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***
percaya
Ning Baizura Lyrics
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Getarannya kan berulang
Di hati yang membeku
Tiupan bayu indah
Meresap jiwaku
Apa yang kurasai
Cinta itu datang lagi
Pasti kau terima ha ha
Yang terindah kuserahkan hanya kepadamu (oh kasih)
Misteri cinta dalam rindu rindu
Percaya punca cinta setia pun bermula
Percaya kata kata agar kekal dan bahagia
Percaya itu indah abadikan semua
Cinta oh
Andainya saat itu dapatkan kembali
Getarannya kan berulang
Di hati yang membeku
Tiupan bayu indah
Meresap jiwaku (jiwaku)
Apa yang kurasai
Cinta itu datang lagi
Dikau hanya perlu pintakannya dariku (oh kasih)
Pasti kau terima ha ha
Yang terindah kuserahkan hanya kepadamu (oh kasih)
Misteri cinta dalam rindu rindu
Percaya punca cinta setia pun bermula
Percaya kata kata agar kekal dan bahagia
Percaya itu indah abadikan semua
Cinta oh
Kita sama rasa
Oh berikan peluang
Dunia menjadi saksi sucinya cinta ini
Bersinar bagai cahaya sinaran pesona
Percaya percaya percaya percaya
Dikau hanya perlu pintakannya dariku (oh kasih)
Pasti kau terima ha ha
Yang terindah kuserahkan hanya kepadamu (oh kasih)
Misteri cinta dalam rindu rindu
Percaya punca cinta setia pun bermula
Percaya kata kata agar kekal dan bahagia
Percaya itu indah abadikan semua
Cinta oh
The lyrics to Ning Baizura's song "Percaya" convey a message of love and trust. The song speaks about the possibility of rekindling a lost love and the hope for it to thrive once again. The opening lines suggest that if the moment of reunion arrives, the vibrations of love will reverberate in the frozen heart, and the beautiful breeze will penetrate the soul. The singer expresses their longing and describes how love comes back into their life. They assure their loved one that they just need to ask, and they will receive love willingly. The most precious thing, the mysteries of love, will be surrendered only to their loved one. The singer believes that the source of faithful love begins with trust and that words are necessary to ensure a lasting and happy relationship. They find beauty in believing in love and want to cherish and immortalize it.
The lyrics emphasize the importance of trust and communication in a relationship. The singer urges their loved one to believe in the beginnings of love and to trust the words they say to maintain happiness and longevity in their relationship. They desire unity and ask for an opportunity to show the purity and brightness of their love to the world. They believe that their love shines like a radiant light, captivating and enchanting everyone around them. The repetition of the word "percaya" (believe) emphasizes the theme of trust throughout the song, reinforcing the idea that trust is fundamental for love to flourish.
Overall, "Percaya" is a heartfelt song that explores the themes of trust, love, and the willingness to commit to a relationship. It encourages the listeners to believe in the power of love and underscores the importance of trust and communication for a successful and lasting love story.
Line by Line Meaning
Andainya saat itu dapatkan kembali
If that moment can be retrieved
Getarannya kan berulang
Its vibrations will repeat
Di hati yang membeku
In a frozen heart
Tiupan bayu indah
The beautiful breeze blows
Meresap jiwaku
Penetrating my soul
Apa yang kurasai
What I am feeling
Cinta itu datang lagi
Love comes again
Dikau hanya perlu pintakannya dariku (oh kasih)
You only need to ask for it from me (oh love)
Pasti kau terima ha ha
Surely you will accept it, ha ha
Yang terindah kuserahkan hanya kepadamu (oh kasih)
I entrust the most beautiful things to you only (oh love)
Misteri cinta dalam rindu rindu
The mystery of love in longing
Percaya punca cinta setia pun bermula
Believe that the source of faithful love begins
Percaya kata kata agar kekal dan bahagia
Believe in words to make it last and happy
Percaya itu indah abadikan semua
Believe that it is beautiful to capture everything
Cinta oh
Love, oh
Kita sama rasa
We share the same feeling
Oh berikan peluang
Oh, give a chance
Dunia menjadi saksi sucinya cinta ini
The world becomes a witness to the purity of this love
Bersinar bagai cahaya sinaran pesona
Shining like the light of enchanting radiance
Percaya percaya percaya percaya
Believe, believe, believe, believe
Dikau hanya perlu pintakannya dariku (oh kasih)
You only need to ask for it from me (oh love)
Pasti kau terima ha ha
Surely you will accept it, ha ha
Yang terindah kuserahkan hanya kepadamu (oh kasih)
I entrust the most beautiful things to you only (oh love)
Misteri cinta dalam rindu rindu
The mystery of love in longing
Percaya punca cinta setia pun bermula
Believe that the source of faithful love begins
Percaya kata kata agar kekal dan bahagia
Believe in words to make it last and happy
Percaya itu indah abadikan semua
Believe that it is beautiful to capture everything
Cinta oh
Love, oh
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@einadzaini9766
Best lagu ni..lagu 90-an memang best.. terbaik kak Ning baizura.. dulu2 selalu dengar lagu Ni Kat radio era.. 😊🤗
@RoseRose-ly4qw
Still in listening ... Nov 2021 😘👍♥️
@ilovecake1980
Nice songs from her best album ever! Please put Cemburu next one ....love that song!
@ziekosaka
terima kasih sbb upload lagu ni.... sgt nostalgic!!
@azputra8780
Very talented world class diva. Delicious tone . Very toni braxton mixed sounds
@tiaramanja
Forever like this song very much
@lck79
...... akhirnya!!!!!!!
@hanz8845
She is voice very uniqe...i likee...power
@misramabdullah7561
Mohon upload lagu kini dan selamanyaa 😊
@mhdreza
A very sweet and nice song. I always think that she's the best Malaysian Diva. Unfortunately, my country loves Siti Nurhaliza very much (and she's so overrated here...). Love ning Baizura.