Background
Tan was born in Singapore and grew up in Serangoon Gardens with her parents and younger brother.
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Tan was born in Singapore and grew up in Serangoon Gardens with her parents and younger brother.
University of Auckland.
After attending Catholic Junior College, she went to New Zealand for her post-secondary studies. Tan has more than 16 years experience in journalism, more than half of which was with Consumer News and Business Channel. During her career, she has covered the business and financial market impact from major news events like the Asian Economic Crisis, the Dot Com Bubble Crash, 9-11 attacks in the United States and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Outbreak. She was a finalist for Best News Anchor in 2001 and 2002 at the New York Festivals Awards and also a Best Current Affairs Presenter finalist at the 1997 and 2006 Asian Television Awards.
Tan was also a finalist for Best News Anchor in 2001 and 2002 at the New York Festivals Awards.
She was also a Best Current Affairs Presenter finalist at the 1997 Asian Television Awards and received High Commendations. Tan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and English and a Master of Arts degree with Honors in Sociology from the University of Auckland, New Zealand.