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	Aiken Chia (born 18 April 1989) is an online personality and independent content creator that had previously worked with [[Ryan Sylvia (Night Owl Cinematics)\|Night Owl Cinematics (NOC)]] as a partner, video producer, and talent.<ref>“[https://www.instagram.com/p/BETcLk1C7sJ/ About Night Owl Cinematics]”. ''Night Owl Cinematics.'' Accessed on 9 June 2020. </ref> In 2013, he was the winner of 987FM’s TV Star competition.<ref>987FM. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKE7-vWRy5A WE HAVE A WINNER!! 987TV STAR - results]". ''YouTube''. April 14, 2013. Accessed on 17 June 2020.</ref> Two years later, he emerged as the first runner-up for the reality television hosting competition, ''The 5 Search''. As of May 2022, Aiken has over 86,500 followers on [https://www.instagram.com/aikenchia/?hl=en Instagram]. He also has over 6,600 followers on his YouTube channel, AIKEN CHIA.<ref>Aiken Chia. "[https://www.youtube.com/c/AikenChiaMing AIKEN CHIA]". ''YouTube''. n.d. Accessed 24 May 2022.</ref>		Aiken Chia (born 18 April 1989) is an online personality and independent content creator that had previously worked with [[Ryan Sylvia (Night Owl Cinematics)\|Night Owl Cinematics (NOC)]] as a partner, video producer, and talent.<ref>“[https://www.instagram.com/p/BETcLk1C7sJ/ About Night Owl Cinematics]”. ''Night Owl Cinematics.'' Accessed on 9 June 2020. </ref> In 2013, he was the winner of 987FM’s TV Star competition.<ref>987FM. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKE7-vWRy5A WE HAVE A WINNER!! 987TV STAR - results]". ''YouTube''. April 14, 2013. Accessed on 17 June 2020.</ref> Two years later, he emerged as the first runner-up for the reality television hosting competition, ''The 5 Search''. As of May 2022, Aiken has over 86,500 followers on [https://www.instagram.com/aikenchia/?hl=en Instagram]. He also has over 6,600 followers on his YouTube channel, AIKEN CHIA.<ref>Aiken Chia. "[https://www.youtube.com/c/AikenChiaMing AIKEN CHIA]". ''YouTube''. n.d. Accessed 24 May 2022.</ref>
	[[File:Aiken Chia Instagram.jpg\|thumb\|''Aiken Chia. Photo from [https://www.instagram.com/p/CYgXwwTPfbA/ Instagram.]'']]		[[File:Aiken Chia Instagram.jpg\|thumb\|''Aiken Chia. Photo from [https://www.instagram.com/p/CYgXwwTPfbA/ Instagram.]'']]

	==Background==		==Background==
	Aiken is forthcoming about his background on his social media platforms. He has spoken about his life experiences on his public Instagram profile, NOC's YouTube channel, and on the The Daily Ketchup Podcast.<ref name=":1" />		Aiken is forthcoming about his background on his social media platforms. He has spoken about his life experiences on his public Instagram profile, NOC's YouTube channel, and on the The Daily Ketchup Podcast.<ref name=":1" />
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	== AIKEN CHIA (2022 - Present) ==		== AIKEN CHIA (2022 - Present) ==
	[[File:Aiken Chia's first YouTube video.jpg\|thumb\|''Aiken Chia's "How Are You Welcome To Aiken!" music video. Photo from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdmdLjx0KXo YouTube].''\|alt=]]		[[File:Aiken Chia's first YouTube video.jpg\|thumb\|''Aiken Chia's "How Are You Welcome To Aiken!" music video. Photo from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdmdLjx0KXo YouTube].''\|alt=]]
	On 20 May 2022, Aiken launched his very own YouTube channel, AIKEN CHIA. Following that, he also uploaded his first video titled, "How Are You Welcome to Aiken!", a music video adapted from Pamela Bowden's How Are You.<ref>Aiken Chia. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdmdLjx0KXo How Are You Welcome to Aiken! \| Aiken Chia]". ''YouTube''. May 20, 2022. Accessed 24 May 2022.</ref> As of ~~May~~ 2022, the video has garnered over 28,~~000~~ views.		On 20 May 2022, Aiken launched his very own YouTube channel, AIKEN CHIA. Following that, he also uploaded his first video titled, "How Are You Welcome to Aiken!", a music video adapted from Pamela Bowden's How Are You.<ref>Aiken Chia. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdmdLjx0KXo How Are You Welcome to Aiken! \| Aiken Chia]". ''YouTube''. May 20, 2022. Accessed 24 May 2022.</ref> As of August 2022, the video has garnered over 106,293 views.
	==Personal advocacy==		==Personal advocacy==
	===''UNTIE/UNITE'' (2013) - Singer & songwriter===		===''UNTIE/UNITE'' (2013) - Singer & songwriter===

