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{{Infobox person
| image              = Xenia Tan.png
| image              = xenia tan 2022.png
| birth_date        = 23 August 1994
| birth_date        = 23 August 1994
| education          = Bachelor of Arts (History)
| education          = Bachelor of Arts (History)
| alma mater        = Zhenghua Primary School
| alma mater        = National University of Singapore
Zhenghua Secondary School
| spouse            = Shawn Thia
 
Jurong Junior College
National University of Singapore
}}
}}
 
Xenia Tan (born 23 August 1994) is a Singaporean host, actress and online personality. She gained a following through her hosting and acting work with [[TheSmartLocal (TSL) Media Group|TheSmartLocal (TSL)]] between 2017 and 2019, notably helming the YouTube series, ''Hired or Fired''.<ref name=":0">“[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLURCSyX4ldqkp9JPsu9F5yotmlGIjafuN Hired or Fired - Season 1]”. ''YouTube.'' Accessed on 21 May 2020. </ref><ref name=":1">“[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLURCSyX4ldqn4otp3gLkacE5M2hb3pTj8 Hired or Fired - Season 2]”. ''YouTube.'' Accessed on 21 May 2020. </ref> As of May 2022, she has 111,000 followers on Instagram and 52,800 followers on TikTok.<ref name=":0" /> She also has a personal YouTube channel, where she has amassed over 11,200 followers.<ref name=":1" />
Xenia Tan (born 23 August 1994) is a Singaporean host, actress and online personality. She gained a following through her hosting and acting work with [[TheSmartLocal (TSL) Media Group|TheSmartLocal (TSL)]]. As of May 2020, she has 108,000 followers on [https://www.instagram.com/hotcheekylace/ Instagram].
==Background==
 
===Personal life===
== Background ==
 
=== Early life & family ===
Xenia was born on 23 August 1994 as the youngest of three children. She has two older brothers.<ref>hotcheekylace. ''Instagram.'' February 6, 2019. Accessed on 21 May 2020. Retrieved from https://www.instagram.com/p/BtfTxLllc1V/</ref><ref>hotcheekylace. ''Instagram.'' August 23, 2018. Accessed on 21 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm0eQgiHlVw/</ref>
Xenia was born on 23 August 1994 as the youngest of three children. She has two older brothers.<ref>hotcheekylace. ''Instagram.'' February 6, 2019. Accessed on 21 May 2020. Retrieved from https://www.instagram.com/p/BtfTxLllc1V/</ref><ref>hotcheekylace. ''Instagram.'' August 23, 2018. Accessed on 21 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm0eQgiHlVw/</ref>
[[File:Shawn Thia and Xenia engagement.jpg|thumb|''Xenia Tan with Shawn Thia after the proposal. Photo from [https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd52KIWPCXq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Instagram].''|alt=]]
She is currently engaged to the actor, [[Shawn Thia (Singaporean Actor)|Shawn Thia]].<ref>Wiki.sg. “[[Shawn Thia (Singaporean Actor)]]”. ''Wiki.sg''. Accessed 30 May 2022.</ref> On May 18, 2022, Shawn shared a TikTok video where he got down on one knee and proposed to Xenia at the end.<ref>Shawn Thia. “[https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cdsh1dyjAaG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link shawnthia]”. ''Instagram''. May 18, 2022. Accessed 30 May 2022.</ref> As of May 2022, the Tiktok has since gone viral, amassing over 412,500 views on the app.<ref>Shawn Thia. “[https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnthia?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc shawnthia]”. ''TikTok''. May 18, 2022. Accessed 30 May 2022.</ref>


