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The former show host (iirc his co-host was a Filipina by the name of Lauretta Alabons), VR Man and Inspector Mike Chin (Triple Nine) has done well indeed.
“Banking with Standard Chartered is about empowerment. It allows clients to live borderless lives—with wealth that moves as freely as they do—and meaningful connections that enrich a client’s lifestyle, family journey and global ambitions.” - James Lye
He is now Global and Singapore International Banking head at Standard Chartered Bank
https://www.tatlerasia.com/power-purpose/wealth/standard-chartered-eugene-puar-james-lye
When he was at the height of his popularity with Mediacorp, he struck when the metal was hot and milked the entertainment industry for all that it was worth while staying grounded 脚踏实地 the entire time. When he sensed that the fickle entertainment industry was starting to move on to newer, younger and better looking artistes, he left showbiz and went into banking, first with Citibank then with Stanchart, falling back on his first-class honours degree from Arizona State University.
Was he initially with Wong Li Lin, but things didn't work out, then Diana Ser came along?
Smart guy with brains, brawn, good looks and great bod. Those in the entertainment industry should be like that: know when the industry has moved on, then carve out a second career somewhere else outside the entertainment circle instead of stubbornly hanging around like a stick-in-the-m&d. Another good example is Yvonne Lim's husband, Taiwanese boy band ex-member Alex Tien. 脚踏实地 and Alex is now a businessman, husband and father of two. *clap clap*
Once he was VR Man and now James Lye is the Moneyman.
“Banking with Standard Chartered is about empowerment. It allows clients to live borderless lives—with wealth that moves as freely as they do—and meaningful connections that enrich a client’s lifestyle, family journey and global ambitions.” - James Lye
He is now Global and Singapore International Banking head at Standard Chartered Bank
https://www.tatlerasia.com/power-purpose/wealth/standard-chartered-eugene-puar-james-lye
When he was at the height of his popularity with Mediacorp, he struck when the metal was hot and milked the entertainment industry for all that it was worth while staying grounded 脚踏实地 the entire time. When he sensed that the fickle entertainment industry was starting to move on to newer, younger and better looking artistes, he left showbiz and went into banking, first with Citibank then with Stanchart, falling back on his first-class honours degree from Arizona State University.
Was he initially with Wong Li Lin, but things didn't work out, then Diana Ser came along?
Smart guy with brains, brawn, good looks and great bod. Those in the entertainment industry should be like that: know when the industry has moved on, then carve out a second career somewhere else outside the entertainment circle instead of stubbornly hanging around like a stick-in-the-m&d. Another good example is Yvonne Lim's husband, Taiwanese boy band ex-member Alex Tien. 脚踏实地 and Alex is now a businessman, husband and father of two. *clap clap*
Once he was VR Man and now James Lye is the Moneyman.
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