Paris. She frequently texts her mum to check on her sometimes a bit too often, much to her chagrin. I eat very normal food so that I can stretch my cash as long as possible.". I was really such a coward. Even though Ti Yan is based in Singapore, Au will be running it from Paris. Quiet Inlet, a sweet Kayuki cocktail, is a popular choice of drug, but today, Sharon is happy sipping water. Wow, really the world has changed.'". But now, through acting, the anguish can be released rather than hidden. After all, self-love is the best kind of love. find the elusive answer to that question, she packed her bags once moreonly this timeshe headed to Paris instead of Japan. Quitting and moving to Paris, therefore, was the exact opposite of what people thought she was. And I go like, 'Aiyo, how come Singapore also has earthquake? But since her Japan and Paris escapades, she is recognising the importance of writing her own narrative. 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. Sharonadded: "Starting from zero. Sharon Persia Head of Human Resources Investment Bank, and UK. 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 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. While splurging on your first paycheck might seem reckless, Sharon now working as an investment director at a private equity firm in Paris also emphasised the importance of spending within your means. The entire room looked at her, incredulous. 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. This is life." But I have (my pet cat) Rudon. I got home, switched on my laptop, andtyped outmy resignation letter.". My mum never once showed that she panicked, neither was she hysterically asking me to fly home like the parents of my friends. In fact, libations arent necessary, as she is exceedingly open. Instead of acting, she took up an executive position at Mediacorp, citing Japan as one of the, Living in Japan transformed me. The 49-year-old said: "I was so crazy over the antique car. You know everything else is just noise. Because my childhood was such that I had to move several times in a year. Even today if you asked me, I really felt the earthquake. I got home, switched on my laptop, andtyped outmy resignation letter., Sharon Au relocated to Paris after leaving Mediacorp. The couple created a joint bank account and matched their monthly savings dollar-by-dollar, which freed Darren from his debts. . 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. We all want to put our best foot forward in our work and contribute as much as we can. It brought her back to the past and reopened long-buried wounds. Thread starter lordofthering; Start date Oct 17, 2021; 1; 2; Next. favourite artist is Rembrandt, who is a symbol of freedom. From a cabaret girl in the 1998 stage musical, to a bubbly radio presenter in the sitcom. To continue, upgrade to a supported browser or, for the finest experience, download the mobile app. "It takes death for them to do a change like that. Seems like she isn't taking it that slow just yet. Since then Sharon has changed 5 companies and 5 roles. But since her Japan and Paris escapades, she is recognising the importance of writing her own narrative. Unless youre the anti-virus, dont come back.. I went to watch Madonna! Then, aformer Mediacorp chairmaninvited her out to dinner when he was in Paris for business. Investment director provides investment analysis at the portfolio level and attribution between asset allocation and manager selection. "I mean, it's necessary because as a celebrity, you need to look very good. Most of the time in our workplace, we want to be the best and contribute to the company so that everyone can grow together. [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. It was a cathartic yet tiring session, she admits. 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. The total number of cases in Singapore stands at 57,915. #autumnleaves #autumninparis # # Photo taken by @choubidu, A post shared by Sharon Au (@sharonau13) on Oct 28, 2019 at 2:20am PDT. ; the dark wood accents and warm, dim lighting calling to mind a hazy opium den. Since I was young, I was thrown from place to place. She subsequently left the clinic before she even got to see the doctor. Greater Reading Area. And from then on, I changed the way I lived, Sharon reveals with a tenderness in her voice. [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. For Sharon Au, who resigned from Mediacorp in 2018before securing a new job, it gave her a temporary place to stay. Sharon Hicks. According to Ms Au, the chairman had seen her work and was impressed by her. Au sat through the entire 45-minute session (she had paid good money for it anyway), but she never visited another psychiatrist again. She graduated from Waseda University in Tokyo with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree in 2011.[3]. 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. PHOTO: SHARON AU/INSTAGRAM, Shane Pow, Pornsak and Kang Chengxi were robbed in the US, Actor Desmond Tan robbed of mobile phone in Bali. Wei-Sun has READ MORE Executive Director, Asset Management Sebastian Domenech Joined in 2016 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. Quiet Inlet, a sweet Kayuki cocktail, is a popular choice of drug, but today, Sharon is happy sipping water. "The important lesson here is please make very good friends in your university days, because you will need them.". She made a significant mark in her forties, being one of the 3 key hosts in SEA Games in Singapore's home ground. Time away from the limelight allowed Sharon to recentre herself, and upon. 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. Her ability to connect with the masses wasnt her only repertoire of skills; there wasnt a role Sharon couldnt embody. Luckily for her, a former Mediacrop chairman invited her out for dinner when he was in Paris for work. . After all, they are the ones whom you can trust and fall back on in times of difficulty. At the same time I was grateful I wasn't ill, but I thought to myself, 'Then I better really do this before I really got ill.'". On reflection, the biggest regret I have is probably not having children and experiencing motherhood. The. "Because of my freed up status (in Paris), I was able to really look at things. 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. 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. She told entertainment news outlet 8 Days in an interview that year: "I was very calm when I found out. And I could only do that when I physically plucked myself out of a very, very competitive environment.". There is another side to Sharon that sets her apart from many of her peersher sharp business acumen. I wanted to learn to like myself, to live by myself with nothing. Inspections have been carried out at the ferry terminal by Indonesian authorities. "Life is all about connections. 