Annette Lee

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| birth_name = Annette Rochelle Lee

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| alma_mater = Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)
Cedar Girls' Secondary School
Saint Andrew's Junior College
Nanyang Technological University

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Annette Rochelle Lee (born 10 July 1992) is a Singaporean singer-songwriter, scriptwriter and YouTube personality. She is known for her short video series on social media such as #ChatsWithChantelle, #AsianParentTings, YouTube shows like Glowing Up and News Plannette. She had previously started out on popular Singaporean social media platform SGAG's comedic videos under the persona "Sue Ann".{{cite web|url=https://www.timeout.com/singapore/music/interview-annette-lee|title=Interview: Annette Lee|publisher=TimeOut|access-date=2 June 2018|date=14 September 2017}}

Early life

Born in Singapore on 10 July 1992 to parents of Peranakan descent, Lee studied at Saint Andrew's Junior College and graduated from the Nanyang Technological University's School of Art Design and Media.{{cite web|url=https://lifestyle.toggle.sg/en/lifestyle/worklife/news/the-secret-life-of-an-sgag-writer-annette-lee-9263112|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171005013419/http://lifestyle.toggle.sg/en/lifestyle/worklife/news/the-secret-life-of-an-sgag-writer-annette-lee-9263112|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 October 2017|title=The secret life of an SGAG writer: Annette Lee – Toggle}}

Career

Prior to joining SGAG, her short films Keep Mum and Graduation were featured in the Singapore Short Film Awards, Cana Film Festival, Hong Kong International Mobile Film Awards.{{Cite web|url=https://www.scape.sg/online/unleash-creative-juices-at-all-in-young-writers-festival|title=Singapore Young Writer's Festival by Scape|website=www.scape.sg|access-date=31 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180508185124/https://www.scape.sg/online/unleash-creative-juices-at-all-in-young-writers-festival/|archive-date=8 May 2018|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sindie.sg/2015/06/review-ntu-adm-film-2015-graduation_27.html|title=Review – NTU ADM Film 2015 Graduation Shorts|website=www.sindie.sg}}

Lee was first brought to the attention of the SGAG founders from her blog,{{cite web|url=https://contentsummit.asia/speaker/annette-lee/|title=Annette Lee Bio – Content Summit Asia 2017|website=contentsummit.asia|access-date=12 May 2018|archive-date=9 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180509220530/https://contentsummit.asia/speaker/annette-lee/|url-status=dead}} in which she drew comics and shared stories about her life.{{cite magazine |date=1 December 2017 |title= 5 Minutes with Annette Lee |url=https://www.pressreader.com/singapore/cleo-singapore/20171201/281573765977487 |magazine= Cleo |location=Singapore |publisher=Singapore Press Holdings|access-date= 12 May 2018}} She joined SGAG in February 2016 to start the video team.{{cite web|url=https://vulcanpost.com/624719/content-summit-2017-recap-part-1/|title=Vulcan Post 2017 Content Summit|date=31 October 2017|work=Vulcan Post}}{{cite web|url=https://sg.wantedly.com/journals/219|title=How I hire: SGAG's co-founder Karl Mak|website=wantedly.com|date=28 August 2017|access-date=12 May 2018}}

Since 2020, she has left SGAG and now creates her own shows for her own platforms.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1QGrFKT9v4 |title="why i left my job last year Glowing Up Ep 10" | date=1 July 2021 | quote=why i left my job last year | via=YouTube | at=YouTube description | access-date=1 Jul 2021 }} She also sometimes collaborates with various Singapore Government agencies and organisations like SCDF and Ministry of Health in public service campaigns.{{Cite web|last=Madarang|first=Catalina Ricci S.|date=2021-07-05|title=Singapore's 'test, trace, vaccinate' video sparks question on why other countries cannot do similar COVID-19 response|url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2021/07/05/195283/singapores-test-trace-vaccinate-video-sparks-question-on-why-other-countries-cannot-do-similar-covid-19-response/|access-date=2021-07-07|website=Interaksyon|language=en-US}}

She has also featured for a video under the persona of "Chantelle", where she humorously interviewed Korean stars Yoo Jae Suk, Lee Kwang Soo, and SNSD's Yuri.{{cite web |last1=Zhyi |first1=Toh |title=Annette Lee Gave Yoo Jae Suk, Lee Kwang Soo and SNSD’s Yuri Autographed Photos Of Herself |url=https://www.todayonline.com/8days/annette-lee-gave-yoo-jae-suk-lee-kwang-soo-and-snsds-yuri-autographed-photos-herself-2195506 |website=TODAY |language=en}}

She also conduct interview with Joanne Peh under the persona of "Auntie Susan".{{cite web |title=Annette Lee pronounces English names in 'auntie Hokkien accent', cracks Joanne Peh up |url=https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/annette-lee-teaches-joanne-peh-how-pronounce-english-names-auntie-hokkien-accent |website=AsiaOne |date=16 April 2022}}

