Olivia Ong facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Olivia Ong
Olivia Ong in 2010
Born	(1985-10-02) 2 October 1985 (age 39) Singapore
Alma mater	Damai Secondary School
Occupation	Singer actress
Years active	2005–present
Agent	S2S Pte. Ltd. H.I.M Music IMC Live Global Asia
Awards	Star Awards 2009 : Best Theme Song
Musical career
Genres	Bossa nova Easy listening Pop
Instruments	Vocals
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	王儷婷
Simplified Chinese	王俪婷
Hanyu Pinyin	Wáng Lìtíng

Olivia Ong, born on October 2, 1985, is a talented singer and actress from Singapore. She sings mostly in English. But she has also recorded songs in Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, and Japanese. When she first started, she sang a lot of jazz music. Now, she often sings Mandarin pop songs.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

After finishing her O-Level exams at Damai Secondary School in Singapore, Olivia moved to Japan. She went there to continue her studies and start her music career as a solo artist. When she was 15, Olivia won a singing contest. She then signed with a Japanese music company called S2S Pte Ltd. Some of her favorite singers who inspired her include Nat King Cole and Nina Simone.

Olivia's Music Journey

Starting with Mirai

When Olivia was 15, she formed a J-pop group called Mirai in Singapore. She was with two other girls from Singapore. Their very first song, "Open Up Your Mind," was used in a Japanese anime show called Gensoumaden Saiyuki.

Solo Career and First Album

Olivia released her first solo album, A Girl Meets Bossa Nova, when she was 19. This album featured new versions of famous songs, including "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars" by Antônio Carlos Jobim.

Singing for Big Events

On November 17, 2004, Olivia sang "Majulah Singapura", which is Singapore's national anthem. She sang it at a big soccer game in Japan. This was during the 2006 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifying rounds.

Success in Taiwan and Singapore

In 2009, Olivia joined a Taiwanese record company called HIM Music. She became very popular in Singapore after singing the theme song for a TV drama called The Little Nyonya. Her first album with HIM Music, simply titled Olivia, came out on March 5, 2010.

In 2011, Olivia sang a duet called "最後一眼" (Just One Look) with Aaron Yan. He was a member of the band Fahrenheit. This song was part of his first album.

Acting in Films

Also in 2011, Olivia acted in a movie called It's a Great, Great World. She played a young fashion photographer named Ah Min. Her character found old photos taken by her grandmother. She then took them to her grandmother's old friend, who told different stories based on each picture.

Music Ambassador and National Day Songs

In 2012, Olivia was chosen as the Music Ambassador for the Global Chinese Music Awards. She was the second Singaporean artist to receive this honor. In the same year, she also sang the theme song for Singapore's National Day Parade, called "Love at First Light".

In 2015, Olivia appeared in the Mediacorp TV drama Crescendo. She played a singer named Alixia.

Most recently, in 2023, Olivia performed the National Day Parade theme song again. This song was called "Shine Your Light". She sang it with the band 53A and artist ShiggaShay.

Olivia's Music Albums

Studio Albums

Other Albums

Singles

Songs for TV Shows and Events

Awards and Recognitions

Olivia Ong has received several awards for her music.

Star Awards

The Star Awards are a big TV awards show in Singapore.

See also

In Spanish: Olivia Ong para niños