=== Education ===
The couple first worked together on the set of Fresh Takes: Search on meWATCH, and later on the drama series, The Algorithm.<ref>Goh, Nirelle. “[https://tslmedia.sg/the-algorithm-is-thesmartlocals-first-mediacorp-drama-series/ ‘The Algorithm’ is TheSmartLocal’s First Mediacorp Drama Series]”. ''The Smart Local Media Group''. July 26, 2021. Accessed 30 May 2022.</ref>
Xenia attended Zhenghua Primary School and Zhenghua Secondary School.<ref>“[https://www.facebook.com/xenia.tan.7/about_life_events Xenia Tan]”. ''Facebook.'' Accessed on 20 May 2020. </ref> Thereafter, she studied at Jurong Junior College (JJC) where she picked up touch rugby.<ref>Mak, Asher. “[https://zula.sg/pillow-talk-xenia/ Xenia Tan Shares How Therapy Helped Her Overcome The Pain Of Being Cheated On]”. ''ZULA.'' March 15, 2019. Accessed on 20 May 2020. </ref> She then enrolled in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) where she stayed in Kent Ridge Hall.<ref>Neo, Jiexin. “[https://www.redsports.sg/2015/01/11/nus-ihg-touch-rugby-women/ NUS IHG Touch Rugby (Women): Kent Ridge Hall dethrone Eusoff Hall to emerge champions]”. ''Red Sports.'' January 11, 2015. Accessed on 21 May 2020. </ref> In NUS, Xenia pursued a degree in History intending to become a teacher.<ref>ZULA. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w5uIj0_YZw&feature=youtu.be Xenia Tan On Being Cheated On & Her Rebellious Phase | ZULA Pillow Talk | EP 1]”. ''YouTube.'' March 15, 2019. Accessed on 20 May 2020.</ref> She took on an internship with the National Institute of Education (NIE) before completing an exchange programme at Seoul National University in her last semester.<ref>National University of Singapore. “[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10156233451708540 Remembering the #NUSLife | Fauzi & Xenia from TheSmartLocal]”. ''Facebook.'' March 31, 2018. Accessed on 20 May 2020.</ref> Xenia later revealed that she regretted not minoring in social work during her time in NUS.<ref>National University of Singapore. “[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10156235477633540 Making the best of your #NUSLife | Fauzi & Xenia from TheSmartLocal]”. ''Facebook.'' March 31, 2018. Accessed on 20 May 2020.</ref>
===Education===
 
Xenia attended Zhenghua Primary School and Zhenghua Secondary School.<ref>“[https://www.facebook.com/xenia.tan.7/about_life_events Xenia Tan]”. ''Facebook.'' Accessed on 20 May 2020. </ref> Thereafter, she studied at Jurong Junior College (JJC) where she first picked up touch rugby.<ref>Mak, Asher. “[https://zula.sg/pillow-talk-xenia/ Xenia Tan Shares How Therapy Helped Her Overcome The Pain Of Being Cheated On]”. ''ZULA.'' March 15, 2019. Accessed on 20 May 2020. </ref> She then enrolled in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) where she majored in History. Intending to become a teacher,<ref>ZULA. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w5uIj0_YZw&feature=youtu.be Xenia Tan On Being Cheated On & Her Rebellious Phase | ZULA Pillow Talk | EP 1]”. ''YouTube.'' March 15, 2019. Accessed on 20 May 2020.</ref> Xenia took on an internship with the National Institute of Education (NIE) as an undergraduate.<ref>National University of Singapore. “[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10156233451708540 Remembering the #NUSLife | Fauzi & Xenia from TheSmartLocal]”. ''Facebook.'' March 31, 2018. Accessed on 20 May 2020.</ref> She later revealed that she regretted not pursuing a minor in social work in university.<ref>National University of Singapore. “[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10156235477633540 Making the best of your #NUSLife | Fauzi & Xenia from TheSmartLocal]”. ''Facebook.'' March 31, 2018. Accessed on 20 May 2020.</ref> Xenia completed her last semester at Seoul National University while on an exchange programme.<ref>National University of Singapore. “[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10156233451708540 Remembering the #NUSLife | Fauzi & Xenia from TheSmartLocal]”. ''Facebook.'' March 31, 2018. Accessed on 20 May 2020.</ref> In NUS, Xenia stayed in Kent Ridge Hall and represented the hall in touch rugby matches.<ref>Neo, Jiexin. “[https://www.redsports.sg/2015/01/11/nus-ihg-touch-rugby-women/ NUS IHG Touch Rugby (Women): Kent Ridge Hall dethrone Eusoff Hall to emerge champions]”. ''Red Sports.'' January 11, 2015. Accessed on 21 May 2020. </ref>
== TheSmartLocal Media Group ==
==TheSmartLocal Media Group==
In May 2019 , Xenia announced that she was taking a break from her job in TSL to pursue acting in New York.<ref>hotcheekylace. ''Instagram.'' May 1, 2019. Accessed on 20 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7Cp4iFc8B/</ref> For three months, she took acting classes in both film and theatre at the New York Film Academy and The Barrow Group respectively.<ref>Mak, Asher. “[https://zula.sg/pillow-talk-xenia/ Xenia Tan Shares How Therapy Helped Her Overcome The Pain Of Being Cheated On]”. ''ZULA.'' March 15, 2019. Accessed on 20 May 2020. </ref><ref>“[https://www.backstage.com/u/xenia-tan/ Xenia Tan]”. ''Backstage.'' Accessed on 20 May 2020.</ref> As of May 2020, Xenia is still producing content with TSL.
[[File:The Quarantine TSL.jpg|thumb|''Xenia (top left) was one of the talents for The Quarantine'' ''- a TSL and Mediacorp collaboration.'']]
[[File:The Quarantine TSL.jpg|thumb|''Xenia (top left) was one of the hosts for The Quarantine'' ''- a TSL and Mediacorp collaboration that debuted in May 2020.'']]
===Eatbook.sg - Editorial intern (2016)===
 
