We Are Hiring 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. "It takes death for them to do a change like that. 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. She followed instructions, took direction well, but had little autonomy over her actions much like a marionette. "He was alone in the apartment and witnessed everything. The 46-year-old replied: "Just go ahead and splurge with your first paycheck. Picture: Instagram. Unfortunately, the second psychiatrist she went to was no better. Responsible for: - Australia & New Zealand sales & client businesses. French Ambassador, Marc Abensour together with patron, Sharon Au That means I put in another $3 of my own [money]. In an attempt to. 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. 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. Mediacorp | 8 Days. 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. More specifically, to savour an experience. The 46-year-old is working as an investment director at a private equity firm in Paris. The gift link for this subscriber-only article has expired. 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. Other people might put the cashinto a piggy bank in case of a rainy day. Director, AMP Capital Investors Ltd. Director, AMP Capital Funds Management Ltd. Sharon Au (simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: u Jngxin; born 13 August 1975[1]) is a Singaporean former actress and host. Contact us I was really such a coward. True to her roots, she recognises the importance of having a safe space for women to retreat to, and empathises with them. 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. During her teenage days, she had spent a night in Marymount Girls Home and witnessed many girls in dismal circumstances. I eat very normal food so that I can stretch my cash as long as possible.". She wasnt in a hurry to find work, and was actually perfectly happy sleeping on my couch doing nothing. 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. "When I drive, I don't leave things in my car. Singapore has seen over 50 years of major road projects, from the PIE to the North-South Corridor. 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. | 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. 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According to Ms Au, the chairman had seen her work and was impressed by her. Sharon Au is back from Paris but not for long. Before we say au revoir, though, Au will star in an upcoming Chinese play "Sages of the Bamboo Grove", at the Esplanade onJan 31 and Feb. 1, 2020. There are striking parallels between her (older self) and the great painter. Founder and Executive Director: Finding the balance between people, place and power. Now, I can finally become somebody that I want to be. Upon hearing Sharon utter those words, Rumis quote of Forget safety. I got $95 on that day. 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. The next day I told him it's not possible, he told me I had 8 hrs. [12] styleXstyle.com was later absorbed in 8 Days and ELLE Singapore end January of the same year. Catch Gu De Dai Zai Jia live on weekdays at 5.30pm on YES 933s Facebook page. He said: "Whenever I have time, I think it's very important to invest in myself. AsiaOne contacted Mediacorp regarding her comments and the response was that they were unable to comment on the personal decision made by Sharon Au. Sharon Au is investment director in a private equity firm. I have nothing now.". I didnt want to leave baby Sharon, but I kept telling her that everything would be okay. 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. 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. Instead of acting, she took up an executive position at Mediacorp, citing Japan as one of the, Living in Japan transformed me. 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.". Unless its fries. She was. For Sharon Au, who resigned from Mediacorp in 2018 before securing a new job, it gave her a temporary place to stay. "And when I feel good and rejuvenated, I know I'll be ready for tomorrow.". Sharon Au has done it a grand total of three times in her life. After her resignation, she movedto Paris because she wanted to start afreshbut no one there would hire her. Web design by Yu Sheng & Yu Siang. I am sure she is concerned, but she is not the type to panic. Instead, my landlord was a lot more upset and she was very apologetic about it. - global marketing & communications. Thread starter lordofthering; Start date Oct 17, 2021; 1; 2; Next. Quitting and moving to Paris, therefore, was the exact opposite of what people thought she was. For some, a large chunk of it goes towards paying off student loans. 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. In February 2018, she resigned amicably from MediaCorp. Former Mediacorp star Sharon Au, now living in Paris, speaks of her Instead of acting, she took up an executive position at Mediacorp, citing Japan as one of the definitive moments of her life. [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. 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. 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. Sharon Wong - Managing Director, Senior Legal Counsel - LinkedIn Singapore 2K followers 500+ connections Join to view profile Mediacorp Pte Ltd Waseda University Personal Website About Eyes. Health Care, Managed Care, Behavioral Health and Health IT. Since then, Au has treasured the "second chance" to embrace life again. 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. Since I was young, I was thrown from place to place. What do you do with your first paycheck? And, for once, Sharon has seen the light. Perhaps I was feeling too vulnerable back then. Or at least attempted to, in the heat of uncontrollable rage. I was once in her position too, supporting quietly while my boyfriend read in a candle-lit room, Sharon confesses. I am a people person with many years of experience in the financial world. When contacted by AsiaOne regarding Sharon's comments, a Mediacorp spokesperson said they were "unable to comment on the personal decision made by Sharon Au". 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. On reflection, the biggest regret I have is probably not having children and experiencing motherhood. French colleagues report Sharon Au to HR after she emails them about Running away has always been Sharons source of comfort, a constant theme in her life that she has grown to be familiar with. 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. 903 followers 500+ connections. Sharon Au Work Experience and Education. Money Money Home premiered Nov 18 and new episodes are releasedevery Thursday; catch itfor free on meWATCH. Apart from Ti Yan Academy, Sharon hopes to start a girls home or shelter, five to ten years down the road. In April 2011, she went back to MediaCorp to serve her 6-year bond. "When I'm home, I lock my things up as breaking in is very easy. She declined to comment on the burglary and extent of the break-in as she is "not well enough yet at this point". She responded the next day on her Facebook page and apologised the following day. In October 2018, she found an overseas job as an investment director in a private equity firm based in Paris, France. Money Money Home premiered Nov 18 and new episodes are releasedevery Thursday; catch itfor free on meWATCH. By submitting this form, I agree to these terms and conditions. Most of the time in our workplace, we want to be the best and contribute to the company so that everyone can grow together. I wanted to bring nothing of the old Sharon with me and start from zero by leaving everything behind. Sharon Au is investment director in a private equity firm. I was put on a pedestal and became too full of myself. [11], On 4 January 2018, it was announced that her last day of service in Mediacorp would be on 1 February 2018. The 46-year-old is based in Paris, where she works as an. Whatever your choice, we're cheering for you!. When a reporter called to verify the rumour, Au laughed and lamented, "Why you curse me?". Then we love sharing. She also said that she has moderate scoliosis since young, and needs a medical bed at home for her spinal condition. About Ros L'Esperance Co-Head Global Banking. Because my childhood was such that I had to move several times in a year. 