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Paul | Paul Foster (born 15 December 1980) is a Singaporean actor and host.<ref>Goh, Samantha. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/fashion/actor-host-paul-foster-considers-himself-singaporean-born-and-bred Actor-host Paul Foster considers himself Singaporean born and bred]”. ''The Straits Times.'' May 22, 2015. Accessed on 12 March 2020. </ref> The start of his professional career dates back to 2002, when he first appeared in a television reality series titled ''The Big Unknown''.<ref>Simon, Audrey. “[https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/model-life A model life]”. ''The Edge Market.'' May 9, 2016. Accessed on 12 March 2020.</ref> Since then, Paul has been no stranger in local show business having scored roles in shows like ''Polo Boys'' (2009) and ''Mata Mata'' (2013).<ref>“[https://www.mewatch.sg/en/series/school-days-s2/ep1/256711 School Days S2 - EP1]”. ''MeWatch.'' December 29, 2017. Accessed on 12 March 2020. </ref><ref>“[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2766698/bio Paul Foster]”. ''IMDb.'' Accessed on 12 March 2020. </ref> On social media ([https://www.instagram.com/paulfosterrr/ Instagram]), he uses his following to raise awareness on environmental issues and animal welfare.<ref>Sandran, Aravin. “[https://www.buro247.sg/culture/insiders/earth-hour-2019-liv-lo-paul-foster-and-sezairi-advocate-for-living-an-eco-conscious-lifestyle-in-singapore.html Earth Hour 2019: Liv Lo, Paul Foster and Sezairi advocate for living an eco-conscious lifestyle in Singapore]”. ''Buro.'' March 3, 2019. Accessed on 12 March 2020. </ref><ref>“[https://www.animalloversleague.com/our-team Message from The Founders]”. ''Animal Lovers League.'' Accessed on 12 March 2020. </ref> | ||
== Background == | ==Background== | ||
=== Early | ===Early life & family=== | ||
Paul is of British-Peranakan heritage. Born to Len and Joyce Foster on 15 December 1980, he has one younger biological sister and three older half-sisters from his mother’s previous marriage. | [[File:Paul Foster and Mother.jpg|thumb|''Paul Foster pictured with his mother, Joyce Foster, in 2014. Photo from [https://www.asiaone.com/women/man-house-18 The Straits Times].'']] | ||
Paul is of British-Peranakan heritage. Born to Len and Joyce Foster on 15 December 1980, he has one younger biological sister and three older half-sisters from his mother’s previous marriage.<ref>Mui, Cheryl. “[https://www.asiaone.com/women/man-house-18 Man of the house at 18]”. ''AsiaOne.'' September 26, 2014. Accessed on 12 March 2020. </ref> | |||
Paul has described his childhood as a safe and easy one, noting that he was an outdoorsy child and that his family often took vacations. Unfortunately, Paul’s father passed away from cancer in 1999. At the time, Paul had been in the midst of his International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations. His father's death pushed him to assume more household responsibilities on top of managing his studies. | Paul has described his childhood as a safe and easy one, noting that he was an outdoorsy child and that his family often took vacations.<ref>Simon, Audrey. “[https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/model-life A model life]”. ''The Edge Market.'' May 9, 2016. Accessed on 12 March 2020.</ref> Unfortunately, Paul’s father passed away from cancer in 1999.<ref>Teo, Jasmine. “[https://www.8days.sg/sceneandheard/celebrities/paul-foster-and-girlfriend-of-5-years-break-up-weeks-before-he-10644512 Paul Foster And Girlfriend Of 5 Years Break Up — Weeks Before He Moves To Canada To Be With Her]”. ''8Days.'' August 23, 2018. Accessed on 12 March 2020. </ref> At the time, Paul had been in the midst of his International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations. His father's death pushed him to assume more household responsibilities on top of managing his studies.<ref>Chen-Cordeiro, Daphne. “[https://hk.asiatatler.com/society/paul-foster-netflix-singapore-social Star of Singapore Social Paul Foster Reveals How They Really Filmed The Netflix Show]”. ''Hong Kong Tatler.'' January 7, 2020. Accessed on 12 March 2020. </ref><ref>Simon, Audrey. “[https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/model-life A model life]”. ''The Edge Market.'' May 9, 2016. Accessed on 12 March 2020.</ref> | ||
During his time in National Service (NS), Paul was a Lance Corporal. His main duty was to guard the Changi Naval Base alongside his peers in the 608 Squadron. | During his time in National Service (NS), Paul was a Lance Corporal. His main duty was to guard the Changi Naval Base alongside his peers in the 608 Squadron.<ref>“[https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/actor-paul-foster-shares-about-his-life-rsaf-nsman Actor Paul Foster shares about his life as an RSAF NSman]”. ''AsiaOne.'' January 9, 2014. Accessed on 12 March 2020.</ref> | ||
=== Education === | ===Education=== | ||
Paul studied at the United World College of Southeast Asia (UWCSEA) in Singapore from 1992 to 1999. After finishing his NS, he enrolled in Deakin University, Australia. He returned to Singapore after graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science (Sports Coaching and Administration). It was during his time at Deakin University that he filmed his first show, ''The Big Unknown'' (2002). | Paul studied at the United World College of Southeast Asia (UWCSEA) in Singapore from 1992 to 1999.<ref>UWCSEA Dover. “Paul Foster '99, #UWCSEA alumnus and Singapore’s entertainment veteran,”. ''Twitter.'' September 5, 2019. Accessed on 13 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://twitter.com/UWCSEA_Dover/status/1169486088353615872</ref> After finishing his NS, he enrolled in Deakin University, Australia. He returned to Singapore after graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science (Sports Coaching and Administration).<ref>Foster, Paul. “[https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-foster-707b5a31/?originalSubdomain=sg Paul Foster]”. ''LinkedIn.'' Accessed on 12 March 2020. </ref> It was during his time at Deakin University that he filmed his first show, ''The Big Unknown'' (2002).<ref>“[https://www.esquiresg.com/features/singapore-social-main-cast-netflix-reality-series-sukki-singapora-burlesque-mae-tan-fashion-influencer-surrender-paul-foster-tv-host-vinny-sharp-youtube-nicole-ong-entrepreneur-tabitha-nauser-singer/ Singapore Social: Netflix’s latest reality series stars Sukki Singapora, Mae Tan, Paul Foster, Vinny Sharp, and Nicole Ong]”. ''Esquire SG.'' December 8, 2019. Accessed on 12 March 2020.</ref> | ||
== Relationships == | ==Relationships== | ||
=== Relationship with Joey (2019 - Present day) === | ===Relationship with Joey (2019 - Present day)=== | ||
As of March 2020, Paul is in a committed relationship with Joey. They live together with three cats - Moshi, Bongo and Jewel - and a husky named Bam Bam. Before this, he has had four serious girlfriends - out of which his relationship with Jenna Sendall was the most public. | As of March 2020, Paul is in a committed relationship with Joey.<ref>paulfosterrr. ''Instagram.'' April 8, 2019. Accessed on 13 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv-0b1cHaAH/</ref> They live together with three cats - Moshi, Bongo and Jewel - and a husky named Bam Bam.<ref>Li, Gwen. “[https://www.pressreader.com/singapore/pets-singapore/20190601/282548724811117 Reigning Cats and A Dog]”. ''PressReader.'' June 1, 2019. Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref><ref>Grasso, Samantha. “[https://www.dailydot.com/upstream/netflix-singapore-social-cast-where-are-they-now/ Where is the cast of Netflix’s ‘Singapore Social’ now?]”. ''DailyDot.'' November 26, 2019. Accessed on 12 March 2020. </ref> Before this, he has had four serious girlfriends<ref>Chua, Charlene. “[https://www.asiaone.com/print/News/Latest%2BNews/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20130128-398483.html Paul Foster: 'She has to be loyal to her family and friends']”. ''AsiaOne.'' January 30, 2013. Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> - out of which his relationship with Jenna Sendall was the most public.<ref>Twang, Lisa. “[https://www.tnp.sg/m/makan/when-paul-foster-eats-emperor When Paul Foster eats like an emperor]”. ''The New Paper.'' November 18, 2015. Accessed on 12 March 2020. </ref> | ||
=== Relationship with Jenna Sendall (2013 - 2018) === | ===Relationship with Jenna Sendall (2013 - 2018)=== | ||
Paul and Jenna dated for five years before they went their separate ways. They had met when Jenna was on a six-month exchange programme at Singapore Management University (SMU). After five years in Singapore where she had worked as a restaurant manager at Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen, Jenna decided that she wanted to move back to Canada. Paul had been prepared to relocate to Vancouver with Jenna but she eventually told him not to. The couple ended their relationship amicably after realising that a break-up was inevitable. | Paul and Jenna dated for five years before they went their separate ways.<ref>Teo, Jasmine. “[https://www.8days.sg/sceneandheard/celebrities/paul-foster-and-girlfriend-of-5-years-break-up-weeks-before-he-10644512 Paul Foster And Girlfriend Of 5 Years Break Up — Weeks Before He Moves To Canada To Be With Her]”. ''Today.'' August 23, 2018. Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> They had met when Jenna was on a six-month exchange programme at Singapore Management University (SMU).<ref>Sendall, Jenna. “[https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-sendall-2a429285/?originalSubdomain=ca Jenna Sendall]”. ''LinkedIn.'' Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> After five years in Singapore where she had worked as a restaurant manager at Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen,<ref>“[https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/ShowUserReviews-g294265-d8132528-r549867929-Bread_Street_Kitchen-Singapore.html Brilliant time at Bread Street Kitchen]”. ''Trip Advisor.'' December 29, 2017. Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> Jenna decided that she wanted to move back to Canada. Paul had been prepared to relocate to Vancouver with Jenna but she eventually told him not to.<ref>Teo, Jasmine. “[https://www.magzter.com/article/Celebrity/8-Days/Paul-Foster-And-Girlfriend-Of-Five-Years-Break-Up Paul Foster And Girlfriend Of 5 Years Break Up]”. ''Magzter.'' Accessed on 12 March 2020. </ref> The couple ended their relationship amicably after realising that a break-up was inevitable.<ref>Teo, Jasmine. “[https://www.8days.sg/sceneandheard/celebrities/paul-foster-and-girlfriend-of-5-years-break-up-weeks-before-he-10644512 Paul Foster And Girlfriend Of 5 Years Break Up — Weeks Before He Moves To Canada To Be With Her]”. ''8Days.'' August 23, 2018. Accessed on 12 March 2020. </ref> | ||
== Acting & TV | ==Acting & TV hosting== | ||
Paul made his debut on Singaporean television in 2002, when he starred in the reality show ''The Big Unknown''. This role landed him several modelling jobs, which he continued to pursue upon his return to Singapore in 2005. Paul has been on the covers of local magazines like ''Men’s Health'' and ''Cosmopolitan Singapore''. As of 2020, he is managed by the Singapore-based modelling agency, ''Mannequin''. Paul shot to fame in 2007, when he made a special appearance on ''Deal or No Deal: The Hunks Special''. | [[File:Singapore Social Paul Foster.jpg|thumb|''In 2019, Paul Foster (bottom right) was one of the stars of the Netflix Original series, Singapore Social. Photo from [https://reelgood.com/show/singapore-social-2019 Reel Good].'']] | ||
[[File:Paul Foster Mata Mata.jpg|thumb|''Paul Foster pictured as DSP Graham Fletcher in Mata Mata (2013). Photo from [https://www.yp.sg/how-the-journey-of-veteran-singaporean-actor-paul-foster-is-inspiring-people-to-be-and-do-good/ YP.SG].'']] | |||
Paul made his debut on Singaporean television in 2002, when he starred in the reality show ''The Big Unknown''.<ref>Goh, Samantha. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/fashion/actor-host-paul-foster-considers-himself-singaporean-born-and-bred Actor-host Paul Foster considers himself Singaporean born and bred]”. ''The Straits Times.'' May 22, 2015. Accessed on 12 March 2020. </ref> This role landed him several modelling jobs, which he continued to pursue upon his return to Singapore in 2005.<ref>“[http://wardrobetrendsfashion.com/whos-that-hottie-paul-foster/ Who’s That Hottie: Paul Foster]”. ''Wardrobe Trends Fashion.'' October 25, 2012. Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> Paul has been on the covers of local magazines like ''Men’s Health'' and ''Cosmopolitan Singapore''.<ref>“[https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/p1uw5aSRUNLv0Q Paul Foster CV]”. ''Beam Artistes.'' December 15, 2013. Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> As of 2020, he is managed by the Singapore-based modelling agency, ''Mannequin''.<ref>“[http://mannequins.com.sg/ Models]”. ''Mannequin.'' Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> Paul shot to fame in 2007, when he made a special appearance on ''Deal or No Deal: The Hunks Special''.<ref>“[https://thesmartlocal.com/reviews/singapore/uniquely-singapore-2/famous-faces/actors-famous-faces/paul-foster/ Paul Foster]”. ''The Smart Local.'' February 28, 2013. Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
!Year | |||
!Programme Title | |||
!Character/Role | |||
!Refs. | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | rowspan="2" |2019 | ||
| | |Singapore Social | ||
|< | | rowspan="2" |Himself | ||
| | |<ref>“[https://www.netflix.com/sg/title/80245262 Singapore Social]”. ''Netflix.'' Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> | ||
|- | |||
|No Sleep, No Fomo | |||
|<ref>Erlina Calubayan. "[https://www.tnp.sg/entertainment/tv/paul-foster-pushes-past-his-limits-no-sleep-no-fomo Paul Foster pushes past his limits for No Sleep, No Fomo]". ''The New Paper''. April 15, 2019. Accessed on 17 April 2020.</ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="2" | | | rowspan="2" |2015 | ||
| | |Working Class | ||
|< | |Nick Daman / Dave | ||
|<ref>Paul Foster. “Our first episode of Working Class airs tonight on MediaCorp Channel 5 at…”. ''Facebook.'' October 14, 2015. Accessed on 13 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/322678087850280/posts/our-first-episode-of-working-class-airs-tonight-on-mediacorp-channel-5-at-930pm-/839283509523066/</ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |Lion Mums | ||
|< | |Shane | ||