Xenia applied for an editorial internship with Eatbook.sg, a site under TheSmartLocal Media Group, during her last semester in university.<ref>Eatbook.sg. “[https://www.facebook.com/eatbooksg/videos/vb.871845996197152/1533966353318443/?type=2&theater Eatbook - The Start-up: Episode 1…]”. ''Facebook.'' October 5, 2017. Accessed on 20 May 2020.</ref> After landing the job, she began writing articles for the site, marking the start of her career at TSL.<ref>Mak, Asher. “[https://zula.sg/pillow-talk-xenia/ Xenia Tan Shares How Therapy Helped Her Overcome The Pain Of Being Cheated On]”. ''ZULA.'' March 15, 2019. Accessed on 20 May 2020. </ref><ref>“[https://eatbook.sg/author/xenia-tan/ ALL POSTS BY Xenia Tan]”. ''Eatbook.'' Accessed on 20 May 2020. </ref>
=== Eatbook.sg - Editorial intern (2016) ===
===TheSmartLocal TV - Talent (2017 - present day)===
Xenia applied for an editorial internship with Eatbook.sg, a sister site under TheSmartLocal Media Group, during her last semester in university.<ref>Eatbook.sg. “[https://www.facebook.com/eatbooksg/videos/vb.871845996197152/1533966353318443/?type=2&theater Eatbook - The Start-up: Episode 1…]”. ''Facebook.'' October 5, 2017. Accessed on 20 May 2020.</ref> After landing the job, she began writing articles for the site, marking the start of her career at TSL.<ref>Mak, Asher. “[https://zula.sg/pillow-talk-xenia/ Xenia Tan Shares How Therapy Helped Her Overcome The Pain Of Being Cheated On]”. ''ZULA.'' March 15, 2019. Accessed on 20 May 2020. </ref><ref>“[https://eatbook.sg/author/xenia-tan/ ALL POSTS BY Xenia Tan]”. ''Eatbook.'' Accessed on 20 May 2020. </ref>
Following her internship, Xenia took on a full-time talent contract with TSL.<ref>TheSmartLocal. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP1KEtF_jbs FAUNIA'S HOSTING JOURNEY + TSL'S FIRST EVER CASTING CALL]”. ''YouTube.'' February 2, 2019. Accessed on 21 May 2020.</ref> Aside from hosting and acting, she has also made guest appearances in ''Singaporeans Try''<ref>TheSmartLocal. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O-6g43veeE&list=PLURCSyX4ldqmtzkxnPl9Mw_rh6NVBI30f Singaporeans Try: The No Smartphone Challenge]”. ''YouTube.'' May 8, 2017. Accessed on 21 May 2020.</ref> and ''TSL Plays''.<ref>TheSmartLocal. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNIrsDWlvJY TSL Plays: Password 2.0]”. ''YouTube.'' April 26, 2019. Accessed on 21 May 2020.</ref> In May 2019 , Xenia announced that she was taking a break from her job in TSL to pursue acting in New York.<ref>hotcheekylace. ''Instagram.'' May 1, 2019. Accessed on 20 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7Cp4iFc8B/</ref> For three months, she took acting classes in both film and theatre at the New York Film Academy and The Barrow Group respectively.<ref>Mak, Asher. “[https://zula.sg/pillow-talk-xenia/ Xenia Tan Shares How Therapy Helped Her Overcome The Pain Of Being Cheated On]”. ''ZULA.'' March 15, 2019. Accessed on 20 May 2020. </ref><ref>“[https://www.backstage.com/u/xenia-tan/ Xenia Tan]”. ''Backstage.'' Accessed on 20 May 2020.</ref> As of May 2020, Xenia is still producing content with TSL.
 
