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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].
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 ==
==Background==


=== Early life & family ===
===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>


=== Education ===
===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 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>
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>


== 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.
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 hosts for The Quarantine'' ''- a TSL and Mediacorp collaboration that debuted in May 2020.'']]
[[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) ===
===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.<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>
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>


=== TheSmartLocal TV - Talent ===
===TheSmartLocal TV - Talent===
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 Series ====
====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].''
Xenia made her on-screen acting debut with ''[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLURCSyX4ldqkufHbOoTSz-eJfoKVzGQmN "The Start-Up" Web Series - Season 1].''
[[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).'']]
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==== Short films - Acting ====
====Short films - Acting====
[[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.'']]
[[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.'']]
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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.


=== 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==
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Xenia Tan
Xenia Tan.png
Born23 August 1994
EducationBachelor of Arts (History)
Alma materZhenghua 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.

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 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]

Web Series

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

Xenia pictured in Episode 1 of "The Start-Up" Web Series (2017).
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)

Playlist (Season 2)

2017 “The Start-Up” Web Series - Season 1 4 1 Playlist

Short films - Acting

Xenia (pictured) starred in This Is Why (2020) - a short film produced by TSL and supported by IMDA.
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

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


  1. ↑ hotcheekylace. Instagram. February 6, 2019. Accessed on 21 May 2020. Retrieved from https://www.instagram.com/p/BtfTxLllc1V/
  2. ↑ hotcheekylace. Instagram. August 23, 2018. Accessed on 21 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm0eQgiHlVw/
  3. ↑ “Xenia Tan”. Facebook. Accessed on 20 May 2020.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ ZULA. “Xenia Tan On Being Cheated On & Her Rebellious Phase | ZULA Pillow Talk | EP 1”. YouTube. March 15, 2019. Accessed on 20 May 2020.
  7. ↑ National University of Singapore. “Remembering the #NUSLife | Fauzi & Xenia from TheSmartLocal”. Facebook. March 31, 2018. Accessed on 20 May 2020.
  8. ↑ National University of Singapore. “Making the best of your #NUSLife | Fauzi & Xenia from TheSmartLocal”. Facebook. March 31, 2018. Accessed on 20 May 2020.
  9. ↑ hotcheekylace. Instagram. May 1, 2019. Accessed on 20 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7Cp4iFc8B/
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ “Xenia Tan”. Backstage. Accessed on 20 May 2020.
  12. ↑ Eatbook.sg. “Eatbook - The Start-up: Episode 1…”. Facebook. October 5, 2017. Accessed on 20 May 2020.
  13. ↑ 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.
  14. ↑ “ALL POSTS BY Xenia Tan”. Eatbook. Accessed on 20 May 2020.
  15. ↑ TheSmartLocal. “FAUNIA'S HOSTING JOURNEY + TSL'S FIRST EVER CASTING CALL”. YouTube. February 2, 2019. Accessed on 21 May 2020.
  16. ↑ TheSmartLocal. “Singaporeans Try: The No Smartphone Challenge”. YouTube. May 8, 2017. Accessed on 21 May 2020.
  17. ↑ TheSmartLocal. “TSL Plays: Password 2.0”. YouTube. April 26, 2019. Accessed on 21 May 2020.
  18. ↑ Xenia Tan. “VOLUNTEERING AT A CAT SHELTER | XENIATAN”. YouTube. April 25, 2020. Accessed on 21 May 2020.
  19. ↑ hotcheekylace. Instagram. September 30, 2019. Accessed on 21 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3CNfbalz5n/
  20. ↑ hotcheekylace. Instagram. Accessed on 21 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18092930473163276/?hl=en
  21. ↑ hotcheekylace. Instagram. January 7, 2019. Accessed on 20 May 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsVX5-FlPFd/
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