Agnes Monica 'Young Singers Indonesia '

The Ladies Style | Agnes Monica 'Young Singers Indonesia ' |  In 2003, she released her fourth studio album And the Story Goes, the which marked her transition from a child singer to a female artist. On her fifth studio album, Whaddup A.. '?! (2005), she collaborated with American R & B singer Keith Martin.

Agnes Monica (born Agnes Monica Muljoto, 1 July 1986) is an Indonesian actress and recording artist. Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, she started her career in the entertainment industry at the age of six as a child singer. She has recorded three children's albums the which established her as one of Indonesia's most popular child singers in the 1990s. As a teenager, Agnes expanded her career to include acting.

In Addition to her commercial success, Agnes is the most-awarded Indonesian singer. She has received Numerous awards, Including ten Anugerah Musik Indonesia awards, seven Panasonic Awards, and four MTV Indonesia Awards. She was also honored with a Nugraha Bhakti Music Indonesia (NBMI) from the Indonesian Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Singers, Songwriters, Record Producers and Music Association of Indonesia (PAPPRI) for her contribution and support for the Indonesian music industry.  In 2010, however, she signed with Sony / ATV Music Publishing and began work on a debut English studio album.

Life and Career

 

Childhood and Early Career ( 1986-2002 )

Agnes Entered the entertainment industry in 1992, when she was six years old, and released her first children's album, The Meow.  In 1995, she released her second children's album, Yess!, The which includes a duet with fellow Indonesian child singer Eza yayang. The album significantly boosted her popularity and was named "Best Children's Album" in 1999. Her last children's album, Bala-Bala, was released the Following year. Agnes also Became the host for Several children's programs, Including Video Children Anteve (VAN) on Anteve, Tralala-Trilili on RCTI and Diva Romeo on Trans TV. She was awarded "Most Favorite Presenter of Children's Program" at the Panasonic Awards in 1999 and 2000 for Tralala-Trilili.

Agnes began acting as a teenager. The production was well received by audiences, and she received the "Favorite Actress" award at the 2001 and 2002 Panasonic Awards, as well as the "Popular Actress" award at the 2002 SCTV Awards.  In 2002, Agnes starred in soap operas three, First Kiss, You Catch Me Catch Me, and Amanda. Due to her popularity, she Became the highest-paid teenage artist in Indonesia. Agnes also recorded songs in her early teens, Including "Early Marriage" and "Heart" for the soundtrack of Early Marriage, both of the which are featured on the 2001 compilation album Love Theme.  The Following year, she collaborated with the Yana Julio senior Indonesian singer in the song "Clouds and Waves" for his studio album Meet Again.

And The Story Goes ( 2003-2004 ) 

Agnes, after winning at the Indonesian Music Awards Award On 8 October 2003, Agnes released her first adult album, And the Story Goes. In this album, she worked with famed Several Indonesian producers and songwriters, Including Ahmad Dhani, Joey Ayala, and Titi DJ. The album won three awards after receiving ten nominations at The Indonesian Music Awards 2004 Award-the highest music awards in Indonesia. They were "Best Pop Female Solo Artist" for the song "Jera", "Best Dance / Techno Production" for the song "Me Only", and "Best Duo / Group" for her duet with Ahmad Dhani in "Love is Dead

In Addition to promoting her debut album, Agnes also starred in Several TV series during this time, playing the lead role in three: Cewekku Jutek, Virgin Flower, and beauty. She won "Favorite Actress" at the 2003 Panasonic Awards and "Famous Actress" at 2004 SCTV Awards. In 2004, after graduating from senior high school Pelita Harapan, Agnes Enrolled at Pelita Harapan University, where she majored in Business Law.

