Michelle Chia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Michelle Chia
Born	(1975-09-19) 19 September 1975 (age 49) Singapore
Other names	Xie Yunyi
Education	Raffles Girls' Primary School Bowen Secondary School
Occupation	Host actress businesswoman model
Years active	1980–present
Spouse(s)	Shaun Chen ​ ​ (m. 2009; div. 2011)​
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	謝韻儀
Simplified Chinese	谢韵仪
Hanyu Pinyin	Xiè Yùnyí
Jyutping	Ze6 Wan6 Ji4
Hokkien POJ	Chiā Ūn-gî

Michelle Chia (born September 19, 1975) is a famous TV host, actress, and businesswoman from Singapore. She worked full-time for a company called Mediacorp from 1980 to 2012. Even after that, she still takes on acting jobs sometimes.

Michelle Chia's Early Life and Career

Michelle Chia went to Raffles Girls' Primary School and Bowen Secondary School when she was younger.

Starting as a Child Actress

Michelle began her acting journey as a child with SBC. After finishing school, she joined TCS, which later became MediaCorp. In 2000, she moved to another company called SPH MediaWorks. However, she returned to MediaCorp when it took over MediaWorks. In May 2012, Michelle decided to take a break from the entertainment world. She chose not to renew her contract with MediaCorp at that time.

Michelle Chia's Business Ventures

In 2018, Michelle Chia shared in an interview that she had invested in different businesses while she was still acting full-time. She was a partner in a hair salon called Monsoon Hair Salon. She also owned a company that focused on investments. This shows she is not just an entertainer but also a smart businesswoman.

Michelle Chia's Personal Life

In May 2009, Michelle Chia married Shaun Chen. They had been dating for six years before getting married. On April 28, 2011, they announced they were getting a divorce. They said it was because of "personality differences." Their divorce was finalized in October 2011.

Michelle Chia's TV Shows and Roles

Michelle Chia has appeared in many television shows throughout her career. Here are some of the TV series she has been a part of:

Michelle Chia's Awards and Nominations

Michelle Chia has received several awards and nominations for her work in television. She has often been recognized as one of the most popular female artistes.