I’m The Mouse That Loves Rice - Linda Nanuwil
Lovely Linda Nanuwil has plans to sing in Chinese, and is very much The Mouse That Loves Rice, Singaporean singer Jocie Kok’s famous Chinese song.
Her hero Vince Chong covered the song and also sang it in Bahasa Malaysia while Australian group North covered it as Because I Love You.
“I am a Mouse, that’s my Chinese zodiac. And yes, I do love rice, chicken rice,” she said.
Prior to the arrival of Jaclyn Victor, soft-spoken Linda was the highest-ranked woman in reality talent shows.
The native of Ranau, near the foothills of Mount Kinabalu, won second prize in Akademi Fantasia 2 (AF2), a few months before Jaclyn upstaged her by winning Malaysian Idol 1.
The lanky lass from a family active in church-based social service was overjoyed and welcomed “Kak” (elder sister) Jaclyn into the entertainment world.
They even collaborated musically in Suluhkan Sinar [Bring On The Light], the KRU-produced, all-star tribute song in aid of December 26, 2004 tsunami victims.
Linda’s faith in Jaclyn is always strong.
From Day One, she believed Jaclyn would be Asia’s top singer, and was proven right when Jaclyn won the Voice Of Asia 2005 in Shanghai, China.
Linda and Jaclyn were initially named as the two Malaysian representatives in the contest.
Sadly, Linda had to be replaced by AF2 fourth-prize winner and second-placed female Farah Anuar of Kedah.
The organisers required contestants to have released an album, and Linda’s was months away from completion.
Nevertheless, Jaclyn thanked “Udoi” (Linda’s pet name given by her parents meaning “baby sister” in Kadazan-Dusun) upon returning home, and always prays for her well-being.
Linda’s album was finally launched during Chinese New Year 2006. She composed 2 songs in it and wrote one.
Linda took a year off entertainment last year, because of a throat ailment.
Fully recovered now, she is working on her second album.
“While I have been away for a year, I have not lost my interest in singing.
“Back home in Ranau, I kept myself busy, as I still do, teaching music to young ones in the district, as part of church work,” she said.
As her voice improved, she began appearing with Sabahan singers (including Akademi Fantasia’s) in various dinner and cultural shows around the State.
No longer attached to Astro TV’s artiste management subsidiary Maestro Talent And Management since May, she is currently managed by her elder brother, former hair-stylist Habil.
Linda is the seventh of eight children of police officer Nanuwil Galida and his wife Jaunim Sulinging.
The former student of Sanzac School in Kota Kinabalu and her siblings were members of their church choir when they were young.
When she was 12, Linda learnt to play the guitar and keyboards.
Linda said: “I decided to give AF a try, when my family encouraged me. At that time I had just completed my Form 5 examination.
“I learnt a lot about Malaysians in AF. We trained, dined and planned our performances together.
“Reality shows help promote Bangsa Malaysia [United Malaysian Nation],” she said.
Linda has followed every Akademi Fantasia season on television and keenly follows its singers’ careers.
The Celine Dion, Juwita Suwito, Kelly Clarkson and Francissca Peter fan admires her fellow Sabahan “graduates” such as Marsha Londoh (her cousin), Velvet Aduk, Rich Gimbang and Candra Clement, as well as Suki Low of One In A Million.
She’s also a fan of American Idol’s Carrie Underwood, Fantasia Barrino, Jennifer Hudson, Latoya London, Katharine McPhee, Elliott Yamin, Paris Bennett, Jordin Sparks, Melinda Doolittle and Lakisha Jones.
However, her biggest reality hero is Akademi Fantasia 1 champion Vince.
Vince’s duet with Jaclyn, You’re The Music In Me was an “answered prayer” of Linda.
“Kor (“elder brother” in Cantonese) Vince and Jaclyn are both super singers with superb chemistry,” she said.
Linda also hails Vince’s recent theatre debut in Frogway alongside her favourite actresses Elaine Daly and Chelsia Ng.
“I seldom meet Vince but I quickly fell under his spell the few times we met. He is a real gentleman, full of love, and advises me to be brave, strong and confident,” she said.
Linda’s determination to write and compose her own songs was largely inspired by Vince and composer Aubrey Suwito.
Linda, who acted in the film Gila-Gila Pengantin Popular [Crazy Popular Lovers] in 2005, said she would love to act with her favourite actor Hans Isaac, and Daly, some day.
