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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> | 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> | ||
====Web | ====Short films - Acting==== | ||
[[File:This Is Why TSL.jpg|thumb|''Xenia starred in This Is Why (2020) - a short film produced by TSL and supported by IMDA.'']] | |||
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|2020 | |||
|This is Why: A Tribute To Singapore's Heroes (Short Film) | |||
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8_b0PcEfVY Video] | |||
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|2019 | |||
|<nowiki>4 Years Later | TSL Short Film</nowiki> | |||
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LstTwPFJWwE&list=PLURCSyX4ldqkWhtInl1966vuner-wibYt&index=6 Video] | |||
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| rowspan="2" |2018 | |||
|The Staycation That Changed us - TSL Short Films | |||
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYCiHSMYG14&list=PLURCSyX4ldqkWhtInl1966vuner-wibYt&index=4 Video] | |||
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|TSL'S FIRST MOVIE?! - How May I Help You? | |||
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mgI_S0zcHc&list=PLURCSyX4ldqkWhtInl1966vuner-wibYt&index=9 Video] | |||
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====Web series==== | |||
[[File:Xenia The Start Up TSL.png|thumb|''Xenia in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKUjVaUmwR4 Episode 1] of "The Start-Up (2017).'']] | |||
Xenia made her on-screen acting debut with ''[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLURCSyX4ldqkufHbOoTSz-eJfoKVzGQmN "The Start-Up" Web Series - Season 1].'' | Xenia made her on-screen acting debut with ''[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLURCSyX4ldqkufHbOoTSz-eJfoKVzGQmN "The Start-Up" Web Series - Season 1].'' | ||
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==Influencer== | ==Influencer== | ||
===Content creator=== | ===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. | ||
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Xenia Tan | |
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| Born | 23 August 1994 |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts (History) |
| Alma mater | Zhenghua Primary School, Zhenghua Secondary School, 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). As of May 2020, she has 108,000 followers on Instagram.
Background
Early life & family
Xenia was born on 23 August 1994 as the youngest of three children. She has two older brothers.[1][2]
Education
Xenia attended Zhenghua Primary School and Zhenghua Secondary School.[3] Thereafter, she studied at Jurong Junior College (JJC) where she picked up touch rugby.[4] 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.[5] In NUS, Xenia pursued a degree in History intending to become a teacher.[6] 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.[7] Xenia later revealed that she regretted not minoring in social work during her time in NUS.[8]
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.[9] For three months, she took acting classes in both film and theatre at the New York Film Academy and The Barrow Group respectively.[10][11] As of May 2020, Xenia is still producing content with TSL.
Eatbook.sg - Editorial intern (2016)
Xenia applied for an editorial internship with Eatbook.sg, a sister site under TheSmartLocal Media Group, during her last semester in university.[12] After landing the job, she began writing articles for the site, marking the start of her career at TSL.[13][14]
TheSmartLocal TV - Talent
Following her internship, Xenia took on a full-time talent contract with TSL.[15] Aside from hosting and acting, she has also made guest appearances in Singaporeans Try[16] and TSL Plays.[17]
Short films - Acting
| 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.
| Year | Segment | Episode | Seasons | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Quarantine | 7 | 1 | Playlist |
| 2018 | TSL Face-Off | 2 | 1 | Playlist |
| The $100 Dollar Nomad | 3 | 1 | Playlist | |
| Hired or Fired | 17 | 2 | Playlist (Season 1) | |
| 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[18] 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[19] and Milo.[20] She is also the brand ambassador for Vichy, a skincare company.[21]
References/ Citations
- ↑ hotcheekylace. Instagram. February 6, 2019. Accessed on 21 May 2020. Retrieved from https://www.instagram.com/p/BtfTxLllc1V/
- ↑ hotcheekylace. Instagram. August 23, 2018. Accessed on 21 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm0eQgiHlVw/
- ↑ “Xenia Tan”. Facebook. Accessed on 20 May 2020.
- ↑ Mak, Asher. “Xenia Tan Shares How Therapy Helped Her Overcome The Pain Of Being Cheated On”. ZULA. March 15, 2019. Accessed on 20 May 2020.
- ↑ Neo, Jiexin. “NUS IHG Touch Rugby (Women): Kent Ridge Hall dethrone Eusoff Hall to emerge champions”. Red Sports. January 11, 2015. Accessed on 21 May 2020.
- ↑ ZULA. “Xenia Tan On Being Cheated On & Her Rebellious Phase | ZULA Pillow Talk | EP 1”. YouTube. March 15, 2019. Accessed on 20 May 2020.
- ↑ National University of Singapore. “Remembering the #NUSLife | Fauzi & Xenia from TheSmartLocal”. Facebook. March 31, 2018. Accessed on 20 May 2020.
- ↑ National University of Singapore. “Making the best of your #NUSLife | Fauzi & Xenia from TheSmartLocal”. Facebook. March 31, 2018. Accessed on 20 May 2020.
- ↑ hotcheekylace. Instagram. May 1, 2019. Accessed on 20 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7Cp4iFc8B/
- ↑ Mak, Asher. “Xenia Tan Shares How Therapy Helped Her Overcome The Pain Of Being Cheated On”. ZULA. March 15, 2019. Accessed on 20 May 2020.
- ↑ “Xenia Tan”. Backstage. Accessed on 20 May 2020.
- ↑ Eatbook.sg. “Eatbook - The Start-up: Episode 1…”. Facebook. October 5, 2017. Accessed on 20 May 2020.
- ↑ Mak, Asher. “Xenia Tan Shares How Therapy Helped Her Overcome The Pain Of Being Cheated On”. ZULA. March 15, 2019. Accessed on 20 May 2020.
- ↑ “ALL POSTS BY Xenia Tan”. Eatbook. Accessed on 20 May 2020.
- ↑ TheSmartLocal. “FAUNIA'S HOSTING JOURNEY + TSL'S FIRST EVER CASTING CALL”. YouTube. February 2, 2019. Accessed on 21 May 2020.
- ↑ TheSmartLocal. “Singaporeans Try: The No Smartphone Challenge”. YouTube. May 8, 2017. Accessed on 21 May 2020.
- ↑ TheSmartLocal. “TSL Plays: Password 2.0”. YouTube. April 26, 2019. Accessed on 21 May 2020.
- ↑ Xenia Tan. “VOLUNTEERING AT A CAT SHELTER | XENIATAN”. YouTube. April 25, 2020. Accessed on 21 May 2020.
- ↑ hotcheekylace. Instagram. September 30, 2019. Accessed on 21 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3CNfbalz5n/
- ↑ hotcheekylace. Instagram. Accessed on 21 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18092930473163276/?hl=en
- ↑ hotcheekylace. Instagram. January 7, 2019. Accessed on 20 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsVX5-FlPFd/