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'''Agnes Monica Muljoto''' (born 1 July 1986), known by her stage name '''AGNEZ MO''', is an [[Indonesia]]n singer and actress. She started her career in the entertainment industry at the age of six as a [[child singer]]. She has recorded three children's albums. She also became a presenter of several children's television programs. As a teenager, she expanded her career to include acting. Her role in the soap opera ''[[Pernikahan Dini]]'' rocketed her name into the industry. |
'''Agnes Monica Muljoto''' (born 1 July 1986), known by her stage name '''AGNEZ MO''', previously '''Agnes Monica''', is an [[Indonesia]]n singer and actress. She started her career in the entertainment industry at the age of six as a [[child singer]]. She has recorded three children's albums. She also became a presenter of several children's television programs. As a teenager, she expanded her career to include acting. Her role in the soap opera ''[[Pernikahan Dini]]'' rocketed her name into the industry. |
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In 2003, |
In 2003, Agnes released her fourth studio album ''[[And the Story Goes]]'', 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 (musician)|Keith Martin]]. She also appeared in two Taiwanese drama series, ''[[The Hospital (TV series)|The Hospital]]'' and ''Romance in the White House''. She participated in the 2008 and 2009 [[Asia Song Festival]] in [[Seoul]], South Korea, and received "Best Asian Artist Award" at each event. Agnez took creative control of her sixth studio album, ''[[Sacredly Agnezious]]'' (2009), for which she served as the producer and songwriter. |
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In 2010, Agnes was appointed as one of the judges on the talent show [[Indonesian Idol]] and was also one of the international hosts of the red carpet at the [[American Music Awards of 2010]] in Los Angeles. She introduced her new image with her seventh studio album, ''[[Agnez Mo (album)|Agnez Mo]]'' (2013). She signed a recording deal with the US label [[The Cherry Party]], which is owned by [[Sony Music Entertainment]]. Her debut international single, "[[Coke Bottle (song)|Coke Bottle]]", was released in late 2013, featuring American rappers [[Timbaland]] and [[T.I.]] |
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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|MTV Indonesia Awards]]. She was also honored with a Nugraha Bhakti Musik Indonesia (NBMI) from the Indonesian Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Singers, Songwriters, and Music Record Producers Association of Indonesia (PAPPRI) for her contribution and support for the Indonesian music industry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musisiindonesia.com/news/news-musisi/148-elfa-secioria.html|title=Nugraha Bhakti Musik Indonesia 2010|language=Indonesian|date=24 March 2011|publisher=Musisi Indonesia|accessdate=5 December 2011}}</ref> She was also appointed as an anti-drug ambassador of Asia, and as the ambassador of [[MTV EXIT]] to combat [[human trafficking]]. |
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Agnes Monica |
Agnes Monica Muljoto was born in [[Jakarta]], Indonesia, on 1 July 1986 to a [[Yang (surname)|Yang]] family of [[Chinese Indonesians|Chinese ancestry]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gatra.com/artikel.php?id=19900|title=Generasi Oksigen Petai Cina|trans_title=The Chinese Petai Oxygen Generation|language=Indonesian|work=[[Gatra (magazine)|Gatra]]|date=21 August 2002|accessdate=5 June 2011}}</ref> She is the youngest child of Jenny Siswono, a former table tennis player, and Ricky Muljoto, a former basketball player.<ref name="maestro">{{cite web|url=http://www.gatra.com/2003-04-30/artikel.php?id=27536|title=Agnes Monica Mewarisi Semangat Maestro dari Ibu|trans_title= Agnes Monica Inherits Maestro Spirit from Her Mother|language=Indonesian|author=Jayani|work=[[Gatra (magazine)|Gatra]]|date=21 April 2003|accessdate=22 January 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.suaramerdeka.com/harian/0612/10/bincang02.html|title=Terus Bergerak|trans_title=Keep Moving|language=Indonesian|work=Suara Merdeka|accessdate=7 December 2011}}</ref> Her older brother, Steve Muljoto, is her manager.