[14] Since October 2018, she is currently an investment director with the private equity firm in Paris. I wanted to bring nothing of the old Sharon with me and start from zero by leaving everything behind. I also want to apologise for being selfish and running off to Paris and leaving her here alone.. The entire room looked at her, incredulous. We become what we chase after. Au, 46, says: "I think I need to heal first and re-evaluate life here in France.". : @maxberlinparis #Maje #soire #change #yolo, A post shared by Sharon Au (@sharonau13) on Apr 3, 2018 at 7:27pm PDT, You lead the life you want. It is pointless to keep anger.. 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By submitting this form, I agree to these terms and conditions. This was after four consecutive years, from 2000 to 2003, of winningBest Variety Show Host at the Star Awards. Head of Technology. The truth is our paths have crossed before. Melbourne, VIC. I lost my friends as I was too arrogant, or perhaps too busy to care.. I got $95 on that day. It had gotten to the point where she felt, "Life has no meaning, why not just end it?". Wow, I couldn't you know! Her perspective on her career underwent an adjustment. I went to watch Madonna! . 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. [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. [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. For most of Sharons childhood, her fear of not having enough to eat manifested into a hunger to be more likable in her career. This is relatively affordable compared to culinary schools overseas, which can cost upwards of S$50,000 and take over a year. I started crying like crazy. These days, Au lives in Paris with her beloved cat Rudon and works as an investment director in a private equity firm. In Paris, I was able to dive deep into my psyche and I got to know myself all over again. He waited for me to come home," she shared. At the Singapore launch event for her French Culinary school Ti Yan Academy on Dec. 19, the actress-turned-investment director was vivacious. I didn't know what I was doing. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Sharon's connections and jobs at similar companies. According to Ms Au, the chairman had seen her work and was impressed by her. About And she does not deny that she has becomevastly different from the Sharon Au that people knew. I was put on a pedestal and became too full of myself. [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/CdaXBV6MXJp/[/embed]. As long as [you] havent reach menopause, its still possible (sic), one netizen wrote. Live where you fear to live. 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. "And when I feel good and rejuvenated, I know I'll be ready for tomorrow.". A far cry from the Sharon who had a reputation for being a workaholic. But how full of light and colour are their last days. 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. Aiyo, why so depressed? As a provocateur and an innovator in technique, Rembrandt was constantly reinventing himself. In 2018, the Airbnb home that she rented was broken into when she wasn't in. She played host for President Star Charity show in 2012. Coming back to Singapore proved to be a blow for Au. Her presence (however fleeting it may be) still has an effect, and I guess that part of her will never fade. 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. Ms Au had finished her overseas studies and was serving her bond with the company on the corporate end. Luckily for her, a former Mediacrop chairman invited her out for dinner when he was in Paris for work. 903 followers 500+ connections. 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. . I got home, switched on my laptop, andtyped outmy resignation letter., Sharon Au relocated to Paris after leaving Mediacorp. After a few months in Paris, she began work as an investment director in Jolt Capital, a private equity firm. Responsible for: - Australia & New Zealand sales & client businesses. But now, through acting, the anguish can be released rather than hidden. I just wanted to restart my life and go back to school, Sharon declares. You must grab on to the connections you make and it helps to have a benefactor," she said at that time. Prices start from S$138 for an express programme, and go up to S$688 for a professional course. I wanted to learn to like myself, to live by myself with nothing. Destroy your reputation. But it gave me a huge sense of achievement, and I wore that pair of jeans every day.". But Sharon doesnt like Picasso. latest entertainment, celebrity, food and lifestyle news! 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. 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. Ros L'Esperance Co-Head Global Banking. But her dream life there was rudely interrupted by the burglary on April 30,. What about you guys? Besides being the investment director in the education and technology sector in the French international equity firm, Sharon is now also the CEO of Ti Yan, which in Chinese means. However, the one silver lining was that Rudon (whom she often posts about) waited for her to return home despite witnessing the break-in. To continue, upgrade to a supported browser or, for the finest experience, download the mobile app. 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. Back in 2018, both Sharon and Mediacorp released statements announcing her resignation. First at 13, then at 30, and again at 42. I had everything, yet I felt a huge void, she says. I wish you well. 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. However, she had been accused of mimicking an Indian accent during the SEA Games opening ceremony. No. I wished I had at least saved more, or at least invested.". Perhaps I was feeling too vulnerable back then," said Ms Au. I have nothing now.". 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. Going back to school made me the same down-to-earth person I was before I joined the media.. 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). Running away has always been Sharons source of comfort, a constant theme in her life that she has grown to be familiar with. But for the next three years, Sharon continued grinding it out at Mediacorp. "Then you become too much of a performer you never know when to stop performing. Nah, I just have a familiar face, I mumble. In the World War ah?". I believe education and improving oneself is a lifelong commitment. 