Charmaine Yee, also known as Yee Kah Yan (Chinese: 余嘉甄), is a Singaporean radio presenter at Kiss 92FM. She hosts events graced by ministers and eminent guests and interviews celebrities and luminaries.^[1] She also offers coaching in public speaking.

Early life and education

Charmaine Yee went to CHIJ Saint Nicholas Girls' School from 1994 to 2003. She attended Trinity College, Melbourne for Foundation Studies in 2004,^[2] then progressed to The University of Melbourne in 2005 to pursue studies in media and communications. She did a summer program at University of California, Los Angeles. Charmaine was conferred her Bachelor of Arts in December 2007.

Career

Charmaine started her first job in TBWA Worldwide / MEC and gained valuable marcomms experience at Raffles Hotel.

In January 2011, Charmaine became a radio presenter with Radio 91.3 (later known as One FM 91.3). In 2015, she joined Kiss 92FM^[3] as the presenter of The Afternoon Scoop 1pm-4pm . She also worked as a television presenter at FOX Sports Asia.

NCIS Gala Dinner graced by President Halimah Yacob

Charmaine is an event host and emcee in Singapore. Versatile and professional, she brings high energy and lively wit to every event she hosts.

From facilitating corporate events and gala dinners to medical/tech seminars and product launches, her natural warmth and flair allows her to connect with her audience, keeping them engaged and attentive.^[4]

Charmaine has provided voice work for commercials and campaigns including Mercedes-Benz,^[5] Singapore Tourism Board, Workforce Singapore,^[6] Twitter,^[7] on-air commercials for Singapore Airlines,^[8] podcast episodes for Ayden^[9] and onboard entertainment for China Airlines.^[10]

SICW Opening Ceremony hosting

Charmaine has collaborated with sustainable events and brands DocuSign^[11] and Tourism Australia,^[12] and supported Bone Marrow Donors Programme^[13]

As a television host, she interviewed Hollywood celebrities including Tom Hanks,^[14] Melissa McCarthy,^[15] Rebel Wilson of Pitch Perfect 3^[16] and Henry Golding of Crazy Rich Asians (film);^[17] movie stars such as Dwayne Johnson of Rampage^[18] and Hugh Jackman of Logan;^[19] sporting luminaries Cristiano Ronaldo,^[20] Max Verstappen,^[21] Lewis Hamilton and Daniel Ricciardo;^[22] international personalities like David Beckham^[23] and artistes such as Ed Sheeren,^[24] James Bay (singer), The Wanted, James Blunt, 5 Seconds of Summer, Avril Lavigne, We the Kings and Boyce Avenue.

Charmaine is a presentation coach on communications and public speaking.^[25]

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