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The Star
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
SG DJ Germaine Tan engaged to Zouk Group's chief executive Andrew Li
Andrew Li proposed to DJ Germaine Tan in the Maldives. Photo: Germaine Tan/Instagram Wedding bells are set to ring for Singaporean radio DJ Germaine Tan and Andrew Li, chief executive of Singapore lifestyle and hospitality company Zouk Group. The engagement was announced by Tan, a presenter at Mediacorp's English-language radio station 987, on social media on June 1. Li, who is in his early 40s, was tagged in the post. 'Andrew has always known my appreciation for sunsets and (the) ocean, so he'd been planning this secretly for some time,' wrote Tan, who is in her late 20s, of the romantic proposal. 'In the Maldives, on a private sandbank, while the evening sun approached the horizon over the open ocean. It couldn't have felt more right.' Tan, who joined Mediacorp in 2015 and is also a lifestyle influencer and host, recounted her boyfriend's words when he popped the question: 'I knew all along it was going to be you. The way you love me so fiercely inspires me to be the best version of myself. If you let me, I will spend the rest of my life trying to make you happy.' The couple, who first met at Singapore's cocktail bar Here Kitty Kitty in 2022, have been dating for over two years. She added in her post: 'Your care and generosity toward my loved ones make me even more in love with you. I can't imagine life without you as my pillar of support, and I wouldn't want a life like that anyway.' The newly engaged lovebirds were congratulated on social media by celebrity pals, including Yes 933 DJ Hazelle Teo, actor Ben Yeo, actress Tay Ying and celebrity chef Wu Sihan. Tay and Wu will be tying the knot in June. Mediacorp's artiste management arm The Celebrity Agency also congratulated Tan and Li, writing: 'From dancing at a bar to a sunset proposal in Maldives, their love story felt written in the stars. Through every challenge and triumph, they grew stronger together. Now, they are saying yes to a lifetime of love.' London-born Li joined Zouk Group as chairman in 2015 and became its chief executive in 2016. He oversaw the return of dusk-to-dawn electronic dance music festival ZoukOut in 2022 after a three-year hiatus. – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
CNA
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
987FM DJ Germaine Tan and Zouk CEO Andrew Li announce engagement
987FM DJ Germaine Tan announced on Sunday (Jun 1) that she and her boyfriend of two and a half years, Andrew Li, are engaged. Li, who is the CEO of lifestyle and hospitality brand Zouk Group, proposed to Tan on a private sandbank in the Maldives during a recent trip. Tan told CNA Lifestyle that before the trip, she had her "suspicions". "He told me that he had arranged for a photographer to take some photos of us on one of the days. I had my suspicions on an impending proposal because I'm usually the one more invested in taking photos," she said. Li proposed to Tan "as the sun was setting over the ocean". According to Tan, Li then told her that he "knew all along" that he would marry her. He had told her: "The way you love me so fiercely inspires me to be the best version of myself. You are everything I've ever wanted in a soulmate, partner, and wife. If you let me, I will spend the rest of my life trying to make you happy.' Tan shared that she was moved by his speech and was "full-on bawling" at that point. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GERMAINE LEONORA (@germaineleonora) The couple first met "on a random Thursday night" at cocktail bar Here Kitty Kitty, which is managed by Zouk Group. "Honestly, I didn't think too much that first night, but we had a great time dancing," said Tan. "He pulled out all his boyband moves to impress me. He commented on my Instagram and slid into my DMs after that night." Tan shared that she had "no idea" who Li was when she first met him. "He started on a blank slate in my mind. After we started dating, he would tell me that first night, when he saw me snapping photos at the bar, he thought I was the perfect combination of attractive and cute, and was interested to get to know me." Tan added that throughout their relationship, Li has helped her overcome "so many challenges". "[He] has challenged me to grow in ways I never imagined, and to help me heal from past trauma," said Tan. "A year before we got engaged, he told me: 'Our relationship is my priority in life right now, I will do everything I can to make it work.' And he really showed that commitment. We're in the best place we could be right now." View this post on Instagram A post shared by GERMAINE LEONORA (@germaineleonora) Tan also revealed that her father, who is the founder of supermarket chain Hao Mart, and Li share a "great relationship". "My dad insists on sitting next to Andrew at family gatherings so that he can talk his ear off about the things that no one else wants to entertain him about, like business and the economy," said Tan. Tan shared that she had previously asked her father if Li would have to seek his approval to marry her, to which the elder Tan responded: "No need la! Long ago, I approved already." View this post on Instagram A post shared by GERMAINE LEONORA (@germaineleonora) Well wishes have poured in from many of Tan's colleagues, including Yes 933 DJ Hazelle Teo and actresses He Ying Ying and Chantalle Ng. For now, the couple plans to have a wedding where all of their loved ones can "come together and celebrate love".