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	{{Infobox person		Aiken Chia (born 18 April 1989) is an online personality and independent content creator that had previously worked with [[Ryan Sylvia (Night Owl Cinematics)\|Night Owl Cinematics (NOC)]] as a partner, video producer, and talent.<ref>“[https://www.instagram.com/p/BETcLk1C7sJ/ About Night Owl Cinematics]”. ''Night Owl Cinematics.'' Accessed on 9 June 2020. </ref> In 2013, he was the winner of 987FM’s TV Star competition.<ref>987FM. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKE7-vWRy5A WE HAVE A WINNER!! 987TV STAR - results]". ''YouTube''. April 14, 2013. Accessed on 17 June 2020.</ref> Two years later, he emerged as the first runner-up for the reality television hosting competition, ''The 5 Search''. As of May 2022, Aiken has over 86,500 followers on [https://www.instagram.com/aikenchia/?hl=en Instagram]. He also has over 6,600 followers on his YouTube channel, AIKEN CHIA.<ref>Aiken Chia. "[https://www.youtube.com/c/AikenChiaMing AIKEN CHIA]". ''YouTube''. n.d. Accessed 24 May 2022.</ref>
			[[File:Aiken Chia Instagram.jpg\|thumb\|''Aiken Chia. Photo from [https://www.instagram.com/p/CYgXwwTPfbA/ Instagram.]'']]

