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==Background == | ==Background == | ||
=== Early life & family === | ===Early life & family=== | ||
Sonia was born on 28 December 1991 as an only child to Carolina Wu<ref>momma_chew. ''Instagram''. Accessed on 12 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/momma_chew/</ref> and a father who worked as a video producer.<ref>Wong, Phin. "[https://cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/people/sonia-chew-cna-luxury-digital-cover-12288474 A history of resilience: Sonia Chew says do not underestimate millennials]". ''CNA Luxury''. Accessed on 12 May 2020.</ref> In an interview with ''T Singapore'', Sonia shared that she had a variety of childhood dream jobs ranging from being a Singapore Airlines air stewardess to a lawyer - none of which however, was a career in radio.<ref>Kee, Lynette''.'' "[https://www.tsingapore.com/article/rosalyn-lee-and-sonia-chew-tell-us-how-they-adapt-and-cope-under-pressure-tag-heuer Rosalyn Lee and Sonia Chew Tell Us How They Adapt and Cope Under Pressure]". ''The New York Times Style Magazine: Singapore''. July 12, 2019. Accessed on 5 August 2019.</ref> | Sonia was born on 28 December 1991 as an only child to Carolina Wu<ref>momma_chew. ''Instagram''. Accessed on 12 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/momma_chew/</ref> and a father who worked as a video producer.<ref>Wong, Phin. "[https://cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/people/sonia-chew-cna-luxury-digital-cover-12288474 A history of resilience: Sonia Chew says do not underestimate millennials]". ''CNA Luxury''. Accessed on 12 May 2020.</ref> In an interview with ''T Singapore'', Sonia shared that she had a variety of childhood dream jobs ranging from being a Singapore Airlines air stewardess to a lawyer - none of which however, was a career in radio.<ref>Kee, Lynette''.'' "[https://www.tsingapore.com/article/rosalyn-lee-and-sonia-chew-tell-us-how-they-adapt-and-cope-under-pressure-tag-heuer Rosalyn Lee and Sonia Chew Tell Us How They Adapt and Cope Under Pressure]". ''The New York Times Style Magazine: Singapore''. July 12, 2019. Accessed on 5 August 2019.</ref> | ||
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An alumnus of St Anthony's Canossian Secondary School, Sonia furthered her studies at Ngee Ann Polytechnic after scoring eight points for her GCE O Level examinations.<ref>Wong, Phin. "[https://cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/people/sonia-chew-cna-luxury-digital-cover-12288474 A history of resilience: Sonia Chew says do not underestimate millennials]". ''CNA Luxury''. Accessed on 12 May 2020.</ref> She entered the 987 Radio Star competition during her university years at Chapman University Singapore's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.<ref>Tong, Elizabeth. “[https://sg.style.yahoo.com/beauty-tips-987fm-dj-sonia-chew-090744830.html Beauty tips by 987FM DJ Sonia Chew]”. ''Yahoo Lifestyle Singapore''. March 16, 2018. Accessed on 8 May 2019.</ref> Sonia completed her university education despite juggling a part-time radio gig in her final year of studies, graduating with a degree in Creative Producing.<ref>Kee, Lynette''.'' "[https://www.tsingapore.com/article/rosalyn-lee-and-sonia-chew-tell-us-how-they-adapt-and-cope-under-pressure-tag-heuer Rosalyn Lee and Sonia Chew Tell Us How They Adapt and Cope Under Pressure]". ''The New York Times Style Magazine: Singapore''. July 12, 2019. Accessed on 5 August 2019.