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Radio DJ Germaine Tan is engaged to Zouk Group's chief executive Andrew Li
SINGAPORE - Wedding bells are set to ring for local radio DJ Germaine Tan and Mr Andrew Li, the chief executive of Singapore lifestyle and hospitality company Zouk Group. The engagement was announced by Tan, a presenter at Mediacorp's English-language radio station 987, on social media on June 1. Mr Li, who is in his early 40s, was tagged in the post. 'Andrew has always known my appreciation for sunsets and (the) ocean, so he'd been planning this secretly for some time,' wrote Tan, who is in her late 20s, of the romantic proposal. 'In the Maldives, on a private sandbank, while the evening sun approached the horizon over the open ocean. It couldn't have felt more right.' The couple, who first met at local cocktail bar Here Kitty Kitty in 2022, have been dating for over two years. Tan, who joined Mediacorp in 2015 and is also a lifestyle influencer and host, continued: 'I knew all along it was going to be you. The way you love me so fiercely inspires me to be the best version of myself. If you let me, I will spend the rest of my life trying to make you happy'. She added: 'Your care and generosity toward my loved ones make me even more in love with you. I can't imagine life without you as my pillar of support, and I wouldn't want a life like that anyway.' The newly-engaged lovebirds were congratulated on social media by several celebrity pals, including Yes933 DJ Hazelle Teo, actor Ben Yeo, actress Tay Ying and celebrity chef Wu Sihan. Tay and Wu will be tying the knot in June. Mediacorp's artiste management arm The Celebrity Agency also congratulated Tan and Mr Li, writing: 'From dancing at a bar to a sunset proposal in Maldives, their love story felt written in the stars. Through every challenge and triumph, they grew stronger together. Now, they are saying yes to a lifetime of love.' London-born Mr Li joined Zouk Group as chairman in 2015 and became its chief executive in 2016. He oversaw the return of dusk-to-dawn electronic dance music festival ZoukOut in 2022 after a three-year hiatus. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New West Hollywood Club Zouk Los Angeles has its Grand Opening
Two of the largest hospitality empires in the world, sbe and Zouk Group, came together to create Zouk Los Angeles. On Thursday March 13, Sam Nazarian of sbe, Hui Lim of Zouk Group, and Marc Anthony hosted a WIP previous celebration with friends and family. The night included speeches, a ribbon cutting event, and a traditional drum ritual. Celebrities like Frankie Delgado, blockbuster producer & director Michael Bay, 'The Bachelorette' star Rachel Lindsay, 'The Boys' star Jessie T. Usher, Linzy Luu from Netflix's 'Too Hot Too Handle', and Charli Burnett from 'Vanderpump Rules'. Guests were invited to receive an exclusive look into the new nightlife space. Guests were served a variety of sbe's dining portfolio such as Miso Cod Bites and Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice from Katsuya, Steak and Tomato Tartare from Casa Dani, Short Rib Tostadas from MXO, Empanadas from Manolo and Sofia Vergara's TOMA and Caviar & Chicken Bites from Zouk. To drink, the guests enjoyed cocktails like the Jalisco Express and the Watermelon Sugar. On Friday, March 15, the new club opened up to the public with an EDM performance by DJ Politik. Among the crowd was internet personality and entrepreneur, David Dobrik, electronic DJ and production duo, The Chainsmokers, Netflix's 'Selling Sunset' star, Jason Oppenheim and DJ Marshmello. The celebration continued into Saturday with a second Grand Opening night. The 16,5000 square foot space was packed to the brim once again. Saturday's performances included a 40 minute set from producer and music executive, Metro Boomin'. Metro Boomin' played his charting hits 'Like That', 'X' , "Space Cadet', 'Ric Flair Drop', 'Creepin', 'Runnin', 'Mask Off', and 'More M's'.
