Jamie Yeo, one of the hottest DJ-presenters in Singapore, reveals what it’s like to be a media babe and to raise a baby
By Lester J Wan
Jamie Yeo has been on our television screens and radio airwaves almost since she graduated from studying Mass Communication in Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Many still remember her from her role as Tammy Tay in the nostalgic TV drama, Growing Up.
Jamie’s popularity further grew when she hosted Football Crazy on ESPN. She undoubtedly made many men hot under the collar.
Being an old friend, Jamie reveals a little about her life and raising a baby.
What has been going on for you, apart from hosting your show on Power 98?
I’ve been hosting a show by TTV, which is a half-an-hour TV show packaged for 4 and 5-star hotels in Singapore, introducing the sights and sounds of Singapore to hotel guests.
How did your strangest request go?
“Dear Jamie, please play me a song or else I’ll kill myself.”
Which song would you sing in the bathroom?
I would sing whatever song that is stuck in my head. Usually, something I just heard on the radio. Anything by Coldplay, usually. But, just the other day, I caught myself singing “As Long As You Love Me” by Justin Bieber.
Which is your favourite break-up song?
“Time of Your Life (Good Riddance)” by Green Day. That’s how one should look at it at the point of breaking up. It’s just another turning point in life. A “fork stuck in the road”. Let’s move on. Hope you had the time of your life.
What makes you happy?
My daughter, Aly. Every day is precious and full of joy as I watch my little girl grow up. Every new word she learns, every new sentence she utters, every new expression renews my faith in God and my hope for the future.
How do you handle being a DJ, TV host and mother at the same time? What challenges do you face?
Not many [challenges] now that Aly is older. She’s two and a half. I’ve got a very competent helper and a very helpful set of parents who are always willing to look after Aly.
Having gone through various life and work experiences over the years, how different is your perspective on life now?
My daughter definitely comes first above everything else. It’s all about making sure I spend quality time with her now. But, of course, work is still important. I love what I do and have done this for as long as I’ve been an adult. The job pays well and I’m passionate about it now as I ever was.
Which famous person, living or dead, would you love to host a show with?
I would love to host a show with Ricky Gervais because he’s brilliant and would just be such a laugh to work with. Plus, he’s highly intelligent, which is something I appreciate in a man.
What new or upcoming project might you be involved in?
At the moment, it’s all hush-hush as it’s not really confirmed but there might be some TV work and an Internet business venture in the near future.
What do you love about Power 98?
My co-host Sonja. She’s my gurrrl! And Shareen [Wong] is really such a great boss. She’s patient and really cool. I really respect her.
Catch Jamie Yeo on the Power Breakfast Show with Hubert Tang and Sonja Steinmetz, on weekdays from 6am to 10am, on Power 98FM.
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