</ref> | An alumnus of St Anthony's Canossian Secondary School, Sonia furthered her studies at Ngee Ann Polytechnic after scoring eight points for her GCE O Level examinations.<ref>Wong, Phin. "[https://cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/people/sonia-chew-cna-luxury-digital-cover-12288474 A history of resilience: Sonia Chew says do not underestimate millennials]". ''CNA Luxury''. Accessed on 12 May 2020.</ref> She entered the 987 Radio Star competition during her university years at Chapman University Singapore's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.<ref>Tong, Elizabeth. “[https://sg.style.yahoo.com/beauty-tips-987fm-dj-sonia-chew-090744830.html Beauty tips by 987FM DJ Sonia Chew]”. ''Yahoo Lifestyle Singapore''. March 16, 2018. Accessed on 8 May 2019.</ref> Sonia completed her university education despite juggling a part-time radio gig in her final year of studies, graduating with a degree in Creative Producing.<ref>Kee, Lynette''.'' "[https://www.tsingapore.com/article/rosalyn-lee-and-sonia-chew-tell-us-how-they-adapt-and-cope-under-pressure-tag-heuer Rosalyn Lee and Sonia Chew Tell Us How They Adapt and Cope Under Pressure]". ''The New York Times Style Magazine: Singapore''. July 12, 2019. Accessed on 5 August 2019.</ref> | ||
=== Early career - Financial news reporter === | ===Early career - Financial news reporter=== | ||
Before her career as a radio presenter, Sonia worked at CNBC where she reported on financial news.<ref>“[https://solidspace.squarespace.com/blog-/2016/9/9/kopi-with-sonia-chew KOPI WITH SONIA CHEW]”. ''Solidspace.'' September 10, 2016. Accessed on 8 May 2019.</ref> | Before her career as a radio presenter, Sonia worked at CNBC where she reported on financial news.<ref>“[https://solidspace.squarespace.com/blog-/2016/9/9/kopi-with-sonia-chew KOPI WITH SONIA CHEW]”. ''Solidspace.'' September 10, 2016. Accessed on 8 May 2019.</ref> | ||
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==Radio (2012 - present day)== | ==Radio (2012 - present day)== | ||
[[File:Rozz and Sonia Chew.jpg|thumb|''Rozz and Sonia pictured in 2019 for T Singapore. Photo credit to Tung Pham/[https://www.tsingapore.com/article/rosalyn-lee-and-sonia-chew-tell-us-how-they-adapt-and-cope-under-pressure-tag-heuer T Singapore]''.]] | |||
=== 987FM - Radio presenter === | ===987FM - Radio presenter=== | ||
Sonia joined 987FM as a contracted radio presenter after winning the 987 Radio Star 2012 competition under the mentorship of [[Rosalyn Lee]] (Rozz).<ref>"[https://blogs.chapman.edu/dodge/2012/10/03/chapman-singapore-senior-wins-radio-star-of-the-year/ Chapman Singapore Senior Wins "Radio Star of the Year]". ''Chapman University, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts''. October 3, 2012. Accessed on 5 August 2019.</ref><ref>Kee, Lynette''.'' "[https://www.tsingapore.com/article/rosalyn-lee-and-sonia-chew-tell-us-how-they-adapt-and-cope-under-pressure-tag-heuer Rosalyn Lee and Sonia Chew Tell Us How They Adapt and Cope Under Pressure]". ''The New York Times Style Magazine: Singapore''. July 12, 2019. Accessed on 5 August 2019.</ref> As of August 2019, she co-hosts ''The Shock Circuit'' from 4 PM to 8 PM daily with [[Joakim Gomez]]. Before ''The Shock Circuit'', Sonia hosted a weekday morning show called ''The Bright-Side'' from 6 AM to 10 AM.<ref>987FM. ''Facebook''. February 25, 2015. Accessed on 5 August 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/987fm/photos/a.10150633551112029/10152740980372029/?type=1&theater</ref> | |||