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://majalah.tempointeraktif.com/id/arsip/2008/11/03/PT/mbm.20081103.PT128668.id.html|title=Agnes Monica Percaya Tim Keluarga|trans_title= Agnes Monica Believes in Family Team|language=Indonesian|work=Tempo Interaktif|date=3 November 2008|accessdate=22 January 2011}}</ref> She attended Tarakanita elementary school and Pelita Harapan junior high school.<ref name="girl">{{cite web|url=http://www.kapanlagi.com/ragam/selebritia/agnes-monica-not-a-girl-not-yet-a-woman.html|title=Agnes Monica, 'Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman'|language=Indonesian|publisher=KapanLagi.com|date=17 December 2005|accessdate=22 January 2011}}</ref> Her talent for the performing arts was evident in her childhood, especially in singing; she sang in church and attended vocal courses.<ref name="ikon">{{cite web|url=http://www.tembang.com/profil/?i=201|title=Agnes Monica: Ikon Kontroversi, Kehebohan & Kesuksesan|trans_title=Agnes Monica: A Controversy, Craze, and Success Icon|language=Indonesian|publisher=Tembang.com|accessdate=23 January 2011}}</ref> |
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Agnes entered the entertainment industry in 1992, when she was six years old, and released her first children's album, ''Si Meong''.<ref name="maestro"/> In 1995, she released her second children's album, ''Yess!'', which includes a duet with fellow Indonesian child singer Eza Yayang.<ref name="maestro"/> Her last children's album, ''Bala-Bala'', was released the following year.<ref name="maestro"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjUpaXXJv_c|title=Agnes Monica – Bala-Bala|work=YouTube|accessdate=8 December 2011}}</ref> Agnes also became the host for several children's programs, including ''Video Anak Anteve (VAN)'' on [[Antv|Anteve]], ''Tralala-Trilili'' on [[RCTI]], and ''Diva Romeo'' on [[Trans TV]].<ref name="maestro"/> She was awarded "Most Favorite Presenter of Children's Program" at the [[Panasonic Awards]] in 1999 and 2000 for ''Tralala-Trilili''.<ref name="jpstory">{{cite web|author=Triwik Kurniasari|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/08/29/agnes-monica-and-success-story-goes.html|title=Agnes Monica: And the success story goes....|language=Indonesian|work=The Jakarta Post |date=29 August 2010|accessdate=22 January 2011}}</ref> |
Agnes entered the entertainment industry in 1992, when she was six years old, and released her first children's album, ''Si Meong''.<ref name="maestro"/> In 1995, she released her second children's album, ''Yess!'', which includes a duet with fellow Indonesian child singer Eza Yayang.<ref name="maestro"/> Her last children's album, ''Bala-Bala'', was released the following year.<ref name="maestro"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjUpaXXJv_c|title=Agnes Monica – Bala-Bala|work=YouTube|accessdate=8 December 2011}}</ref> Agnes also became the host for several children's programs, including ''Video Anak Anteve (VAN)'' on [[Antv|Anteve]], ''Tralala-Trilili'' on [[RCTI]], and ''Diva Romeo'' on [[Trans TV]].<ref name="maestro"/> She was awarded "Most Favorite Presenter of Children's Program" at the [[Panasonic Awards]] in 1999 and 2000 for ''Tralala-Trilili''.<ref name="jpstory">{{cite web|author=Triwik Kurniasari|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/08/29/agnes-monica-and-success-story-goes.html|title=Agnes Monica: And the success story goes....|language=Indonesian|work=The Jakarta Post |date=29 August 2010|accessdate=22 January 2011}}</ref> |
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AGNEZ MO | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Agnes Monica Muljoto |
Also known as | Agnes Monica, AGNEZ MO |
Born | 1 July 1986 |
Origin | Jakarta, Indonesia |
Genres | Pop, R&B |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, producer |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1992–present |
Labels | Aquarius Musikindo, The Cherry Party |
Website | www |
Agnes Monica Muljoto (born 1 July 1986), known by her stage name AGNEZ MO, previously Agnes Monica, is an Indonesian singer and actress. She started her career in the entertainment industry at the age of six as a child singer. She has recorded three children's albums. She also became a presenter of several children's television programs. As a teenager, she expanded her career to include acting. Her role in the soap opera Pernikahan Dini rocketed her name into the industry.
