Sabina Jeyasingham, known professionally as Sabby Jey, is a New Zealand, Sri Lankan Tamil actress, model, television personality, and advocate.[1][2] She is best known for her work in Tamil cinema and in 2018 debuted Karthikeyanum Kaanamal Pona Kadhileyumin.
Sabby Jey | |
|---|---|
| சப்பி ஜெய் | |
 New Zealand, Sri Lankan Tamil actress, model, television personality, and advocate. | |
| Born | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Citizenship | New Zealand, Australia |
| Education | Bachelor of Business from Auckland University of Technology |
| Occupation | [1] |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Height | 5 ft (163 cm) |
| Website | https://www.instagram.com/sabbyjeyxx/ |
Jey has been an active petite model since 2014. In 2021, Jey was a contestant on The Bachelor New Zealand produced by Warner Brothers.[3] In 2022, she was one of the lead cast in the Ex Best Thing on TVNZ 2.[4]
Jey came out in the media in 2022 as a sexual assault victim and rallied for consent awareness.[5]
Early life
editShe was born in Auckland, New Zealand after her parents emigrated from Sri Lanka as refugee.[6][7][8][9] She has a Bachelor of Business majoring in International Business and Finance from Auckland University of Technology (AUT).[10][11] She is fluent in Tamil and English.[12][13]
Career
editIn 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.[14]
Jey was a contestant on The Bachelor New Zealand Season 4 produced by Warner Bros. Television Studios which premiered on TVNZ 2 in 2021.[15] The Bachelor was Sole Mio singer, Moses Mackay who sent her home in the third episode of the ten episode series.[16]
Jey has also featured in several brand promotions, notably with BurgerFuel and Huawei.[17][18]
Jey traveled to Chennai, India after studying and was managed by Nikkil Murugan who had previously worked with Rajinikanth and Kamal Hassan.[19][20]
Her first Tamil-language feature film debut in 2018; "Kaadhal Nagaram" which was later renamed Karthikeyanum Kaanamal Pona Kadhaliyum alongside newcomers Deepak and Haritha.[21][22] She was a lead in an unreleased Tamil film named "Street Fighter", which was directed by new director Moses.[23] She later signed with Gail Cowan Management.[24]
She founded Sabby Jey Social Limited in May 2018 where she offers digital marketing services.[25][26] In early 2019 she collaborated with Maybelline New York’s as a face for the Fit Me Foundation extended range.[27]
Jey also modelled in China Fashion Week and on the Great Wall of China.[28]
Jey has also done work around sexual violence awareness and is an inclusivity advocate.[29]
In the media
editJey is a social media influencer and content creator with over 30 thousand followers.[30]
Jey is known for advocating against colourism in the industry and was part of the ‘Dark Is Beautiful’ campaign.[31] She was also a brand ambassador and key opinion leader for Huawei in 2018.[32][33] Jey admitted to cosmetic surgery including a rhinoplasty and genioplasty.[34]
Jey became publicly rallied in raising awareness for a mandate to make consent education compulsory in New Zealand.[29]
Personal life
editSabby Jey has admitted to undergoing cosmetic surgery including a rhinoplasty and genioplasty. [35]
In August 2022, Jey revealed in an interview that she was diagnosed with PTSD from a sexual assault.[29]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Karthikeyanum Kaanamal Pona Kadhaliyum | Tamil film | [36] | |
| 2020 | Mr India | Herself | Documentary | [37] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 23 and Me | Vicky | 1 episode | |
| 2021 | The Bachelor New Zealand | Herself | [3] | |
| 2022 | Ex Best Thing | Herself (Lead) | [4] |
Music video
edit| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | I Can't Cope | The Leers | Cameo appearance |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "In Love With The Shade Of You - Viva". viva.co.nz. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- ^ ""Dark is Beautiful," and say it with pride - Model of the Fortnight". indiannewslink.co.nz. 28 June 2018. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Community proud to see two Kiwi Asians competing in TVNZ's 'The Bachelor' show". Indian Weekender. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ a b Ward, Tara (20 May 2022). "TVNZ's new dating show has the ex-factor". The Spinoff. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ "'Sexual violence is an epidemic': NZers want mandatory consent education". Re. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ "Race row: Auckland children's theatre show cancelled after 'threats'". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ "You are being redirected..." browngirlmagazine.com. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "A Tamil actress From new zealand - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "New Zealand Based International Model Praises Vijay || New Zealand Based International Model Praises Vijay". Iflicks (in Tamil). 20 February 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "A Tamil actress From new zealand - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ ""Dark is Beautiful," and say it with pride - Model of the Fortnight". indiannewslink.co.nz. 28 June 2018. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "Interview: International Model Sabby Jey Makes Her Kollywood Debut!". Businessofcinema.com. 20 February 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "Auckland woman gets set in Tamil film industry". indiannewslink.co.nz. 13 July 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ Ward, Tara (20 May 2022). "TVNZ's new dating show has the ex-factor". The Spinoff. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "TVNZ+ The Bachelor New Zealand | Sabby Jey". www.tvnz.co.nz. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "Meet the 18 stunning Kiwi singles hoping to make Moses their man". Now To Love. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "Sabby, Shivani add diversity to 'The Bachelor' party". Stuff. 23 February 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "Radio BurgerFuel Cut Class x Johnny Hash". BurgerFuel. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "Interview: International Model Sabby Jey Makes Her Kollywood Debut!". Businessofcinema.com. 20 February 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "A Tamil actress From new zealand - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "You are being redirected..." browngirlmagazine.com. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "New Zealand Based International Model Praises Vijay || New Zealand Based International Model Praises Vijay". Iflicks (in Tamil). 20 February 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "விஜய்யின் எளிமை : நேரில் பார்த்து வியந்த நியூஸிலாந்து மாடல்!". Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "Kiwi-Sri Lankan model, actress and businesswoman making waves". Indian Weekender. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "You are being redirected..." browngirlmagazine.com. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "Kiwi-Sri Lankan model, actress and businesswoman making waves". Indian Weekender. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "In Love With The Shade Of You - Viva". viva.co.nz. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ "Revealed: The former reality star hoping to woo The Bachelor". The New Zealand Herald. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ a b c "'Sexual violence is an epidemic': NZers want mandatory consent education". renews.co.nz. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "Dec 2018 - AP International Production".
- ^ ""Dark is Beautiful," and say it with pride - Model of the Fortnight". indiannewslink.co.nz. 28 June 2018. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "You are being redirected..." browngirlmagazine.com. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ ""Dark is Beautiful," and say it with pride - Model of the Fortnight". indiannewslink.co.nz. 28 June 2018. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "Pressures see rise in cosmetic procedures among youth". 1 News. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ^ "Pressures see rise in cosmetic procedures among youth". 1 News. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "Newzealand Model SUBHI JEY acts in Tamil Movie". Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ^ "Mr India". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 9 June 2020.