Competitor Profile
Name: Gonzalo Gaston Sanchez
Nationality: Spanish Years in Singapore: Six plus another two during high school
Where were you born and what do you love about your homeland?
I’m from Madrid, but I grew up in Jakarta and Singapore as a third culture kid. I miss Spain’s long summer nights where the sun is up till 11pm; and of course the food!
What was your journey to Singapore?
I used to work for Google as a head-hunter in Dublin, and they relocated me to Singapore. Such an amazing change in quality of life. I love it here!
What do you do for work now?
My current job is as a head-hunter for a Chinese tech giant. I’m also a part-time luxury travel blogger (@gonzalogastons) and luxury hotel reviewer.
Where is your home in Singapore and how long have you lived there?
I’m based in Robertson Quay. I used to live in Orchard, but the vibrant Riverside Walk really made me fall in love with the area – I wouldn’t live anywhere else.
Have you faced any challenges in your life? From my teenage years all the way up to my early 20s I suffered bullying for being overweight. When I arrived in Singapore I decided to make a radical transformation and made fitness and nutrition a hobby and a daily habit. I managed to become part of the Spanish national team for dragon boating and even compete in Spartan races!
This story is from the April 2024 edition of Expat Living Singapore.
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