== Businesses == | ==Businesses== | ||
[[File:IZY FOOK.jpg|thumb|''The entrance of IZY FOOK. Photo from IZY FOOK's FB Page.'']] | [[File:IZY FOOK.jpg|thumb|''The entrance of IZY FOOK. Photo from IZY FOOK's FB Page.'']] | ||
=== IZY FOOK (2019) - Co-founder === | ===IZY FOOK (2019) - Co-founder=== | ||
IZY FOOK is a restaurant-bar modelled after a Japanese Izakaya. Sonia started up the restaurant-bar with the owners of ''Roast Paradise -'' a roast meat stall located at Old Airport Road Food Centre. The partnership was driven by a mission to protect Singapore's hawker culture while creating a "cool new hangout spot".<ref>Lim, Chantelle. "[https://styleguide.sg/article/singaporean-izakaya-izy-fook-takes-food-to-a-whole-new-experience Singaporean Izakaya IZY FOOK (一起福) Takes Food To A Whole New Experience]". ''STYLEGUIDE''. June 20, 2019. Accessed on 5 August 2019.</ref> Among traditional bar bites, IZY FOOK also serves Singaporean hawker dishes such as Prawn Mee Pok and Salted Egg Chicken Wings.<ref>Yip Jieying. "[https://www.todayonline.com/8days/eatanddrink/newsandopening/987fm-dj-sonia-chew-opens-mod-singaporean-izakaya-selling-atas-mee 987FM DJ Sonia Chew Opens Mod Singaporean Izakaya Selling Atas Mee Pok]". ''TODAY''. June 14, 2019. Accessed on 5 August 2019.</ref> IZY FOOK is Sonia's first venture into the food and beverage industry in Singapore.<ref>Lim, Chantelle. "[https://styleguide.sg/article/singaporean-izakaya-izy-fook-takes-food-to-a-whole-new-experience Singaporean Izakaya IZY FOOK (一起福) Takes Food To A Whole New Experience]". ''STYLEGUIDE''. June 20, 2019. Accessed on 5 August 2019.</ref> | IZY FOOK is a restaurant-bar modelled after a Japanese Izakaya. Sonia started up the restaurant-bar with the owners of ''Roast Paradise -'' a roast meat stall located at Old Airport Road Food Centre. The partnership was driven by a mission to protect Singapore's hawker culture while creating a "cool new hangout spot".<ref>Lim, Chantelle. "[https://styleguide.sg/article/singaporean-izakaya-izy-fook-takes-food-to-a-whole-new-experience Singaporean Izakaya IZY FOOK (一起福) Takes Food To A Whole New Experience]". ''STYLEGUIDE''. June 20, 2019. Accessed on 5 August 2019.</ref> Among traditional bar bites, IZY FOOK also serves Singaporean hawker dishes such as Prawn Mee Pok and Salted Egg Chicken Wings.<ref>Yip Jieying. "[https://www.todayonline.com/8days/eatanddrink/newsandopening/987fm-dj-sonia-chew-opens-mod-singaporean-izakaya-selling-atas-mee 987FM DJ Sonia Chew Opens Mod Singaporean Izakaya Selling Atas Mee Pok]". ''TODAY''. June 14, 2019. Accessed on 5 August 2019.</ref> IZY FOOK is Sonia's first venture into the food and beverage industry in Singapore.<ref>Lim, Chantelle. "[https://styleguide.sg/article/singaporean-izakaya-izy-fook-takes-food-to-a-whole-new-experience Singaporean Izakaya IZY FOOK (一起福) Takes Food To A Whole New Experience]". ''STYLEGUIDE''. June 20, 2019. Accessed on 5 August 2019.</ref> | ||
==Hosting== | ==Hosting== |
Revision as of 16:41, 12 May 2020
Sonia Chew (born 28 December 1991) is a Singaporean host and radio presenter with 987FM. Sonia kickstarted her radio career in 2012 when she won the 987 Radio Star competition during which Rosalyn Lee was her mentor.[1] In 2019, she opened the restaurant-bar IZY FOOK.[2] As of May 2020, Sonia has 140,000 followers on Instagram.
