Childhood
Ning started singing professionally at the age of six by recording radio and television jingles and began formal studies in voice at the age of nine under the renowned Indonesian opera linguist and soprano Siti Chairani for five years. In that time, she also sang with the National Choir at the Akademi Seni Kebangsaan, and was offered a full scholarship in music at the prestigious Vienna Conservatoire, which she turned down). At the age of 16, Ning had won the 'Best Artiste Development' award at the prestigious Voice of Asia Competition.
Career
Ning crossed over into the commercial scene in 1992 and became a recording artiste under various international labels (Sony, BMG, AMS Records Japan, and currently Warner Music Group), where she recorded within the genres of pop and R&B. Her discography includes nine full studio albums (two of which are full English albums), as well as numerous compilations. Ning has also won various industry awards and prizes, and has performed in the UK, Italy, France, China, Indonesia, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Pakistan and Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Ning is best known for her live stage performances, an extensive repertoire and her versatility especially in cross-over projects. She is also an actor and has taken roles in a musical, seven major films, a short film and several tele-movies. Most significant is her critically acclaimed performance in the short film 'Malaikat Di Jendela' (Angel by My Window), directed by Osman Ali. The short film had participated in several film festivals in Cannes, Rotterdam and Singapore. Beside singing and acting, Ning is also a violinist and played 1st violin in the National Youth Orchestra in her teens.
In 2006, Ning set up her own recording company, 'Artiste United Records (AUR)'. Her stable of artistes are her proteges, Nicolette Palikat or 'Nikki' from Malaysian Idol Season 1) and Siti Surianie Julkarim (Yanie) (from Mentor Season 1). Ning is currently in the midst of recording both her latest English and Malay studio albums.
Commercial Endorsements
She has been the brand ambassador for TIME.com, IMEDEEN, F1 Malaysia, The Singapore Tourism Board, Curlers & Trimmers, Yuzari Batik, and has had strong brand associations with Christian DIOR couture, Christian DIOR parfums, the Carat Club and REDKEN in the past. NING is currently the brand ambassador for SSANGYONG and was recently appointed the Judo Ambassador by the Judo Association of Selangor to create awareness of self-defence for women.
Personal Life
Ning was engaged to Omar Shariff Christopher Layton Dalton on 19 July 2007. Omar Shariff (His name after converting to Islam on 7th July 2007) from Nottingham, United Kingdom is a regional Consulting Director for Landmark Graphics for Asia Pacific Region. The couple has said they plan to marry by January 2008.
Controversies
In 1996, Ning's first professional manager created a stir when it was alleged that he had cheated her out of significant revenue.
In 1998, Ning performed in Singapore wearing a "tank top". Criticism in the Malaysian media was swift as her choice of clothing was deemed "inappropriate" for a Muslim woman.
In the July 2000 issue of the Malaysian version of FHM (For Him Magazine), Ning gave a tell-all interview where she mentioned, among other things, that she prefers G-string underwear, she likes sex in the morning, and that her personal fantasy was to sleep with five guys at the same time. Initially, this English-language interview was little noticed by the general Malaysian society. But within a few weeks, a translation of the interview appeared in a popular and widely-read Malay-language daily newspaper. Public outrage in predominantly Muslim Malaysia was immediate and widespread and Ning was subsequently ordered to appear at the Malaysia Ministry of Information. FHM magazine was subject to increased scrutiny by Malaysian authorities.
Useful website links:
http://www.myspace.com/ningbaizura
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ning_Baizura
***note: previous version contained links to her manager's blog, seeing it was inappropriate to be placed here, therefore was removed from this version***
ke sayup bintang
Ning Baizura Lyrics
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Di batasan waktu
Mengenal ertinya rindu
Indah menyatu
Kasih mu kasih ku
Di bawah awan setuju
Cinta yang ku dambakan
Sekian lama
Menghidupkan kembali
Ruangan sunyi
Kau yang memberi
Kau menghiasi
Hidup seindah mimpi
(chorus)
Ke sayup bintang ku lepaskan
Segala resah di jiwa bersamamu
Ingin daku mengecapi bahagia
Ke sayup pandang ku letakkan
Harapan yang bermakna
Kau yang ku cinta
Kau yang bertakhta
Kau segalanya
Di mata dan hati ini
Indah cintamu
Seindah pelangi
Setelah rintik gerimis
Aku lena menyusur
Hari berganti
Tidak ingin lepaskan kau pergi
Kaulah kerlipan sakti
Yang menyinari
Moga abadi
Terus bersemi
Hingga ke akhir nanti
(ulang chorus 2 x ... selamanya)
The lyrics to Ning Baizura's "Ke Sayup Bintang" tell a story of two people who have met in the midst of time and have come to understand the meaning of longing. They have fallen in love with each other and under the clear sky have agreed to love each other unconditionally. The love that they share is the one that the singer has been seeking for such a long time and has filled her life with so much meaning. She is grateful for the other person's presence in her life because it has brought vitality to a once-quiet space. The chorus of the song suggests that she is willing to let go of all her worries and struggles along with the fading stars, as they are together, and she is willing to take all the meanings of hope that will lead her to happiness.
In a deeper sense, the song could be interpreted as a metaphor for how we should perceive the people in our lives. The stars that shine brightly in the sky represent people who come into our lives and have a positive impact on us. Their presence might be subtle, but it is felt nonetheless, and it makes us feel complete. The person who is being addressed in the song is referred to as the "light" and "king" of the singer's world, signifying how much they mean to her. She cannot imagine her life without the other person in it, and hopes that their love will last forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Kita bertemu
We met
Di batasan waktu
At the limit of time
Mengenal ertinya rindu
Getting to know the meaning of longing
Indah menyatu
Beautifully united
Kasih mu kasih ku
Your love, my love
Di bawah awan setuju
Under the clouds, we agree
Cinta yang ku dambakan
Love that I yearn for
Sekian lama
For so long
Kini datang mengisi halaman
Now comes to fill the page
Menghidupkan kembali
Reviving
Ruangan sunyi
Empty room
Kau yang memberi
You who give
Kau menghiasi
You decorate
Hidup seindah mimpi
Life as beautiful as a dream
(chorus)
(Chorus)
Ke sayup bintang ku lepaskan
I release to the faint star
Segala resah di jiwa bersamamu
All my anxiety in my soul with you
Ingin daku mengecapi bahagia
I want to experience happiness
Ke sayup pandang ku letakkan
I place my meaningful hope on the faint glance
Harapan yang bermakna
Meaningful hope
Kau yang ku cinta
You whom I love
Kau yang bertakhta
You who reign
Kau segalanya
You are everything
Di mata dan hati ini
In my eyes and heart
Indah cintamu
Your love is beautiful
Seindah pelangi
As beautiful as a rainbow
Setelah rintik gerimis
After the drizzle
Aku lena menyusur
I fall asleep wandering
Hari berganti
Days change
Tidak ingin lepaskan kau pergi
I don't want to let you go
Kaulah kerlipan sakti
You are the magical twinkle
Yang menyinari
That illuminates
Moga abadi
May it be eternal
Terus bersemi
Continues to bloom
Hingga ke akhir nanti
Until the end of time
(ulang chorus 2 x ... selamanya)
(Repeat chorus 2x...forever)
Contributed by Bella M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JoachimChaiKaohin-c7j
2024 and Ning is still rocking ❤🎉❤🎉
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Suka lagu ni
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