Sabby Jey

{{short description|New Zealand born, Sri Lankan Tamil actress and model}}

{{Infobox person

| name = Sabby Jey

| image = Sabby Jey Modelling Profile Image.jpg

| alt = New Zealand, Sri Lankan Tamil actress, model, television personality, and advocate.

| caption = New Zealand, Sri Lankan Tamil actress, model, television personality, and advocate.

| native_name = சப்பி ஜெய்

| birth_date =

| birth_place = Auckland, New Zealand

| nationality = New Zealander

| citizenship = New Zealand, Australia

| education = Bachelor of Business from Auckland University of Technology

| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|}}[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/A-Tamil-actress-From-new-zealand/articleshow/55666500.cms]

| yearsactive = 2015–present

| height = 5 ft (163 cm)

| website = https://www.instagram.com/sabbyjeyxx/

}}

Sabina Jeyasingham, known professionally as Sabby Jey, is a New Zealand, Sri Lankan Tamil actress, model, television personality, and advocate.{{Cite web |title=In Love With The Shade Of You - Viva |url=https://www.viva.co.nz/article/beauty-wellbeing/in-love-with-the-shade-of-you/ |access-date=2020-08-04 |website=viva.co.nz |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2018-06-28 |title="Dark is Beautiful," and say it with pride - Model of the Fortnight |url=https://www.indiannewslink.co.nz/dark-is-beautiful-and-say-it-with-pride-model-of-the-fortnight/ |access-date=2020-11-24 |website=indiannewslink.co.nz |language=en-US}} She is best known for her work in Tamil cinema and in 2018 debuted Karthikeyanum Kaanamal Pona Kadhileyumin.

Jey has been an active petite model since 2014. In 2021, Jey was a contestant on The Bachelor New Zealand produced by Warner Brothers.{{Cite web |title=Community proud to see two Kiwi Asians competing in TVNZ's 'The Bachelor' show |url=https://www.indianweekender.co.nz//Pages/ArticleDetails/7/15237/New-Zealand/Community-proud-to-see-two-Kiwi-Asians-competing-in-TVNZs-The-Bachelor-show |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=Indian Weekender |language=en-NZ}} In 2022, she was one of the lead cast in the Ex Best Thing on TVNZ 2.{{Cite web |last=Ward |first=Tara |date=2022-05-20 |title=TVNZ's new dating show has the ex-factor |url=https://thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/20-05-2022/tvnzs-new-dating-show-has-the-ex-factor |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=The Spinoff}}

Jey came out in the media in 2022 as a sexual assault victim and rallied for consent awareness.{{Cite web |title='Sexual violence is an epidemic': NZers want mandatory consent education |url=https://www.renews.co.nz/sexual-violence-is-an-epidemic-nzers-want-mandatory-consent-education/ |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=Re |language=en-US}}