====Short films====
=== TheSmartLocal TV - Talent ===
In April 2020, Xenia starred in ''This is Why'' - a short film produced by TSL and supported by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).<ref>TheSmartLocal. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8_b0PcEfVY This is Why: A Tribute To Singapore's Heroes (Short Film)]". ''YouTube''. April 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 May 2020.</ref>
Following her internship, Xenia took on a full-time talent contract with TSL.<ref>TheSmartLocal. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP1KEtF_jbs FAUNIA'S HOSTING JOURNEY + TSL'S FIRST EVER CASTING CALL]”. ''YouTube.'' February 2, 2019. Accessed on 21 May 2020.</ref> Aside from hosting and acting, she has also made guest appearances in ''Singaporeans Try''<ref>TheSmartLocal. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O-6g43veeE&list=PLURCSyX4ldqmtzkxnPl9Mw_rh6NVBI30f Singaporeans Try: The No Smartphone Challenge]”. ''YouTube.'' May 8, 2017. Accessed on 21 May 2020.</ref> and ''TSL Plays''.<ref>TheSmartLocal. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNIrsDWlvJY TSL Plays: Password 2.0]”. ''YouTube.'' April 26, 2019. Accessed on 21 May 2020.</ref>
[[File:This Is Why TSL.jpg|thumb|''Xenia played the lead role of a frontline healthcare worker in the short film, This Is Why (2020).'']]
 
{| class="wikitable"
==== Web Series ====
!Year
Xenia made her on-screen acting debut with ''[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLURCSyX4ldqkufHbOoTSz-eJfoKVzGQmN "The Start-Up" Web Series - Season 1].''
!Film
!Refs.
|-
|2020
|This is Why: A Tribute To Singapore's Heroes (Short Film)
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8_b0PcEfVY Video]
|-
|2019
|<nowiki>4 Years Later | TSL Short Film</nowiki>
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LstTwPFJWwE&list=PLURCSyX4ldqkWhtInl1966vuner-wibYt&index=6 Video]
|-
| rowspan="2" |2018
|The Staycation That Changed us - TSL Short Films
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYCiHSMYG14&list=PLURCSyX4ldqkWhtInl1966vuner-wibYt&index=4 Video]
|-
|TSL'S FIRST MOVIE?! - How May I Help You?
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mgI_S0zcHc&list=PLURCSyX4ldqkWhtInl1966vuner-wibYt&index=9 Video]
|}
====Web series====
Xenia made her on-screen acting debut with ''[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLURCSyX4ldqkufHbOoTSz-eJfoKVzGQmN "The Start-Up" Web Series - Season 1]'' in 2017.
[[File:Xenia The Start Up TSL.png|thumb|''Xenia pictured in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKUjVaUmwR4 Episode 1] of "The Start-Up" Web Series (2017).'']]
[[File:Xenia The Start Up TSL.png|thumb|''Xenia pictured in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKUjVaUmwR4 Episode 1] of "The Start-Up" Web Series (2017).'']]
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
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|-
|-
|2020
|2020
|The Quarantine  
|The Quarantine
|7
|6
|1
|1
|[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLURCSyX4ldqnmx_SNMj9OgTz7aTjX7bAx Playlist]
|[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLURCSyX4ldqnmx_SNMj9OgTz7aTjX7bAx Playlist]
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |2018
| rowspan="4" |2018
|TSL Face-Off
|TSL Face-Off
|2
|2
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|[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLURCSyX4ldqnTBMWtT20WguYyEXICZEXy Playlist]
|[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLURCSyX4ldqnTBMWtT20WguYyEXICZEXy Playlist]
|-
|-
|Hired or Fired  
| rowspan="2" |Hired or Fired
|17
| rowspan="2" |17
|2
| rowspan="2" |2
|[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLURCSyX4ldqkp9JPsu9F5yotmlGIjafuN Playlist (Season 1)]
|[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLURCSyX4ldqkp9JPsu9F5yotmlGIjafuN Playlist (Season 1)]
[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLURCSyX4ldqn4otp3gLkacE5M2hb3pTj8 Playlist (Season 2)]
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLURCSyX4ldqn4otp3gLkacE5M2hb3pTj8 Playlist (Season 2)]
|-
|-
|2017
|2017
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|[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLURCSyX4ldqkufHbOoTSz-eJfoKVzGQmN Playlist]
|[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLURCSyX4ldqkufHbOoTSz-eJfoKVzGQmN Playlist]
|}
|}
 