In 2003, Agnes released her fourth studio album And the Story Goes, 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. She also appeared in two Taiwanese drama series, The Hospital and Romance in the White House. She participated in the 2008 and 2009 Asia Song Festival in Seoul, South Korea, and received "Best Asian Artist Award" at each event. Agnez took creative control of her sixth studio album, Sacredly Agnezious (2009), for which she served as the producer and songwriter.
In 2010, Agnes was appointed as one of the judges on the talent show Indonesian Idol and was also one of the international hosts of the red carpet at the American Music Awards of 2010 in Los Angeles. She introduced her new image with her seventh studio album, Agnez Mo (2013). She signed a recording deal with the US label The Cherry Party, which is owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Her debut international single, "Coke Bottle", was released in late 2013, featuring American rappers Timbaland and T.I.
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 Musik Indonesia (NBMI) from the Indonesian Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Singers, Songwriters, and Music Record Producers Association of Indonesia (PAPPRI) for her contribution and support for the Indonesian music industry.[1] She was also appointed as an anti-drug ambassador of Asia, and as the ambassador of MTV EXIT to combat human trafficking.
Life and career
1986–2002: Childhood and early career
Agnes Monica Muljoto was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 1 July 1986 to a Yang family of Chinese ancestry.[2] She is the youngest child of Jenny Siswono, a former table tennis player, and Ricky Muljoto, a former basketball player.[3][4] Her older brother, Steve Muljoto, is her manager.[5] She attended Tarakanita elementary school and Pelita Harapan junior high school.[6] Her talent for the performing arts was evident in her childhood, especially in singing; she sang in church and attended vocal courses.[7]
Agnes entered the entertainment industry in 1992, when she was six years old, and released her first children's album, Si Meong.[3] In 1995, she released her second children's album, Yess!, which includes a duet with fellow Indonesian child singer Eza Yayang.[3] Her last children's album, Bala-Bala, was released the following year.[3][8] Agnes also became the host for several children's programs, including Video Anak Anteve (VAN) on Anteve, Tralala-Trilili on RCTI, and Diva Romeo on Trans TV.[3] She was awarded "Most Favorite Presenter of Children's Program" at the Panasonic Awards in 1999 and 2000 for Tralala-Trilili.[9]
Agnes began acting as a teenager. Her first two roles were on the soap operas Lupus Millennia and Mr Hologram in 1999.[6] The next year, she starred in the TV series Pernikahan Dini,[3] which served as a turning point in her career by transforming her image from that of a child artist to one of a teenage artist.[9] 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.[9] In 2002, Agnes starred in three soap operas, Ciuman Pertama, Kejar Daku Kau Ku Tangkap, and Amanda.[9] Due to her popularity, she became the highest-paid teenage artist in Indonesia.[10]
Agnes also recorded songs in her early teens, including "Pernikahan Dini" and "Seputih Hati" for the soundtrack of Pernikahan Dini, both of which are featured on the 2001 compilation album Love Theme.[11] The following year, she collaborated with the Indonesian senior singer Yana Julio in the song "Awan dan Ombak" for his studio album Jumpa Lagi.[12]
2003–2004: And The Story Goes
On 8 October 2003, Agnes released her first adult album, And the Story Goes. In this album, she worked with several famed Indonesian producers and songwriters, including Ahmad Dhani, Melly Goeslaw, and Titi DJ.[13] The album production took a year and a half, including the audition process for the dancers.[14] According to her record label, Aquarius Musikindo, the album sold 35,000 copies before its official release.[14] It was later certified double platinum after selling more than 300,000 copies.[6][15] The album won three awards after receiving ten nominations at the 2004 Anugerah Musik Indonesia Awards—the highest music awards in Indonesia. They were "Best Female Solo Pop Artist" for the song "Jera", "Best Dance/Techno Production" for the song "Bilang Saja", and "Best Duo/Group" for her duet with Ahmad Dhani in "Cinta Mati".[16] She also won "Best Female Newcomer" at the 2004 Anugerah Planet Muzik awards in Singapore. Because of her success at a young age, she was dubbed a "Young Diva" by members of the media.[9] At this point, she started broaching the idea of an international career.[16]
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, Bunga Perawan, and Cantik.[17] She won "Favorite Actress" at the 2003 Panasonic Awards and "Famous Actress" at 2004 SCTV Awards.[18]
In 2004, after graduating from Pelita Harapan senior high school, Agnes enrolled at Pelita Harapan University, where she majored in Business Law.[19] But now, she continue her study on Oregon State University.