Her advice to her juniors amongst reality show graduates is simple - be yourself and be serious if you want to be a star.
BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION
Sayalah Tikus Yang Cintakan Beras - Linda
Jelitawan Linda Nanuwil ingin menyanyi dalam Bahasa Cina, dan sememangnya Tikus Yang Cintakan Beras dalam lagu popular dendangan penyanyi Singapura Jocie Kok.
Heronya Vince Chong telah menyanyikan lagu itu dalam Bahasa Malaysia manakala kumpulan pop Australia North menyanyikannya dengan tajuk baru Because I Love You.
“Saya memang Tikus, itu zodiak saya dalam kalendar Cina. Saya juga amat cintakan beras, iaitu nasi ayam,” katanya.
Sebelum kedatangan Jaclyn Victor, Linda yang agak pendiam adalah ratu rancangan nyanyian realiti.
Anak jati Ranau, dekat kaki Gunung Kinabalu itu muncul sebagai naib juara Akademi Fantasia 2 (AF2), beberapa bulan sebelum Jaclyn menundukkannya dengan menjuarai Malaysian Idol 1.
Gadis tinggi lampai dari keluarga Kristian yang mementingkan kerja sosial itu amat mengalu-alukan kehadiran “Kak” Jaclyn dalam dunia seni.
Mereka berdua telah menyanyi bersama dalam lagu Suluhkan Sinar, projek artis-artis Malaysia terbitan KRU untuk membantu mangsa-mangsa tsunami Disember 26, 2004.
Linda sentiasa berdiri teguh di belakang Jaclyn.
Dari awal Malaysian Idol lagi, Linda yakin Jaclyn akan menjadi penyanyi terhandal di Asia dan tanggapan itu terbukti benar apabila Jaclyn menjuarai Voice Of Asia 2005 di Shanghai, China.
Linda dan Jaclyn pada mulanya dicalonkan sebagai 2 wakil Malaysia dalam pertandingan nyanyian benua Asia itu.
Malangnya, Linda terpaksa diganti oleh pemenang keempat AF2 merangkap pemenang wanita kedua tertinggi AF2 Farah Anuar dari Kedah.
Penganjur mahukan calon Malaysia yang memiliki album, dan album Linda belum siap masa itu.
Walau bagaimanapun, Jaclyn amat berterima kasih kepada “Udoi” atas sokongannya yang tidak pernah pudar, setelah beliau pulang dari Shanghai.
Jaclyn sentiasa mendoakan kesihatan, kejayaan dan kebahagiaan Linda.
Album Linda akhirnya muncul pada Tahun Baru Cina 2006.
Dia menggubah 2 lagu dan menulis sebuah lagu.
Linda telah berehat dari dunia seni selama setahun akibat sakit tekak yang serius.
Dia kini sudah sihat semula dan sedang giat merancang album keduanya.
“Walaupun saya bercuti setahun, saya tidak pernah memisahkan diri dari muzik dan nyanyian.
“Di Ranau, saya amat aktif [dan masih aktif] mengajar muzik kepada anak-anak muda di kampung, sebagai kerja sosial dan amal gereja,” katanya.
Apabila suara Linda semakin pulih, dia muncul bersama penyanyi Sabah termasuk artis Akademi Fantasia dalam pertunjukan makan malam dan kebudayaan di seluruh Sabah.
Linda telah meninggalkan anak syarikat Astro TV yang menguruskan artis Akademi Fantasia iaitu Maestro Talent And Management pada bulan Mei, dan kini diurus oleh abangnya, bekas jurustail rambut Habil.
Linda ialah anak ketujuh daripada lapan orang anak bekas pegawai polis Nanuwil Galida dan isterinya Jaunim Sulinging.
Bekas pelajar Sekolah Menengah Sanzac di Kota Kinabalu ini serta adik-beradiknya menjadi ahli koir gereja mereka semasa di sekolah rendah lagi.
Ketika berumur 12 tahun, Linda telah belajar bermain gitar dan piano.
Linda berkata: “Saya digalakkan oleh keluarga untuk menyertai AF. Pada masa itu saya baru saja habiskan peperiksaan SPM Tingkatan 5.
