In Popular Culture
On 17 November 2004, Olivia sang Majulah Singapura at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifying rounds (Japan vs Singapore) at Saitama Stadium 2002 before kick-off.
In 2012, Olivia has been appointed Music Ambassador of the Global Chinese Music Awards, the second Singaporean artiste to be appointed the role after Joi Chua. She also sang the 2012 National Day Parade theme song, "Love at First Light".
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