			==Background==
			Aiken is forthcoming about his background on his social media platforms. He has spoken about his life experiences on his public Instagram profile, NOC's YouTube channel, and on the The Daily Ketchup Podcast.<ref name=":1" />
			===Early life & family===
			Aiken grew up in a low-income and single-parent household where he was raised by his mother.<ref>aikenchia. ''Instagram.'' July 8, 2019. Accessed on 9 June 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzp1mTNFrRw/</ref> In a video titled 'My Biggest Regret', Aiken shared that their electricity got cut occasionally because they could not afford to pay the bills.<ref>Night Owl Cinematics. “[https://youtu.be/RHHCULSC0bA?t=243 My Biggest Regret]”. ''YouTube.'' July 6, 2019. Accessed on 12 June 2020.</ref> During his teenage years, Aiken fell in the wrong company which resulted in a police case when he was 14 years old.<ref>Ibid.</ref> After the incident, he completed his secondary education while also serving as a singer during the school’s chapel sessions.<ref>aikenchia. ''Instagram.'' January 8, 2019. Accessed on 9 June 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsXYkpAFpe_/</ref>{{Infobox person
	\| image = Aiken Chia profile.png		\| image = Aiken Chia profile.png
	\| birth_date = 18 April 1989		\| birth_date = 18 April 1989
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	\| alma mater = Singapore Institute of Management (SIM)		\| alma mater = Singapore Institute of Management (SIM)
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	Aiken Chia (born 18 April 1989) is an online personality and independent content creator that had previously worked with [[Ryan Sylvia (Night Owl Cinematics)\|Night Owl Cinematics (NOC)]] as a partner, video producer, and talent.<ref>“[https://www.instagram.com/p/BETcLk1C7sJ/ About Night Owl Cinematics]”. ''Night Owl Cinematics.'' Accessed on 9 June 2020. </ref> In 2013, he was the winner of 987FM’s TV Star competition.<ref>987FM. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKE7-vWRy5A WE HAVE A WINNER!! 987TV STAR - results]". ''YouTube''. April 14, 2013. Accessed on 17 June 2020.</ref> Two years later, he emerged as the first runner-up for the reality television hosting competition, ''The 5 Search''. As of May 2022, Aiken has over 86,500 followers on [https://www.instagram.com/aikenchia/?hl=en Instagram]. He also has over 6,600 followers on his YouTube channel, AIKEN CHIA.<ref>Aiken Chia. "[https://www.youtube.com/c/AikenChiaMing AIKEN CHIA]". ''YouTube''. n.d. Accessed 24 May 2022.</ref>
	~~==Background==~~
	Aiken is forthcoming about his background on his social media platforms. He has spoken about his life experiences on his public Instagram profile, NOC's YouTube channel, and on the The Daily Ketchup Podcast.<ref name=":1" />
	~~===Early life & family===~~
	Aiken grew up in a low-income and single-parent household where he was raised by his mother.<ref>aikenchia. ''Instagram.'' July 8, 2019. Accessed on 9 June 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzp1mTNFrRw/</ref> In a video titled 'My Biggest Regret', Aiken shared that their electricity got cut occasionally because they could not afford to pay the bills.<ref>Night Owl Cinematics. “[https://youtu.be/RHHCULSC0bA?t=243 My Biggest Regret]”. ''YouTube.'' July 6, 2019. Accessed on 12 June 2020.</ref> During his teenage years, Aiken fell in the wrong company which resulted in a police case when he was 14 years old.<ref>Ibid.</ref> After the incident, he completed his secondary education while also serving as a singer during the school’s chapel sessions.<ref>aikenchia. ''Instagram.'' January 8, 2019. Accessed on 9 June 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsXYkpAFpe_/</ref>
	===Education===		===Education===
	Aiken went to Saint Hilda’s Secondary School.<ref>aikenchia. ''Instagram.'' January 8, 2019. Accessed on 9 June 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsXYkpAFpe_/</ref> For his GCE 'O' Levels, he registered as a private candidate for Pure Literature for which he received an A2 grade.<ref>aikenchia. ''Instagram.'' March 6, 2019. Accessed on 9 June 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bup7EctlU5_/</ref> He then enrolled in Temasek Polytechnic where he studied Psychology. Aiken furthered his studies in Psychology at the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) under the University of Wollongong.<ref>Chia, Aiken. “[https://www.linkedin.com/in/aiken-chia-5040721a8/?originalSubdomain=sg Aiken Chia]”. ''LinkedIn.'' Accessed on 10 June 2020.</ref> He graduated in 2017 with a degree in Applied Science (Psychology).		Aiken went to Saint Hilda’s Secondary School.<ref>aikenchia. ''Instagram.'' January 8, 2019. Accessed on 9 June 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsXYkpAFpe_/</ref> For his GCE 'O' Levels, he registered as a private candidate for Pure Literature for which he received an A2 grade.<ref>aikenchia. ''Instagram.'' March 6, 2019. Accessed on 9 June 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bup7EctlU5_/</ref> He then enrolled in Temasek Polytechnic where he studied Psychology. Aiken furthered his studies in Psychology at the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) under the University of Wollongong.<ref>Chia, Aiken. “[https://www.linkedin.com/in/aiken-chia-5040721a8/?originalSubdomain=sg Aiken Chia]”. ''LinkedIn.'' Accessed on 10 June 2020.</ref> He graduated in 2017 with a degree in Applied Science (Psychology).

Kimberly Wong at 06:41, 24 May 2022

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	==Personal advocacy==		==Personal advocacy==
	===''UNTIE/UNITE'' (2013) - Singer & songwriter===		===''UNTIE/UNITE'' (2013) - Singer & songwriter===
	In 2013, Aiken co-produced six acoustic tracks for an extended play (EP) album titled UNTIE/UNITE. The proceeds from the EP, which amounted to S$17,000, were donated to the less fortunate children in Nepal.<ref>“[https://archive.the-best-of-you.com/story-submission/aiken-matthew-chia AIKEN MATTHEW CHIA]”. ''The Best of You.'' Accessed on 15 June 2020. </ref> In 2017, Aiken vlogged his trip to Nepal with his mother where they visited the children's home.<ref>Ryan Sylvia. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjFRbXoVYX8 Vlog #10 - Aiken Goes to Nepal]”. ''YouTube.'' April 18, 2017. Accessed on 9 June 2020.</ref>		In 2013, Aiken co-produced six acoustic tracks for an extended play (EP) album titled UNTIE/UNITE. The proceeds from the EP, which amounted to S$17,000, were donated to the less fortunate children in Nepal.<ref>“[https://archive.the-best-of-you.com/story-submission/aiken-matthew-chia AIKEN MATTHEW CHIA]”. ''The Best of You.'' Accessed on 15 June 2020. </ref> In 2017, Aiken vlogged about his trip to Nepal with his mother where they visited the children's home.<ref>Ryan Sylvia. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjFRbXoVYX8 Vlog #10 - Aiken Goes to Nepal]”. ''YouTube.'' April 18, 2017. Accessed on 9 June 2020.</ref>
	==References/ Citations==		==References/ Citations==
	<references />		<references />
	[[Category:People of Interest]]		[[Category:People of Interest]]
	[[Category:Singapore Media]]		[[Category:Singapore Media]]

