Likened to Seiko Matsuda, she won a singing contest and was signed to a Japanese recording company S2S Pte Ltd at the age of 15.
After taking her O-level examinations in Singapore, Ong moved to Japan to further her studies as well as her career as a solo artist. In Singapore, Ong, along with 2 other Singaporean girls formed the Japanese pop (J-pop) group, Mirai. Their first single, "Open Up Your Mind", was one of the theme songs in the Japanese anime Gensoumaden Saiyuki.
She released her bestselling début, A Girl Meets Bossa Nova at only 19. With her sultry, soulful, pristine and innocent vocals, she reinterprets Frank Sinatra's hits such as "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars", among other jazz and pop numbers. She is one of the new wave of Singaporean talent being exported internationally. So far, Ong is the only pop sensation exported exclusively to Japan; previous stars such as Mavis Hee, Kit Chan, Tanya Chua, Joi Chua, Stefanie Sun, Michelle Saram etc., have been promoted mainly in the Greater Chinese market.
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. She has stated that her paternal grandfather is Peranakan.
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.
2001年,15歲的王儷婷在一場歌唱比賽中被日本S2S唱片公司的總裁Suzuki Ken發掘,並簽入其旗下。她結束了在新加坡的中學教育,花了一年時間在日本的高中學習,隨後成為一名全職藝人。
2004年11月,王儷婷在一場新加坡對日本的足球賽(2006世界盃亞洲區預選賽)上清唱了新加坡國歌「前進吧,新加坡!(Majulah Singapura)」,吸引了當時很多觀眾的注意。
2005年,王儷婷的首張專輯《A Girl Meets Bossa Nova》問世,採用巴薩諾瓦(Bossa Nova)曲風,受到好評。在這成功的基礎上,她於同年發行了個人第一張創作專輯《Precious Stones》。此後 Olivia Ong 在日本和新加坡受到廣泛關注。她繼而推出了偏向流行音樂風格的《Tamarillo》以及《A Girl Meets Bossa Nova 2》。而她在2007年中旬推出的以翻唱並重新編曲的老歌為主的《Fall In Love With》更使得她在新加坡的人氣直線攀升。至此,王儷婷的所有專輯都是以英文姓名Olivia Ong發行的。
2008年12月8日,新加坡聯合早報刊登了《從日本迴流 王儷婷成飛輪海師妹》一文。報導稱,該歌手正式以中文姓名加盟華研國際音樂。同月,她的中文單曲《如燕》在新加坡933電臺打榜成功,取得了當週第二的成績。該歌曲亦被用作電視劇《小娘惹》的主題曲。
Olivia Ong 是首位通過打入日本市場而成名的新加坡歌手。在她之前其他藝人如孫燕姿、林俊傑、蔡健雅等皆是通過到台灣發展而走紅的。
My Favorite Things
王儷婷 Lyrics
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Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things
Cream colored ponies and crisp apple streudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things
When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad
[Repeat all verses]
王儷婷's song "My Favorite Things" is a cover of the original song from The Sound of Music. The song is about finding joy in the simple things in life and how these things can ease your sadness, even in the midst of difficulty. The first verse describes a few favorite things, such as raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens, and brown paper packages tied up with strings. These things are small, but they bring a sense of comfort and happiness. The second verse includes more specific favorites, like cream colored ponies, sleigh bells, and snowflakes on eyelashes. These things evoke a sense of warmth and nostalgia. Finally, the song touches on the power of memory, and how simply remembering one's favorite things can bring comfort in times of hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
I love the simple pleasures in life, even something as small and insignificant as raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens brings me joy.
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
I cherish the things that keep me warm and happy in the colder months, like bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens.
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
There's something special about receiving a gift, especially one wrapped in a simple brown paper package tied up with strings. It's the thought that counts.
These are a few of my favorite things
All of these things bring me joy and happiness, and they're just a small sample of the things that I love and appreciate in life.
Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
I love the beauty of cream colored ponies and the deliciousness of crisp apple strudels. These things bring me a sense of comfort and happiness.
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Simple things like the sounds of doorbells and sleigh bells or the taste of schnitzel with noodles can make me happy and remind me of the good things in life.
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
The beauty of nature never fails to amaze me, and the sight of wild geese flying with the moon on their wings is something that I find truly magical.
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
I love the elegance of girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes. It's a reminder that there is beauty and grace in the world.
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
The beauty of winter is not lost on me, especially when snowflakes stay on my nose and eyelashes. It's a small reminder of the magic of the season.
Silver white winters that melt into springs
I appreciate the changing of the seasons and the beauty that each one brings. The transition from silver white winters to the freshness of spring is something that I love.
When the dog bites
Even when things go wrong, like when a dog bites me, I try to stay positive and focus on the things in life that make me happy.
When the bee stings
Similarly, a bee sting can be painful and frustrating, but I try to remember my favorite things to keep a positive mindset and not let it get me down.
When I'm feeling sad
When I'm feeling down or going through a tough time, I find it helpful to focus on the things in life that bring me joy and happiness.
I simply remember my favorite things
By remembering my favorite things, I can shift my focus to positivity and find comfort in the things that bring me happiness.
And then I don't feel so bad
Focusing on my favorite things helps me to feel better, and I can move forward with a more positive outlook on life.
Contributed by Lincoln S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.