Dominic has been involved in the local music scene since he left Secondary School. He plays mostly acoustic sets with his guitar and occasionally jams and performs with rock band “15-Point”. His latest love for the piano, classical music and opera has led him to embark on a rather late journey through piles of books on Music Theory.

He has played the lead role in the Musical Theatre Society’s (now Musical Theatre Ltd) production of Moon People as well as City of the Gods. Dominic’s latest experience with World-in-Theatre’s Mishima – Women in Love has reignited his love for not-so-musical theatre and would like to get more involved in such plays.

Dominic loves to travel. He also has a great affinity with Southeast Asian history and culture, which has led him to explore the different traditional forms of music and dance of the region. The Apsara Dance of Cambodia together with its pin-peat orchestra have struck a chord in his heart the most, along with other forms like Javanese dance and of course, the greatest influence of most Southeast Asian dances: Indian dance. Dominic actually wanted to take up ballet when he was younger but was discouraged to do so by friends and family. He now considers taking up Bharata Natyam instead.

What is your…
Full name? Wong Chern Loong Dominic		D.O.B.? 10 March 1988
Horoscope? Pisces		Favourite quote: “To see the world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wildflower; hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour.” –William Blake

Who is your…
Favourite musicians/ bands? Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Avenged Sevenfold, Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver, Puccini!, Anna Netrebko
favourite actors/ actresses? Edward Norton/ Cate Blanchett

Tell us more about…
Your Interests? Almost anything that’s interesting BUT if I had to choose one thing specifically, I think it’d be travelling. I don’t intend to die before I see most of the world so I spend hours on the internet reading up on different countries, cultures and of course, their music!		What makes you extremely happy? Travelling to Cambodia with no idea about what I was going to do there or how safe I was going to be. The crazier thing was that everyone thought I was on a guided tour, safety guaranteed!

Describe…
Yourself in 5 words. crazy, sensitive, smart, funny easy-going		What you think is the best thing you have achieved in life so far. Having discovered my real passion.
Your plans for the year 2008 Balancing various aspects of my life.

STAGE/ THEATRES
2007 • Actor, Mishima: Women in Love (World-in-Theatre-NAFA)       2006 • Actor, Moon People (Musical Theatre Society)   • Actor, City of the Gods (Musical Theatre Society)       2005 • Actor, Moon People (Temasek Polytechnic)       2004 • Actor, Lake Odyssey (Chinese Drama, Chung Cheng High School Main )   • Scriptwriter & Director, English Drama Competition – 1st Runner-up       2003 • Actor, SYF Drama – Silver ( Chung Cheng High School Main )

MUSIC PERFORMANCES
2007 • Singer, Journalism Awards (SPH)   • Songwriter, Top 4 @ Original Song Competition (Music & Poetry Slam)   • Singer, Birthday Blues @ Velvet Underground (by Dr Kenneth Lyen)       2006 • Singer, Child Aid 2006 (SPH)   • Orchard Jam (by Arts For Us All)       2005 • Tapestry (street performances)   • Performer, Jam@ South East (by Arts For Us All) • Performer Hope Jam (by Arts For Us All)