Early life

She was born in Auckland, New Zealand after her parents emigrated from Sri Lanka as refugee.{{Cite web |title=Race row: Auckland children's theatre show cancelled after 'threats' |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/northern-school-of-the-performing-arts-musical-hairspray-cancelled-after-race-row/7R5EJPPPJFUKEV44BNEH5LUBM4/ |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=The New Zealand Herald |language=en-NZ}}{{Cite web |title=You are being redirected... |url=https://browngirlmagazine.com/2018/08/new-zealand-actress-sabby-jey-on-colorism-and-accepting-yourself/ |access-date=2020-11-24 |website=browngirlmagazine.com}}{{Cite web |title=A Tamil actress From new zealand - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/A-Tamil-actress-From-new-zealand/articleshow/55666500.cms |access-date=2020-11-24 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2017-02-20 |title=New Zealand Based International Model Praises Vijay {{!}}{{!}} New Zealand Based International Model Praises Vijay |url=http://www.iflicks.in/News/2017/02/20080704/New-Zealand-Based-International-Model-Praises-Vijay.vpf |access-date=2020-11-24 |website=Iflicks |language=Tamil}} She has a Bachelor of Business majoring in International Business and Finance from Auckland University of Technology (AUT).{{Cite web |title=A Tamil actress From new zealand - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/A-Tamil-actress-From-new-zealand/articleshow/55666500.cms |access-date=2020-11-24 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2018-06-28 |title="Dark is Beautiful," and say it with pride - Model of the Fortnight |url=https://www.indiannewslink.co.nz/dark-is-beautiful-and-say-it-with-pride-model-of-the-fortnight/ |access-date=2020-11-24 |website=indiannewslink.co.nz |language=en-US}} She is fluent in Tamil and English.{{Cite web |date=2017-02-20 |title=Interview: International Model Sabby Jey Makes Her Kollywood Debut! |url=https://businessofcinema.com/regionalmovies/interview-international-model-sabby-jey-makes-kollywood-debut/385395 |access-date=2020-11-24 |website=Businessofcinema.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2016-07-13 |title=Auckland woman gets set in Tamil film industry |url=https://www.indiannewslink.co.nz/auckland-woman-gets-set-in-tamil-film-industry/ |access-date=2020-11-24 |website=indiannewslink.co.nz |language=en-US}}

Career

In 2022, Jey was one of the lead cast in the Ex Best Thing on TVNZ 2. The premise being that two ex-lovers help each other move on by learning from their previous mistakes and setting each other up with potential suitable love matches.{{Cite web |last=Ward |first=Tara |date=2022-05-20 |title=TVNZ's new dating show has the ex-factor |url=https://thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/20-05-2022/tvnzs-new-dating-show-has-the-ex-factor |access-date=2022-10-19 |website=The Spinoff}}

Jey was a contestant on The Bachelor New Zealand Season 4 produced by Warner Bros. Television Studios which premiered on TVNZ 2 in 2021.{{Cite web |title=TVNZ+ The Bachelor New Zealand {{!}} Sabby Jey |url=https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/the-bachelor-new-zealand/bachelorettes/sabby-jey |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=www.tvnz.co.nz}} The Bachelor was Sole Mio singer, Moses Mackay who sent her home in the third episode of the ten episode series.{{Cite web |title=Meet the 18 stunning Kiwi singles hoping to make Moses their man. |url=https://www.nowtolove.co.nz/celebrity/tv/the-bachelor-nz-2021-bachelorettes-44921 |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=Now To Love |language=en}}

Jey has also featured in several brand promotions, notably with BurgerFuel and Huawei.{{Cite web |date=2021-02-23 |title=Sabby, Shivani add diversity to 'The Bachelor' party |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/tarana/300237290/sabby-shivani-add-diversity-to-the-bachelor-party |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=Stuff |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Radio BurgerFuel Cut Class x Johnny Hash |url=https://burgerfuel.com/nz/world-of-burgerfuel/articles/radio-burgerfuel-cut-class-x-johnny-hash |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=BurgerFuel |language=en-NZ}}

Jey traveled to Chennai, India after studying and was managed by Nikkil Murugan who had previously worked with Rajinikanth and Kamal Hassan.{{Cite web |date=2017-02-20 |title=Interview: International Model Sabby Jey Makes Her Kollywood Debut! |url=https://businessofcinema.com/regionalmovies/interview-international-model-sabby-jey-makes-kollywood-debut/385395 |access-date=2020-11-24 |website=Businessofcinema.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=A Tamil actress From new zealand - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/A-Tamil-actress-From-new-zealand/articleshow/55666500.cms |access-date=2020-11-24 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}

