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. #autumnleaves #autumninparis # # Photo taken by @choubidu, A post shared by Sharon Au (@sharonau13) on Oct 28, 2019 at 2:20am PDT. I didn't know what I was doing. Today he is still traumatised by the invasion. 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. 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. Sharon Au has done it a grand total of three times in her life. Nah, I just have a familiar face, I mumble. Sharon Au is investment director in a private equity firm. We all need best friends that we can rely on. It takes courage, strength, self-awareness to break away from the comfort of familiarity, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. So I just stopped the meeting and just held on lah. Thinking that an earthquake was happening, she gripped the edges of the table and asked if anyone else felt it. She responded the next day on her Facebook page and apologised the following day. "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. As a provocateur and an innovator in technique, Rembrandt was constantly reinventing himself. But Sharon doesnt like Picasso. 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. You have reached your limit of subscriber-only articles this month. The 46-year-old is working as an investment director at a private equity firm in Paris. Tokyo was fun, as I could have the childhood I never had. In Paris, I was able to dive deep into my psyche and I got to know myself all over again. She played host for President Star Charity show in 2012. Since I was young, I was thrown from place to place. Imagine coming home to your apartment only to find it emptied and your favourite things taken. 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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 really felt it you know. 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. 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. Subscribe to the 8days weekly e-newsletter to receive the Quiet Inlet, a sweet Kayuki cocktail, is a popular choice of drug, but today, Sharon is happy sipping water. Au sat through the entire 45-minute session (she had paid good money for it anyway), but she never visited another psychiatrist again. ", She added: "Took me 11 days to pen this note, without crying. AsiaOne contacted Mediacorp regarding her comments and the response was that they were unable to comment on the personal decision made by Sharon Au. Money Money Home premiered Nov 18 and new episodes are releasedevery Thursday; catch itfor free on meWATCH. I am not. And from then on, I changed the way I lived, Sharon reveals with a tenderness in her voice. "That's why I'm very particular when I read news about suicide and depression. leading the company from a start-up operation to become Australia's largest investment manager. And now it is really too late, read her caption, which was accompanied by a couple pictures of her bonding with a friends kid. The painting is dominated by a wooden spiral staircase and depicts two figures in a dark room. I never had a proper home, and moved every year, Sharon says. She made a significant mark in her forties, being one of the 3 key hosts in SEA Games in Singapore's home ground. Actress Ya Hui and songbird Kit Chan will make an appearance today (Apr 30) and next Monday (May 4) respectively. 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. I was really such a coward. Sharon Au is re-evaluating her life in Paris after her apartment was robbed on April 30, . ", ALSO READ:Darren Lim turns his yacht into a business opportunity, takes people out on rides. It was really all on impulse., I disliked myself in Singapore, because it was all about advancing my career. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 This was after she had completed her overseas studies and was serving her bond with the company on the corporate end. 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. Former Mediacorp actress and host Sharon Au shared a short message on her Instagram on October 15, musing about her "biggest regret". In the day, she attended school and at night, she slept in Dennys, which was open 24 hours. However, the one silver lining was that Rudon (whom she often posts about) waited for her to return home despite witnessing the break-in. I wish you well. These included beauty products, clothes, shoes and jewellery. Copyright 2020 Mothership. Live where you fear to live. Privacy policy. [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/CdaXBV6MXJp/[/embed]. The post was accompanied by a photo of her and her beloved pet cat Rudon. From a cabaret girl in the 1998 stage musical, to a bubbly radio presenter in the sitcom. Again. Doctor: "You know Japanese killed a lot of people ah? This is not Au's first brush with burglary in Paris - but her reaction back then was vastly different. "I forgot myself ina meeting and started sharing my ideas excitedly and I got told off for it. What about you guys? Ms Au had finished her overseas studies and was serving her bond with the company on the corporate end. It was only when I turned 30 that I realised how much I disliked myself, she remarks. And if you deny medical help, it can get to that stage.". 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. Because my childhood was such that I had to move several times in a year. Her perspective on her career underwent an adjustment. Catch Gu De Dai Zai Jia live on weekdays at 5.30pm on YES 933s Facebook page. Another difference is that there is no timeline for Ti Yan's courses, so that students can progressat their own pace. | [11], On 4 January 2018, it was announced that her last day of service in Mediacorp would be on 1 February 2018. 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. During the late 1990s she was best known for co-hosting City Beat with Kym Ng and Bryan Wong. An unsympathetic man with his gaze fixed on his computer, the doctor only looked at Au once, when she stopped talking. She subsequently left the clinic before she even got to see the doctor. In Paris, I was able to dive deep into my psyche and I got to know myself all over again. She followed instructions, took direction well, but had little autonomy over her actions much like a marionette. But what about allocating a portion of your income towards upgrading yourself? 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. Other netizens also added that there are other options available, like adoption, or getting a surrogate mother. "We were supposed to go back to work after the meeting but I don't know why, I just walked away and couldn't stop, and I ended up going home and crying on the way back. Sharon Markwick joined Argo as a receptionist in 1985 and during her 35 years with the Company has undertaken a number . That was what led to her decision to "dramatically" resign from Mediacorp in 2018. 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). 