2005–2007: Whaddup A.. '?!
Agnes launched her second studio album, Whaddup A.. '?!, on 10 December 2005. It featured five singles: "Bukan Milikmu Lagi", "Tanpa Kekasihku", "Tak Ada Logika", "Cinta Di Ujung Jalan", and "Tak Mungkin". In addition to working with Indonesian musicians such as Melly Goeslaw, Andi Rianto, and Erwin Gutawa, she also collaborated with American singer-songwriter Keith Martin.[6] Martin wrote two English songs for the album, including the duet "I'll Light a Candle".[15] To promote the album, Agnes held a concert tour known as Clasnezenzation in four Indonesian cities: Bandar Lampung, Surabaya, Bandung, and Makassar.[20] The album was commercially successful and she won two 2006 Anugerah Musik Indonesia awards for "Best Female Pop Artist" and "Best R&B Production".[21] She also won the "Most Favorite Female" award at the 2006 MTV Indonesia Awards.[22] She was nominated for "Favorite Indonesian Artist" award at the MTV Asia Awards 2005 (beaten by Peterpan) but, she grabs the youngest artist of all nominees in Asian category.[23] Selling more than 450,000 copies, the album was one of the top-selling albums of 2006 and was certified triple platinum.[24]
In 2005, Agnes appeared in the Taiwanese drama The Hospital, co-starring with Jerry Yan, a member of the Taiwanese boyband F4.[25] She also appeared with Peter Ho in several episodes of the Taiwanese drama Romance in the White House,[26] and starred in two Indonesian soap operas, Ku Tlah Jatuh Cinta and Pink, both televised on Indosiar.[27][28] In 2006, she starred in the RCTI soap opera Kawin Muda. She also decided to take a break from her education that year to focus on her entertainment career.[29]
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.[30][31] On 15 May 2007, she was an opening act for American R&B group Boyz II Men at a concert in Istora Senayan, Jakarta,[9] and on 23 June of that year, she held her first concert at Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[32] She also guest starred in the finale of Asian Idol on 16 December 2007, and performed the song "Get Up".
2008–2009: Sacredly Agnezious
In 2008, Agnes began working on her third studio album. She released the first single, "Matahariku", earlier than she had planned. It became her best-selling single, with sales of three million ringback tone downloads within nine months.[33] The song received the "Most Favorite Female" award at the 2008 MTV Indonesia Awards and the "Best Female Solo Pop Artist" award at the 2009 Anugerah Musik Indonesia awards.[34][35] In September 2008, she released the second single, "Godai Aku Lagi", which she wrote herself. She also released a mini album containing the two singles.[36] That same year she starred in the RCTI soap opera Jelita.[37]
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. The event was viewed by an audience of 35,000 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium and was broadcast in 30 countries.[38][39] She performed two of her songs, "Godai Aku Lagi" and "Shake It Off". During the performance, she incorporated elements of Indonesian traditional dance from Bali. Her performance received positive responses from the Korean media and won the committee's "Best Asian Artist Award".[40] The following year, she was invited again and performed three songs: "Shake It Off", "Temperature", and Michael Jackson's "Heal the World". This time, 14 artists from across Asia participated and it was viewed by an audience of 40,000.[41] As was the case with her previous performance, Agnes received good reviews and earned the "Best Asian Artist Award".[42]
Agnes launched her third studio album on 1 April 2009, Sacredly Agnezious. This time, she was involved more in the album production. She worked with the renowned musicians Erwin Gutawa, Dewiq, Pay, and DJ Sumantri. She also acted as producer and songwriter.[43] In addition to the two previous singles, "Matahariku" and "Godai Aku Lagi", she produced two more singles: "Teruskanlah" and "Janji–Janji". At the 2010 Anugerah Musik Indonesia awards, she won three awards: "Best Pop Album", "Best Female Pop Solo Artist", and "Best of the Best Album".[44] On 23 May 2009, she appeared as a guest star at the "Festival of Life" in Bali. The celebration commemorated the 50-year anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Japan.[45]