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	== AIKEN CHIA (2022 - Present) ==		== AIKEN CHIA (2022 - Present) ==
	[[File:Aiken Chia's first YouTube video.jpg\|thumb\|''Aiken Chia's "How Are You Welcome To Aiken!" music video. Photo from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdmdLjx0KXo YouTube].''\|alt=]]		[[File:Aiken Chia's first YouTube video.jpg\|thumb\|''Aiken Chia's "How Are You Welcome To Aiken!" music video. Photo from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdmdLjx0KXo YouTube].''\|alt=]]
	On 20 May 2022, Aiken launched his very own YouTube channel, AIKEN CHIA. Following that, he also uploaded his first video titled, "How Are You Welcome to Aiken!"<ref>Aiken Chia. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdmdLjx0KXo How Are You Welcome to Aiken! \| Aiken Chia]". ''YouTube''. May 20, 2022. Accessed 24 May 2022.</ref>~~, a music video adapted from Pamela Bowden's How Are You.~~ As of May 2022, the video has garnered over 28,000 views.		On 20 May 2022, Aiken launched his very own YouTube channel, AIKEN CHIA. Following that, he also uploaded his first video titled, "How Are You Welcome to Aiken!", a music video adapted from Pamela Bowden's How Are You.<ref>Aiken Chia. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdmdLjx0KXo How Are You Welcome to Aiken! \| Aiken Chia]". ''YouTube''. May 20, 2022. Accessed 24 May 2022.</ref> As of May 2022, the video has garnered over 28,000 views.
	==Personal advocacy==		==Personal advocacy==
	===''UNTIE/UNITE'' (2013) - Singer & songwriter===		===''UNTIE/UNITE'' (2013) - Singer & songwriter===

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	Following this incident, Aiken has since resigned from NOC and Food King to become an independent content creator.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />		Following this incident, Aiken has since resigned from NOC and Food King to become an independent content creator.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />

	== AIKEN CHIA (2022 - Present) ==		== AIKEN CHIA (2022 - Present) ==
	[[File:Aiken Chia's first YouTube video.jpg\|thumb\|''Aiken Chia's "How Are You Welcome To Aiken" music video. Photo from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdmdLjx0KXo YouTube].'']]		[[File:Aiken Chia's first YouTube video.jpg\|thumb\|''Aiken Chia's "How Are You Welcome To Aiken!" music video. Photo from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdmdLjx0KXo YouTube].''\|alt=]]
	On 20 May 2022, Aiken launched his very own YouTube channel, AIKEN CHIA. Following that, he also uploaded his first video titled, "How Are You Welcome to Aiken!"<ref>Aiken Chia. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdmdLjx0KXo How Are You Welcome to Aiken! \| Aiken Chia]". ''YouTube''. May 20, 2022. Accessed 24 May 2022.</ref>, a music video adapted from Pamela Bowden's How Are You. As of May 2022, the video has garnered over 28,000 views.		On 20 May 2022, Aiken launched his very own YouTube channel, AIKEN CHIA. Following that, he also uploaded his first video titled, "How Are You Welcome to Aiken!"<ref>Aiken Chia. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdmdLjx0KXo How Are You Welcome to Aiken! \| Aiken Chia]". ''YouTube''. May 20, 2022. Accessed 24 May 2022.</ref>, a music video adapted from Pamela Bowden's How Are You. As of May 2022, the video has garnered over 28,000 views.

