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Tuesday, February 28, 2006
ANITA SARAWAK - ASIA'S DIVA
Biography
ANITA Sarawak had no real choice. With a famous film actress as her mother and an equally successful film producer, father, show business was in her blood, and from day one, she was destined to become a star.
Whilst she appeared in a number of movies her first love was always music, and she embarked on her singing career at the tender age of fifteen in Singapore, where she formed a number of bands, performing in local clubs, always chaperoned by mum.
Eventually, Anita was discovered by EMI Records and enjoyed a very successful period, recording hit after hit on a solo basis and also in conjunction with many major Asian artists, achieving the enviable status of gold disc recipient on numerous occasions.
Having gained celebrity status in Asia, Anita decided to venture further afield and headed to the United States of America, where she entered into what turned out to be a long term contract with the world famous, Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, which she considered to be her adopted family. In fact, she appeared in a number of rooms at Caesar's with her band American Dream, thrilling hotel visitors and local fans with her electrifying performances, for almost 20 years, which in itself is a record in Las Vegas.
Her constant popularity is largely due to her untiring efforts to stay ahead of the scene, and not stagnating. This she achieves by regularly 'pushing the envelope', and re-inventing herself. She confides that change can be difficult sometimes but she is determined to continue to evolve as a performer, maintaining a careful balance of classic and contemporary songs, thereby appealing to music fans of all ages. Probably the most drastic and painful example of this never ending quest for excellence, was the renewal of all the personnel in her long-term band, American Dream.
She was more than ably assisted in this task by her then, new musical director, Nate Wingfield, whose reputation attracted the very best musicians on the scene and thus gave her performance a harder edge which allowed Anita to wow the audiences even more. But all good things must come to an end, and the decision to leave Caesar's Palace was a very difficult one to make. Whilst she still retains property and business interests in Las Vegas, Anita thought it was time to come back home and give her real fans as much time and effort as she could, as a kind of repayment, for their loyalty and support through the years.
Always in demand, Anita's schedule has never been busier. She has countless offers for private functions, as well as large concerts and is currently studying a number of film scripts. She will star in her husband's telemovie 'Topeng', which is slated for release in January 2006.
Asked what her proudest moments have been to date, in an exceptional career, and one must remember that her accolades have been many, she points to four events; one where she appeared before thousands of adoring fans, and was voted 'The Top Diva', in Asia. Another, was to recently received the top award for services rendered to the entertainment industry, from the Asian Entertainment Establishment (this on live TV), her popular talk show on Astro, where she actually changes people's lives, and last, but by no means least, her recording contract with the most exciting label in the industry, KRU. She has now recorded her second album with this label entitled 'Anita Sarawak, Another Dimension', which will be released in December 2005, and the plan is to take it international. It is a real departure for this multi talented beauty, as it embraces soft, breathy jazz, with a little R&B, to spice things up a touch, and what's more it's all in English. This album is a 'must buy', for all romantics out there, and for fans new and old, it will be a journey of discovery, as they will hear a very different 'Diva', proving that this Malaysian songbird is indeed amongst the world's top female vocalists. In fact, the whole vocal track was recorded in less than five hours, as Anita wanted to achieve that 'live' quality and feel… and guess what? She has over achieved.
This bundle of dynamite cannot be classed as merely a singer, an actress or even a performer. No, she truly is the ultimate entertainer, leaving audiences breathless and clamouring for more. Never one to 'take it easy', Anita has a popular sitcom, is planning a new lifestyle show, and as mentioned previously will be soon shooting her first movie. Apart from her regular live performances Anita is very busy with her charity work, which nowadays seems to take up most of her time, but not so much to prevent her from launching her own range of jewellery, which will be named 'Anita Sarawak, The Cinta Collection'. Save up your hard earned money as this range hits market in January 2006.
