Tasha Low Explained

Tasha Low
Birth Name:Natasha Low Yi Ling
Birth Date:1993 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Singapore
Relations:Sunny Low (grandfather)
Education:Fuhua Secondary School
Module:
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Years Active:2012–present
Past Member Of:Skarf
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Child:yes
Hide:no
Headercolor:transparent
P:Liú Yílíng
W:Liu Iling
Child:yes
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Hangul:유이영
Rr:Yu I-yeong
Mr:Yu Iyŏng
Hangulstage:타샤
Rrstage:Ta-sya
Mrstage:T'asya

Tasha Low (born Natasha Low Yi Ling on 11 October 1993) is a Singaporean actress and singer. She was the leader of the South Korean girl group, Skarf from 2012 to 2014.[1] Low is currently based in Singapore. She made her feature film debut in The Diam Diam Era in 2020.

Early life

Born into a family of ballroom dancers, Low's great-grandfather was Low Poh San, who introduced ballroom dancing to Singapore and would later become Singapore Professional Ballroom Champion in 1946 and from 1950 to 1953.[2] Low's grandfather, Sunny Low, was also an accomplished dancer and was a household name in Singapore in the 70's and 80's.[2] Her parents, Alvyn Low and Lucy Wang, were also accomplished ballroom dancers.[3] They divorced in 2007. Low's brother was also trained in Thailand to be a professional ballroom dancer.

After graduating with a Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level at Fuhua Secondary School, Low accompanied her friend to participate in the Singapore leg of the JYP and Alpha Asean Region Audition held in 2010 by Alpha Entertainment. Being one of the four Singaporeans selected, Low moved to South Korea the following year.[4]

Low is fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Korean.[5]

Career

2012–2017: Debut with Skarf and solo activities in Korea

After undergoing two years of intensive training in South Korea, Low debuted with the Singaporean-South Korean girl group Skarf, in which she served as the leader, dancer, rapper and vocalist. She and another member, Ferlyn, were the two Singaporean members in Skarf until Ferlyn left the group in 2014.[6] [7] The group debuted with their first mini album, Oh! Dance[8] and performed the song on KBS's Music Bank on 17 August 2012.[9] On 14 August 2012, Skarf held their debut showcase in Seoul.[10]

In 2012, Low was picked as an endorsement model for a smartphone line, Pantech Vega R3.[11] In 2013, she was selected as a host for Arirang's music program, Pops in Seoul. In the same year, Low also appeared on MBC's Gangnam Feel Dance.[12] In 2014, she joined MBC's Dancing 9 alongside Glam's Zinni but was disqualified for personal reasons.[13] In 2015, Low appeared as the female lead in TimeZ's and Roy Kim's MV for "Awaken" and "The Great Dipper", respectively.[14]

It was announced in 2015 that Low will be joining a new group following the disbandment of Skarf in 2014, with the group being sold to CJ E&M.<ref name=GIFMusicAsiaOne>Web site: Singaporean ex-K-pop star Ferlyn Wong sets up company with two partners: I want to do it my way. AsiaOne. 19 November 2015. 14 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160402002932/http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/singaporean-ex-k-pop-star-ferlyn-wong-sets-company-two-partners-i-want-do-it-my-way. 2 April 2016. live. [15] In 2016, Low and other trainees under CJ E&M made an appearance on Chinese girl group survival reality programme Lady Bees.[16]

In 2017, Low joined the girl group survival show Idol School to compete with 40 other contestants for an opportunity to debut in a 9-member girl group Fromis 9. Although she was recognised for her dance and leadership abilities, she was eliminated from the potential debut group when she ranked 23rd in Episode 10.[17]

On 31 December 2017, her Instagram post stated that she will be starting her solo career, where she will be promoting future activities as Yu I Yeong.[18]

2018–present: Return to Singapore and venture into acting

In January 2018, Low stopped all her activities in Korea and returned to Singapore.[19]