	==Personal advocacy==		==Personal advocacy==
	===''UNTIE/UNITE'' (2013) - Singer & songwriter===		===''UNTIE/UNITE'' (2013) - Singer & songwriter===

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	Aiken Chia (born 18 April 1989) is an online personality and independent content creator that had previously worked with [[Ryan Sylvia (Night Owl Cinematics)\|Night Owl Cinematics (NOC)]] as a partner, video producer, and talent.<ref>“[https://www.instagram.com/p/BETcLk1C7sJ/ About Night Owl Cinematics]”. ''Night Owl Cinematics.'' Accessed on 9 June 2020. </ref> In 2013, he was the winner of 987FM’s TV Star competition.<ref>987FM. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKE7-vWRy5A WE HAVE A WINNER!! 987TV STAR - results]". ''YouTube''. April 14, 2013. Accessed on 17 June 2020.</ref> Two years later, he emerged as the first runner-up for the reality television hosting competition, ''The 5 Search''. As of May 2022, Aiken has over 86,500 followers on [https://www.instagram.com/aikenchia/?hl=en Instagram].		Aiken Chia (born 18 April 1989) is an online personality and independent content creator that had previously worked with [[Ryan Sylvia (Night Owl Cinematics)\|Night Owl Cinematics (NOC)]] as a partner, video producer, and talent.<ref>“[https://www.instagram.com/p/BETcLk1C7sJ/ About Night Owl Cinematics]”. ''Night Owl Cinematics.'' Accessed on 9 June 2020. </ref> In 2013, he was the winner of 987FM’s TV Star competition.<ref>987FM. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKE7-vWRy5A WE HAVE A WINNER!! 987TV STAR - results]". ''YouTube''. April 14, 2013. Accessed on 17 June 2020.</ref> Two years later, he emerged as the first runner-up for the reality television hosting competition, ''The 5 Search''. As of May 2022, Aiken has over 86,500 followers on [https://www.instagram.com/aikenchia/?hl=en Instagram]. He also has over 6,600 followers on his YouTube channel, AIKEN CHIA.<ref>Aiken Chia. "[https://www.youtube.com/c/AikenChiaMing AIKEN CHIA]". ''YouTube''. n.d. Accessed 24 May 2022.</ref>
	==Background==		==Background==
	Aiken is forthcoming about his background on his social media platforms. He has spoken about his life experiences on his public Instagram profile ~~and also on~~ NOC's YouTube channel.		Aiken is forthcoming about his background on his social media platforms. He has spoken about his life experiences on his public Instagram profile, NOC's YouTube channel, and on the The Daily Ketchup Podcast.<ref name=":1" />
	===Early life & family===		===Early life & family===
	Aiken grew up in a low-income and single-parent household where he was raised by his mother.<ref>aikenchia. ''Instagram.'' July 8, 2019. Accessed on 9 June 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzp1mTNFrRw/</ref> In a video titled 'My Biggest Regret', Aiken shared that their electricity got cut occasionally because they could not afford to pay the bills.<ref>Night Owl Cinematics. “[https://youtu.be/RHHCULSC0bA?t=243 My Biggest Regret]”. ''YouTube.'' July 6, 2019. Accessed on 12 June 2020.</ref> During his teenage years, Aiken fell in the wrong company which resulted in a police case when he was 14 years old.<ref>Ibid.</ref> After the incident, he completed his secondary education while also serving as a singer during the school’s chapel sessions.<ref>aikenchia. ''Instagram.'' January 8, 2019. Accessed on 9 June 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsXYkpAFpe_/</ref>		Aiken grew up in a low-income and single-parent household where he was raised by his mother.<ref>aikenchia. ''Instagram.'' July 8, 2019. Accessed on 9 June 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzp1mTNFrRw/</ref> In a video titled 'My Biggest Regret', Aiken shared that their electricity got cut occasionally because they could not afford to pay the bills.<ref>Night Owl Cinematics. “[https://youtu.be/RHHCULSC0bA?t=243 My Biggest Regret]”. ''YouTube.'' July 6, 2019. Accessed on 12 June 2020.</ref> During his teenage years, Aiken fell in the wrong company which resulted in a police case when he was 14 years old.<ref>Ibid.</ref> After the incident, he completed his secondary education while also serving as a singer during the school’s chapel sessions.<ref>aikenchia. ''Instagram.'' January 8, 2019. Accessed on 9 June 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsXYkpAFpe_/</ref>
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	Following this incident, Aiken has since resigned from NOC and Food King to become an independent content creator.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />		Following this incident, Aiken has since resigned from NOC and Food King to become an independent content creator.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />

			== AIKEN CHIA (2022 - Present) ==
			[[File:Aiken Chia's first YouTube video.jpg\|thumb\|''Aiken Chia's "How Are You Welcome To Aiken" music video. Photo from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdmdLjx0KXo YouTube].'']]
			On 20 May 2022, Aiken launched his very own YouTube channel, AIKEN CHIA. Following that, he also uploaded his first video titled, "How Are You Welcome to Aiken!"<ref>Aiken Chia. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdmdLjx0KXo How Are You Welcome to Aiken! \| Aiken Chia]". ''YouTube''. May 20, 2022. Accessed 24 May 2022.</ref>, a music video adapted from Pamela Bowden's How Are You. As of May 2022, the video has garnered over 28,000 views.

	==Personal advocacy==		==Personal advocacy==
	===''UNTIE/UNITE'' (2013) - Singer & songwriter===		===''UNTIE/UNITE'' (2013) - Singer & songwriter===
	In 2013, Aiken co-produced six acoustic tracks for an extended play (EP) album titled UNTIE/UNITE. The proceeds from the EP, which amounted to S$17,000, were donated to the less fortunate children in Nepal.<ref>“[https://archive.the-best-of-you.com/story-submission/aiken-matthew-chia AIKEN MATTHEW CHIA]”. ''The Best of You.'' Accessed on 15 June 2020. </ref> In 2017, Aiken vlogged his trip to Nepal with his mother where they visited the children's home.<ref>Ryan Sylvia. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjFRbXoVYX8 Vlog #10 - Aiken Goes to Nepal]”. ''YouTube.'' April 18, 2017. Accessed on 9 June 2020.</ref>		In 2013, Aiken co-produced six acoustic tracks for an extended play (EP) album titled UNTIE/UNITE. The proceeds from the EP, which amounted to S$17,000, were donated to the less fortunate children in Nepal.<ref>“[https://archive.the-best-of-you.com/story-submission/aiken-matthew-chia AIKEN MATTHEW CHIA]”. ''The Best of You.'' Accessed on 15 June 2020. </ref> In 2017, Aiken vlogged his trip to Nepal with his mother where they visited the children's home.<ref>Ryan Sylvia. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjFRbXoVYX8 Vlog #10 - Aiken Goes to Nepal]”. ''YouTube.'' April 18, 2017. Accessed on 9 June 2020.</ref>
	==References/ Citations==		==References/ Citations==
			<references />
	[[Category:People of Interest]]		[[Category:People of Interest]]
	~~<references />~~
	[[Category:Singapore Media]]		[[Category:Singapore Media]]

Editorial Assistant at 06:06, 24 May 2022

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	Aiken Chia (born 18 April 1989) is an online personality and independent content creator that had previously worked with [[Ryan Sylvia (Night Owl Cinematics)\|Night Owl Cinematics (NOC)]] as a partner, video producer, and talent.<ref>“[https://www.instagram.com/p/BETcLk1C7sJ/ About Night Owl Cinematics]”. ''Night Owl Cinematics.'' Accessed on 9 June 2020. </ref> In 2013, he was the winner of 987FM’s TV Star competition.<ref>987FM. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKE7-vWRy5A WE HAVE A WINNER!! 987TV STAR - results]". ''YouTube''. April 14, 2013. Accessed on 17 June 2020.</ref> Two years later, he emerged as the first runner-up for the reality television hosting competition, ''The 5 Search''. As of ~~June 2020~~, Aiken has over 86,500 followers on [https://www.instagram.com/aikenchia/?hl=en Instagram].		Aiken Chia (born 18 April 1989) is an online personality and independent content creator that had previously worked with [[Ryan Sylvia (Night Owl Cinematics)\|Night Owl Cinematics (NOC)]] as a partner, video producer, and talent.<ref>“[https://www.instagram.com/p/BETcLk1C7sJ/ About Night Owl Cinematics]”. ''Night Owl Cinematics.'' Accessed on 9 June 2020. </ref> In 2013, he was the winner of 987FM’s TV Star competition.<ref>987FM. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKE7-vWRy5A WE HAVE A WINNER!! 987TV STAR - results]". ''YouTube''. April 14, 2013. Accessed on 17 June 2020.</ref> Two years later, he emerged as the first runner-up for the reality television hosting competition, ''The 5 Search''. As of May 2022, Aiken has over 86,500 followers on [https://www.instagram.com/aikenchia/?hl=en Instagram].
	==Background==		==Background==
	Aiken is forthcoming about his background on his social media platforms. He has spoken about his life experiences on his public Instagram profile and also on NOC's YouTube channel.		Aiken is forthcoming about his background on his social media platforms. He has spoken about his life experiences on his public Instagram profile and also on NOC's YouTube channel.

