Judy Ongg (; born 24 January 1950) is a Taiwanese-Japanese singer, actress, author, and woodblock-print artist. Born in

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, she graduated from

Sophia University Sophia University (Japanese: 上智大学, ''Jōchi Daigaku''; Latin: ''Universitas Sedis Sapientiae'') is a private research university in Japan. Sophia is one of the three ''Sōkeijōchi'' (早慶上智) private universities, a group of the to ...

in Tokyo, Japan, and after which, she became a

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Japanese citizen. Her career has spanned more than four decades.

Biography

Ongg made her film debut in the 1961 Japan-U.S. production ''

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'', based on the

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novel. She enjoyed great popularity in Chinese-speaking countries, and won the Best Actress honor at the ninth Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival. She later won the Special Prize at the 19th

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. She has recorded for

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and

Toshiba EMI , formerly , was one of Japan's leading music companies. It became a wholly owned subsidiary of British music company EMI Group Ltd. on June 30, 2007, after Toshiba sold off its previous 45% stake. Its CEO and president was Kazuhiko Koike. When ...

. Her 1979 hit ''Miserarete'' sold two million copies. Ongg has had at least one song appear on the

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program '' Minna no Uta'', and has appeared on the New Year's Eve spectacular ''

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'' with songs "Miserarete" in 1979 and "Reika no Yume" in 1980. One of her most popular songs is "The Story of O-Shin", the Cantonese opening song for the hit drama, '' Oshin''. In television, Ongg took roles in contemporary dramas and ''

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'', including '' Edo o Kiru''. She has also appeared in several stage productions. Judy was offered the role of Mariko (Lady Toda Buntaro) in the television miniseries ''

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'', but declined the part. It was eventually played by

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. In 1999, Ongg organized and produced the "Heart Aid" charity concert at the

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to raise money for survivors of the

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in Taiwan. Her film credits run to nine titles; television dramas, 31; variety, 11; radio, 2; commercials, 7. Her music credits include over 40 singles and albums. Judy has written five books. Her prints have received numerous awards.

Filmography

Film

* ''

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'' (1966) * ''Cyborg 009: Underground Duel'' (1967) * ''

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'' (1969) * ''Oiroke komikku'' (1970) * ''Zu Mountain: New Legend of the Zu Mountain Swordsmen'' (1983) * '' Robby the Rascal'' (1985) * ''Tanba Tetsuro no daireikai shindara odoroita!!'' (1990) * ''

The Pillow Book is a book of observations and musings recorded by Sei Shōnagon during her time as court lady to Empress Consort Teishi during the 990s and early 1000s in Heian-period Japan. The book was completed in the year 1002. The work is a collection o ...

'' (1996) * '' Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust'' (2000) * '' American Pastime'' (2007)

Television series

* ''The Big Wave'' (1961) *''

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'' (1973–74) *'' Shin Hissatsu Karakurinin'' (1977–78) * ''Spirit Chaser Aisha'' (1986) * ''Storm Riders'' (1988) * ''Kaseifu ha mita! 19'' (2001) * ''Tweeny Witches'' (2003) * ''Doctor-X Season 3'' (2014) * ''Zeni no Sensou'' (2015)

References

External links

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Judy Ongg Fan Site
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