 

Whaddup A.. '?! ( 2005-2007 )

Agnes launched her second studio album, Whaddup A.. '?!, On 10 December 2005. Martin wrote two English songs for the album, Including the duet "I'll Light a Candle ". To promotes the album, Agnes held a concert tour known as Clasnezenzation in four Indonesian cities: Bandar Lampung, Surabaya, Bandung and Makassar. The album was commercially Successful and she won two 2006 Gift of Music Indonesia awards for "Best Female Pop Artist" and "Best R & B Production". She also won the "Most Favorite Female" award at the 2006 MTV Indonesia Awards. Selling more than 450.000 copies, the album was one of the top-selling albums of 2006 and was certified triple platinum.In 2005, Agnes Appeared in the Taiwanese drama The Hospital, co-starring with Jerry Yan, a member of the Taiwanese boy band F4.

In 2006, she starred in the soap opera RCTI Married Young.In early 2007, Agnes was appointed by the United States of America's Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the International Drug Enforcement Conference (IDEC) Far East Region as an Asian anti-drug ambassador.

Sacredly Agnezious( 2008-2009 )

In 2008, Agnes began working on her third studio album.The song received the "Most Favorite Female" award at the 2008 MTV Indonesia Awards and the "Best Pop Female Solo Artist" award at the 2009 Gift of Music Indonesia awards.On 4 October 2008, Agnes was invited as the Indonesian representative at the Asia Song Festival. The event was organized by the Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange in Seoul, South Korea. She performed with 24 artists from 12 Asian countries.During the performance, she incorporated elements of traditional Indonesian dance from Bali.As was the case with her previous performance, Agnes received good reviews and earned the "Best Asian Artist Award".



Agnes launched her third studio album on 1 April 2009, Sacredly Agnezious.At the 2010 Gift of Music Indonesia awards, she won three awards: "Best Pop Album", "Best Female Pop Solo Artist", and "Best of the Best Album".

Upcoming international project ( 2010-present )

In 2010, Agnes served as a judge on Indonesian Idol season 6.In late 2010, Agnes experienced a breakthrough into the international market when she was chosen as an international red carpet host for the annual American Music Awards on 21 November 2010 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. In early 2011, she also recorded a duet version of "Said I Loved You ... But I Lied" with the American singer Michael Bolton for his compilation album, Gems: The Duets Album. The duet was released in the album's international version in Asia.



Agnetha released a greatest hits album My Name Is Agnes on 2 February 2011. The album compiled her top hit singles and two new songs, "Capable" and "Paralyzed". The album sold one million copies in three months, earning her the "Million Award" award from Indonesian KFC, the which had helped market the album. "Capable" won her the "Best Pop Female Singer" award at the 2011 AMI Awards. She also won the "Most Inbox Video Clip" award at the 2011 Awards Inbox. The award, Presented by SCTV, was given for the song "Paralyzed", the which was made in Indonesia and the United States

Artistry

She has been described as a perfectionist with a variety of talents by Indonesian commentators. In early 2012, Agnes returned as judge for Indonesian Idol season 7. She's pending her international album for the Idol deal. In March 2012, she was nominated for the American Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2012 Favorite Asian category of the new Act.

Honors and awards

 

Notable awards she has won ten include Indonesia Music Award, seven Panasonic Awards, and four MTV Indonesia Awards. She has also received many international awards, Including an Award Planet Muzik awards and two Best Asian Artist Award. For her contribution and support to Indonesian music, she was given the 2011 Nugraha Bhakti Music Indonesia (NBMI) award from the Minister of Culture and Tourism and the Association of Indonesian Singers, Songwriters and Music Producers Record.

Relationships and personal life

 

Agnes is close about her personal relationships and she said That Often having a boyfriend is not her priority in life.

Background information of Agnes Monica :

Birth name     : Agnes Monica Muljoto
Born              : 1 July 1986 (age 25)
Origin            : Jakarta, Indonesia
Genres           : Pop, R&B
Occupations   : Singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, record producer, presenter, fashion     designer
Instruments    : Vocals, piano
Years active   : 1992–present
Labels           : Aquarius Musikindo