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Top 10 Amazing Facts about Jade Rasif

Ms. Jade Rasif is one of Asia’s biggest club DJs and multi-hyphenated influencers. She demonstrates that a woman can, in fact, do it all! The 26-year-career old’s in the spotlight began in 2013 when she finished second in the New Paper New Face pageant.

Ms. Rasif, who is now an NUS Psychology graduate, rose to prominence as Singapore’s highest-paid DJ, amassing over 400k Instagram followers. She also played ‘Sheila Oh’ on Media Corp Channel 5’s longest-running drama series Tanglin for three seasons. She’s a mother of a two-year-old son, has also been actively giving back to the community since the beginning of the Circuit Breaker period in April.

1. Jade’s mother saved diligently to get the family out of debt

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David Rasif, Jade Rasif’s father, stole $11.3 million from his clients and fled the country in 2006. To add insult to injury, before leaving, he persuaded the family to sell their HDB flat in order to purchase a condominium unit that was far out of their price range.

Her mother was left with a million-dollar mortgage after her father abandoned them, not to mention the lawsuits that followed his disappearance. Unlike Jade’s more affluent classmates at SJI International School, the family had to tighten their belts for years as they paid off the mortgage, led by the mother. They didn’t get new clothes or a car, and Jade didn’t even have a cell phone in high school.

2. On Instagram, she has a fan base of more than 400k followers

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When Jase Rasif isn’t fighting Covid-19 on the front lines of Singapore, she’s an online personality with over 400k Instagram followers. She is big on consent, as she does not show her son online despite her large following. She lets her son decide whether he wants his pictures posted. Another reason she does not post pictures of her son online is because of a persistent stalker. As a result, she has actively avoided posting her son’s photos online for fear of them falling into the wrong hands.

3. She chastised the Ministry of Manpower for their oversight

A recent drama involving Jade and the Ministry of Manpower occurred (MOM).
Jade’s family brought in a new helper from Indonesia and paid $2,500 for her quarantine, but the helper arrived at her house after only three days. The helper was called in for a swab test two weeks later and tested positive, while Jade was investigated by police for a “potential breach of quarantine order.”

MOM responded on Facebook after Jade called out MOM for their blunders on her Instagram story, claiming that Jade’s facts were “inaccurate.” Jade was displeased with MOM’s response, and she launched another series of Instagram stories with actual evidence from her account. These stories are still pinned to her Instagram profile as a “mom” highlight. MOM has since apologized to Jade and withdrawn their original claims.

4. She’s a single mother, just like her mum

Mother and son looking out of the window. Photo by Kaan Sezer.

Jade gave birth to a baby boy after reportedly rejecting a proposal from the baby’s father. Jade looks up to her mother as a role model for raising three children on her own after their father abandoned them.

5. During the pandemic, Jade changed her career path to healthcare

Jade announced that she has been volunteering in the healthcare sector since April, when the pandemic hit Singapore. Jade claims that this revelation “shook” many people because she previously worked as a DJ. She surprised everyone even more when she proudly announced that she would be staying in healthcare full-time.

Apart from encouraging people to volunteer because the pandemic has been difficult for many, Jade also advised recent graduates to conduct thorough job search research and not be afraid to try new things.

6. She was on the lookout for the victims of Dee Kosh’s scandal

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Following the allegations against Dee Kosh, a radio DJ and YouTuber, Jade was not afraid to use her social media platform to advocate for the victims. She began by publicly requesting clarification from Dee Kosh on parts of his apology that were unclear, stating that she does not want to “cancel” someone without first asking fair questions.

Jade then addressed all of her male followers under the age of 18, advising them to contact the police immediately if they were communicated with in a sexually explicit manner. Jade also stated that she understands that some people may be afraid or embarrassed about being judged, so she opened up her Instagram DMs to these victims and promised anonymity.

Though Jade was not directly involved in Dee Kosh’s “scandal,” she felt compelled to assist because one of the victims approached her first. She recognizes the power and voice her platform possesses and uses it on a regular basis to assist victims of sexual harassment.

7. Jade opened up about her plastic surgery

Woman with bandages after cosmetic breast implant surgery. Photo by Apomares.

Jade is no stranger to discussing her plastic surgery experience. She spoke openly about the procedures she underwent on an episode of Real Talk, a YouTube series in which she was one of the hosts. She claims that one of the benefits of breast enlargement is that she no longer needs to wear a bra because her breasts remain upright.

8. Jade called out underage boys for sending inappropriate direct messages

Jade has a second Instagram account, @simp 4 me, for those who are unaware. She has used this account’s Instagram story to discuss a disturbing occurrence in which Singaporean teenagers as young as 14 and below sent photos of their private parts to her in her DMs.

While she was disturbed by the flood of these images, Jade was concerned that the younger generation does not consider the consequences of their actions. Jade warns about the possibility of sexual predators or users engaging in child pornography because these photos could be “out there forever” on the internet. Even as a victim of such heinous images, Jade takes the time to show concern and educate her young audience.

9. For International Women’s Day, she spoke out against gender stereotypes

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Jade, along with other local celebrities such as Preetipls and Farah Lola, spoke about gender stereotypes on MTV Asia in honor of International Women’s Day 2021. Jade discussed how people labeled her as a “sexy DJ” and how she has grown into that image in her introduction video. Despite this, she is adamant that “women should be able to define themselves in whatever way they want… they should absolutely have that power of choice.”

10. Jade studied at the National University of Singapore

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Rasif earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the National University of Singapore’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Her natural reaction to overwhelming situations is to cry. This is due to her inability to deal with stress. There was a time when she had an anxiety attack outside the exam room, which triggered an asthma attack. This caused her to puke all over her uniform. She was eventually sent home, covered in vomit and tears.