In the Media
Channel News Asia
Wesley Leon Aroozoo featured on ‘Streets Made for Talking’ , first aired on the 15th of August 2022. Wesley shares his insights about the Karayuki-sans in Singapore and his novel ‘The Punkhawala and the Prostitute’
Channel News Asia
Wesley Leon Aroozoo featured on ‘My Debal Diaries’, first aired on the 25th of December 2023. Wesley shares about his Eurasian roots and pickle making. ‘My Debal Diaries’ is hosted by Melissa De Silva.
The Straits Times
Wesley Leon Aroozoo featured on the 28th of April, 2023 where he shares more about his journey to Australia.
Shin Min Daily News
Featured on the 15th of November 2024, Wesley Leon Aroozoo and Susan Wo, producers of ‘What the Street!’ share about their edutainment project.
The Straits Times
What the Street! featured on the 13th of September 2024, shares about the 300K views it received in it’s first month.
Mothership
Singaporean man travels 6,517 km to return WWII artefacts original owners after 8-month search. Articled first published on the 23rd of April, 2023.
The Straits Times
Art Pick on August 11th, 2022 for Storyfest 2022 which features Wesley Leon Aroozoo and his theatrical performance.
The Straits Times
Wesley Leon Aroozoo was featured in The Straits Times on January 23rd, 2022 discussing his Epigram Books Fiction Prize Finalist novel ‘The Punkhawala and the Prostitute’.
Dead Air
Suffian Hakim (The Minorities) and Wesley Leon Aroozoo (The Punkhawala and the Prostitute), chat on Dead Air on November 13th, 2023 with award-winning hosts, Kyle Ong and Wayne Ree about lesser known horror legends, the appeal of the pontianak, and their own creepy experiences.
Lianhe Zaobao
Wesley Leon Aroozoo was featured in Lianhe Zaobao on the 2nd November, 2021 discussing the publication of his Epigram Books Fiction Prize Finalist novel ‘The Punkhawala and the Prostitute’.
TODAY
On 16th October, 2017 Wesley Leon Aroozoo was the main feature in ‘LASALLE Teacher Gets His Biggest Break at Busan Film Fest 2017’. The feature article covered the journey and obstacles Wesley faced in producing his film and having it World Premiere at the Busan International Film Festival.
Singapore on Film
A collaboration with the British Film institute, Wesley Leon Aroozoo was interviewed for Singapore on Film
Viddsee Studios
Wesley was featured on ‘Let Me Explain’ a fun and interactive game show where kids have to explain and describe Singapore’s films to a pair of adults.
CNA 93.8
Wesley Leon Aroozoo was interviewed on live radio multiple times. In 2020, he was interview by Daniel Martin to share about Creative Writing. While in 2021, Wesley was interviewed by Eugene Loh to share about Singapore Stories.
Life & Style with Melanie
Oliveiro
On August 6th 2023, Wesley Leon Aroozoo and the Asian Film Archive speak on Channel News Asia 93.8 to Melanie Oliveiro about Singapore Shorts 23’.
The Straits Times Weekly Bestsellers List
The Punkhawala and the Prostitute (Epigram Books) came in at number 9 amidst international publications in the week of September 23rd, 2023.
Timeout
Wesley Leon Aroozoo shares more about the history of the Karayuki-sans and his novel, The Punkhawala and the Prostitute.
GOLD 90.5
Featured on a segment aired on the 30th of April 2023.
Night Life
Wesley Leon Aroozoo shares more about his novels with Eugene Loh on Night Life on CNA 938.
The Straits Times
Wesley Leon Aroozoo was featured in ‘Bring on the Film Gems’ the 15th of November 2017 discussing about the process behind his feature documentary ‘I Want to Go Home’.
The Straits Times
Wesley Leon Aroozoo was featured in ‘Bridging Image and Page’ on the 6th of March 2018 discussing his novel and film ‘I Want to Go Home’.
Carousell
Wesley shares with Carousell about his vintage collection and his journey to Brisbane to reunite a family with their long lost items.
iCollect
Wesley shares about his passion with collecting vintage toys on the iCollect channel.
Chris Henson Conversation
Wesley candidly shares about his creative work, filmmaking and his odd hobbies on the Chris Henson Podcast.
Get Happy Headlines
Wesley’s documentary journey to Brisbane was featured on the Get Happy Headlines podcast channel in June 2023.
Sneaky
Sushi
Wesley’s ghost story was featured on Sneaky Sushii’s Youtube Channel in March 2024.
Arts Equator
Featuring the working process of artist, filmmaker and novelist Wesley Leon Aroozoo breaks down the differences between screenwriting and novel writing in August 2022. Article and video by Carla Castle.
Images : The Straits Times, Lianhe Zaobao, TODAY, Timeout, Channel News Asia, Singapore on Film, Viddsee, Mothership, Carousell, Get Happy Headlines, iCollect, Chris Henson CCBTV.