Sabina Jeyasingham
Sabina Jeyasingham | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 November 1993 |
| Alma mater | Auckland University of Technology (AUT) |
| Occupations | Model & Actress |
Sabina Jeyasingham (born 17 November 1993), professionally known as Sabby Jey, is a New Zealand–Sri Lankan Tamil model and actress.[1] She appeared on The Bachelor New Zealand (2021)[2] and TVNZ 2 reality show, The Ex Best Thing (2022).[3]
In India, she featured in the Tamil-language film, Kaadhal Nagaram.[4] She has also worked on modelling campaigns in New Zealand and India.[5]
Early life and education
Jeyasingham was born in Auckland, New Zealand to Sri Lankan parents who were refugees. She holds a Bachelor of Business degree from Auckland University of Technology (AUT), and is fluent in English and Tamil.[6]
Career
Jeyasingham began working in modelling at university level across New Zealand and India. The Times of India in 2017 reported that she had acted in a commercial film by the duo J. D.–Jerry and that she had signed up for the Tamil movie Kaadhal Nagaram.[4] In January 2019, Viva (NZ Herald fashion magazine) showcased a Maybelline New York campaign, where Jeyasingham became part of an expanded range of colors project.[7]
Jeyasingham featured as a bachelorette on The Bachelor New Zealand (2021) in New Zealand television.[2] The broadcaster's cast list and local magazine reviews featured her as one of the season's contestants.[8] She featured in 2022 as one of the stars of TVNZ 2 reality dating show The Ex Best Thing.[3] Local coverage and Episode listings of the show identify Jeyasingham and her ex-partner “Ku” as a featured couple.[2]
Aside from entertainment work, Jeyasingham has been associated in New Zealand media with promoting inclusivity and colourism consciousness.[1] Indian Newslink featured her as the Model of the Fortnight in 2018 for the Dark Is Beautiful campaign.[9] The same newspaper covered her role as brand ambassador in 2018.[8]
Personal life
Jeyasingham spoke about getting cosmetic surgery in a 1News interview on youth cosmetic-surgery trends in New Zealand.[10] She has also spoken to Woman's Day/Now To Love about recovery from a car accident and about being sexually assaulted and having PTSD.[11] In 2022, she participated in a public rally in Auckland calling for compulsory consent education; her remarks at the event were covered by Re:News.[12]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Languagge | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Streetfighter | Tamil | Lead | Film, Post Production, Delayed |
| 2018 | I Can't Cope | English | Cameo Appearance | Music Video, The Leers |
| 2018 | Karthikeyanum Kaanamal Pona Kadhaliyum | Tamil | Major Supporting | Feature Film, Released |
| 2018 | 23 and Me | English | Vicky | TV Series, 1 episode |
| 2020 | Mr India | English | Herself – Key Cast | Documentary |
| 2021 | The Bachelor New Zealand (Season 4) | English | Contestant | Reality TV (TVNZ 2) |
| 2022 | The Ex Best Thing | English | Principal cast (with ex-partner Ku) | Reality TV (TVNZ 2) |
References
- ^ a b Viren Shinde,"New Zealand Actress Sabby Jey on Colorism and Accepting Yourself". browngirlmagazine.com. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ a b c "The Bachelor NZ 2021: Here come the girls!". nowtolove.co.nz. 20 February 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ a b "The Ex Best Thing". tvnz.co.nz. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ a b "A Tamil actress From new zealand". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 16 January 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ "I'm a bisexual woman, so why does dating men feel easier? - Sabby Jey". nzherald.co.nz. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ Tara Ward,"TVNZ's new dating show has the ex-factor". thespinoff.co.nz. 20 May 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ "In Love With The Shade Of You". nzherald.co.nz. 24 May 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Instagram creates a new Brand Ambassador". indiannewslink.co.nz. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ ""Dark is Beautiful," and say it with pride - Model of the Fortnight". indiannewslink.co.nz. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ "Pressures see rise in cosmetic procedures among youth". 1news.co.nz. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ Leena Tailor,"The Bachelor star Sabby Jey on her journey through trauma and how she reclaimed her life". nowtolove.co.nz. 30 July 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ "Sexual violence is an epidemic': NZers want mandatory consent education". renews.co.nz. Retrieved 2 September 2025.