“AF banyak mengajar saya tentang keindahan negara Malaysia. Saya dan rakan sekelas telah makan, minum, berlatih, berbincang serta merancangkan setiap persembahan bersama-sama.
“Rancangan realiti amat berjasa memupuk perpaduan dan membentuk Bangsa Malaysia,” katanya.
Linda telah mengikuti kesemua musim Akademi Fantasia serta memantau perjalanan seni rakan-rakannya.
Peminat setia Celine Dion, Juwita Suwito, Kelly Clarkson dan Francissca Peter ini amat mengkagumi rakan senegerinya di Akademi Fantasia seperti sepupunya Marsha Londoh, Velvet Aduk, Rich Gimbang dan Candra Clement, serta Suki Low One In A Million.
Dia turut meminati bintang American Idol Carrie Underwood, Fantasia Barrino, Jennifer Hudson, Latoya London, Katharine McPhee, Elliott Yamin, Paris Bennett, Jordin Sparks, Melinda Doolittle dan Lakisha Jones.
Tetapi hero terbesarnya dalam dunia seni tanah air ialah juara Akademi Fantasia 1 Vince.
Duet Vince dan Jaclyn, You’re The Music In Me adalah “doa yang terjawab” buat Linda.
“Kor (“abang” dalam Kantonis) Vince dan Jaclyn adalah penyanyi hebat yang paling serasi,” katanya.
Linda turut mengalu-alukan lakonan Vince dalam pementasan teater Bahasa Inggeris berjudul Frogway bersama-sama aktres kesayangannya Elaine Daly dan Chelsia Ng baru-baru ini.
“Saya jarang dapat jumpa Vince tetapi amat tertarik dengan personalitinya. Dia budiman sejati, amat penyayang dan sentiasa menasihati saya agar berani, kuat dan yakin,” katanya.
Kegigihan Linda dalam menggubah serta menulis lagu sendiri diilhamkan oleh Vince dan komposer Aubrey Suwito.
Linda, yang berlakon dalam filem Gila-Gila Pengantin Popular pada tahun 2005 ingin berlakon dengan aktor kesayangannya Hans Isaac dan Daly satu hari nanti.
Dia menasihati penyanyi baru dalam rancangan realiti supaya sentiasa jujur kepada diri sendiri dan sentiasa serius tatkala memiliki karier dalam dunia seni.
Her hero Vince Chong covered the song and also sang it in Bahasa Malaysia while Australian group North covered it as Because I Love You.
“I am a Mouse, that’s my Chinese zodiac. And yes, I do love rice, chicken rice,” she said.
Prior to the arrival of Jaclyn Victor, soft-spoken Linda was the highest-ranked woman in reality talent shows.
The native of Ranau, near the foothills of Mount Kinabalu, won second prize in Akademi Fantasia 2 (AF2), a few months before Jaclyn upstaged her by winning Malaysian Idol 1.
The lanky lass from a family active in church-based social service was overjoyed and welcomed “Kak” (elder sister) Jaclyn into the entertainment world.
They even collaborated musically in Suluhkan Sinar [Bring On The Light], the KRU-produced, all-star tribute song in aid of December 26, 2004 tsunami victims.
Linda’s faith in Jaclyn is always strong.
From Day One, she believed Jaclyn would be Asia’s top singer, and was proven right when Jaclyn won the Voice Of Asia 2005 in Shanghai, China.
Linda and Jaclyn were initially named as the two Malaysian representatives in the contest.
Sadly, Linda had to be replaced by AF2 fourth-prize winner and second-placed female Farah Anuar of Kedah.
The organisers required contestants to have released an album, and Linda’s was months away from completion.
Nevertheless, Jaclyn thanked “Udoi” (Linda’s pet name given by her parents meaning “baby sister” in Kadazan-Dusun) upon returning home, and always prays for her well-being.
Linda’s album was finally launched during Chinese New Year 2006. She composed 2 songs in it and wrote one.
Linda took a year off entertainment last year, because of a throat ailment.
Fully recovered now, she is working on her second album.
“While I have been away for a year, I have not lost my interest in singing.
“Back home in Ranau, I kept myself busy, as I still do, teaching music to young ones in the district, as part of church work,” she said.
As her voice improved, she began appearing with Sabahan singers (including Akademi Fantasia’s) in various dinner and cultural shows around the State.