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	\|<ref>“[https://www.mewatch.sg/en/series/don-t-try-this-at-home/ep1/362653 Don't Try This At Home - EP1]”. ''MeWatch.'' January 26, 2016. Accessed on 9 June 2020. </ref>		\|<ref>“[https://www.mewatch.sg/en/series/don-t-try-this-at-home/ep1/362653 Don't Try This At Home - EP1]”. ''MeWatch.'' January 26, 2016. Accessed on 9 June 2020. </ref>
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	==Night Owl Cinematics (2017 - ~~present~~)==		==Night Owl Cinematics (2017 - 2021)==
	As of ~~June 2020~~, Aiken ~~is listed as a partner on the~~ NOC ~~website~~.<ref>“[https://www.instagram.com/p/~~BETcLk1C7sJ~~/ ~~About Night Owl Cinematics~~]”. ''~~Night Owl Cinematics.~~'' Accessed ~~on 9 June 2020~~. </ref>		As of 2021, Aiken has left NOC and Food King.<ref name=":1">The Daily Ketchup Podcast. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvuBAlS4hV4 Life After The NOC Saga ft. Aiken Chia \| TDK Podcast #78]". ''YouTube''. March 14, 2022. Accessed 24 May 2022.</ref><ref name=":2">Aiken Chia. "[https://www.instagram.com/p/CYIfw-DPnGd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link aikenchia]". ''Instagram''. December 31, 2021. Accessed 24 May 2022.</ref>
	===Ryan Sylvia - Talent & producer===		===Ryan Sylvia - Talent & producer===
	[[File:Food King 2018 Thai Food.jpg\|thumb\|''Aiken (middle) is one of the hosts for Food King, a show on the Ryan Sylvia YouTube channel. Photo from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny8MuKQak_g video].'']]		[[File:Food King 2018 Thai Food.jpg\|thumb\|''Aiken (middle) is one of the hosts for Food King, a show on the Ryan Sylvia YouTube channel. Photo from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny8MuKQak_g video].'']]
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	Samantha Tan vouched for Aiken’s kindness, stating that Aiken had prayed for her when she experienced anxiety during one of her shoots.<ref>Justin. “[https://hype.my/2021/249166/colgate-sylvia-chan-noc-ryan-aiken/ Colgate Terminates Collab With Sylvia Chan; Night Owl Cinematics Talents Defend Ryan & Aiken].” ''Hype''. October 9, 2021. Accessed 15 October 2021.</ref>		Samantha Tan vouched for Aiken’s kindness, stating that Aiken had prayed for her when she experienced anxiety during one of her shoots.<ref>Justin. “[https://hype.my/2021/249166/colgate-sylvia-chan-noc-ryan-aiken/ Colgate Terminates Collab With Sylvia Chan; Night Owl Cinematics Talents Defend Ryan & Aiken].” ''Hype''. October 9, 2021. Accessed 15 October 2021.</ref>

			Following this incident, Aiken has since resigned from NOC and Food King to become an independent content creator.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />
	==Personal advocacy==		==Personal advocacy==
	===''UNTIE/UNITE'' (2013) - Singer & songwriter===		===''UNTIE/UNITE'' (2013) - Singer & songwriter===