File:Sabby Jey Profile Image.jpg

Her first Tamil-language feature film debut in 2018; "Kaadhal Nagaram" which was later renamed Karthikeyanum Kaanamal Pona Kadhaliyum alongside newcomers Deepak and Haritha.{{Cite web |title=You are being redirected... |url=https://www.browngirlmagazine.com/2018/08/new-zealand-actress-sabby-jey-on-colorism-and-accepting-yourself/ |access-date=2020-11-24 |website=browngirlmagazine.com}}{{Cite web |date=2017-02-20 |title=New Zealand Based International Model Praises Vijay {{!}}{{!}} New Zealand Based International Model Praises Vijay |url=http://www.iflicks.in/News/2017/02/20080704/New-Zealand-Based-International-Model-Praises-Vijay.vpf |access-date=2020-11-24 |website=Iflicks |language=Tamil}} She was a lead in an unreleased Tamil film named "Street Fighter", which was directed by new director Moses.{{Cite web |title=விஜய்யின் எளிமை : நேரில் பார்த்து வியந்த நியூஸிலாந்து மாடல்! |url=http://www.kollywoodmix.com/archives/2428 |access-date=2020-11-24 |language=en-US}} She later signed with Gail Cowan Management.{{Cite web |title=Kiwi-Sri Lankan model, actress and businesswoman making waves |url=https://www.indianweekender.co.nz//Pages/ArticleDetails/7/11528/New-Zealand/Kiwi-Sri-Lankan-model-actress-and-businesswoman-making-waves |access-date=2020-11-24 |website=Indian Weekender |language=en-NZ}}

She founded Sabby Jey Social Limited in May 2018 where she offers digital marketing services.{{Cite web |title=You are being redirected... |url=https://www.browngirlmagazine.com/2018/08/new-zealand-actress-sabby-jey-on-colorism-and-accepting-yourself/ |access-date=2020-11-24 |website=browngirlmagazine.com}}{{Cite web |title=Kiwi-Sri Lankan model, actress and businesswoman making waves |url=https://www.indianweekender.co.nz//Pages/ArticleDetails/7/11528/New-Zealand/Kiwi-Sri-Lankan-model-actress-and-businesswoman-making-waves |access-date=2020-11-24 |website=Indian Weekender |language=en-NZ}} In early 2019 she collaborated with Maybelline New York’s as a face for the Fit Me Foundation extended range.{{Cite web |title=In Love With The Shade Of You - Viva |url=https://www.viva.co.nz/article/beauty-wellbeing/in-love-with-the-shade-of-you/ |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=viva.co.nz |language=en-US}}

Jey also modelled in China Fashion Week and on the Great Wall of China.{{Cite web |date=2023-05-31 |title=Revealed: The former reality star hoping to woo The Bachelor |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/revealed-the-former-reality-star-hoping-to-woo-the-bachelor/K3MUPAYGJKM5PRZIR7PU26TAQY/ |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=The New Zealand Herald |language=en-NZ}}

Jey has also done work around sexual violence awareness and is an inclusivity advocate.{{Cite web |title='Sexual violence is an epidemic': NZers want mandatory consent education |url=https://www.renews.co.nz/sexual-violence-is-an-epidemic-nzers-want-mandatory-consent-education/ |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=renews.co.nz |language=en-US}}

In the media

Jey is a social media influencer and content creator with over 30 thousand followers.{{Cite web |title=Dec 2018 - AP International Production |url=http://www.undercoverchick.com/2016/05/dark-skinned-5-foot-and-in-modelling.html |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date= |website=}}

Jey is known for advocating against colourism in the industry and was part of the ‘Dark Is Beautiful’ campaign.{{Cite web |date=2018-06-28 |title="Dark is Beautiful," and say it with pride - Model of the Fortnight |url=https://www.indiannewslink.co.nz/dark-is-beautiful-and-say-it-with-pride-model-of-the-fortnight/ |access-date=2020-11-24 |website=indiannewslink.co.nz |language=en-US}} She was also a brand ambassador and key opinion leader for Huawei in 2018.{{Cite web |title=You are being redirected... |url=https://www.browngirlmagazine.com/2018/08/new-zealand-actress-sabby-jey-on-colorism-and-accepting-yourself/ |access-date=2020-11-24 |website=browngirlmagazine.com}}{{Cite web |date=2018-06-28 |title="Dark is Beautiful," and say it with pride - Model of the Fortnight |url=https://www.indiannewslink.co.nz/dark-is-beautiful-and-say-it-with-pride-model-of-the-fortnight/ |access-date=2020-11-24 |website=indiannewslink.co.nz |language=en-US}} Jey admitted to cosmetic surgery including a rhinoplasty and genioplasty.{{Cite news |title=Pressures see rise in cosmetic procedures among youth |language=en |work=1 News |url=https://www.1news.co.nz/2021/10/02/pressures-see-rise-in-cosmetic-procedures-among-youth/ |access-date=2022-10-29}}