No longer attached to Astro TV’s artiste management subsidiary Maestro Talent And Management since May, she is currently managed by her elder brother, former hair-stylist Habil.
Linda is the seventh of eight children of police officer Nanuwil Galida and his wife Jaunim Sulinging.
The former student of Sanzac School in Kota Kinabalu and her siblings were members of their church choir when they were young.
When she was 12, Linda learnt to play the guitar and keyboards.
Linda said: “I decided to give AF a try, when my family encouraged me. At that time I had just completed my Form 5 examination.
“I learnt a lot about Malaysians in AF. We trained, dined and planned our performances together.
“Reality shows help promote Bangsa Malaysia [United Malaysian Nation],” she said.
Linda has followed every Akademi Fantasia season on television and keenly follows its singers’ careers.
The Celine Dion, Juwita Suwito, Kelly Clarkson and Francissca Peter fan admires her fellow Sabahan “graduates” such as Marsha Londoh (her cousin), Velvet Aduk, Rich Gimbang and Candra Clement, as well as Suki Low of One In A Million.
She’s also a fan of American Idol’s Carrie Underwood, Fantasia Barrino, Jennifer Hudson, Latoya London, Katharine McPhee, Elliott Yamin, Paris Bennett, Jordin Sparks, Melinda Doolittle and Lakisha Jones.
However, her biggest reality hero is Akademi Fantasia 1 champion Vince.
Vince’s duet with Jaclyn, You’re The Music In Me was an “answered prayer” of Linda.
“Kor (“elder brother” in Cantonese) Vince and Jaclyn are both super singers with superb chemistry,” she said.
Linda also hails Vince’s recent theatre debut in Frogway alongside her favourite actresses Elaine Daly and Chelsia Ng.
“I seldom meet Vince but I quickly fell under his spell the few times we met. He is a real gentleman, full of love, and advises me to be brave, strong and confident,” she said.
Linda’s determination to write and compose her own songs was largely inspired by Vince and composer Aubrey Suwito.
Linda, who acted in the film Gila-Gila Pengantin Popular [Crazy Popular Lovers] in 2005, said she would love to act with her favourite actor Hans Isaac, and Daly, some day.
Her advice to her juniors amongst reality show graduates is simple - be yourself and be serious if you want to be a star.
BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION
Sayalah Tikus Yang Cintakan Beras - Linda
Jelitawan Linda Nanuwil ingin menyanyi dalam Bahasa Cina, dan sememangnya Tikus Yang Cintakan Beras dalam lagu popular dendangan penyanyi Singapura Jocie Kok.
Heronya Vince Chong telah menyanyikan lagu itu dalam Bahasa Malaysia manakala kumpulan pop Australia North menyanyikannya dengan tajuk baru Because I Love You.
“Saya memang Tikus, itu zodiak saya dalam kalendar Cina. Saya juga amat cintakan beras, iaitu nasi ayam,” katanya.
Sebelum kedatangan Jaclyn Victor, Linda yang agak pendiam adalah ratu rancangan nyanyian realiti.
Anak jati Ranau, dekat kaki Gunung Kinabalu itu muncul sebagai naib juara Akademi Fantasia 2 (AF2), beberapa bulan sebelum Jaclyn menundukkannya dengan menjuarai Malaysian Idol 1.
Gadis tinggi lampai dari keluarga Kristian yang mementingkan kerja sosial itu amat mengalu-alukan kehadiran “Kak” Jaclyn dalam dunia seni.
Mereka berdua telah menyanyi bersama dalam lagu Suluhkan Sinar, projek artis-artis Malaysia terbitan KRU untuk membantu mangsa-mangsa tsunami Disember 26, 2004.
Linda sentiasa berdiri teguh di belakang Jaclyn.
Dari awal Malaysian Idol lagi, Linda yakin Jaclyn akan menjadi penyanyi terhandal di Asia dan tanggapan itu terbukti benar apabila Jaclyn menjuarai Voice Of Asia 2005 di Shanghai, China.
Linda dan Jaclyn pada mulanya dicalonkan sebagai 2 wakil Malaysia dalam pertandingan nyanyian benua Asia itu.
Malangnya, Linda terpaksa diganti oleh pemenang keempat AF2 merangkap pemenang wanita kedua tertinggi AF2 Farah Anuar dari Kedah.