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:. Upgraded but still having issues? The woman was me, when I was studying in Paris in 2008. | Modest Rally in Asian Equities Expected as Regional Economies Remain Supportive and Valuations Reasonable, Dubai-Based Real Estate Developer Omniyat Launches Ultra-Luxury Beachfront Residences, Singapore Buyers Show Strong Interest in Mixed-Use Development in Londons Vauxhall, This Residential Tower in Dubai Features Interiors by Pagani, What to Expect at the Newly Reopened I12 Katong Retail Mall, Are You a HNWI? The post was accompanied by a photo of her and her beloved pet cat Rudon. 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. "He was alone in the apartment and witnessed everything. The blazing lights of show business were soon snuffed out right when she blew out the candles on her 30th birthday cake. 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. Founder and Executive Director: Finding the balance between people, place and power. It was a cathartic yet tiring session, she admits. True to her roots, she recognises the importance of having a safe space for women to retreat to, and empathises with them. "Life is all about connections. I was put on a pedestal and became too full of myself. ; the dark wood accents and warm, dim lighting calling to mind a hazy opium den. But the process of getting help was not as straightforward. When she entered the media industry at 19, Sharon drifted apart from her best friend. But since her Japan and Paris escapades, she is recognising the importance of writing her own narrative. 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. Quitting and moving to Paris, therefore, was the exact opposite of what people thought she was. Her death made me realise how fragile life was. She subsequently left the clinic before she even got to see the doctor. I remember crying after the meeting as I closedmy laptop and packed up. I spoke to [my mum about coming back] and she said 'don't be silly! Fraught with despair over her unexpected death, Sharon continued to deliver a stunning performance. Web development by Ripplewerkz. I remember crying after the meeting as I closedmy laptop and packed up. The blazing lights of show business were soon snuffed out right when she blew out the candles on her 30th birthday cake. 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. Quiet Inlet, a sweet Kayuki cocktail, is a popular choice of drug, but today, Sharon is happy sipping water. 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 I think about her forthcomingness, her vulnerability and her rawness. the former host did reveal that she has quit her job as an investment director in a private equity firm. All rights reserved. Today he is still traumatised by the invasion. The couple created a joint bank account and matched their monthly savings dollar-by-dollar, which freed Darren from his debts. Wei-Sun has READ MORE Executive Director, Asset Management Sebastian Domenech Joined in 2016 Copyright 2020 Mothership. "The important lesson here is please make very good friends in your university days, because you will need them.". Today, she is proud to be the author of her own destiny, who is finally comfortable in her own skin. Despite being thousands of miles apart, Sharon says their mother-daughter relationship has improved since the pandemic. Sharon Hicks. I hoped that by being famous, my parents would notice me and regret that they had left. This was after she had completed her overseas studies and was serving her bond with the company on the corporate end. 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In an interview with AsiaOne on Monday (Nov 22) for her upcoming meWATCH series Money Money Home, the 46-year-old recounted how she crashed at her friend's place while job hunting in Paris. Sharon Au is investment director in a private equity firm. 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. So I didn't go for that treatment.". The painting is dominated by a wooden spiral staircase and depicts two figures in a dark room. I am sure she is concerned, but she is not the type to panic. 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. Sharon said that he had seen herprojects and was impressed by them. Its ok, the next best thing is to be a nanny and play with my friends beautiful kids! she went on to say, adding the hashtag c'est la vie which roughly means such is life. It was only when I turned 30 that I realised how much I disliked myself. I wanted to learn to like myself, to live by myself with nothing. Her favourite artist is Rembrandt, who is a symbol of freedom. Upgraded but still having issues? . After her resignation, she movedto Paris because she wanted to start afreshbut no one there would hire her. She responded the next day on her Facebook page and apologised the following day. Her deep love for the arts grew when she recognised its value, serving as a mirror of her life. Regulatory Affairs Executive at Kowa Pharmaceutical Europe Co. Ltd. You have reached your limit of subscriber-only articles this month. This is life." Apart from Ti Yan Academy, Sharon hopes to start a girls home or shelter, five to ten years down the road. As I watch her float out of the door with a Gallic flair, a couple from the next table gapes with admiration. Going back to school made me the same down-to-earth person I was before I joined the media.. [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. Money Money Home premiered Nov 18 and new episodes are releasedevery Thursday; catch itfor free on meWATCH. Thinking that an earthquake was happening, she gripped the edges of the table and asked if anyone else felt it. In February 2018, she resigned amicably from MediaCorp. Instead of acting, she took up an executive position at Mediacorp, citing Japan as one of the, Living in Japan transformed me. Inspections have been carried out at the ferry terminal by Indonesian authorities. "I just told myself, 'Okay, this is Paris'.". During her teenage days, she had spent a night in Marymount Girls Home and witnessed many girls in dismal circumstances. What do you do with your first paycheck? There are striking parallels between her (older self) and the great painter. I actually tore down everything and spent a lot of money to refurbish the whole car. One even suggested for Sharon to pay a visit to a sperm bank cos its very common in Europe.