Jey became publicly rallied in raising awareness for a mandate to make consent education compulsory in New Zealand.

Personal life

Sabby Jey has admitted to undergoing cosmetic surgery including a rhinoplasty and genioplasty. {{Cite web |title=Pressures see rise in cosmetic procedures among youth |url=https://www.1news.co.nz/2021/10/02/pressures-see-rise-in-cosmetic-procedures-among-youth/ |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=1 News |language=en}}

In August 2022, Jey revealed in an interview that she was diagnosed with PTSD from a sexual assault.

Filmography

class="wikitable sortable"
Year ! Film ! Role ! Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" \| {{refh}}
2018 \|Karthikeyanum Kaanamal Pona Kadhaliyum \| \|Tamil film \|{{Cite web \|title=Newzealand Model SUBHI JEY acts in Tamil Movie \|url=http://cineinfotv.com/2017/02/newzealand-model-acts-in-tamil-movie/ \|access-date=9 June 2020 \|language=en-US}}
2020 \|Mr India \|Herself \|Documentary \|{{Cite web \|title=Mr India \|url=https://filmfreeway.com/MrIndia \|access-date=9 June 2020 \|website=FilmFreeway \|language=en}}

class="wikitable sortable"

Year

! Film

! Role

! Notes

! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{refh}}

2018

|Karthikeyanum Kaanamal Pona Kadhaliyum

|Tamil film

|{{Cite web |title=Newzealand Model SUBHI JEY acts in Tamil Movie |url=http://cineinfotv.com/2017/02/newzealand-model-acts-in-tamil-movie/ |access-date=9 June 2020 |language=en-US}}

2020

|Mr India

|Herself

|Documentary

|{{Cite web |title=Mr India |url=https://filmfreeway.com/MrIndia |access-date=9 June 2020 |website=FilmFreeway |language=en}}

= Television =

class="wikitable sortable"
Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" \| {{refh}}
2018 \|23 and Me \|Vicky \|1 episode \|
2021 \|The Bachelor New Zealand \|Herself \| \|
2022 \|Ex Best Thing \|Herself (Lead) \| \|

class="wikitable sortable"

Year

! Title

! Role

! Notes

! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{refh}}

2018

|23 and Me

|Vicky

|1 episode

2021

|The Bachelor New Zealand

|Herself

2022

|Ex Best Thing

|Herself (Lead)

= Music video =

class="wikitable sortable"
Year ! Title ! Artist ! Notes
2018 \|I Can't Cope \|The Leers \|Cameo appearance

class="wikitable sortable"

Year

! Title

! Artist

! Notes

2018

|I Can't Cope

|The Leers

|Cameo appearance

References

External links

[https://m.imdb.com/name/nm10316267/ Sabby Jey] on IMDb
[https://gcm.co.nz/artists/sabby-jey Sabby Jey] Acting Profile
[https://wearetenzing.com/dt_team/sabby-jey/ Sabby Jey] Brand Partnership Profile
Actor’s Agent Association of New Zealand Profile - [http://aaanz.co.nz/actors/sabby-jey/ AAANZ] (New Zealand)

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Category:21st-century New Zealand actresses

Category:21st-century Sri Lankan actresses

Category:Actresses in Tamil cinema

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Category:New Zealand female models

Category:New Zealand people of Sri Lankan Tamil descent

Category:Sri Lankan female models

Category:New Zealand women entertainers

Category:Sri Lankan Tamil women

Category:Sri Lankan Tamil people