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Megan techs it all [New Straits Time (Malaysia)](New Straits Time (Malaysia) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) She has aced TV presenting, hosting, modelling and acting. What's next for Quickie host Megan Tan Rozana Sani finds out TWENTY four hours in a day don't seem to be enough for Megan Tan, a familiar face as host on 8TV Quickie, a spot she won in a talent search competition in 2010. Megan also freelances as an events host and emcee and is looking forward to furthering her acting career. Her fragile disposition belies her drive and steely determination, though her bubbly personality does shed a clue on it. "Growing up, I was always an active child. I was pretty much an all-rounder. I took part in school concerts and was active in sports, especially netball. But mum made sure I did not neglect my books," says the second of three siblings. Originally from Penang, Megan moved to Kuala Lumpur when she was 8. It didn't take long for her talent to be discovered. At 10, she hosted a children's programme on TV2, something which she did for four years. Four years ago, her disciplinarian dad pointed out to her the audition for the spot on Quickie. "It was surprising but clearly my dad had faith in me. I was in my final year at Segi College, majoring in psychology and communications. I never thought of joining show business but I also couldn't imagine myself sitting behind a desk in an office," she says. Megan seems to excel in whatever she does. She obtained a first class Bachelor of Science Honours degree. She even starred in a TV3 telemovie in 2011 titled Sakura where she played the titular character and acted in two others that have yet to be aired. And she's looking for opportunities to do more. TECH ASSISTANCE With so much going on, how does she manage to look so fresh and stylish all the time "I rely a lot on my gadgets. My iPhone is never off and I keep my tablet handy. They hold my schedule and keep me in touch with everyone who I need to be in touch with. In fact, the first thing I do when I wake up, is to check Facebook and Twitter to see what's happening with my friends and supporters," she says. Megan is also active on Instagram where she has more than 2,000 followers. She has almost the same number of followers on Twitter and 8,687 followers on Facebook. "Being in the industry, I have to keep myself relevant and not be seen as lagging in the use of technology to reach out those who have supported me," she says with a smile. She has close friends from school who are scattered all over the world and she communicates with them through Skype. She professes to be a bit late in the gadget game, saying she only got her first mobile phone after her PMR exams. "I got straight As and my sister, who is three years older, gave me a smartphone - a white Nokia. When I went to college I saved to buy my first notebook, a white Dell. I also received a white camera from friends as a birthday gift," she says, adding that she carries her phone and at least one other gadget with her at all times. STYLING TECH Being into fashion, Megan loves the fact that gadgets today come in various colours, design and price range. "Traditionally, computers and gadgets were always either black or dark grey and boxy. Try as you might you can never jive those with your wardrobe," she says. "Now tech gadgets are more like accessories. You can display your gadgets with bags, computer sleeves and covers that are within your budget." Personally, Megan prefers the colour white. "I always opt for a simple, feminine and classy look and white is so versatile. I also make sure that my handbags are large enough to carry my charger since I go out early in the day and finish late at night," she says, pointing to the Diana tote she bought on a recent trip to Japan. The bag complements her shift tulip dress by Dorothy Perkins and ankle strap Maryjanes by Vincci. Her favourite high street brands are Zara, Topshop and H&M. How you dress and style yourself is an art of self-expression, she says. One device with a bold yet feminine feel that she tried recently was the Windows 8-based Fujitsu Lifebook CH702 that combined beauty, elegance and performance for the ultra-stylish woman. "It's light and thin and features an elegant design with zirconia embellishments, chic colour options and a pearl-design power button. It also comes with accessories such as a matching bejewelled wireless mouse that looks like a compact powder case, a white slim bejewelled AC adaptor and a carrying case (for storing AC adaptor and mouse) that is attached with a dainty, detachable pearl charm," she says. "It is also pre-installed with special feminine applications such as Fujitsu's new proprietary Diary and Scrapbook, which lets users enhance their photos or articles with stylish graphical designs." WHAT'S NEXT In an earlier interview, Megan listed her interests as fashion, beauty, music, movies, entertainment news, travel and food. "However, I do have plans to go into child psychology. I'd like to further my studies in that field and perhaps set up a centre in Kuala Lumpur some day. But presently, I'm still focusing on show business. There is so much to explore and I'm riding the waves right now. The rest will fall into place," she says with a smile before rushing off to an emceeing job. Gadgets for girls CAN fashion and technology be integrated Should they "Yes," says Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific Ltd senior market development manager Yap Yean Yean. "Today, women account for nearly half of all PC purchases. And many top corporations have women CEOs and managing directors. Women are adding to their roles and it is only natural to make products for them," she says. Women like to customise gadgets with touches that reflect their personal style. This can be translated into different colours, weight and design. Or adding a little bling to the gadget to go with their outfits. "Tech gadgets need not be boring. You can add fringe tassels or ribbons to accentuate the look of your gadgets," says Yap. Fujitsu recognises this need and has come up with products aimed at women. Its latest release, the Windows 8-based Lifebook CH702, embraces this concept. It has all the bling a career woman would drool over. The 13.3-inch ultrabook weighs only 1.45kg and measures 17.5mm. Equipped with more than seven hours of battery life, it's great for users on-the-go. "This light and thin laptop is aimed at women in the Asia Pacific region. It's an elegant design with zirconia embellishments, chic colour options and a pearl-design power button. The laptop is also pre-installed with special feminine applications for working women such as Fujitsu's new proprietary Diary and Scrapbook," says Yap, adding that we can expect more female-oriented gadgets soon. "After all, women have strong purchasing power and they make their own purchasing decisions." (c) 2013 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |