Olivia Ong (Chinese: 王俪婷; born (1985-10-02)2 October 1985) is a Singaporean singer and actress. The majority of her works are in Mandarin Chinese, but she has also recorded songs in English, Cantonese and Japanese. In her early days, her entertainment career focused on singing jazz covers, but she has since moved on to Mandarin pop.
Olivia Ong
Olivia performing at Taichung Fiesta Tourism Carnival, 2012.
After completion of her O-level examinations at Damai Secondary School in Singapore,[3] Ong moved to Japan to further her studies as well as her career as a solo artist. Ong, by then likened to Seiko Matsuda, had won a singing contest and was signed to Japanese recording company S2S Pte Ltd at the age of 15.[4] Her music influences include Nat King Cole and Nina Simone.[5]
Entertainment career (2005-present)
Ong formed the J-pop group Mirai in Singapore at the age of 15 and with two other Singaporean girls.[6] Their first single, "Open Up Your Mind", was one of the theme songs in the Japanese anime Gensoumaden Saiyuki.
Her début A Girl Meets Bossa Nova was released when she was 19.[7] Tracks include a reinterpretation Frank Sinatra's hits such as "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars", among other jazz and pop numbers.[4]
On 17 November 2004, Olivia sang Majulah Singapura at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifying rounds (Japan vs Singapore)[8] at Saitama Stadium 2002 before the kick-off.
In 2009, Ong was signed to Taiwanese record company HIM Music and became a big hit back in Singapore after she sang the theme song of the Peranakan-themed drama serial, The Little Nyonya. Her first record under HIM Music was released on 5 March 2010, entitled Olivia. In 2011, Ong recorded a duet, "最後一眼" (Just One Look), with label mate Aaron Yan of Fahrenheit, which was released in his debut EP The Next Me.[9]
In 2011, Ong also appeared in the film It's a Great, Great World (大世界) as Ah Min,[10] a young fashion photographer who stumbled across a set of old photographs taken by her late grandmother (Yvonne Lim). She took the photographs to her grandmother's old friend, Ah Meng (Chew Chor Meng) who might have had connections to the people in the photographs. Ah Meng then proceeds to tell 4 different stories based on each photograph, each telling a story from different generations.[11]
In 2012, Ong has been appointed Music Ambassador of the Global Chinese Music Awards, the second Singaporean artiste to be appointed the role after Joi Chua. In the same year, she also sang the 2012 National Day Parade theme song, "Love at First Light".
Ong appeared on the Mediacorp drama Crescendo in 2015 where she was cast as a singer Alixia.[12] She may also be releasing a new album.[13]
^"Global Chinese Music Awards 2012 Winners List unveiled". 13 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine
^"The Singapore Hit Awards 2013: The winners". TODAYonline.
External links
Olivia's personal website
Olivia王俪婷Ong personal Weibo Microblog
January 07, 2023
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In this Chinese name the family name is Ong Olivia Ong Chinese 王俪婷 born 1985 10 02 2 October 1985 is a Singaporean singer and actress The majority of her works are in Mandarin Chinese but she has also recorded songs in English Cantonese and Japanese In her early days her entertainment career focused on singing jazz covers but she has since moved on to Mandarin pop Olivia OngOlivia performing at Taichung Fiesta Tourism Carnival 2012 BornOlivia Ong 1985 10 02 2 October 1985 age 37 SingaporeAlma materDamai Secondary SchoolOccupation s Singer actressYears active2005 present 1 AgentsS2S Pte Ltd H I M MusicIMC Live Global AsiaAwardsStar Awards 2009 Best Theme SongChinese nameTraditional Chinese王儷婷Simplified Chinese王俪婷TranscriptionsStandard MandarinHanyu PinyinWang LitingMusical careerGenresBossa novaEasy listeningPop 2 Instrument s VocalsWebsiteblog wbr livedoor wbr jp wbr oliviaong wbr Contents 1 Early life 2 Entertainment career 2005 present 3 Discography 3 1 Studio albums 3 2 Compilations and live albums 3 3 As lead singer 4 Awards 4 1 Star Awards 5 References 6 External linksEarly life EditAfter completion of her O level examinations at Damai Secondary School in Singapore 3 Ong moved to Japan to further her studies as well as her career as a solo artist Ong by then likened to Seiko Matsuda had won a singing contest and was signed to Japanese recording company S2S Pte Ltd at the age of 15 4 Her music influences include Nat King Cole and Nina Simone 5 Entertainment career 2005 present EditOng formed the J pop group Mirai in Singapore at the age of 15 and with two other Singaporean girls 6 Their first single Open Up Your Mind was one of the theme songs in the Japanese anime Gensoumaden Saiyuki Her debut A