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 all of this began when she was only in primary school. But alas, that too is coming to an end. 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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". Humble beginnings While her country of residence is now Paris, Au's roots go back to a humble kampung in Serangoon. For my particular treatment, it was like that lah. I didnt expect it to be under such circumstances. Dress by Andrew Gn; Hair: Ben Leong (Passion Hair Salon); Makeup: Andy Lee. | 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. "Then you become too much of a performer you never know when to stop performing. There are striking parallels between her (older self) and the great painter. But Sharon doesnt like Picasso. Pittsburgh, PA. Sharon Hicks. And she does not deny that she has becomevastly different from the Sharon Au that people knew. 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. Imed Souki Following her resignation, the actress relocated to Paris because she wanted to start afresh but no one there would hire here. ; the dark wood accents and warm, dim lighting calling to mind a hazy opium den. We all want to put our best foot forward in our work and contribute as much as we can. She is really cool.. - global investment operations. The entire room looked at her, incredulous. Since then, Au said she has learnt to heighten her sense of alertness and urgency. I went into showbiz and wanted to be popular for stupid reasons. 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. In an attempt to. Even though Ti Yan is based in Singapore, Au will be running it from Paris. It was only when I turned 30 that I realised how much I disliked myself. Right after graduating from school, Sharon Au joined Singapore Airlines as a flight stewardess. 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". 2012 - 2017: Director and Senior Counsel, Global Capital Markets Legal (Asia, ex-Japan) 2009 - 2011: Vice President, ECM Legal (Asia, ex Japan) In an attempt to find the elusive answer to that question, she packed her bags once moreonly this timeshe headed to Paris instead of Japan. Cloud hosting by Vodien. 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. Everything ends. The former actress-host moved to the City. 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. If you're wondering, no, "Ti Yan" is not French. Her presence (however fleeting it may be) still has an effect, and I guess that part of her will never fade. One even suggested for Sharon to pay a visit to a sperm bank cos its very common in Europe. The 46-year-old is working as an investment director at a private equity firm in Paris. Speaking of his"worst investment ever",Darrenrevealed that buying a 1968 Morris Minor in his early twenties was the "biggest mistake". Sharon Butler Director, Corporate Partnerships & Social Investment at MOSAIC Delta, British Columbia, Canada 2K followers 500+ connections Join to follow MOSAIC University of Victoria. China Equities: Yesterdays Story or More Compelling Than Ever? Head of Technology. At present, Ti Yan Academy is one of Au's latest project, in which she has invested S$100,000. After a few months in Paris, she began work as an investment director in Jolt Capital, a private equity firm. And I could only do that when I physically plucked myself out of a very, very competitive environment.". When a reporter called to verify the rumour, Au laughed and lamented, "Why you curse me?". Sharon Au moved to the City of Love in 2018 and had been working as an investment director in a private equity firm. In February 2018, she resigned amicably from MediaCorp. By clicking subscribe, I agree for my personal data to be used to send me TODAY newsletters, promotional offers and for research and analysis. "People might feel it's okay, that can come another day. [8], In 2012, she started and led styleXstyle.com (a property of MediaCorp Pte Ltd), focusing fashion, beauty and lifestyle. The 46-year-old, who first moved to Paris in 2018, said: "I think I need to heal first and reevaluate life here in France.". Director, AMP Capital Investors Ltd. Director, AMP Capital Funds Management Ltd. Even the slightest sound startles him now. It brought her back to the past and reopened long-buried wounds. Effectively multilingual, Au established herself amongst top emcee-hosts in Mediacorp alongside Quan Yi Fong and Guo Liang. She followed instructions, took direction well, but had little autonomy over her actions much like a marionette. The 45-year-old recalled the day she. I lost my friends as I was too arrogant, or perhaps too busy to care.. She decided that she would be honest with herself, and be open to treatment. | Then we love sharing. Even today if you asked me, I really felt the earthquake. "The IMH must check-in for seven days, and surrender your phone. But startled once more into action by the incident at work,Au went to the Institute of Mental Health (IMH). Sharon Au (simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: u Jngxin; born 13 August 1975[1]) is a Singaporean former actress and host. As long as [you] havent reach menopause, its still possible (sic), one netizen wrote. When her best friend Melissa from, 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 even flewin parts from the UK to Singapore and that got me into deep s***.". And, for once, Sharon has seen the light. My whole childhood, people were trying to find where to chuck me.". Slow down and take it all in. The former actress-host moved to Paris in 2018 and worked as an investment director at a private equity firm there. I remember crying after the meeting as I closedmy laptop and packed up. What impresses me today is her candour. The blazing lights of show business were soon snuffed out right when she blew out the candles on her 30th birthday cake. She had no job for three months and even considered being a waitress at the Italian restaurant near her apartment. 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. Subscribe to get daily news updates, insights and must reads delivered straight to your inbox. She declined to comment on the burglary and extent of the break-in as she is "not well enough yet at this point". "Life is all about connections. The precocious child, who despite a turbulent upbringing, did exceedingly well academically. Tokyo was fun, as I could have the childhood I never had. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month for the first 3 months. The 46-year-old is based in Paris, where she works as an. Perhaps I was feeling too vulnerable back then," said Ms Au. The longest would be a stay for one year and I had to move to another relative's house. Sharon Au Reliable workaholic. 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 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 actually tore down everything and spent a lot of money to refurbish the whole car. I just wanted to restart my life and go back to school, Sharon declares. 