|<ref>“[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7371580/fullcredits Lion Moms (2015– )]”. ''IMDb.'' Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |2014 | ||
| | |Code of Law | ||
|< | |Professor De Mello | ||
|<ref>“[https://www.mewatch.sg/en/series/code-of-law-s2/ep4/272812 Code Of Law S2 - EP4]”. ''MeWatch.'' June 25, 2014. Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |2013 | ||
| | |Mata Mata | ||
| | |DSP Graham Fletcher | ||
|<ref>Brinstan Frois, Andre. “[https://coconuts.co/singapore/features/paul-foster-im-not-kiasu-or-kaypoh-im-singaporean-core/ Paul Foster: I’m not kiasu or kaypoh, but I’m Singaporean to the core]”. ''Coconuts Singapore.'' November 19, 2013. Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="4" |2012 | ||
| | |Sasuke Singapore Celebrity Challenge | ||
| rowspan="2" |Host | |||
| rowspan="2" | | |<ref>Lucas. Official. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhWohRtKwCI Sasuke Singapore 2012 - Paul Foster]”. ''YouTube.'' September 2, 2012. Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |Hot Guys Who Cook | ||
| | |<ref>“[https://sg.news.yahoo.com/photos/meet-the-contestants-of-hot-guys-who-cook-season-2-slideshow/meet-the-contestants-of-hot-guys-who-cook-season-2-photo-1172074029.html Meet the contestants of Hot Guys Who Cook season 2]”. ''Yahoo! News.'' December 3, 2012. Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |Serangoon Road | ||
|< | |Malone | ||
|<ref>“[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2766698/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Paul Foster]”. ''IMDb.'' Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |2 Brothers, 2 Cities | ||
| | | rowspan="2" |Host | ||
|< | |<ref>Paul Foster. “Brothers, 2 Cities travelogue”. ''Facebook.'' January 31, 2013. Accessed on 13 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/paulfosterrr/videos/326582734126482/</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="4" |2011 | ||
|SuperModelMe 2 | |SuperModelMe 2 | ||
|< | |<ref>“[http://www.stylefrontier.com/2011/03/supermodelme-season-2-premiere.html SupermodelMe Season 2 Premiere]”. ''Style Frontier.'' March 26, 2011. Accessed on 13 November 2020. </ref> | ||
| | |- | ||
|Papa, Rock! | |||
|Ashton Koh | |||
|<ref>Abdul Rahman, Noor Ashikin. “[https://www.tnp.sg/entertainment/tv/american-newbie-scores-lead-role-suria-show American newbie scores lead role in Suria show]”. ''The New Paper.'' July 23, 2015. Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> | |||
|- | |||
|Wicked (The Musical) | |||
| rowspan="4" |Host | |||
|<ref>BASE Entertainment. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=SN&hl=fr&v=HyrCtisyT4M WICKED TV: Tales from the Emerald City Part 2 of 3]”. ''YouTube.'' January 6, 2012. Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |We are Singaporeans | ||
| - | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | rowspan="2" |2010 | ||
| | |Dance Star Asia | ||
| | |<ref>Wan, Munirah. “[https://www.youth.sg/Spotted/People/2013/11/Famous-and-for-a-cause-Paul-Foster Famous and for a cause: Paul Foster]”. ''Youth.sg.'' November 25, 2013. Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |Winning Post | ||
|<ref>“[https://www.mewatch.sg/en/series/the-winning-post/ep4/321961 The Winning Post - EP4]”. ''MeWatch.'' August 21, 2014. Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> | |||
|< | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | rowspan="3" |2009 | ||
|< | |Red Thread | ||
|Marc Pereira | |||
| rowspan="2" |<ref>Seah, May. “A whiter shade of pale”. ''Today.'' July 6, 2009. Accessed on 13 March 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |Polo Boys | ||
|Alan Morrison | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|2 | |Buffetlicious | ||
| | | rowspan="2" |Host | ||
| | |<ref>“[https://gramho.com/explore-hashtag/marybukoh #marybukoh Instagram Posts]”. ''Gramho.'' Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | rowspan="2" |2008 | ||
| | |Rouge | ||
| | |<ref>“Page 51 Miscellaneous Column 1”. ''Today.'' April 12, 2008. Accessed on 13 March 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |Pulau Hantu (Telemovie) | ||
| | |Sergeant | ||
|<ref>“[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1264107/ Pulau Hantu (2008)]”. ''IMDb.'' Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | rowspan="2" |2007 | ||
| | |Deal or No Deal: The Hunks Special | ||
| | | rowspan="3" |Host | ||
| | |<ref>“[https://enacademic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/4593484 Deal or No Deal (Singapore)]”. ''Academic.'' Accessed 13 March 2020. </ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |The Food Bachelor | ||
|<ref>Klyne, Rachel. “[https://www.herworld.com/life/sex-love/5-minutes-paul-foster/ 5 Minutes With Paul Foster]”. ''Her World.'' December 17, 2012. Accessed on 12 March 2020. </ref> | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |2002 | ||
| | |The Big Unknown | ||