Girl Meets Bossa Nova was released when she was 19 7 Tracks include a reinterpretation Frank Sinatra s hits such as Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars among other jazz and pop numbers 4 On 17 November 2004 Olivia sang Majulah Singapura at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifying rounds Japan vs Singapore 8 at Saitama Stadium 2002 before the kick off In 2009 Ong was signed to Taiwanese record company HIM Music and became a big hit back in Singapore after she sang the theme song of the Peranakan themed drama serial The Little Nyonya Her first record under HIM Music was released on 5 March 2010 entitled Olivia In 2011 Ong recorded a duet 最後一眼 Just One Look with label mate Aaron Yan of Fahrenheit which was released in his debut EP The Next Me 9 In 2011 Ong also appeared in the film It s a Great Great World 大世界 as Ah Min 10 a young fashion photographer who stumbled across a set of old photographs taken by her late grandmother Yvonne Lim She took the photographs to her grandmother s old friend Ah Meng Chew Chor Meng who might have had connections to the people in the photographs Ah Meng then proceeds to tell 4 different stories based on each photograph each telling a story from different generations 11 In 2012 Ong has been appointed Music Ambassador of the Global Chinese Music Awards the second Singaporean artiste to be appointed the role after Joi Chua In the same year she also sang the 2012 National Day Parade theme song Love at First Light Ong appeared on the Mediacorp drama Crescendo in 2015 where she was cast as a singer Alixia 12 She may also be releasing a new album 13 Discography EditStudio albums Edit Date of release Title Alternate titles Remarks24 March 2005 A Girl Meets Bossanova26 October 2005 Precious Stones9 August 2006 Tamarillo22 November 2006 A Girl Meets Bossanova 26 July 2007 Fall in Love With21 November 2007 Touch in the Sky20 March 2008 Kiss in the Air5 March 2010 Olivia CD11 May 2010 SACD1 November 2010 Just for You22 July 2011 Romance17 May 2013 Waiting 等等Compilations and live albums Edit Date of release Title English 20 August 2008 Best of Olivia11 August 2010 夏夜晚風Live影音專輯As lead singer Edit Year Title Name of series Remarks2008 如燕 The Little Nyonya Opening Theme Song2012 Love at First Light Feat Natanya Tan National Day Parade 2012 Official Theme Song2015 梦里家园 The Journey Our Homeland Opening Theme Song2015 梦想起飞 Crescendo Sub theme SongAwards EditYears Awards2011 KKBOX Digital Music Charts Awards International Album Charts Olivia International Album Charts 夏夜晚風Summer Night LIVE International Single Charts You and Me Top 10 Foreign Album in China Olivia Yahoo Singapore 9 Youth award Singapore Hit Awards 2011 Best Local Artiste Award 4 2012 17th Compass Awards Presentation 2012 Top Local English Pop Song Award You and Me Global Chinese Music Awards 2012 14 Top 20 Hits of the Year 海枯石烂 Outstanding Regional Artiste Award Singapore 2013 Nominated for Best Southeast Asian Act MTV Europe Music Awards Singapore Hit Awards 2013 Outstanding Regional Artiste Award Singapore 15 Star Awards Edit Year Award Nominated Work Result2009 Best Theme Song The Little Nyonya Won2013 Best Theme Song Yours Fatefully Nominated2016 Best Theme Song The Journey Our Homeland NominatedReferences Edit Lee Jian Xuan HK actor Anthony Wong for Huayi Festival Straits Times Retrieved 4 December 2015 Taking it Easy with Olivia Ong Archived from the original on 12 December 2011 Retrieved 14 July 2012 Olivia Ong s first full length Mandarin album www asiaone com Retrieved 31 August 2021 a b S2S Pte Ltd Archived from the original on 9 August 2014 Retrieved 14 March 2014 Kek Xabryna On the right note Olivia Ong on jazz acting and talking to herself ChannelNews Asia Retrieved 4 December 2015 Goh Samantha 7 things in her bag Olivia Ong Straits Times Archived from the original on 25 May 2016 Retrieved 4 December 2015 Birchmeier Jason Biography Olivia Ong Allmusic Retrieved 13 June 2010 AFC Second Round Japan vs Singapore in Chinese HIM International Music The Next Me album info 25 March 2011 Retrieved 13 April 2011 Hon Jing Yi Olivia Ong to star in Channel 8 drama Today Retrieved 4 December 2015 Celluloid time machine It s a Great Great World Channel NewsAsia Foong Woei Wan Thank you for the xinyao Straits Times Retrieved 4 December 2015 Hon Jing Yi Olivia Ong Ageless Beauty Today Retrieved 4 December 2015 Global Chinese Music Awards 2012 Winners List unveiled Archived 13 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine The Singapore Hit Awards 2013 The winners TODAYonline External links EditOlivia s personal website Olivia王俪婷Ong personal Weibo Microblog Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Olivia Ong amp oldid 1105690181, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
