Olivia Newton-John is an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. She gained international fame in the 1970s with her hit songs like “Physical,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” and “You’re the One That I Want” from the movie “Grease.” Olivia has won numerous awards throughout her career, including four Grammy Awards and an induction into the Australian Music Hall of Fame. Besides her successful music career, she has also acted in several films and television shows. Olivia Newton-John is known for her incredible talent, captivating stage presence, and her dedication to philanthropy, particularly in the areas of health and the environment.
Olivia Newton – John Facts
1- Dolly Parton’s sister Stella Parton wrote a song called ode to Olivia
2- She is co-owner of a health spa/retreat in Australia.
3- Olivia couldn’t pronounce her name when she was very young. So she called herself, Ditala! Her dad spoke of this on a Dinah Shore show many years ago.
4- She began performing when she was 14 using the name Lovely Livvy
5- Olivia Published her first book, LivWise: Easy Recipes for a Healthy, Happy Life, in 2011.
6- She starred in the musical film Grease, and its soundtrack is one of the most successful in history, with the single “You’re the One That I Want”, with John Travolta, one of the best selling singles.
7- In 1979, Newton-John received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) medal from Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace in London
8- Olivia Left high school in her mid-teens when she got her first big break on an Australian TV program called The Tarax Happy Show
9- Newton-John’s father was an MI5 officer on the Enigma project at Bletchley Park who took Rudolf Hess into custody during World War II.
10- She beat breast cancer in 1992 and became an animal rights and environmental activist.
11- Her first hit was a cover of Bob Dylan’s “If Not For You,” using an arrangement by George Harrison.
12- In 1974, Newton-John represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Long Live Love”.
13- She attended Christ Church Grammar School, and then University High School, near to Ormond College.
14- She competed on the Australian TV show Sing, Sing, Sing and won a trip to Great Britain
15- Livvy is her nickname or Live .. Short for Olivia. She loves Cat
16- She has been nominated 12 times for Grammys, winning 4 times, including a win for the music video for “Physical” which won Video of the Year in 1983