Anita is the first to admit that the title 'Diva' does not sit comfortably with her, as she considers herself a normal person off stage, keeping home and relaxing, by cooking for friends, or even simply going fishing. Webster's Dictionary defines word 'Diva' as a 'goddess', and whilst this little lady has her feet planted firmly on the ground, rest assured that this heavenly body will always provide a performance that is out of this world.
source : Anita Sarawak Official Website
Latest Album
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| 01 - That Ol' Devil Called Love |
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| 02 - Bewitched |
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| 03 - I Can't Stand The Rain |
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| 04 - Misty |
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| 05 - I've Got You Under My Skin |
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| 06 - Come Rain Or Come Shine |
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| 07 - Misty Blue |
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| 08 - Lover Man |
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| 09 - Cry Me A River |
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| 10 - The Man I Love |
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source : Anita Sarawak Official Website
External Link
Posted at 01:06 am by greatestsinger
 | | | khairy pak lah
July 31, 2008 01:27 AM PDT
sharifah is the best among the best, tiada siapa dapat tandingi beliau. Siti tak kan dapat tandingi populariti ADatuk S Aini kerna versititinya dlm nynanyi semua irama lagu termasuk english dgn baik. Siti harus belajar dgn Tok pah dulu jgn duk eksyen dan merampas suami org dan jugak rumah bini tua datuk k. memamg lah siti tu perampas dan lagal lebih dari princess.... skrg nampak macam dah tenggelam..../..hidup kak pah kami peminat menanti album terbaru yg ke 100..........kau yg satu di malasia | |
| | | babybeba
November 26, 2007 09:56 PM PST
hello anybody tau lagu kak nita nyanyi masa asia best performance kt royal albert hall london in 1989? | |
| | | jan
May 14, 2007 04:28 PM PDT
Sukar juga rupanya utk mgukur populariti seseorang artis yang brlainan era atau zaman. Zaman kegemilangan dan puncak populariti Datuk Sharifah Aini pada tahun 1970an dan 80an brbanding siti yang popular pada masa kini. Maka pencapaian mereka pada zamannya mereka perlu dilihat dengan lebih ilmiah dan akademik. Pada zamannya Datuk Sharifah Aini bukan sahaja dikenali oleh artis-artis di Asia, beliau juga dikenali oleh beberapa komposer dan artis-artis di Barat. Beliau juga pernah mengadakan persembahan di Amerika Syarikat dan juga pernah ditemu bual oleh sebuah Stesen Televisyen terkenal di sana iaitu 'Music Television (MTV)' di era 70an. Artis antarabangsa yang begitu mesra dengan beliau ialah seorang personaliti terkenal dunia, Oprah Winfrey. di peringkat antarabangsa beliau pernah mendapat anugrah Anugerah Pelakon Wanita Terbaik (Hapuslah Airmatamu- Festival Filem Malaysia 1977), Anugerah Lagu Terbaik (Anugerah Lagu Asia Pasifik 1975). Anugerah Penghibur Terbaik Asia Pasifik (Anugerah Lagu Asia Pasifik 1975). Album inggeris beliau laku dengan nyanyian seperti `without you' yang juga pernah dialunkan oleh air supplly dan marriah carry. Beliau adalah satu satunya penyanyi Melayu yang dibenarkan nyanyi lagu tersebut oleh Warner Bros Music. | |
| | | jan
May 14, 2007 04:20 PM PDT