Having already taken an extended break from the Pelita Harapan University, Agnes withdrew from the school.[29] She then began taking distance education classes as a Political Science major at Oregon State University.[46]
2010-2013: Breakthrough in the United States
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.[47] Several months later, she announced that she had signed to Sony/ATV Music Publishing and was working on her debut English studio album in London and Los Angeles.[48] 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.[49] The duet was released in the album's international version in Asia.[50] Consequently, her slogan "Dream, Believe, and Make it Happen" was used in a 2011 cultural conference to inspire young people organized by the US Embassy in Jakarta.[51]
Agnes released a greatest hits album Agnes Is My Name on 2 February 2011. The album were sold via Indonesian franchise of the American fast food restaurant, KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken). The album can be obtained in all KFC stores throughout Indonesia bundled with every chicken package purchase.[citation needed] The album compiled her top hit singles and two new songs, "Karena Ku Sanggup" and "Paralyzed".[52] The album sold one million copies in three months, earning her the "Million Awards" award from Indonesian KFC, a fast food restaurant chain that marketed the album.[53] Her new song in the album, "Karena Ku Sanggup", won her the "Best Pop Female Singer" award at the 2011 AMI Awards.[54] She also won the "Most Inbox Video Clip" award at the 2011 Inbox Awards for the "Paralyzed" video clip, which was made in Indonesia and the United States.[55] Another single, "Muda", was released on 9 November 2012. This song is free to download for simPATI subscribers.[56]
Agnes was often selected to participate in important events. In 2010 she was appointed as an ambassador of the MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) organization, which combats human trafficking,[57] for which she performed at benefit concerts in Surabaya and Jakarta.[58] She was chosen to perform for the 26th SEA Games 2011 Opening Ceremony, with KC Concepcion from the Philippines and the Malaysian singer Jaclyn Victor. Their performance of "Together We Will Shine" was the highlight of the event.[59] In December 2012, she gave the opening and closing speeches at UN Global Youth Forum and performed in the concert held for the event. Her duet song with Timbaland would be one of the digital contents of mobile application launched in 2013 by UN Global Youth.[60]
Agnes was nominated for various international awards. In 2011 she was nominated in the Worldwide Acts Asia Pacific Nominees category for the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards.[61] In March 2012 she was nominated for the American Nickleodeon Kids Choice Awards 2012 for a new category, Favorite Asian Act.[62] Still in the same year, she won an Mnet Asian Music Awards for Best Asian Artis Indonesia.[63] She was also nominated for 2013 World Music Awards for Worlds Best Song, Worlds Best Female Artist, Worlds Best Live Act and also Worlds Best Entertainer of The Year.
Other important milestone in Agnes' career is her selection as a judge on Indonesian Idol season 6 in 2010.[64] Her selection for the panel caused controversy at first because of her age.[65] In 2012 Agnes returned as one of the judges of Indonesian Idol season 7.[66]
On 1 June 2013, Monica released her fourth studio album Agnez Mo Although all songs were composed in English, the album was only released for Indonesian market. The album was released digitally by Entertainment Inc., via Souniq Music. The album's marketing was bundled with local coffee brand Kopi Kapal Api. She also released her first-line eau de perfume called 'Rêve', means "dreams" in French. The release of the perfume made a trending topic worldwide in Twitter with the hashtag "#DareToDreams". The release of the perfume itself along with the very first live performance of "Bad Girl" and "Walk" from Agnez Mo. The perfumes' 5000 limited edition were sold out in only few weeks in Blibli online store. On the release of the perfume in Blibli online store, the perfume were sells for 359.000 IDR, but now at closeout be 99,000 IDR. The regular edition were sold on Guardian Store in Indonesia.