Background
Early life & family
Sonia was born on 28 December 1991 as an only child to Carolina Wu[3] and a father who worked as a video producer.[4] In an interview with T Singapore, Sonia shared that she had a variety of childhood dream jobs ranging from being a Singapore Airlines air stewardess to a lawyer - none of which however, was a career in radio.[5]
Education
An alumnus of St Anthony's Canossian Secondary School, Sonia furthered her studies at Ngee Ann Polytechnic after scoring eight points for her GCE O Level examinations.[6] She entered the 987 Radio Star competition during her university years at Chapman University Singapore's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.[7] Sonia completed her university education despite juggling a part-time radio gig in her final year of studies, graduating with a degree in Creative Producing.[8]
Early career - Financial news reporter
Before her career as a radio presenter, Sonia worked at CNBC where she reported on financial news.[9]
Personal advocacy
Sonia has championed several social causes. In 2018, she was part of the Samaritans of Singapore’s (SOS) #ThroughTheNight social media campaign. The campaign was run alongside Suicide Prevention Week. As part of the campaign, Sonia publicly revealed that she once faced anxiety and paranoia which had led to insomnia.[10] Sonia joined several local personalities for the #LifeBeyondGrades campaign in 2018. The Instagram campaign reminds students and parents that future success is not solely determined by grades on a report card.[11]
Radio (2012 - present day)
987FM - Radio presenter
Sonia joined 987FM as a contracted radio presenter after winning the 987 Radio Star 2012 competition under the mentorship of Rosalyn Lee (Rozz).[12][13] As of August 2019, she co-hosts The Shock Circuit from 4 PM to 8 PM daily with Joakim Gomez. Before The Shock Circuit, Sonia hosted a weekday morning show called The Bright-Side from 6 AM to 10 AM.[14]
Businesses
IZY FOOK (2019) - Co-founder
IZY FOOK is a restaurant-bar modelled after a Japanese Izakaya. Sonia started up the restaurant-bar with the owners of Roast Paradise - a roast meat stall located at Old Airport Road Food Centre. The partnership was driven by a mission to protect Singapore's hawker culture while creating a "cool new hangout spot".[15] Among traditional bar bites, IZY FOOK also serves Singaporean hawker dishes such as Prawn Mee Pok and Salted Egg Chicken Wings.[16] IZY FOOK is Sonia's first venture into the food and beverage industry in Singapore.[17]
Hosting
Television & web series
Sonia was the host of the Toggle travel series Travel SSBD, a show where she had been sent overseas without a planned itinerary.[18] The fourteen-part series debuted on 26 August 2015 and won a bronze medal in the online entertainment category for the 2017 New York Festivals TV and Film Awards.[19] Apart from the award-winning series, Sonia has hosted a variety of television programmes and web shows since 2013.
Year | Company | Character / Role | Television Programme | Refs. |
---|---|---|---|---|
2018 | Channel 5 | Host | National Science Challenge 2018 & 2017 | [20] |
Toggle Video | Host | TravelSSBD Special Edition | [21] | |
Channel 5 | Host | In My Backyard | [22] | |
Toggle Originals | Cast (Penny Wee) | Trendsetters | [23] | |
2017 | Toggle | Host | TravelSSBD Deluxe | [24] |
2016 | Toggle | Cast member | TGI...WTF (Thank God It’s...Wed, Thu, Fri) | [25] |
Toggle | Host | Travel Bravely | [26] | |
Okto | Host | Get Active SG | [27] | |
Toggle Originals | Cast (Mandy Ng) | A Selfie’s Tale | - | |
2015 | Channel 5 | Celebrity guest on Episode 12 | Body And Soul S3 | - |
Toggle | Host | Travel SSBD (Same Same, But Different) | - | |