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. Darren Lim turns his yacht into a business opportunity, takes people out on rides. MS Instagram Asks: former Mediacorp artiste Sharon Au Her ability to connect with the masses wasnt her only repertoire of skills; there wasnt a role Sharon couldnt embody. It was really all on impulse., I disliked myself in Singapore, because it was all about advancing my career. to come on board. Perhaps I was feeling too vulnerable back then. 1 of 2 You never know maybe I already had the virus because [before the lockdown in France] I still went to concerts. Richard Kennedy Head of Compliance & Operational Risk Control. During the late 1990s she was best known for co-hosting City Beat with Kym Ng and Bryan Wong. Sharon said that he had seen herprojects and was impressed by them. "It's for people who do not have the proficiency in French, to be able to have relatable access to the art of French cooking." "We start with French culture in particular, and French . Sharon Persia Head of Human Resources Investment Bank, and UK. It was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan, and the fourth most powerful in modern history. To complete the course, students will spend one week in one of the chef's kitchen,after which they receive certification should they pass. Wei-Sun has READ MORE Executive Director, Asset Management Sebastian Domenech Joined in 2016 She said in an interview that she grew up in a humble and modest apartment, and she is very close to her mother. I have nothing now. But I have (my pet cat) Rudon. 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. After staying with Melissas family for two years, Sharons aunt finally took her back in. 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. Subscribe to the 8days weekly e-newsletter to receive the "Then you become too much of a performer you never know when to stop performing. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. 202120748H. But Sharon doesnt like Picasso. We become what we chase after. Live where you fear to live. 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. In the day, she attended school and at night, she slept in Dennys, which was open 24 hours. I understand now why I wanted to leave the fame behind. Seems like she isn't taking it that slow just yet. But her dream life there was rudely interrupted by the burglary on April 30,. I didnt know what I was doing. This was after she had completed her overseas studies and was serving her bond with the company on the corporate end. Nonetheless, she was still invited to host at televised events and theatres. No. echoes in my head. ". She said: I forgot myself ina meeting and started sharing my ideas excitedly and I got told off for it. There is another side to Sharon that sets her apart from many of her peersher sharp business acumen. 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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. And in January this year, she started Ti Yan, an online culinary academy that teaches the art of French cooking. 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. I got home, switched on my laptop, andtyped outmy resignation letter., Sharon Au relocated to Paris after leaving Mediacorp. Today, she is proud to be the author of her own destiny, who is finally comfortable in her own skin. 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. Now looking back, it was so foolish to have thought that way, she says. No, no, no. Upgraded but still having issues? This was after four consecutive years, from 2000 to 2003, of winningBest Variety Show Host at the Star Awards. 'I need to heal first and reevaluate life in France': Sharon Au quits I thank God that he is safe, unhurt, and did not run away. No judgement. 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. IFM Investors - Infrastructure Team I went back to my childhood and saw baby Sharon. They took everything I love. Sharon Au quits investment director job in Paris after apartment robbed Right after graduating from school, Sharon Au joined Singapore Airlines as a flight stewardess. Woodlands had dinosaurs before it was cool. Sharonis now working as investment director at a private equity firm in Paris. It's very comfortable for me to still stay in Paris, says Sharon Au At the Singapore launch event for her French Culinary school Ti Yan Academy on Dec. 19, the actress-turned-investment director was vivacious. It's a milestoneand you've worked so hard. Copyright 2023 Mediacorp Pte Ltd. All rights reserved. This was partly fuelled by the fact that Au had a reputation of being a go-getter in the industry. I had everything, yet I felt a huge void, she says. Make it happen for yourself. She said: "When people think of Paris, they think about Michelin [Star restaurants]. Today he is still traumatised by the invasion. 2023 High Net Worth All rights reserved. Read this subscriber-only article for free! 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. 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. The truth is our paths have crossed before. On occasion, the ghosts of Sharons past still pay her a visit. 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. So, I slept on hercouch for six months. I never had a proper home, and moved every year, Sharon says. Quiet Inlet, a sweet Kayuki cocktail, is a popular choice of drug, but today, Sharon is happy sipping water. Sharon Butler Director, Corporate Partnerships & Social Investment at MOSAIC Delta, British Columbia, Canada 2K followers 500+ connections Join to follow MOSAIC University of Victoria. But for the next three years, Sharon continued grinding it out at Mediacorp. View Sharon Starick's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. I choose to strike first. [9] In 2016, she co-founded the Style by Style Vibes cafe when the new Mediacorp campus opened. I didnt expect it to be under such circumstances. You have reached your limit of subscriber-only articles this month. Since then, Au said she has learnt to heighten her sense of alertness and urgency. Life is all about connections. You must grab on to the connections you make and it helps to have a benefactor," she said at that time. "Life is all about connections. 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. Au: Maybe I just came back from Japan, not used to it, haven't adjusted. - global investment operations. Yes, Only if Its Forma. 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. You must grab on to the connections you make and it helps to have a benefactor," Sharon said.