On 1 August 2013, the Compact Disk of the fourth studio album was sold via local mini market, Indomaret at 35.000 IDR. On every purchase of the album will be gifted a 500.000 IDR shopping voucher on Indomaret.[67]
On 30 August 2013, in a conference press at Indomaret in Jakarta, Agnez said that her new international single, Coke Bottle, would be released in less than a month.[68] On the making of her first international single music video, she wore Indonesian traditional batik costume to introduce the Indonesian culture to the wide world. The video was directed by Colin Tilley and was shot in Miami and Los Angeles.[69]
2014: Coke Bottle and US label signing
On 24 September 2013, AGNEZ MO's first international single, Coke Bottle featuring Timbaland and T.I[70] was released in a local hip-hop radio in Los Angeles, Power 106 FM, and was available for live streaming for global audience.[71][72]
On January 31, 2014 it was announced via her Twitter that AGNEZ MO had officially signed with The Cherry Party/RED Associated Labels.[73]
On March 31, 2014 the music video for her single, Coke Bottle, was premiered after almost a year-long release date speculations. The music video was released via MTV channel in the MTV website. The music video got Most Viewed Music Video on MTV website. After the release of the music video, some controversy about the music video were appeared and reported by local media in Indonesia. The controversy that arises was about Agnez was using diapers on the video and the presence of nip slip scene in the music video. Later it's revealed that the diapers thing is actually a bloomers and the scene that mistaken of showing nip slip was actually caused by the lighting effect and also the different contrast from the background. Although there had been a lot of controversy of the music video, the music video was able to got one million viewers on YouTube only in five days.
Artistry and image
Agnes has been noted as a powerful soprano with a range (in singing) of four octaves (Bes 2 - Bes 6). She often uses her head voice in some of her songs. Her songs can be classified as Pop, R&B, or hip-hop, and she has named Lauryn Hill, Aretha Franklin, Brandy Norwood, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, DMX, Angie Stone, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Fantasia, and Beyoncé as her musical influences,.[74] In addition to her singing talent, she is also known as a strong dancer and actress. She is the first Indonesian soloist with a personal dance group, known as Nezindahood. They auditioned during the development of her first album in 2003. Her official fan club name is NIC (NezindaClub).[13] She has also written some of her songs[75] and produced her own music videos.[76] She has been described as a perfectionist with a variety of talents by Indonesian commentators.[77]
Throughout her career, she has often been controversial in Indonesia. When she was a teenager, her frequent comments about her goal to break into the international market was viewed by some as a pompous proclamation. In 2010, however, she began work on a debut English studio album. Consequently, her slogan "Dream, Believe, and Make it Happen" was used in a 2011 cultural conference to inspire young people organized by the US Embassy in Jakarta.[51]
Honors and awards
Agnes has become the most-awarded Indonesia singer.[78] Notable awards she has won include ten Anugerah Musik Indonesia, eight Panasonic Awards, and four MTV Indonesia Awards. She has also received many international awards, including an Anugerah Planet Muzik award and two Best Asian Artist Awards. For her contribution and support to Indonesian music, she was given the 2011 Nugraha Bhakti Musik Indonesia (NBMI) award from The Minister of Culture and Tourism and Association of Indonesian Singers, Songwriters and Music Record Producers. Until today Agnes Monica often wins Indonesian Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Award as the most inspiring actress, and seven JPOP Asia Awards.