|< | |<ref>Seah, May. “A whiter shade of pale”. ''Today.'' July 6, 2009. Accessed on 13 March 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG. </ref> | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Event Hosting == | ==Event Hosting== | ||
Apart from acting, Paul has | [[File:Paul Foster and Joseph Schooling.jpg|thumb|''Paul Foster interviewing Joseph Schooling at the 2018 Peter Lim Scholarship Awards Presentation. Photo from [https://www.facebook.com/paulfosterrr/photos/a.344872478964174/1656144227836986/?type=3&theater Facebook].'']] | ||
Apart from acting, television hosting and modelling, Paul has emceed for a variety of events ranging from roadshows to award ceremonies - some of which are documented in the table below. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
!Year | |||
!Event | |||
!Refs. | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |2019 | ||
| | |Capella Singapore 10 year Anniversary | ||
| | |<ref>Paul Foster. ''Facebook''. December 21, 2019. Accessed on 25 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/paulfosterrr/photos/a.514043085380445/2670527586398640/?type=3&theater</ref> | ||
| | |- | ||
|2018 | |||
|Peter Lim Scholarship Awards Presentation | |||
|<ref>Paul Foster. ''Facebook''. June 1, 2018. Accessed on 25 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/paulfosterrr/photos/a.344872478964174/1656144227836986/?type=3&theater</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|2017 | |||
|President's Star Charity | |||
|<ref>Paul Foster. ''Facebook''. December 16, 2017. Accessed on 25 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/paulfosterrr/photos/a.1279046518880094/1486019888182755/?type=3&theater</ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |2016 | ||
| | |''The Man Who Knew Infinity'' (2016) red carpet | ||
| | |<ref>Paul Foster. ''Facebook''. April 26, 2016. Accessed on 25 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/paulfosterrr/photos/a.344872478964174/943284762456273/?type=3&theater</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |2015 | ||
| | |Spirit Of Enterprise Awards Night | ||
|<ref>Paul Foster. ''Facebook''. October 23, 2015. Accessed on 25 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/paulfosterrr/photos/a.514043085380445/842580039193413/?type=3&theater</ref> | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | rowspan="2" |2012 | ||
| | |Smoked by Windows Roadshow Challenge | ||
| | |<ref>Teh, Joe. “[https://techielobang.com/blog/2012/03/07/smoked-by-windows-phone-in-singapore/ SMOKED BY WINDOWS PHONE IN SINGAPORE]”. ''TechLobang.'' March 7, 2012. Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |Asian Television Awards | ||
| | | rowspan="2" |<ref>“[https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/p1uw5aSRUNLv0Q Paul Foster Resume]”. ''LinkedIn.'' December 15, 2013. Accessed on 13 March 2020.</ref> | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="2" |2011 | ||
|National Arts Council Patron of the Arts Awards | |National Arts Council Patron of the Arts Awards | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Singtel Grid Girls | |Singtel Grid Girls | ||
|Singtel | |<ref>Singtel. “SingTel Grid Girl host, Paul Foster takes you behind the scenes as the girls…”. ''Facebook.'' August 3, 2011. Accessed on 13 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/singtel/posts/singtel-grid-girl-host-paul-foster-takes-you-behind-the-scenes-as-the-girls-go-o/180783095322291/</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | rowspan="2" |2010 | ||
| | |Hair for Hope | ||
| | | rowspan="3" |<ref>“[https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/p1uw5aSRUNLv0Q Paul Foster Resume]”. ''LinkedIn.'' December 15, 2013. Accessed on 13 March 2020.</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |Singapore Sports Awards | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |2008 | ||
|Habitat for Humanity Charity Gala Dinner | |||
| | |||
|} | |} | ||
== Entrepreneurship == | ==Entrepreneurship== | ||
=== Dre Valet & LiveFit.Asia === | ===Dre Valet & LiveFit.Asia<ref>Foster, Paul. “[https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-foster-707b5a31/?originalSubdomain=sg Paul Foster]”. ''LinkedIn.'' Accessed on 12 March 2020.</ref>=== | ||
Paul's two business ventures were founded in 2016 and 2012 respectively. Dre Valet is a mobile application for car valet bookings. LiveFit.Asia is an online store selling health supplements. | Paul's two business ventures were founded in 2016 and 2012 respectively.<ref> Simon, Audrey. “[https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/model-life A model life]”. ''The Edge Market.'' May 9, 2016. Accessed on 12 March 2020.</ref> Dre Valet is a mobile application for car valet bookings.<ref>Dre Valet. “Don't worry, DRE's still here to help along your midweek thirst...”. ''Facebook.'' March 26, 2018. Accessed on 13 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/DreValet/photos/a.1578791299113530/2022571924735463/?type=3&theater</ref> LiveFit.Asia is an online store selling health supplements.<ref>“[https://www.livefit.asia/pages/about-us About Us]”. ''LiveFit.Asia.'' Accessed on 13 March 2020. </ref> | ||