Penganjur mahukan calon Malaysia yang memiliki album, dan album Linda belum siap masa itu.
Walau bagaimanapun, Jaclyn amat berterima kasih kepada “Udoi” atas sokongannya yang tidak pernah pudar, setelah beliau pulang dari Shanghai.
Jaclyn sentiasa mendoakan kesihatan, kejayaan dan kebahagiaan Linda.
Album Linda akhirnya muncul pada Tahun Baru Cina 2006.
Dia menggubah 2 lagu dan menulis sebuah lagu.
Linda telah berehat dari dunia seni selama setahun akibat sakit tekak yang serius.
Dia kini sudah sihat semula dan sedang giat merancang album keduanya.
“Walaupun saya bercuti setahun, saya tidak pernah memisahkan diri dari muzik dan nyanyian.
“Di Ranau, saya amat aktif [dan masih aktif] mengajar muzik kepada anak-anak muda di kampung, sebagai kerja sosial dan amal gereja,” katanya.
Apabila suara Linda semakin pulih, dia muncul bersama penyanyi Sabah termasuk artis Akademi Fantasia dalam pertunjukan makan malam dan kebudayaan di seluruh Sabah.
Linda telah meninggalkan anak syarikat Astro TV yang menguruskan artis Akademi Fantasia iaitu Maestro Talent And Management pada bulan Mei, dan kini diurus oleh abangnya, bekas jurustail rambut Habil.
Linda ialah anak ketujuh daripada lapan orang anak bekas pegawai polis Nanuwil Galida dan isterinya Jaunim Sulinging.
Bekas pelajar Sekolah Menengah Sanzac di Kota Kinabalu ini serta adik-beradiknya menjadi ahli koir gereja mereka semasa di sekolah rendah lagi.
Ketika berumur 12 tahun, Linda telah belajar bermain gitar dan piano.
Linda berkata: “Saya digalakkan oleh keluarga untuk menyertai AF. Pada masa itu saya baru saja habiskan peperiksaan SPM Tingkatan 5.
“AF banyak mengajar saya tentang keindahan negara Malaysia. Saya dan rakan sekelas telah makan, minum, berlatih, berbincang serta merancangkan setiap persembahan bersama-sama.
“Rancangan realiti amat berjasa memupuk perpaduan dan membentuk Bangsa Malaysia,” katanya.
Linda telah mengikuti kesemua musim Akademi Fantasia serta memantau perjalanan seni rakan-rakannya.
Peminat setia Celine Dion, Juwita Suwito, Kelly Clarkson dan Francissca Peter ini amat mengkagumi rakan senegerinya di Akademi Fantasia seperti sepupunya Marsha Londoh, Velvet Aduk, Rich Gimbang dan Candra Clement, serta Suki Low One In A Million.
Dia turut meminati bintang American Idol Carrie Underwood, Fantasia Barrino, Jennifer Hudson, Latoya London, Katharine McPhee, Elliott Yamin, Paris Bennett, Jordin Sparks, Melinda Doolittle dan Lakisha Jones.
Tetapi hero terbesarnya dalam dunia seni tanah air ialah juara Akademi Fantasia 1 Vince.
Duet Vince dan Jaclyn, You’re The Music In Me adalah “doa yang terjawab” buat Linda.
“Kor (“abang” dalam Kantonis) Vince dan Jaclyn adalah penyanyi hebat yang paling serasi,” katanya.
Linda turut mengalu-alukan lakonan Vince dalam pementasan teater Bahasa Inggeris berjudul Frogway bersama-sama aktres kesayangannya Elaine Daly dan Chelsia Ng baru-baru ini.
“Saya jarang dapat jumpa Vince tetapi amat tertarik dengan personalitinya. Dia budiman sejati, amat penyayang dan sentiasa menasihati saya agar berani, kuat dan yakin,” katanya.
Kegigihan Linda dalam menggubah serta menulis lagu sendiri diilhamkan oleh Vince dan komposer Aubrey Suwito.
Linda, yang berlakon dalam filem Gila-Gila Pengantin Popular pada tahun 2005 ingin berlakon dengan aktor kesayangannya Hans Isaac dan Daly satu hari nanti.
Dia menasihati penyanyi baru dalam rancangan realiti supaya sentiasa jujur kepada diri sendiri dan sentiasa serius tatkala memiliki karier dalam dunia seni.
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