==Influencer==
==== Short films - Acting ====
===Content creator===
[[File:This Is Why TSL.jpg|thumb|''Xenia (pictured) starred in This Is Why (2020) - a short film produced by TSL and supported by IMDA.'']]
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Film
!Refs.
|-
|2020
|This is Why: A Tribute To Singapore's Heroes (Short Film)
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8_b0PcEfVY Video]
|-
|2019
|<nowiki>4 Years Later | TSL Short Film</nowiki>
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LstTwPFJWwE&list=PLURCSyX4ldqkWhtInl1966vuner-wibYt&index=6 Video]
|-
| rowspan="2" |2018
|The Staycation That Changed us - TSL Short Films
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYCiHSMYG14&list=PLURCSyX4ldqkWhtInl1966vuner-wibYt&index=4 Video]
|-
|TSL'S FIRST MOVIE?! - How May I Help You?
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mgI_S0zcHc&list=PLURCSyX4ldqkWhtInl1966vuner-wibYt&index=9 Video]
|}
 
== Influencer ==
 
=== Content creator ===
Since returning from New York in 2019, Xenia has branched out as a content creator on [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClNQerekpU2F4x6bMXXtdYA YouTube]<ref>Xenia Tan. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dnaXbAIc2M&t=5s VOLUNTEERING AT A CAT SHELTER | XENIATAN]”. ''YouTube.'' April 25, 2020. Accessed on 21 May 2020.</ref> and [https://www.tiktok.com/@hotcheekylace?lang=en TikTok]. As of May 2020, she has a following of 9,820 and 14,800 on the respective platforms.
Since returning from New York in 2019, Xenia has branched out as a content creator on [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClNQerekpU2F4x6bMXXtdYA YouTube]<ref>Xenia Tan. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dnaXbAIc2M&t=5s VOLUNTEERING AT A CAT SHELTER | XENIATAN]”. ''YouTube.'' April 25, 2020. Accessed on 21 May 2020.</ref> and [https://www.tiktok.com/@hotcheekylace?lang=en TikTok]. As of May 2020, she has a following of 9,820 and 14,800 on the respective platforms.
 
===Brand representation===
=== Brand representation ===
Xenia has been sponsored by brands like Under Armour<ref>hotcheekylace. ''Instagram.'' September 30, 2019. Accessed on 21 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3CNfbalz5n/</ref> and Milo.<ref>hotcheekylace. ''Instagram.'' Accessed on 21 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18092930473163276/?hl=en</ref> She is also the brand ambassador for Vichy, a skincare company.<ref>hotcheekylace. ''Instagram.'' January 7, 2019. Accessed on 20 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsVX5-FlPFd/</ref>
Xenia has been sponsored by brands like Under Armour<ref>hotcheekylace. ''Instagram.'' September 30, 2019. Accessed on 21 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3CNfbalz5n/</ref> and Milo.<ref>hotcheekylace. ''Instagram.'' Accessed on 21 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18092930473163276/?hl=en</ref> She is also the brand ambassador for Vichy, a skincare company.<ref>hotcheekylace. ''Instagram.'' January 7, 2019. Accessed on 20 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsVX5-FlPFd/</ref>
 
==References/ Citations==
== References/ Citations ==
<references />
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Xenia Tan
Xenia tan 2022.png
Born23 August 1994
EducationBachelor of Arts (History)
Alma materNational University of Singapore
Spouse(s)Shawn Thia

Xenia Tan (born 23 August 1994) is a Singaporean host, actress and online personality. She gained a following through her hosting and acting work with TheSmartLocal (TSL) between 2017 and 2019, notably helming the YouTube series, Hired or Fired.[1][2] As of May 2022, she has 111,000 followers on Instagram and 52,800 followers on TikTok.[1] She also has a personal YouTube channel, where she has amassed over 11,200 followers.[2]

Background

Personal life

Xenia was born on 23 August 1994 as the youngest of three children. She has two older brothers.[3][4]

Xenia Tan with Shawn Thia after the proposal. Photo from Instagram.

