Daniel Ong

Who is Daniel Ong?

Daniel Ong is a former Singaporean radio deejay in Singapore's MediaCorp Radio 987FM and television host. He is an award winning DJ having picked up the most popular radio personality awards in the Singapore radio awards in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Daniel is well known for playing the role in Singapore's television sitcom Mr. Kiasu as Kiasee as well eas co-hosting the second season of Singapore Idol in 2006. He hosts the Dan and Young show on 987FM on weekdays, 5am to 10am with Mr Young. He famously dated Jean Danker in 2003 but their relationship ended in 2005. He announced his engagement to Channel 8 actress Jaime Teo in July 2007 after dating her for two years and married her in September that year. Another wedding ceremony was held in April 2008. They are expecting their 1st child in April 2010.

He managed the station for 15 months and then stepped down due to the long working hours of juggling the morning show with managerial duties. He announced on 22 January 2010 that he is leaving 987FM and the radio industry at large, to spend time with his new family. Despite these claims, Ong has stated, if given the opportunity he would take up a position at Class 95. He will be a free lance host and voice talent in the interim. He formerly hosted "The Wrong Way Home" on Singapore's Radio 91.3FM.