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[[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).'']]In April 2020, Xenia starred in ''This | [[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).'']]In April 2020, Xenia starred in ''This is Why'' - a short film produced by TSL and supported by 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> | ||
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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) between 2017 and 2019, notably helming the YouTube series, Hired or Fired.[1][2] 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.[3][4]
Education
Xenia attended Zhenghua Primary School and Zhenghua Secondary School.[5] Thereafter, she studied at Jurong Junior College (JJC) where she first picked up touch rugby.[6] 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,[7] Xenia took on an internship with the National Institute of Education (NIE) as an undergraduate.[8] She later revealed that she regretted not pursuing a minor in social work in university.[9] Xenia completed her last semester at Seoul National University while on an exchange programme.[10] In NUS, Xenia stayed in Kent Ridge Hall and represented the hall in touch rugby matches.[11]
TheSmartLocal Media Group
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 (2017 - present day)
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] In May 2019 , Xenia announced that she was taking a break from her job in TSL to pursue acting in New York.[18] For three months, she took acting classes in both film and theatre at the New York Film Academy and The Barrow Group respectively.[19][20] 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 IMDA.[21]
Year | Film | Refs. |
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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.
Year | Segment | Episode | Seasons | Refs. |
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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 |
Influencer
Content creator
Since returning from New York in 2019, Xenia has branched out as a content creator on YouTube[22] 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[23] and Milo.[24] She is also the brand ambassador for Vichy, a skincare company.[25]
References/ Citations
- ↑ “Hired or Fired - Season 1”. YouTube. Accessed on 21 May 2020.
- ↑ “Hired or Fired - Season 2”. YouTube. Accessed on 21 May 2020.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ National University of Singapore. “Remembering the #NUSLife | Fauzi & Xenia from TheSmartLocal”. Facebook. March 31, 2018. 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ TheSmartLocal. "This is Why: A Tribute To Singapore's Heroes (Short Film)". YouTube. April 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 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/