Low was cast and played her first lead role in the 2019 web series, Cheerific, which follows the story of a star rugby player who finds his calling as a cheerleader after getting kicked off the rugby team.[20] She is also part of the television adaption of Goh Boon Teck's 1994 play, Titoudao, which premiered on 18 February 2020 on Mediacorp Channel 5.[21] [22] [23] Titoudao was later dubbed in Chinese and broadcast on Mediacorp Channel 8 from 18 May 2020.[24] [25]

Low made her film debut in 2020's The Diam Diam Era, and its 2021 sequel The Diam Diam Era Two. She further played major roles in original Chinese drama series broadcast on Mediacorp Channel 8, such as Mind Jumper and Live Your Dreams in 2021.[26]

On 9 April 2023, Low received her first Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes award at the Star Awards.[27]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
2020The Diam Diam Era Mei Ping [28]
2021The Diam Diam Era Two [29]

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012It Takes TwoHerselfCameo[30]
2019CheerificChloe
2020Ah Dui
2021 (触心罪探)Jasmine Foo Liting[31]
(大大的梦想)Li Sitong[32]
All that JessJessica Tan[33]
2022 (哇到宝)She Xiaoqian[34]
(遇见你，真香！)Zann[35]
2023Silent WallsGu Zhenzhu[36]
Oppa, Saranghae!Shine[37]
2024Hope Afloat (浴水重生)Xilin[38]

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2012Oh! My SkarfHerselfMBCReality show about Skarf's lives before debut[39]
2013Gangnam Feel DanceContestantMBC
Pops in SeoulHostArirang TV[40]
2014Dancing 9ContestantMnetTasha was disqualified for personal reasons
2017Idol SchoolContestantMnetGirl group survival program

Awards and nominations

YearOrganisationCategoryNominated workResult
2022Star AwardsBest Theme SongLive Your Dreams
Favourite Female Show StealerLive Your Dreams [41]
Favourite CPLive Your Dreams
2023Star AwardsFavourite Female Show StealerGenie In A Cup
Favourite CP
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes
Asian Television AwardsBest Leading Female Performance- DigitalOppa, Saranghae!
2024Star AwardsTop 10 Most Popular Female Artistes