She is currently engaged to the actor, Shawn Thia.[5] On May 18, 2022, Shawn shared a TikTok video where he got down on one knee and proposed to Xenia at the end.[6] As of May 2022, the Tiktok has since gone viral, amassing over 412,500 views on the app.[7]

The couple first worked together on the set of Fresh Takes: Search on meWATCH, and later on the drama series, The Algorithm.[8]

Education

Xenia attended Zhenghua Primary School and Zhenghua Secondary School.[9] Thereafter, she studied at Jurong Junior College (JJC) where she first picked up touch rugby.[10] She then enrolled in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) where she majored in History. Intending to become a teacher,[11] Xenia took on an internship with the National Institute of Education (NIE) as an undergraduate.[12] She later revealed that she regretted not pursuing a minor in social work in university.[13] Xenia completed her last semester at Seoul National University while on an exchange programme.[14] In NUS, Xenia stayed in Kent Ridge Hall and represented the hall in touch rugby matches.[15]

TheSmartLocal Media Group

Xenia (top left) was one of the talents for The Quarantine - a TSL and Mediacorp collaboration.

Eatbook.sg - Editorial intern (2016)

Xenia applied for an editorial internship with Eatbook.sg, a site under TheSmartLocal Media Group, during her last semester in university.[16] After landing the job, she began writing articles for the site, marking the start of her career at TSL.[17][18]

TheSmartLocal TV - Talent (2017 - present day)

Following her internship, Xenia took on a full-time talent contract with TSL.[19] Aside from hosting and acting, she has also made guest appearances in Singaporeans Try[20] and TSL Plays.[21] In May 2019 , Xenia announced that she was taking a break from her job in TSL to pursue acting in New York.[22] For three months, she took acting classes in both film and theatre at the New York Film Academy and The Barrow Group respectively.[23][24] As of May 2020, Xenia is still producing content with TSL.

Short films

In April 2020, Xenia starred in This is Why - a short film produced by TSL and supported by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).[25]

Xenia played the lead role of a frontline healthcare worker in the short film, This Is Why (2020).
Year Film Refs.
2020 This is Why: A Tribute To Singapore's Heroes (Short Film) Video
2019 4 Years Later | TSL Short Film Video
2018 The Staycation That Changed us - TSL Short Films Video
TSL'S FIRST MOVIE?! - How May I Help You? Video

Web series

Xenia made her on-screen acting debut with "The Start-Up" Web Series - Season 1 in 2017.

Xenia pictured in Episode 1 of "The Start-Up" Web Series (2017).
Year Segment Episode Seasons Refs.
2020 The Quarantine 6 1 Playlist
2018 TSL Face-Off 2 1 Playlist
The $100 Dollar Nomad 3 1 Playlist
Hired or Fired 17 2 Playlist (Season 1)
Playlist (Season 2)
2017 “The Start-Up” Web Series - Season 1 4 1 Playlist

Influencer

Content creator

Since returning from New York in 2019, Xenia has branched out as a content creator on YouTube[26] and TikTok. As of May 2020, she has a following of 9,820 and 14,800 on the respective platforms.

Brand representation

Xenia has been sponsored by brands like Under Armour[27] and Milo.[28] She is also the brand ambassador for Vichy, a skincare company.[29]

References/ Citations

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 “Hired or Fired - Season 1”. YouTube. Accessed on 21 May 2020.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 “Hired or Fired - Season 2”. YouTube. Accessed on 21 May 2020.
  3. ↑ hotcheekylace. Instagram. February 6, 2019. Accessed on 21 May 2020. Retrieved from https://www.instagram.com/p/BtfTxLllc1V/
  4. ↑ hotcheekylace. Instagram. August 23, 2018. Accessed on 21 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm0eQgiHlVw/
  5. ↑ Wiki.sg. “Shawn Thia (Singaporean Actor)”. Wiki.sg. Accessed 30 May 2022.
  6. ↑ Shawn Thia. “shawnthia”. Instagram. May 18, 2022. Accessed 30 May 2022.
  7. ↑ Shawn Thia. “shawnthia”. TikTok. May 18, 2022. Accessed 30 May 2022.
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