Being initially rejected from drama schools

Nathania’s West End debut

Deciding to be an actress

Realities of working in London

Advice to anyone aspiring to be an actor

What’s next for Nathania

Surviving on vibes and hard work? What it's like working as a freelance artist overseas.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times.

How does a Singaporean make her way onto London’s glittering West End?

Nathania Ong made her mark by playing well-loved characters like Eponine in Les Miserables and Eliza Hamilton in Hamilton, putting Singapore on the world theatre map. 

But how did it happen and what does the life of a freelance artist overseas look like?

In this episode, ST business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan looks at the realities and joys of working in the arts. 

Her guest is musical theatre actress Nathania Ong. 

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:12 Being initially rejected from every drama school 

6:39 Nathania’s West End debut 

10:54 Deciding to be an actress 

18:00 Realities of working in London 

22:13 Advice to anyone aspiring to be an actor   

26:23 What’s next for Nathania 

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Host: Sue-Ann Tan (suetan@sph.com.sg)

Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producers: Joanna Seow and Elizabeth Law

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#headstart

Surviving on vibes and hard work? What it's like working as a freelance artist overseas.
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times.
How does a Singaporean make her way onto London&rsquo;s glittering West End?
Nathania Ong made her mark by playing well-loved characters like Eponine in Les Miserables and Eliza Hamilton in Hamilton, putting Singapore on the world theatre map.&nbsp;
But how did it happen and what does the life of a freelance artist overseas look like?
In this episode, ST business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan looks at the realities and joys of working in the arts.&nbsp;
Her guest is musical theatre actress Nathania Ong.&nbsp;
Highlights (click/tap above):
3:12 Being initially rejected from every drama school&nbsp;
6:39 Nathania&rsquo;s West End debut&nbsp;
10:54 Deciding to be an actress&nbsp;
18:00 Realities of working in London&nbsp;
22:13 Advice to anyone aspiring to be an actor&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
26:23 What&rsquo;s next for Nathania&nbsp;
Read Sue-Ann Tan's articles:<a href="https://str.sg/mvSa"> https://str.sg/mvSa</a>
Follow Sue-Ann Tan on LinkedIn:<a href="https://str.sg/A86X"> https://str.sg/A86X</a>
Host: Sue-Ann Tan (<a href="mailto:suetan@sph.com.sg">suetan@sph.com.sg</a>)
Produced &amp; edited by: Amirul Karim
Executive producers: Joanna Seow and Elizabeth Law
Follow Headstart On Record Podcast channel here:
Channel:<a href="https://str.sg/wB2m"> https://str.sg/wB2m</a>
Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://str.sg/wuN3"> https://str.sg/wuN3</a>
Spotify:<a href="https://str.sg/wBr9"> https://str.sg/wBr9</a>
Feedback to: <a href="mailto:podcast@sph.com.sg">podcast@sph.com.sg</a>
Get business/career tips in ST's Headstart newsletter:<a href="http://str.sg/headstart-nl"> https://str.sg/headstart-nl</a>
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Follow more ST podcast channels:
All-in-one ST Podcasts channel:<a href="https://str.sg/wvz7"> https://str.sg/wvz7</a>
Get more updates:<a href="http://str.sg/stpodcasts"> http://str.sg/stpodcasts</a>
The Usual Place Podcast YouTube:<a href="https://str.sg/4Vwsa"> </a><a href="https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast">https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast</a>
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The App Store: <a href="https://str.sg/icyB">https://str.sg/icyB</a>
Google Play: <a href="https://str.sg/icyX">https://str.sg/icyX</a>
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Do note: All analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast are for your general information only. You should not rely on them in making any decision. Please consult a fully qualified financial adviser or professional expert for independent advice and verification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPH Media shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on any analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast. SPH Media accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever that may result or arise from the products, services or information of any third parties.
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#headstart

Get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times.

Podcasters: Sue-Ann Tan

Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong & Joanna Seow

A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times.
Podcasters: Sue-Ann Tan
Produced &amp; edited by: Amirul Karim
Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong &amp; Joanna Seow
A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.