== References / Citations == | ==References / Citations== | ||
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Paul Foster | |
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Born | 15 December 1980 |
Education | Bachelor of Applied Science (Sports Coaching and Administration) |
Alma mater | UWCSEA, Deakin University |
Paul Foster (born 15 December 1980) is a Singaporean actor and host.[1] The start of his professional career dates back to 2002, when he first appeared in a television reality series titled The Big Unknown.[2] Since then, Paul has been no stranger in local show business having scored roles in shows like Polo Boys (2009) and Mata Mata (2013).[3][4] On social media (Instagram), he uses his following to raise awareness on environmental issues and animal welfare.[5][6]
Background
Early life & family
Paul is of British-Peranakan heritage. Born to Len and Joyce Foster on 15 December 1980, he has one younger biological sister and three older half-sisters from his mother’s previous marriage.[7]
Paul has described his childhood as a safe and easy one, noting that he was an outdoorsy child and that his family often took vacations.[8] Unfortunately, Paul’s father passed away from cancer in 1999.[9] At the time, Paul had been in the midst of his International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations. His father's death pushed him to assume more household responsibilities on top of managing his studies.[10][11]
During his time in National Service (NS), Paul was a Lance Corporal. His main duty was to guard the Changi Naval Base alongside his peers in the 608 Squadron.[12]
Education
Paul studied at the United World College of Southeast Asia (UWCSEA) in Singapore from 1992 to 1999.[13] After finishing his NS, he enrolled in Deakin University, Australia. He returned to Singapore after graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science (Sports Coaching and Administration).[14] It was during his time at Deakin University that he filmed his first show, The Big Unknown (2002).[15]
Relationships
Relationship with Joey (2019 - Present day)
As of March 2020, Paul is in a committed relationship with Joey.[16] They live together with three cats - Moshi, Bongo and Jewel - and a husky named Bam Bam.[17][18] Before this, he has had four serious girlfriends[19] - out of which his relationship with Jenna Sendall was the most public.[20]
Relationship with Jenna Sendall (2013 - 2018)
Paul and Jenna dated for five years before they went their separate ways.[21] They had met when Jenna was on a six-month exchange programme at Singapore Management University (SMU).[22] After five years in Singapore where she had worked as a restaurant manager at Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen,[23] Jenna decided that she wanted to move back to Canada. Paul had been prepared to relocate to Vancouver with Jenna but she eventually told him not to.[24] The couple ended their relationship amicably after realising that a break-up was inevitable.[25]
Acting & TV hosting
Paul made his debut on Singaporean television in 2002, when he starred in the reality show The Big Unknown.[26] This role landed him several modelling jobs, which he continued to pursue upon his return to Singapore in 2005.[27] Paul has been on the covers of local magazines like Men’s Health and Cosmopolitan Singapore.[28] As of 2020, he is managed by the Singapore-based modelling agency, Mannequin.[29] Paul shot to fame in 2007, when he made a special appearance on Deal or No Deal: The Hunks Special.[30]
Year | Programme Title | Character/Role | Refs. |
---|---|---|---|
2019 | Singapore Social | Himself | [31] |
No Sleep, No Fomo | [32] | ||
2015 | Working Class | Nick Daman / Dave | [33] |
Lion Mums | Shane | [34] | |
2014 | Code of Law | Professor De Mello | [35] |
2013 | Mata Mata | DSP Graham Fletcher | [36] |
2012 | Sasuke Singapore Celebrity Challenge | Host | [37] |
Hot Guys Who Cook | [38] | ||
Serangoon Road | Malone | [39] | |
2 Brothers, 2 Cities | Host | [40] | |
2011 | SuperModelMe 2 | [41] | |
Papa, Rock! | Ashton Koh | [42] | |
Wicked (The Musical) | Host | [43] | |
We are Singaporeans | - | ||
2010 | Dance Star Asia | [44] | |
Winning Post | [45] | ||
2009 | Red Thread | Marc Pereira | [46] |
Polo Boys | Alan Morrison | ||
Buffetlicious | Host | [47] | |
2008 | Rouge | [48] | |
Pulau Hantu (Telemovie) | Sergeant | [49] | |
2007 | Deal or No Deal: The Hunks Special | Host | [50] |
The Food Bachelor | [51] | ||
2002 | The Big Unknown | [52] |
Event Hosting
Apart from acting, television hosting and modelling, Paul has emceed for a variety of events ranging from roadshows to award ceremonies - some of which are documented in the table below.