Sukar juga rupanya utk mgukur populariti seseorang artis yang brlainan era atau zaman. Zaman kegemilangan dan puncak populariti Datuk Sharifah Aini pada tahun 1970an dan 80an brbanding siti yang popular pada masa kini. Maka pencapaian mereka pada zamannya mereka perlu dilihat dengan lebih ilmiah dan akademik. Pada zamannya Datuk Sharifah Aini bukan sahaja dikenali oleh artis-artis di Asia, beliau juga dikenali oleh beberapa komposer dan artis-artis di Barat. Beliau juga pernah mengadakan persembahan di Amerika Syarikat dan juga pernah ditemu bual oleh sebuah Stesen Televisyen terkenal di sana iaitu 'Music Television (MTV)' di era 70an. Artis antarabangsa yang begitu mesra dengan beliau ialah seorang personaliti terkenal dunia, Oprah Winfrey. di peringkat antarabangsa beliau pernah mendapat anugrah Anugerah Pelakon Wanita Terbaik (Hapuslah Airmatamu- Festival Filem Malaysia 1977), Anugerah Lagu Terbaik (Anugerah Lagu Asia Pasifik 1975). Anugerah Penghibur Terbaik Asia Pasifik (Anugerah Lagu Asia Pasifik 1975). Album inggeris beliau laku dengan nyanyian seperti `without you' yang juga pernah dialunkan oleh air supplly dan marriah carry. Beliau adalah satu satunya penyanyi Melayu yang dibenarkan nyanyi lagu tersebut oleh Warner Bros Music. sya rasa Datuk sharifah aini seorang dive sejati. | |
| | | ramlankhan
February 10, 2007 03:20 PM PST
Alahai diva ke atau tidak yg kita hendak dengar ialah kesyahduan suara yg mendayu menjadi santapan halwa telinga,selama tigapuloh lima tahun Datuk Sharifah Aini menyanyi, menghibur dan menyerikan pentas hiburan tanah air yg harus dinobatkan sebagai diva negara.Suaranya lunak menyanyikan lagu2 berbagai rentak dan irama, versatailitynya didlm mengalun lagu2 melayu dan inggeris sungguh mempesonakan.
Beliaulah suara hiburan skrg dan selamanya. Hidup Sharifah Aini semoga beliau dapat merakamkan bacaan Alquran dengan terjemahanya saperti didalam album Bukan Cinta Biasa.Syabas | |
| | | Azimy
December 6, 2006 09:29 AM PST
A ‘Diva’, referred to by many, but underneath the glitz and glamour lies a person, a human, a woman. Laid Bare is a musical tale illustrating the realities of being one of the region’s leading public figures. Anita Sarawak, for the very first time, is revealing an episode of her life in this musical tale, which narrates the emergence of love in her life. The Malaysian audience will finally understand the devotion this artiste has to her career, masking all her inner feelings and desolation, in order to produce spectacular performances her fans expect.
This year-end soirée begins with an exciting lucky draw conducted by the Master of Ceremony, Channel V’s Joey G. He’ll be giving away accommodation vouchers for The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, Cameron Highlands Resort, Tanjong Jara Resort, Pangkor Laut Resort, JW Marriott Surabaya, Miri Marriott Resort & Spa, Cebu City Marriott Hotel, JW Marriott Seoul Korea, relaxation vouchers from Spa Village Kuala Lumpur, beautiful hampers from Kanebo, Etec hampers and treatment vouchers from Innomed and Faceworks.
Anita Sarawak will then take centre stage serenading classics of Shirley Bassey, Frank Sinatra and more. Her songs will continue with narrations by renowned thespian and co-writer of “Laid Bare”, Chacko Vadaketh, who’ll be inserting monologues to invoke elements of humour, grief and of course, love.
Following this formal sit-down affair, guests will be invited to the Shook! Stage at Starhill Gallery for a heart pumping countdown party. Modeled after last year’s success, the countdown party at the Shook! Stage will feature an internationally acclaimed DJ spinning retro and funky tunes all night long. Anita will reappear to pump up the crowd with a few celebration numbers then of course, the year-end countdown bidding a spectacular farewell to 2006.
For the elegant dinner, the culinary team has brainstormed a colourful exquisite presentation composed of a complete four course Western meal, which is best described as the ultimate feast to end 2006. The gastronomic adventure begins with the King Fish Carpaccio with Cajun Seasoning Topped with Olive Oil and Shaved Parmesan Cheese. Next comes the Charred Corn Soup with Seafood Dumpling and, refreshing the palate, a zesty Lime Sherbet. The Chicken Ballotine Filled with Mushroom Duxelles on Wild Beans and Potato Puree, Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables scented with Bell Pepper Oil is the highlight of the feast depicting a remarkable dish as an entrée. The banquet ends with a Rare Cheese with Berry Coulis and Sesame Tuiles.