Relationships and personal life
Agnes is closed about her personal relationships and she often said that having a boyfriend is not her priority in life. She also stated that personal relationships should remain private.[79][80] However, in 2003, there was a rumor that she had a special relationship with Deddy Corbuzier, a mentalist and professional illusionist.[81] In November 2007, it was revealed that she was involved in a relationship with Dirly, the runner-up of Indonesian Idol season 3, although the relationship didn't last long.[82][83] In March 2009, she was rumored to have a close relationship with dr. Neil, a doctor of Japanese descent. There was also a rumor that Agnes has a special relation with Daniel Manantha and Rezky Aditya. In 2010, Agnes was rumored dating with Denny Sumargo, a basketball player. In 2013, she was rumored to have a special relationship with Bing Chen, Global Creator Development & Management Lead from YouTube. She nicknamed him "Baby Bear" and was seen wearing a bear sweatshirt while premiering her first single, "Coke Bottle", on Power 106 Radio in Los Angeles.[84] She admits that she's a spiritual person and has her own experience with God. She shared that she often takes time to have a personal prayer time before she does anything or goes anywhere. She stated that: "I want to have an achievement, a lot of it, in God's way."[85]
Fundraising
Agnes has conducted fundraising activities for victims of the 2004 Tsunami in Aceh and the 2006 earthquake in Java. In 2009, Agnes visited Situ Gintung, where a dam failure had caused flooding. She also donated a sum of money to relief efforts and performed several of her songs for the victims.[86] Agnes also helped to raise over Rp 400 million (approx. US$44,000 as of December 2011) for Persis, an association football team based in Surakarta, through a benefit concert held at the Diamond Convention Center in Surakarta.[87] In 2011, she participated at The Save Teen Charity Concert in Jakarta, a benefit concert to raise money to help teenagers who have dropped out of school.[88]
Discography
- Si Meong (1992)
- Yess! (1995)
- Bala-Bala (1996)
- And the Story Goes (2003)
- Whaddup A.. '?! (2005)
- Sacredly Agnezious (2009)
- Agnez Mo (2013)
- AMO (2015)
Presenter
- VAN (Video Anak Anteve) – Antv
- Tralala-Trilili – RCTI
- Diva Romeo 2002 – Trans TV
- MTV Ampuh Indonesia (guest host in 2005) – Global TV[89]
- American Music Awards (special abroad guest host in 2010) - ABC
References
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- ^ "Generasi Oksigen Petai Cina". Gatra (in Indonesian). 21 August 2002. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Terus Bergerak". Suara Merdeka (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 December 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Agnes Monica Percaya Tim Keluarga". Tempo Interaktif (in Indonesian). 3 November 2008. Retrieved 22 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ a b c d "Agnes Monica, 'Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman'" (in Indonesian). KapanLagi.com. 17 December 2005. Retrieved 22 January 2011.
- ^ "Agnes Monica: Ikon Kontroversi, Kehebohan & Kesuksesan" (in Indonesian). Tembang.com. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Agnes Monica – Bala-Bala". YouTube. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f Triwik Kurniasari (29 August 2010). "Agnes Monica: And the success story goes..." The Jakarta Post (in Indonesian). Retrieved 22 January 2011.
- ^ "Mengembangkan Bakat atau Eksploitasi Ekonomi Anak?" (in Indonesian). KapanLagi.com. 14 May 2004. Retrieved 22 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Love Theme: Sinetronnya Kalah Menarik !" (in Indonesian). Tembang.com. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Yana Julio Coba Rangkul Penggemar Baru" (in Indonesian). Tembang.com. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Agnes Monica Rilis Album and the Story Goes" (in Indonesian). Tembang.com. Retrieved 8 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Agnes Monica: Album Barunya Sudah Lepas 35 Ribu Keping!". Tembang.com. 9 October 2003. Retrieved 8 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Whaddup A?! Album Baru Agnes Monica Bareng Keith Martin" (in Indonesian). Tembang.com. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ a b "AMI Awards 2004: Agnes Monica Raih Tiga Penghargaan". Suara Merdeka (in Indonesian). 17 December 2004. Retrieved 8 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Agnes Monica Mencari Makna Persahabatan Sejati" (in Indonesian). KapanLagi.com. 21 May 2004. Retrieved 22 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Agnes Monica Official > Profile > Achievements". Agnes Monica's Official Website. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
- ^ "Agnes Monica Berstatus Mahasiswi Pelita Harapan" (in Indonesian). KapanLagi.com. 24 April 2004. Retrieved 22 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Lari Keliling Senayan". Suara Merdeka (in Indonesian). 1 February 2006. Retrieved 22 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Anugerah Musik Indonesia (AMI) 2006: Samsons dan Agnes Monica Sabet Berbagai Kategori". Gatra (in Indonesian). 21 December 2006. Retrieved 22 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Agnes Monica-Favorite Female Artist MTV Indonesia Award 2006". YouTube. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
- ^ "Asian POP". Retrieved 4 April 2012.
