Tan was born in Singapore[1] and grew up in Serangoon Gardens with her parents and younger brother.
During her career, she has covered the business and financial market impact from major news events like the Asian Economic Crisis, the Dot Com Bubble Crash, 9-11 attacks in the US and SARS Outbreak.
The same program also won a finalist award at the 2004 New York Festivals for Coverage of a Breaking News Story.
Christine Tan also received Silver World Medal for Best Anchor at the 2009 New York Festivals Television Programming and Promotion Awards.
She was also a Best Current Affairs Presenter finalist at the 1997 Asian Television Awards and received High Commendations.