Tickets are priced at RM500++, RM400++ and RM300++ for the first, second and third tier seats respectively. Bookings and enquiries can be made by contacting JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur at 03-2719 8666 / 2715 9000.
This year-end event at Starhill will add colour to Kuala Lumpur’s end of the year celebrations. Providing the utmost quality in service, food and beverage, hospitality and entertainment, Starhill is the epitome of how festivities are celebrated in this vibrant city. All within an entire complex, guests will enjoy an elegant dinner and a dynamic party, a spectacular evening perfect to welcome the New Year.
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| | | cArMbEz_aDiE
June 10, 2006 11:17 PM PDT
kak nita betul ke ni pakai BOTOX @ VITAMIN C...?kteowg fans2 kak nita x caye ar...whatever pn..kteowg ttap sokong kak nita....LUV U... | |
| | | memento
June 5, 2006 06:07 AM PDT
Sometimes kak nita a abit over... other than that she is ok | |
| | | Nafe@DIVAElla
June 2, 2006 11:05 PM PDT
hi kak nita........saya juga turut bersimpati dengan kesedihan yang dilalui oleh kak nita...............mungkin takde sape tahu bagaimane rasa sebaknye hati kak nita yang terpaksa redah dengan kematian ibunye...............tapi saya amat bangga ketabahan kak nita yang terus meneruskan kehidupannye............ mungkin kak nita kesal dengan pemergian ibunye sebab masa ibu kak nita nak meninggal dulu kak nita tak ade masa ibu die dah nak nazak...........masa tu kak nita memang sibuk dengan karier kak nita...............kak nita mungkin amat kesal kerana tidak dapat memeluk ibu die masa ibu die nak meninggal..................tapi kak nita masih lagi bersyukur dan beruntung sebab masih ade lagi orang yang bagi kasih sayang pade die...................... kak nita amat bernasib baik sebab kak nita sudah memiliki segalanye..... kak nita sudah memiliki kekayaan,kemasyuran dan kebahagian serta keluarga yang tersayang....................saya harap kak nita tabah dengan ape yang telah terjadi...............itu semue adalah dugaan bagi kak nita.................. | |
| | | Nafe@DIVAElla
May 28, 2006 08:33 PM PDT
hi kak nita..................pada saya kak nita adalah seorang penyanyi yang hebat dan versatile..................gelaran diva memang layak diberikan kepada kak nita........kak nita adalah antara diva yang paling berjaya dan paling sukses.... kak nita jugak ade pencapaiannya sendiri...........antaranya kak nita telah berjaya membuat konsert di beberapa negara macam jepun,singapura, hongkong,indonesia,itali dan banyak lagilah......................walaubagaimanapun kak nita tetap vogue | |
| | | Nafe@DIVAElla
May 10, 2006 10:05 PM PDT
pada saya artis malaysia yang sudah mencapai kejayaan yang menbanggakan hanya artis-artis yang popular saje........artis yang saya maksudkan ialah Datuk Sharifah Aini dan Anita Sarawak kerana merekalah yang banyak menaikkan industri muzik dan negara..............selain mereka,artis lain juga ade yang same cam mereka.........mereka yang saya maksudkan Sheila Majid,Ella,Ziana Zain dan Siti Nurhaliza...............tapi pada saya artis yang paling banyak menaikkan negara ialah Datuk Sharifah Aini.............dielah yang paling banyak berjasa pada negara.......kalau tak kerane dielah industri muzik kite takkan maju sampai sekarang..............dan gelaran biduanita dan datuk memang layak bagi die....................SYABAS DATUK SHARIFAH AINI!!!!!!!!!!!!!...........YOU ARE THE BEST..................... | |