2013 | Toggle | Host | 8 Days Shirtless Guy Search 2013 | - |
Events[28]
Year | Event | Organiser | Refs. |
---|---|---|---|
2018 | Let’s Celebrate 2019 | Mediacorp | [29] |
Fenty Beauty’s first anniversary at Sephora | Sephora | [30] | |
Montblanc’s 1858 collection launch event | Montblanc | [31] | |
MAC X SONIA Makeup Party | Mac cosmetics | [32] | |
WestGate Sephora opening | Sephora | [33] | |
2017 | Clarke Quay - A Wander Soireé: Countdown by the Quay | Clarke Quay | [34] |
Standard Chartered Marathon | Standard Chartered | [35] | |
2016 | Mediacorp New Campus Opening Red Carpet | Mediacorp | - |
Ion Orchard Mac cosmetics store opening | Mac Cosmetics | [36] | |
2015 | 2016 Countdown | Mediacorp | - |
Clarisonic Launch at Sephora | Sephora | - | |
Benefit It’s Real launch event at Red Dot Museum | Benefit Cosmetics | - | |
Puma Night Run 2015 | Puma | - | |
3CE launch event at Sephora featuring Park Sora | Sephora | - | |
Too Faced Lip Mafia event at Sephora featuring PearyPie | Sephora | - | |
Guess Girl Model Search 2015 | Guess | - | |
FURLA store opening at Marina Bay Sands | FURLA | - | |
Heineken Cities Festival 2015 | Heineken | - | |
National University Rag and Flag Day 2015 | National University Singapore | - | |
Skechers x Sistar launch event at Ion Orchard | Skechers | - | |
Sloggi Undercover Summer Pop Up Events at Robinsons Orchard | Sloggi | - | |
Adidas x Sole Superior launch event at Zouk Singapore | Adidas x Sole Superior | - | |
KPMG Halloween Bash 2015 at Zouk Singapore | KPMG Singapore | - | |
Timberland’s 42nd Anniversary Event 2015 | Timberland | - | |
2014 | Watson’s Media Product Launch 2014 | Watson | - |
Sephora Beauty Night Out 2014 | Sephora | - | |
Poh Heng Hello Kitty Collection Launch | Poh Heng | - | |
AAPE Streetball Jam 2014 | AAPE | - | |
Disney Tsum Tsum Collection Launch by I.T Singapore | I.T Singapore | - | |
Maison Martin Margiela (MM6) Collection Launch | MM6 Maison Margiela | - | |
Localicious Roadshows | MediacorpChannel 5 | - | |
2013 | Celio's Consumer Event | Celio | - |
OCBC Cycle Singapore | OCBC | - | |
8 Days Eat launch Clarke Quay roadshow | 8 Days | - | |
2012 | Race Me to the Stars | Mediacorp | - |
Standard Chartered Marathon | Standard Chartered | - |
References / Citations
- ↑ Kee, Lynette. "Rosalyn Lee and Sonia Chew Tell Us How They Adapt and Cope Under Pressure". The New York Times Style Magazine: Singapore. July 12, 2019. Accessed on 5 August 2019.
- ↑ Yip Jieying. "987FM DJ Sonia Chew Opens Mod Singaporean Izakaya Selling Atas Mee Pok". TODAY. June 14, 2019. Accessed on 5 August 2019.
- ↑ momma_chew. Instagram. Accessed on 12 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/momma_chew/
- ↑ Wong, Phin. "A history of resilience: Sonia Chew says do not underestimate millennials". CNA Luxury. Accessed on 12 May 2020.
- ↑ Kee, Lynette. "Rosalyn Lee and Sonia Chew Tell Us How They Adapt and Cope Under Pressure". The New York Times Style Magazine: Singapore. July 12, 2019. Accessed on 5 August 2019.
- ↑ Wong, Phin. "A history of resilience: Sonia Chew says do not underestimate millennials". CNA Luxury. Accessed on 12 May 2020.
- ↑ Tong, Elizabeth. “Beauty tips by 987FM DJ Sonia Chew”. Yahoo Lifestyle Singapore. March 16, 2018. Accessed on 8 May 2019.
- ↑ Kee, Lynette. "Rosalyn Lee and Sonia Chew Tell Us How They Adapt and Cope Under Pressure". The New York Times Style Magazine: Singapore. July 12, 2019. Accessed on 5 August 2019.
- ↑ “KOPI WITH SONIA CHEW”. Solidspace. September 10, 2016. Accessed on 8 May 2019.
- ↑ “Send an SOS via social media: #ThroughTheNight campaign to reach out to at-risk youth”. Today Online. September 11, 2018. Accessed on 8 May 2019.
