An unsympathetic man with his gaze fixed on his computer, the doctor only looked at Au once, when she stopped talking. I am a people person with many years of experience in the financial world. Even today if you asked me, I really felt the earthquake. "Aggressive" and "ambitious" were the words Au used to describe herself. And if you deny medical help, it can get to that stage.". Nonetheless, she was still invited to host at televised events and theatres. In October 2018, she found an overseas job as an investment director in a private equity firm based in Paris, France. 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). 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. The former actress-host moved to the City. What impresses me today is her candour. I drew a complete blank and had nothing to wish for. Her death made me realise how fragile life was. Not making huge amounts of money, but at least we know how to manage our wealth properly. 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. [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. But Sharon doesnt like Picasso. It might not be something that's relevant to my work, but it makes me feel good. 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 went to watch Madonna! 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. 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. And, for once, Sharon has seen the light. Sharon Au is re-evaluating her life in Paris after her apartment was robbed on April 30, . She returned to MediaCorp to serve her scholarship bond upon graduation in 2011, taking up an office executive position. There are striking parallels between her (older self) and the great painter. 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.". She had no job for three months and even considered being a waitress at the Italian restaurant near her apartment. 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. 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. Imed Souki She was jobless for three months and even thought of being a waitress at the Italian restaurant near her apartment. Zo Evans. Luckily for her, a former Mediacrop chairman invited her out for dinner when he was in Paris for work. After a few months in Paris, she began work as an investment director in Jolt Capital, a private equity firm. It was really all on impulse., I disliked myself in Singapore, because it was all about advancing my career. 'I need to heal first and reevaluate life in France': Sharon Au quits Make it happen for yourself. 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. With an investment of S$100,000 of her own money, Au is hoping for Ti Yan to expand beyond the culinary world. Instead, my landlord was a lot more upset and she was very apologetic about it. [8], In 2012, she started and led styleXstyle.com (a property of MediaCorp Pte Ltd), focusing fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Sharon said: "When I was job hunting, I didn't even want to spend on rent. The 46-year-old is working as an investment director at a private equity firm in Paris. The erstwhile TV host is not only garrulous but also adept at the art of storytelling. Live where you fear to live. The academy offers e-courses from a number of established chefs, includingGunther Hubrechsen,Vianney Massot, and Singaporean private chef/Masterchef Asia contestantLennard Yeong. I fell in love with the country and knew I had to come back today. leading the company from a start-up operation to become Australia's largest investment manager. The blazing lights of show business were soon snuffed out right when she blew out the candles on her 30th birthday cake. | Her presence (however fleeting it may be) still has an effect, and I guess that part of her will never fade. 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. Six years ago to be precise, onboard flight SQ334 from Singapore to Paris, where I had the privilege to serve her. Our management team | UBS Global - Investment Bank As a provocateur and an innovator in technique, Rembrandt was constantly reinventing himself. This is life." 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. to come on board. ', But I chickened out. 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). 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. Does Joo Chiat Need Another Italian Joint? "Life is all about connections. | I identify with the woman at the fireplace. And she does not deny that she has becomevastly different from the Sharon Au that people knew. First at 13, then at 30, and again at 42. Despite being thousands of miles apart, Sharon says their mother-daughter relationship has improved since the pandemic. Actress Ya Hui and songbird Kit Chan will make an appearance today (Apr 30) and next Monday (May 4) respectively. IFM Investors - Infrastructure Team 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. And you can't beat me at Scrabble. 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. The 45-year-old recalled the day she. Her ability to connect with the masses wasnt her only repertoire of skills; there wasnt a role Sharon couldnt embody. [2], Au attended CHIJ Saint Nicholas Girls' School (Secondary) and Hwa Chong Junior College in Singapore. Ms Au and Mediacorp released statements announcing her resignation back in 2018. . Sharonis now working as investment director at a private equity firm in Paris. 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. 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. Sharon Au on Switching Careers and Learning from Failure - SG She also said that she has moderate scoliosis since young, and needs a medical bed at home for her spinal condition. Another difference is that there is no timeline for Ti Yan's courses, so that students can progressat their own pace. 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. 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. "I've been pushing myself, my entire first 40 years of my life. Unless its fries. He said: "Whenever I have time, I think it's very important to invest in myself. For Sharon Au, who resigned from Mediacorp in 2018 before securing a new job, it gave her a temporary place to stay. I think I just got tired, so I tried the other way of life where you stopped pushing yourself. 2023 High Net Worth All rights reserved. By submitting this form, I agree to these terms and conditions. I was a people-pleaser because I was insecure, she says. I hoped that by being famous, my parents would notice me and regret that they had left. No. 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. It had gotten to the point where she felt, "Life has no meaning, why not just end it?". I wish you well. Slow down and take it all in. The woman was me, when I was studying in Paris in 2008. 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. - global client services. Today he is still traumatised by the invasion. 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? In 2018, the Airbnb home that she rented was broken into when she wasn't in. 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. Or perhaps Picasso, in all his cubism glory, might do a better job. It was only when I turned 30 that I realised how much I disliked myself, she remarks. I wanted to learn to like myself, to live by myself with nothing. Send in your scoops to news@theindependent.sg, The Independent News & Media Pte Ltd, Singapore, Sharon Au left Mediacorp because she was reprimanded for her ideas. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. The motorcycle loversaid: "And not just that, it actually helped me build our future nest. 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I was at the height of my popularity around 26 to 30. He was so shocked to know that because to him, I was someone very capable and talented, and someone he admired.". On occasion, the ghosts of Sharons past still pay her a visit. "He was alone in the apartment and witnessed everything. And from then on, I changed the way I lived, Sharon reveals with a tenderness in her voice. 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. 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. I wanted to learn to like myself, to live by myself with nothing. Au: Maybe I just came back from Japan, not used to it, haven't adjusted. she explains. During the late 1990s she was best known for co-hosting City Beat with Kym Ng and Bryan Wong. . Regulatory Affairs Executive at Kowa Pharmaceutical Europe Co. Ltd. I went into showbiz and wanted to be popular for stupid reasons. 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. We all need best friends that we can rely on. Go splurge with your first paycheck: Sharon Au explains why that's okay In the day, she attended school and at night, she slept in Dennys, which was open 24 hours.