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Four Generations of Dancers: From Sunny to Natasha.. Singapore Memory Project. 19 April 2014. 22 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160808070230/http://www.singaporememory.sg/contents/sma-80628213-08b7-4003-891a-1c5e64ff17e8. 8 August 2016. live.
  3. News: Huang . Huifen . 24 April 2011 . Best foot forward . 11 . .
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  5. Web site: Life of a K-pop singer's mum. Asia One Showbiz. 27 July 2012. 13 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141024024543/http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20120726-361573.html. 24 October 2014. live.
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  7. Web site: Ferlyn leaves K-pop group Skarf. The New Paper. 16 September 2014. 13 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141018123612/http://www.tnp.sg/entertainment/ferlyn-leaves-k-pop-group-skarf. 18 October 2014. live.
  8. News: Rookie group Skarf releases MV for "Oh! Dance". 13 October 2014. allkpop. 14 August 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121031115138/http://www.allkpop.com/2012/08/rookie-group-skarf-releases-mv-for-oh-dance. 31 October 2012. live.
  9. News: Korean-Singaporean girl group Skarf debuts with "Oh! Dance" on 'Music Bank'!. 13 October 2014. allkpop. 17 August 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121103052052/http://www.allkpop.com/2012/08/korean-singaporean-girl-group-skarf-debuts-with-oh-dance-on-music-bank. 3 November 2012. live.
  10. News: Rookie girl group SKarf talk about their potential rivals at recent debut showcase. 17 August 2012. allkpop. 15 August 2012. dead. https://archive.today/20130117014935/http://forums.allkpop.com/threads/rookie-girl-group-skarf-talk-about-their-potential-rivals-at-recent-debut-showcase.26690/. 17 January 2013.
  11. Web site: Skarf's Tasha chosen as 'Vega R3' endorsement model. allkpop. 6 October 2012. 13 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141017002925/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/10/skarfs-tasha-chosen-as-vega-r3-endorsement-model. 17 October 2014. live.
  12. Web site: Singaporean Natasha Low's K-pop star rising. The Straits Times. 31 December 2012. 13 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141017032655/http://stcommunities.straitstimes.com/music/2012/12/31/singaporean-natasha-lows-k-pop-star-rising. 17 October 2014. dead.
  13. Web site: GLAM's Zinni, Wassup's Nari, and Skarf's Tasha show off their dance moves on 'Dancing 9' . allkpop . 20 June 2014 . 13 October 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141017003144/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/06/glams-zinni-wassups-nari-and-skarfs-tasha-show-off-their-dance-moves-on-dancing-9 . 17 October 2014 . live .
  14. Web site: Skarf's Tasha surprises with sudden appearance in teaser for Chinese-Korean group TimeZ . koreaboo . 7 June 2015 . 22 May 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160327003838/http://www.koreaboo.com/video/skarfs-tasha-surprises-sudden-appearance-teaser-chinese-korean-group-timez/ . 27 March 2016 . live .
  15. Web site: How the Korean pop juggernaut keeps churning out new acts such as Red Velvet and Royal Pirates . The Straits Times . 4 May 2016 . 6 June 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160601163521/http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/how-the-korean-pop-juggernaut-keeps-churning-out-new-acts-such-as-red-velvet . 1 June 2016 . live .
  16. 《蜜蜂少女队》第9期 韩国友谊赛打响 赵婉婷意外受伤20160507【浙江卫视官方超清1080P】吴奇隆Nicky Wu、谢霆锋Nicholas Tse. 7 May 2016. television production. zh. Zhejiang Television. 42:55. Introduced at.
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  18. Web site: 유이영(Tasha) Yuiyeong official (@yuiyeongofficial) • Instagram photos and videos. instagram.com. 29 November 2018.
  19. Web site: Former SKarf member Tasha Low charts her showbiz journey. Youth.SG. 2020-03-24. 24 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200324063352/https://www.youth.sg/Spotted/People/2019/12/Former-SKarf-member-Tasha-Low-charts-her-showbiz-journey. live.
  20. Web site: Cheerific - meWATCH. 30 September 2021. 30 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210930154653/https://www.mewatch.sg/show/Cheerific-48294. live.
  21. Web site: Once a K-pop idol, ex-SKarf member Tasha Low became a sales manager and is now making her comeback. 26 October 2019. AsiaOne. 2 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191224183155/https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/once-k-pop-idol-ex-skarf-member-tasha-low-became-sales-manager-and-now-making-her. 24 December 2019. live.
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  24. Web site: Lion Mums' Vanessa Vanderstraaten Didn't See Ghosts On The Set Of Her Horror Series, But Instead Caught A Glimpse Of Her Dream Home. 8 June 2020. TODAYonline. 8 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125039/https://www.todayonline.com/8days/seeanddo/lion-mums-vanessa-vanderstraaten-didnt-see-ghosts-set-her-horror-series-instead. live.
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  27. Web site: First-Time Top 10 Winner Tasha Low Says 8 Months Of Selling Kimchi Made Her Realise How Much She Loved Showbiz. 11 April 2023. 8days.sg. 10 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230410194943/https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/local/tasha-low-top-10-selling-kimchi-star-awards-2023-771436. live.
  28. Web site: 19 November 2020. Meixin, Tasha Low and Richie Koh on the physical 'sacrifices' for their roles in local movie The Diam Diam Era. 1 December 2020. AsiaOne. 1 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201013703/https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/meixin-tasha-low-richie-koh-physical-sacrifices-local-movie-diam-diam-era. live.
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