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.'". The more she dived into her work, the less time she had for herselfto a point where she suffered yet another identity crisis. Today he is still traumatised by the invasion. I was a people-pleaser because I was insecure, she says. This is relatively affordable compared to culinary schools overseas, which can cost upwards of S$50,000 and take over a year. Straight lines would now break away to form wavy curves, painted with flowing brush strokes in a riot of bright colours. Sharon Au was told to work less in Paris - so she started her own French academy . Even the slightest sound startles him. Au: Maybe I just came back from Japan, not used to it, haven't adjusted. 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. 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. And i, Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris and Singapore. 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. 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. Sharon said that he had seen herprojects and was impressed by them. First at 13, then at 30, and again at 42. Perhaps I was feeling too vulnerable back then. Nonetheless, she was still invited to host at televised events and theatres. He said: "Whenever I have time, I think it's very important to invest in myself. The erstwhile TV host is not only garrulous but also adept at the art of storytelling. 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. I didnt know what I was doing. 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. Running away has always been Sharons source of comfort, a constant theme in her life that she has grown to be familiar with. 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. When asked what she was doing here, Au could not bear the idea of the public knowing about her condition, and therefore lied that she was researching for a role. I also want to apologise for being selfish and running off to Paris and leaving her here alone.. The moment Sharon arrived in Paris, she crashed with a university schoolmate and slept on her couch. Despite being thousands of miles apart, Sharon says their mother-daughter relationship has improved since the pandemic. 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. Her. 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. A post shared by Sharon Au (@sharonau13) on Apr 23, 2018 at 11:39pm PDT. but life is tied to work as an investment director in a private equity firm. I drew a complete blank and had nothing to wish for. We were supposed to go back to work after the meeting but I dont know why, I just walked away and couldnt stop, and I ended up going home and crying on the way back. 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. Be notorious, echoes in my head. ', But I chickened out. His paintings transformed from the early "smooth" manner of polished contours to the late "rough" treatment of richly variegated paint surfaces, using hog-bristle brushes, which was uncharacteristic of that era. Her death made me realise how fragile life was. I was once in her position too, supporting quietly while my boyfriend read in a candle-lit room, Sharon confesses. That was when she knew she had to get serious help. I never had a proper home, and moved every year, Sharon says. 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. My mum never once showed that she panicked, neither was she hysterically asking me to fly home like the parents of my friends. 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. 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. Does Joo Chiat Need Another Italian Joint? I also enjoy encouraging others to do the same . What impressed me then, wasnt how flawless and lovely her porcelain skin was, but her affable demeanour and immaculate manners. All rights reserved. [2], Au attended CHIJ Saint Nicholas Girls' School (Secondary) and Hwa Chong Junior College in Singapore. Read this subscriber-only article for free! On occasion, the ghosts of Sharons past still pay her a visit. "We start with French culture in particular, and French . 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. Now looking back, it was so foolish to have thought that way, she says. What about you guys? Contact us. Sharon Au is investment director in a private equity firm. And you can't beat me at Scrabble. On reflection, the biggest regret I have is probably not having children and experiencing motherhood. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Sharon's connections and jobs at similar companies. Sharon Au is back from Paris but not for long. Sharonis now working as investment director at a private equity firm in Paris. . 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. 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. I was put on a pedestal and became too full of myself. 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. 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. [9] In 2016, she co-founded the Style by Style Vibes cafe when the new Mediacorp campus opened. I remember crying after the meeting as I closedmy laptop and packed up. I got $95 on that day. No, no, no. Going back to school made me the same down-to-earth person I was before I joined the media.. During her teenage days, she had spent a night in Marymount Girls Home and witnessed many girls in dismal circumstances. "It took me a long to admit that I was sick and I need to seek professional help. According to ZoomInfo records, Sharon Au's professional experience began in 2012. [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. To continue, upgrade to a supported browser. But her dream life there was rudely interrupted by the burglary on April 30,. Apart from Ti Yan Academy, Sharon hopes to start a girls home or shelter, five to ten years down the road. A far cry from the Sharon who had a reputation for being a workaholic. Until one day, in a work meeting, she felt the ground tremble and shake. Join . There is another side to Sharon that sets her apart from many of her peersher sharp business acumen. [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. On May 11 (Wednesday), she posted on Instagram: "They took everything I love. Russell is an experienced company director who has worked at very senior levels of both government and private sectors. Upgraded but still having issues? For Sharon Au, who resigned from Mediacorp in 2018 before securing a new job, it gave her a temporary place to stay. I fell in love with the country and knew I had to come back today. 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. And I think about her forthcomingness, her vulnerability and her rawness. I lost my friends as I was too arrogant, or perhaps too busy to care., Almost everyone remembers Sharon as the vivacious host of. Tell me why you depressed. But I have (my pet cat) Rudon.

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