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. Responsible for: - Australia & New Zealand sales & client businesses. . To complete the course, students will spend one week in one of the chef's kitchen,after which they receive certification should they pass. No. After staying with Melissas family for two years, Sharons aunt finally took her back in. After savouring the best of French gastronomy that Paris had to offer, she felt a deep compulsion to share the intricacies of the cuisine by offering professional courses. I fell in love with the country and knew I had to come back today. [5] She played numerous roles ranging from a cabaret girl in the stage musical, Beauty World to an enthusiastic radio presenter in the sitcom Right Frequency, each receiving rave reviews. An unsympathetic man with his gaze fixed on his computer, the doctor only looked at Au once, when she stopped talking. Unfortunately, the second psychiatrist she went to was no 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. Sharon said: "When I was job hunting, I didn't even want to spend on rent. Sharon also shared a photo on Instagram Storyof Rudon looking at a police officer in the apartment. Her backpack and laptop were stolen, but not her cash. 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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. That was what led to her decision to "dramatically" resign from Mediacorp in 2018. On occasion, the ghosts of Sharons past still pay her a visit. 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. Destroy your reputation. 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. 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. [11], On 4 January 2018, it was announced that her last day of service in Mediacorp would be on 1 February 2018. Instead, it means "to experience" in Chinese. April 30, 2022. 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. [2], Au attended CHIJ Saint Nicholas Girls' School (Secondary) and Hwa Chong Junior College in Singapore. She responded the next day on her Facebook page and apologised the following day. Melbourne, VIC. 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. Wei-Sun is responsible for the origination, structuring and execution of fund investments, along with the ongoing management of portfolio companies in North America. I kept asking myself: Who is really Sharon Au? she admits. 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. She wasnt in a hurry to find work, and was actually perfectly happy sleeping on my couch doing nothing. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Sharon's connections and jobs at similar companies. - global client services. Sharon has 9 jobs listed on their profile. Unless you are the anti-virus, don't come back and disturb me, she chuckles. Six years ago to be precise, onboard flight SQ334 from Singapore to Paris, where I had the privilege to serve her. I didn't know what I was doing. The erstwhile TV host is not only garrulous but also adept at the art of storytelling. Contact us. In the day, she attended school and at night, she slept in Dennys, which was open 24 hours. In the World War ah?". In October 2018, she found an overseas job as an investment director in a private equity firm based in Paris, France. In 2018, the Airbnb home that she rented was broken into when she wasn't in. 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". 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. We all need best friends that we can rely on. Since then, Au has treasured the "second chance" to embrace life again. leading the company from a start-up operation to become Australia's largest investment manager. to come on board. Thread starter lordofthering; Start date Oct 17, 2021; Prev. No judgement. 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. SINGAPORE - Sharon Au's dream life in Paris recently turned into a nightmare when her apartment was broken into on April 30. He waited for me to come home," she shared. Javier Oficialdegui Co-Head Global Banking. When her best friend Melissa from CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls' School discovered that Dennys was her temporary abode, she immediately brought Sharon into her home and announced to her mother that Sharon will be staying with us from now on, because she is homeless. No questions asked. I choose to strike first. #catchmeifyoucan #bonjour #Paris #, A post shared by Sharon Au (@sharonau13) on Apr 1, 2018 at 1:32am PDT. I even flewin parts from the UK to Singapore and that got me into deep s***.". 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. 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. Sharonis now working as investment director at a private equity firm in Paris. - global marketing & communications. Today he is still traumatised by the invasion. 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. 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. I remember crying after the meeting as I closedmy laptop and packed up. 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). I kept asking myself: Who is really Sharon Au? she admits. . "When I drive, I don't leave things in my car. 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. So, I slept on hercouch for six months. 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. 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. She wrote: "My apartment was broken into 11 days ago. Live where you fear to live. 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. Singapore 2K followers 500+ connections Join to view profile Mediacorp Pte Ltd Waseda University Personal Website About Eyes. [9] In 2016, she co-founded the Style by Style Vibes cafe when the new Mediacorp campus opened. But alas, that too is coming to an end. ", She added: "Took me 11 days to pen this note, without crying. I wanted to, I struggled and told myself, 'Okay, maybe this is what it takes. 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. Sharon Au has done it a grand total of three times in her life. Nonetheless, she was still invited to host at televised events and theatres. It had gotten to the point where she felt, "Life has no meaning, why not just end it?". Sharon also shared a photo on. Perhaps I was feeling too vulnerable back then. We become what we chase after. Her. AsiaOne contacted Mediacorp regarding her comments and the response was that they were unable to comment on the personal decision made by Sharon Au. Advertise with us I wished I had at least saved more, or at least invested.". When a reporter called to verify the rumour, Au laughed and lamented, "Why you curse me?". She wasnt in a hurry to find work, and was actually perfectly happy sleeping on my couch doing nothing. But what about allocating a portion of your income towards upgrading yourself? In Paris, I was able to dive deep into my psyche and I got to know myself all over again. 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 I wished I hadn't spent so much of my salary on beautifying myself. She was. Investment Director Duties & Responsibilities To write an effective investment director job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations.
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