Ivy Tan, also known as Chen Ai Wei, (Chinese: 陈艾薇) is a Singaporean radio and TV presenter. She worked as a radio DJ for Singapore-based Chinese music station YES 933,[1] which she joined in 2007.[2] Ivy started out her radio career through a talent search organised by the station, which she emerged the champion out of hundreds of hopefuls.
Ivy Tan | |||||||
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 Ivy Tan in 2014 | |||||||
| Born | Ivy Chen Ai Wei 16 June | ||||||
| Occupation(s) | Radio deejay, host, emcee, producer | ||||||
| Years active | 2007-2015 | ||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 陈艾薇 | ||||||
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| Website | http://www.ivytanaw.com | ||||||
Apart from radio and TV hosting, Tan is also an on-site emcee, producer, voice-over talent and has done quite a few cameos on TV dramas and talk shows.
Tan is bilingual in English and Chinese, and she has expressed interest to pick up a third language, Spanish.[3]
Early life and education
editTan was born in Singapore, to a Malaysian father and Taiwanese mother. She spent the first 6 years of her life shuttling around these countries, and even spent one year living in Wales, England, where her father was doing his master's degree. The family eventually settled in Singapore, where she was educated and raised.
Tan attended Ngee Ann Polytechnic, where she obtained a diploma in Mass Communications.[1] This was the period when she discovered her interest and love for radio. After a few years of working in an advertising firm, she went back to school and achieved her degree in Mass Communications from RMIT University.
Career
editTan started as a freelance emcee for events at the age of 19.
Ivy started her radio career in 2007, when she joined the DJ Search competition organised by YES 933. She emerged the champion out of hundreds of hopefuls and scored a contract with Mediacorp as a Radio Jockey.
Tan is the first full-time DJ the station signed on immediately from a competition.
Radio
editIvy has hosted a wide range of programs on air. From morning drive time to late night talk shows. She is most remembered for her hilarious "Jaws" series with partner Dennis Chew, and late night talk show "Utopia".[4]
| Year | Program Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 - 2015 | Afternoons with Ivy | 轻松下半场 |
| 2014 - 2015 | Travel Whiz | 大眼看世界 |
| 2010 - 2015 | Movie Bites | 爆米花 |
| 2014 - 2014 | Noonie Tunes | 薇笑喝茶 |
| 2013 - 2014 | Utopia | 乌托帮 |
| 2010 - 2014 | Japanese Korean Pop Chart Show | 哈本营 |
| 2012 - 2013 | Morning Fanatics | 就是万人迷 |
| 2011 - 2012 | Midnight Delight | 午夜吐女郎 |
| 2010 - 2011 | Suntan Jaws | Suntan 大白鲨 |
| 2010 - 2011 | High Tea with Jaws | 大白鲨喝下午茶 |
| 2009 - 2010 | Double Jaws | 两只大白鲨 |
| 2008 - 2010 | Gadget Whiz | 科技小玩家 |
| 2008 - 2010 | Especially For You | 弦歌寄意 |
| 2007 - 2008 | Morning Fanatics | 就是万人迷 |
| 2007 - 2008 | Star DJ All-4-One | 明星 DJ All-4-One |
| 2008 - 2009 | Bilingual Party | 双语 Party |
| 2009–present | Way Too Fun | 薇2芬 |
TV
editIvy has hosted a wide variety of programs on-screen. She is often the "go-to girl" for backstage/behind-the-scenes because of her quick wit and funny personality.
| Program Title | ||
|---|---|---|
| The Dreams Maker | 志在四方 2 | Acting |
| Sealed With A Kiss | 吻我吧，住家男 | Acting |
| Face Off | 这样是怎样 | Guest Star |
| SPD Charity Show 2015 Press Conference | 真情无障碍 2015 | Host |
| Life Is Beautiful | 初一的心愿 | Host |
| Smart @ Work | 上班不留白 | Guest Star |
| Star Awards 2014 Behind-The-Scenes | 红星大奖 2014 幕后花絮 | Host |
| Star Awards 2013 Behind-The-Scenes | 红星大奖 2013 幕后花絮 | Host |
| Water Margin | 我爱水浒转 | Host |
| Star Search 2010 Webisodes | 才华横溢出新秀 2010 | Host |
| Mediacorp Chinese New Year Album | 新传媒群星贺岁专辑 2013/2014 | Singing |
| Artistes Web Chats | 艺人网络聊天室 | Host |
| Let's Talk | 你在囧什么 | Guest Star |
Interviews
editIvy is no stranger to celebrities and has chalked up an impressive list of interviewees, including Jay Chou, May Day, Eason Chan, Beast, Big Bang, G-Dragon, S.H.E and Aaron Kwok.[4]
Personal life
editTan is known to be an avid diver and has traveled around Asia in search of amazing dive sites. She believes strongly in putting a stop to shark finning and is a supporter of Shark Savers campaign "I'm finished with fins".
References
edit- ^ a b Chan, Boon (16 May 2013). "Live Wire". The Straits Times. (subscription required)
- ^ "Chen Ai Wei, Ivy 陈艾薇". xin msn. Archived from the original on 14 May 2013. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
- ^ "933DJ陈艾薇突辞职 将到西班牙进修". www.wanbao.com.sg. Archived from the original on 18 November 2015. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
- ^ a b "Ivy Tan | Bilingual Emcee, Professional Host". www.ivytanaw.com. Retrieved 17 November 2015.