| | | Nafe@DIVAElla
May 5, 2006 03:53 PM PDT
Kat malaysia ni memang susah nak cari artis yang boleh mempertahankan populariti..............saya rasa artis yang memang sampai bila-bila pun popular macam Datuk Sharifah Aini,Anita Sarawak,Ella,Ziana Zain dan Siti Nurhaliza.............dalam banyak-banyak artis kat malaysia ni hanya diorang saje yang tetap popular sampailah sekarang....baru-baru ni saye ade baca surat khabar bintang popular..........saye ade terjumpe cite pasal kak pah nama tajuk tu kak pah hebat.............kak pah memang hebat peminat kak pah memang ramai.....kak pah kalau pergi mane-mane pun orang tetap tegur........kak pah sampai sekarang top.............saye ingin mengucapkan kepada Datuk Sharifah Aini dan Anita Sarawak dengan pencapaian diorang selama ini................................. | |
| | | Nafe@DIVAElla
April 28, 2006 04:53 PM PDT
Pada saya,sebenarnya artis yang paling banyak menaikkan nama negara dan yang paling banyak menaikkan industri muzik malaysia.Kalau tak kerana Datuk sharifah Aini,industri muzik kita mesti masih mundur.Kalau kita tengok betul-betul sebenarnya dialah yang banyak mencipta nama dan yang paling banyak menaikkan nama malaysia.Saya rasalah kalau tak Datuk Sharifah Aini,anugerah kat malaysia ni mesti tak banyak.Kalau kita ingat balik masa zaman kegemilangan Datuk sharifah Aini,popularitinya pada ketika itu memang dahsyat.Kalau kita bandingkan populariti Datuk Sharifah Aini dan populariti Siti Nurhaliza memang jauh beza.Populariti Datuk Sharifah Aini lebih dahsyat dari populariti Siti Nurhaliza.Popularitinya bukan saja meluas dia seluruh negara di asia tenggara,populariti juga meluas di seluruh negara di asia.Nama beliau tersebar di seluruh negara asia seperti jepun,korea,china,hong kong,taiwan,singapura,indonesia dan brunei.Walaubagaimanapun,syabas saya ucapkan kerana telah berjaya menaikkan industri muzik malaysia dan mengharumkan nama negara. | |
| | | Nafe@DIVAElla
April 27, 2006 03:02 PM PDT
Pada saya,dalam banyak-banyak artis kat malaysia ni yang hanya berada di dalam kelompok diva cuma beberapa artis saja..........antaranya Datuk Sharifah Aini,Anita Sarawak,Sheila Majid,Ella,Ning Baizura dan Siti Nurhaliza.Tapi pada saya yang memang betul-betul diva ialah Datuk Sharifah Aini dan Diva Anita Sarawak.............merekalah satu-satunya Sang Diva Malaya satu ketika dulu.............mereka memang superstar dan superdiva...........mereka memang seorang penghibur yang profesional.........KAK NITA AND TUK PAH YOU ARE THE MOST SUPERB SINGER AND YOU ARE THE BEST....................................... | |
| | | Nafe@DIVAElla
April 26, 2006 10:00 PM PDT
Saya rasa kalau nak sekarang nak cari artis macam Datuk Sharifah Aini dan Anita Sarawak memang tak jumpa lagilah sebab tidak ramai artis yang boleh mempertahankan populariti selama 38 tahun..............tiada seorang pun artis wanita dekat malaysia ni yang boleh mempertahankan populariti tetapi hanya dapat dilakukan oleh dua diva asia,Datuk Sharifah Aini dan Anita Sarawak.............pada saya yang paling saya banggakan ialah mereka bukan saja popular di malaysia mereka juga berjaya membawa nama dan nama negara hingga ke seluruh negara di asia.............mereka bukan saja mencipta nama mereka juga berjaya mencipta populariti hinggalah namanya popular di jepun.............itu adalah satu pencapaian yang amat besar dalam industri muzik malaysia..........pada saya artis-artis yang akan mengikut jejak seperti mereka ialah seperti Sheila Majid,Ella,Ziana Zain,Ning Baizura dan Siti Nurhaliza.................good luck | |