Year | Event | Refs. |
---|---|---|
2019 | Capella Singapore 10 year Anniversary | [53] |
2018 | Peter Lim Scholarship Awards Presentation | [54] |
2017 | President's Star Charity | [55] |
2016 | The Man Who Knew Infinity (2016) red carpet | [56] |
2015 | Spirit Of Enterprise Awards Night | [57] |
2012 | Smoked by Windows Roadshow Challenge | [58] |
Asian Television Awards | [59] | |
2011 | National Arts Council Patron of the Arts Awards | |
Singtel Grid Girls | [60] | |
2010 | Hair for Hope | [61] |
Singapore Sports Awards | ||
2008 | Habitat for Humanity Charity Gala Dinner |
Entrepreneurship
Dre Valet & LiveFit.Asia[62]
Paul's two business ventures were founded in 2016 and 2012 respectively.[63] Dre Valet is a mobile application for car valet bookings.[64] LiveFit.Asia is an online store selling health supplements.[65]
References / Citations
- ↑ Goh, Samantha. “Actor-host Paul Foster considers himself Singaporean born and bred”. The Straits Times. May 22, 2015. Accessed on 12 March 2020.
- ↑ Simon, Audrey. “A model life”. The Edge Market. May 9, 2016. Accessed on 12 March 2020.
- ↑ “School Days S2 - EP1”. MeWatch. December 29, 2017. Accessed on 12 March 2020.
- ↑ “Paul Foster”. IMDb. Accessed on 12 March 2020.
- ↑ Sandran, Aravin. “Earth Hour 2019: Liv Lo, Paul Foster and Sezairi advocate for living an eco-conscious lifestyle in Singapore”. Buro. March 3, 2019. Accessed on 12 March 2020.
- ↑ “Message from The Founders”. Animal Lovers League. Accessed on 12 March 2020.
- ↑ Mui, Cheryl. “Man of the house at 18”. AsiaOne. September 26, 2014. Accessed on 12 March 2020.
- ↑ Simon, Audrey. “A model life”. The Edge Market. May 9, 2016. Accessed on 12 March 2020.
- ↑ Teo, Jasmine. “Paul Foster And Girlfriend Of 5 Years Break Up — Weeks Before He Moves To Canada To Be With Her”. 8Days. August 23, 2018. Accessed on 12 March 2020.
- ↑ Chen-Cordeiro, Daphne. “Star of Singapore Social Paul Foster Reveals How They Really Filmed The Netflix Show”. Hong Kong Tatler. January 7, 2020. Accessed on 12 March 2020.
- ↑ Simon, Audrey. “A model life”. The Edge Market. May 9, 2016. Accessed on 12 March 2020.
- ↑ “Actor Paul Foster shares about his life as an RSAF NSman”. AsiaOne. January 9, 2014. Accessed on 12 March 2020.
- ↑ UWCSEA Dover. “Paul Foster '99, #UWCSEA alumnus and Singapore’s entertainment veteran,”. Twitter. September 5, 2019. Accessed on 13 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://twitter.com/UWCSEA_Dover/status/1169486088353615872
- ↑ Foster, Paul. “Paul Foster”. LinkedIn. Accessed on 12 March 2020.
- ↑ “Singapore Social: Netflix’s latest reality series stars Sukki Singapora, Mae Tan, Paul Foster, Vinny Sharp, and Nicole Ong”. Esquire SG. December 8, 2019. Accessed on 12 March 2020.
- ↑ paulfosterrr. Instagram. April 8, 2019. Accessed on 13 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv-0b1cHaAH/
- ↑ Li, Gwen. “Reigning Cats and A Dog”. PressReader. June 1, 2019. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ Grasso, Samantha. “Where is the cast of Netflix’s ‘Singapore Social’ now?”. DailyDot. November 26, 2019. Accessed on 12 March 2020.
- ↑ Chua, Charlene. “Paul Foster: 'She has to be loyal to her family and friends'”. AsiaOne. January 30, 2013. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ Twang, Lisa. “When Paul Foster eats like an emperor”. The New Paper. November 18, 2015. Accessed on 12 March 2020.
- ↑ Teo, Jasmine. “Paul Foster And Girlfriend Of 5 Years Break Up — Weeks Before He Moves To Canada To Be With Her”. Today. August 23, 2018. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ Sendall, Jenna. “Jenna Sendall”. LinkedIn. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ “Brilliant time at Bread Street Kitchen”. Trip Advisor. December 29, 2017. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ Teo, Jasmine. “Paul Foster And Girlfriend Of 5 Years Break Up”. Magzter. Accessed on 12 March 2020.
- ↑ Teo, Jasmine. “Paul Foster And Girlfriend Of 5 Years Break Up — Weeks Before He Moves To Canada To Be With Her”. 8Days. August 23, 2018. Accessed on 12 March 2020.
- ↑ Goh, Samantha. “Actor-host Paul Foster considers himself Singaporean born and bred”. The Straits Times. May 22, 2015. Accessed on 12 March 2020.