- ↑ Tan, Celine. “Would You Share Your PSLE Score On Social Media? These Celebs Did”. Today Online. September 15, 2018. Accessed on 8 May 2019.
- ↑ "Chapman Singapore Senior Wins "Radio Star of the Year". Chapman University, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. October 3, 2012. Accessed on 5 August 2019.
- ↑ Kee, Lynette. "Rosalyn Lee and Sonia Chew Tell Us How They Adapt and Cope Under Pressure". The New York Times Style Magazine: Singapore. July 12, 2019. Accessed on 5 August 2019.
- ↑ 987FM. Facebook. February 25, 2015. Accessed on 5 August 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/987fm/photos/a.10150633551112029/10152740980372029/?type=1&theater
- ↑ Lim, Chantelle. "Singaporean Izakaya IZY FOOK (一起福) Takes Food To A Whole New Experience". STYLEGUIDE. June 20, 2019. Accessed on 5 August 2019.
- ↑ Yip Jieying. "987FM DJ Sonia Chew Opens Mod Singaporean Izakaya Selling Atas Mee Pok". TODAY. June 14, 2019. Accessed on 5 August 2019.
- ↑ Lim, Chantelle. "Singaporean Izakaya IZY FOOK (一起福) Takes Food To A Whole New Experience". STYLEGUIDE. June 20, 2019. Accessed on 5 August 2019.
- ↑ “Travel SSBD”. Toggle. Accessed on 8 May 2019.
- ↑ "Mediacorp bags 12 awards at New York Festivals Awards". Channel News Asia. May 3, 2017. Accessed on 6 August 2019.
- ↑ “National Science Challenge 2018”. Toggle. Accessed on 8 May 2019.
- ↑ “Travel SSBD Special Edition Episode 1”. Toggle. Accessed on 8 May 2019.
- ↑ “In My Backyard”. Toggle. Accessed on 8 May 2019.
- ↑ “Trendsetters”. Toggle. Accessed on 8 May 2019.
- ↑ “Travel SSBD deluxe”. Toggle. Accessed on 8 May 2019.
- ↑ “TGI...WTF (Thank God It’s...Wed, Thu, Fri”. Toggle. Accessed on 8 May 2019.
- ↑ “Travel SSBD Travel Bravely”. Toggle. Accessed on 8 May 2019.
- ↑ “Get Active Singapore”. Toggle. Accessed on 8 May 2019.
- ↑ “Sonia Chew”. Toggle. Accessed on 8 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://celebs.toggle.sg/en/celebs/the-celebrities/female/sonia-chew-6145870
- ↑ “Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2019 - Let’s Celebrate 2019”. Eventfinda. Accessed on 8 May 2019.
- ↑ Chew, Sonia. “Chillin with my boo…”. Facebook. October 1, 2018. Accessed on 8 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/SoniaChew987/photos/a.601754083199187/2275997685774810/?type=3&theater
- ↑ Chew, Sonia. “Had a killaaaa time…”. Facebook. June 25, 2018. Accessed on 8 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/SoniaChew987/photos/pcb.2089933957714518/2089933821047865/?type=3&theater
- ↑ Chew, Sonia. “What an incredible turn out…”. Facebook. May 21, 2018. Accessed on 8 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/SoniaChew987/videos/2035953079779273/
- ↑ Chew, Sonia. “I always have the most..”. Facebook. January 30, 2018. Accessed on 8 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/SoniaChew987/photos/pcb.1882415711799678/1882415165133066/?type=3&theater
- ↑ "CLARKE QUAY - A WANDER SOIRÉE: COUNTDOWN BY THE QUAY". Mynewsdesk. November 23, 2017. Accessed on 17 October 2019.
- ↑ Chew, Sonia. “When else would you get…”. Facebook. December 3, 2017. Accessed on 8 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/SoniaChew987/photos/a.601754083199187/1805889682785615/?type=3&theater
- ↑ Chew, Sonia. “INSANE crowd at #MACIon’s…”. Facebook. December 16, 2016. Accessed on 8 May 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.facebook.com/SoniaChew987/videos/1303271939714061/