| | | Nafe@DIVAElla
April 25, 2006 04:23 PM PDT
Hi kak nita...............saya amat bangga dengan pencapaian kak nita.........saya rasa hanya kak nita dengan Datuk Sharifah Aini saja yang layak digelar diva asia...........good luck | |
| | | Nafe@DIVAElla
April 24, 2006 06:23 PM PDT
Hi kak nita...........saya rasa dekat malaysia ni hanya kak nita dan tok pah saja yang memang diva segala diva dekat malaysia ni..........mereka bukan saja diva malaysia namun mereka juga diva asia dan antarabangsa...........good luck | |
| | | Nafe@DIVAElla
April 23, 2006 10:34 PM PDT
Pada saya kak nita tiada tandingan.....ramai artis yang ingin menjadi sepertinya tapi sampai sekarang tiada siapa yang boleh menggantikan tempat beliau sebagai diva asia........hanya tok pah dan kak nita saja yang layak berada di tahap yang tinggi industri muzik malaysia...........HIDUP DIVA ASIA | |
| | | Nafe@DIVAElla
April 23, 2006 07:14 PM PDT
Kak ella tak masuk ke dalam greatest voice female.............pada saya walaupun suaranya serak basah tapi suaranya amat unik...........hidup kak ella......... | |
| | | Nafe@DIVAElla
April 23, 2006 07:10 PM PDT
Hi kak nita...........kak nita memang layak digelar diva.............Datuk Sharifah Aini pun layak digelar diva...................................HIDUP TOK PAH DAN KAK NITA................HIDUP DIVA ASIA..........
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| | | Nafe@DIVAElla
April 23, 2006 03:57 PM PDT
Ha kak nita........bila nak buat konsert dengan Datuk Sharifah Aini macam tahun lepas dekat negeri sembilan......saya teringin sangat nak tengok kak nita dengan Datuk Sharifah Aini buat konsert....kalau boleh buatlah konsert dekat Istana Budaya........kalau boleh nama konsert tu Konsert Dua Diva Asia........good luck | |
| | | Nafe@DIVAElla
April 23, 2006 11:13 AM PDT
Hi kak nita....tahniah saya ucapkan kerana telah berkecimpung dalam bidang seni selama 38 tahun sama juga dengan Datuk Sharifah Aini yang juga artis seperjuangan kak nita dan yang juga sudah 38 tahun berkecimpung dalam bidang seni..apapun saya akan terus memberi sokongan kepada dua diva kebanggaan asia..........good luck | |
| | | tina
March 6, 2006 12:00 AM PST
haha..burung asia tu aku minat lah..tapi aku tak minat dia jerit banyak sangat sampai hilang feel lagu..kalau dia nyanyi lagu without belting..memang best lah..tapi penyanyi lain yang satu negara dengannya semuanya tahap rubbish lah..nyanyi macam robot dan tunggul kayu..harap suara tinggi tapi feel hancur..kecuali Lea Salonga, Lani Misalucha (she performed like Anita) and Nina Girado.. | |
| | | Roni
March 4, 2006 02:15 AM PST
Aiya I was hoping someone from other country would reply :P Look at her skin... I wonder how mant times she used Botox ... LOL ... Doesnt nid high notes , but still mind-blowing performance :) True diva only hav to show her voice quality to blow ppl away :D Bknnya macam sesetengah penyanyi tu , note tinggi tapi tidak menghayati lagu... Macam burung asia tu :P Syok sendiri shj :D | |
| | | tina
March 3, 2006 11:51 PM PST
haha..i know..she's 53 years of age..but she's a truly diva..her performance blew me away!! | |
| | | Roni
March 3, 2006 10:47 PM PST
Guess how old this lady is... | |
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