- ↑ “Who’s That Hottie: Paul Foster”. Wardrobe Trends Fashion. October 25, 2012. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ “Paul Foster CV”. Beam Artistes. December 15, 2013. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ “Models”. Mannequin. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ “Paul Foster”. The Smart Local. February 28, 2013. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ “Singapore Social”. Netflix. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ Erlina Calubayan. "Paul Foster pushes past his limits for No Sleep, No Fomo". The New Paper. April 15, 2019. Accessed on 17 April 2020.
- ↑ Paul Foster. “Our first episode of Working Class airs tonight on MediaCorp Channel 5 at…”. Facebook. October 14, 2015. Accessed on 13 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/322678087850280/posts/our-first-episode-of-working-class-airs-tonight-on-mediacorp-channel-5-at-930pm-/839283509523066/
- ↑ “Lion Moms (2015– )”. IMDb. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ “Code Of Law S2 - EP4”. MeWatch. June 25, 2014. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ Brinstan Frois, Andre. “Paul Foster: I’m not kiasu or kaypoh, but I’m Singaporean to the core”. Coconuts Singapore. November 19, 2013. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ Lucas. Official. “Sasuke Singapore 2012 - Paul Foster”. YouTube. September 2, 2012. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ “Meet the contestants of Hot Guys Who Cook season 2”. Yahoo! News. December 3, 2012. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ “Paul Foster”. IMDb. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ Paul Foster. “Brothers, 2 Cities travelogue”. Facebook. January 31, 2013. Accessed on 13 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/paulfosterrr/videos/326582734126482/
- ↑ “SupermodelMe Season 2 Premiere”. Style Frontier. March 26, 2011. Accessed on 13 November 2020.
- ↑ Abdul Rahman, Noor Ashikin. “American newbie scores lead role in Suria show”. The New Paper. July 23, 2015. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ BASE Entertainment. “WICKED TV: Tales from the Emerald City Part 2 of 3”. YouTube. January 6, 2012. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ Wan, Munirah. “Famous and for a cause: Paul Foster”. Youth.sg. November 25, 2013. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ “The Winning Post - EP4”. MeWatch. August 21, 2014. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ Seah, May. “A whiter shade of pale”. Today. July 6, 2009. Accessed on 13 March 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.
- ↑ “#marybukoh Instagram Posts”. Gramho. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ “Page 51 Miscellaneous Column 1”. Today. April 12, 2008. Accessed on 13 March 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.
- ↑ “Pulau Hantu (2008)”. IMDb. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ “Deal or No Deal (Singapore)”. Academic. Accessed 13 March 2020.
- ↑ Klyne, Rachel. “5 Minutes With Paul Foster”. Her World. December 17, 2012. Accessed on 12 March 2020.
- ↑ Seah, May. “A whiter shade of pale”. Today. July 6, 2009. Accessed on 13 March 2020. Retrieved from NewspaperSG.
- ↑ Paul Foster. Facebook. December 21, 2019. Accessed on 25 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/paulfosterrr/photos/a.514043085380445/2670527586398640/?type=3&theater
- ↑ Paul Foster. Facebook. June 1, 2018. Accessed on 25 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/paulfosterrr/photos/a.344872478964174/1656144227836986/?type=3&theater
- ↑ Paul Foster. Facebook. December 16, 2017. Accessed on 25 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/paulfosterrr/photos/a.1279046518880094/1486019888182755/?type=3&theater
- ↑ Paul Foster. Facebook. April 26, 2016. Accessed on 25 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/paulfosterrr/photos/a.344872478964174/943284762456273/?type=3&theater
- ↑ Paul Foster. Facebook. October 23, 2015. Accessed on 25 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/paulfosterrr/photos/a.514043085380445/842580039193413/?type=3&theater
- ↑ Teh, Joe. “SMOKED BY WINDOWS PHONE IN SINGAPORE”. TechLobang. March 7, 2012. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ “Paul Foster Resume”. LinkedIn. December 15, 2013. Accessed on 13 March 2020.
- ↑ Singtel. “SingTel Grid Girl host, Paul Foster takes you behind the scenes as the girls…”. Facebook. August 3, 2011. Accessed on 13 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/singtel/posts/singtel-grid-girl-host-paul-foster-takes-you-behind-the-scenes-as-the-girls-go-o/180783095322291/
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- ↑ Simon, Audrey. “A model life”. The Edge Market. May 9, 2016. Accessed on 12 March 2020.
- ↑ Dre Valet. “Don't worry, DRE's still here to help along your midweek thirst...”. Facebook. March 26, 2018. Accessed on 13 March 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/DreValet/photos/a.1578791299113530/2022571924735463/?type=3&theater
- ↑ “About Us”. LiveFit.Asia. Accessed on 13 March 2020.