Lee has hosted events, including K-pop star Jackson Wang’s book launch, and co-hosts Adventure of the Day with Zermatt Neo, a show available on Singapore Airlines' in-flight entertainment.{{cite web |last1=Ang |first1=Benson |title=Jackson Wang launches comic book, has plans for animation series |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/jackson-wang-launches-comic-book-has-plans-for-animation-series |website=The Straits Times |language=en |date=14 October 2024}} She performed at a concert at Esplanade, documented in a one-hour special by Mediacorp.{{cite web |title=Ep 2 Annette Lee 李安 - mewatch |url=https://www.mewatch.sg/episode/Be-My-Guest-2021-2022-2021-2022-E2-Annette-Lee-%E6%9D%8E%E5%AE%89-296244 |website=Mewatch |language=en}}

Lee launched the web series Asian Billionaires, a satirical show that humorously explores the lives of fictional wealthy personalities.{{cite web |title="Asian Billionaires": The New "Crazy Rich Asians" Series That Shows What It Means To Be Rich |url=https://tslmedia.sg/asian-billionaires/ |website=TSL Media Group |date=5 April 2022}}

Lee has been listed on Forbes’ 30 Under 30{{cite web |title=Annette Lee |url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/annette-lee/ |website=Forbes |language=en}} and Prestige’s 40 Under 40 lists.{{cite web |title=Annette Lee {{!}} Prestige 40 Under 40 2024 |url=https://www.prestigeonline.com/sg/people/40-under-40/annette-lee-prestige-40-under-40-2024/ |website=Prestige Online - Singapore |language=en-SG |date=15 April 2024}} She has featured on cover page of Her World and Prestige magazines.{{cite web |title=On The Digital Cover: The Evolution of Annette Lee |url=https://www.prestigeonline.com/id/people-events/people/on-the-digital-cover-the-evolution-of-annette-lee/ |website=Prestige Online - Indonesia |language=en-ID |date=20 May 2024}}

Music

In September 2017, Lee released her first musical work, an EP titled All Our Achilles Heels. Her album was awarded the National Arts Council presentation grant.{{Cite news|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/funny-girl-also-sings|title=SGAG funny girl Annette Lee also sings|last=hermes|date=29 October 2017|work=The Straits Times|access-date=2018-05-23|language=en}} In August 2017, Lee released her first music video on YouTube, entitled Ready for a Savior.{{cite web|url=http://www.newreleasetoday.com/article.php?article_id=2221|title=#876 – "Ready for a Savior" by ANNETTE|website=www.newreleasetoday.com|date=28 November 2017|access-date=12 May 2018}} Her second music video release in March 2018 was titled None Good.{{cite web|url=http://www.newreleasetoday.com/news_detail.php?newsid=3118|title=ANNETTE Unveils Music Video for 'None Good'|website=www.newreleasetoday.com|date=31 March 2018|access-date=12 May 2018}} Lee is also known for The Ann & Ben Show, a music video series created with fellow Singaporean artist Benjamin Kheng.{{cite web |title=Benjamin Kheng and Annette Lee’s ‘The Caifan Song’ Is The Anthem We Never Knew We Needed |url=https://www.todayonline.com/8days/benjamin-kheng-and-annette-lees-caifan-song-anthem-we-never-knew-we-needed |website=TODAY |language=en}} The show, which highlights humorous takes on everyday Singaporean life, includes the song"Cai Fan Song," which has amassed over 1.4 million views.{{cite web |title=Uncovering the Asian Kid Experience: Discovering love for Singapore through The Ann & Ben Show |url=https://www.nac.gov.sg/about-us/media-centre/oursgarts-stories/uncovering-the-asian-kid-experience-discovering-love-for-singapore-through-the-ann-ben-show |website=National Arts Council |language=en}}

Personal life

Lee married Raphael Foo, a hedge fund manager in 2017.{{Cite web |title=Annette Lee, Whose Husband Is Her First Boyfriend, Had Concerns About Marriage 'Cos Her Parents Used To Quarrel A Lot |url=https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/local/annette-lee-husband-first-boyfriend-marriage-concerns-parents-quarrel-711191 |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=8 Days |language=en}} She gave birth to their son, Wes Lucas Foo, in November 2022.{{cite web |title=Asians on Asian Parenting |url=https://familiesforlife.sg/pages/Article/Asians-on-Asian-Parenting |website=Families for life}}{{Cite web |date=2023-11-21 |title='No one talks about what happens after childbirth': Annette Lee opens up about her postpartum story |url=https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/no-one-talks-about-what-happens-after-childbirth-annette-lee-opens-about-her-postpartum |access-date=2024-08-26 |website=AsiaOne}} She is a Christian and has spoken publicly about her faith.{{cite web |last1=Ong |first1=Gabriel |title=Annette Lee: Why I chose to keep my faith |url=https://thirst.sg/annette-lee-why-i-chose-to-keep-my-faith/ |website=Thir.st |date=10 April 2023}}