- ^ Putranto 2009, p. 109
- ^ Cordova 2007, p. 12
- ^ Dian, Yulia (9 March 2006). "Romance in the White House" (in Indonesian). Detikhot.com. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
- ^ "'KU T'LAH JATUH CINTA' Sinetron Terbaru Agnes Monica di Indosiar". KapanLagi.com. 19 January 2005. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "'PINK', Sinetron Remaja Yang 'Gue Banget'" (in Indonesian). KapanLagi.com. 4 April 2006. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ a b Hasan, Nur (14 October 2006). "Dahulukan Karir Agnes Cuti Kuliah". detikHot.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 1 May 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Agnes Monica One of Class Music Heroes". Asianbite. 8 March 2009. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
- ^ Putra, Fajar Anugerah (21 March 2007). "Agnes Monica Kepincut Narkoba" (in Indonesian). Detikhot.com. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Konser Agnes Monica di Malaysia Sepi Penonton" (in Indonesian). KapanLagi.com. 26 June 2007. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Royalti untuk Mbah Surip". Kompas (in Indonesian). 13 August 2009. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Agnes Monica Rajai Ajang MTV". Suara Karya (in Indonesian). 30 November 2009. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ Herman, Ami (27 April 2009). "Agnes Monica Pelanggan Trofi Terbaik". Suara Karya (in Indonesian). Retrieved 23 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Agnes Monica Gebrak Pembajak". Kompas (in Indonesian). 21 September 2008. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ Mahgriefie, Lusi Catur (20 February 2008). "Agnes Monica Susah Diubah Menjadi Orang Miskin" (in Indonesian). Okezone.com. Retrieved 22 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ Garcia, Cathy Rose A. (5 October 2008). "5th Asia Song Festival Bigger Than Ever". The Korea Times. Retrieved 22 January 2011.
- ^ "Girls' Generation in Asia Song Fest". The Korea Times. 25 July 2009. Retrieved 22 January 2011.
- ^ "Asia Song Festival 2008: Well Done, Agnes Monica!". Asianbite. 10 October 2008. Retrieved 22 January 2011.
- ^ "The 6th Asia Song Festival". Asia Song Festival. Retrieved 22 January 2011.
- ^ ""아송페, 아이돌 송 페스티벌?"…화려함 속 아쉬움 '셋(종합)" (in Korean). Yahoo! Korea. 20 September 2009. Retrieved 22 January 2011.
- ^ "Sacredly Agnezious, Karya Narsis Agnes". Suara Merdeka (in Indonesian). Retrieved 22 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ Benke, Benny (10 June 2010). "AMI Award 2010: Agnes dan d'Masiv Meraja". Suara Merdeka (in Indonesian). Retrieved 23 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Kansai Yamamoto Festival of Life". GWK Cultural Park. 25 May 2009. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
- ^ Diananto, Wayan (28 April 2010). "Agnes Monica Bicara Politik". Tabloid Bintang (in Indonesian). Retrieved 22 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ P, Hadriani (22 November 2010). "Agnes Monica Manggung di American Music Awards 2010". Tempo Interaktif (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 December 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Agnes Segera Rilis Album Internasional" (in Indonesian). Jawa Pos National Network. 4 February 2011. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "New Album is Coming Along!". Michael Bolton official website. 5 April 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ^ "Gems: The Duets Album (Asian Edition)". CD Wow!. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
- ^ a b "Ambassador Marciel and Agnes Monica Inspire English Students to Chase Their Dreams". Jakarta US Embassy. 9 May 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ "Agnes Monica Info Terbaru via Tweet". Cek & Ricek (in Indonesian). 28 January 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Plakat Million Awards Diserahkan ke Agnes Monica". Kapanlagi.com (in Indonesian). 14 August 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Karena Ku Sanggup in AMI AWARDS 2011". Agnezone. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ^ "Video Klip Paling Inbox Disabet Agnes". Andrie Yudhistira (in Indonesian). 25 September 2011. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
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- ^ "Galakkan Anti Perdagangan Manusia". Batavia.co.id (in Indonesian). 29 April 2010. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "USAID Supports MTV EXIT Concert Tour to Combat Human Trafficking – Agnes Monica Headlines Jakarta Concert". Embassy of the US website. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
- ^ "Spectacular Opening of the 26th SEA Games 2011". Indonesia's Official Tourism Website. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
- ^ "Timbaland, Avicii, and Agnes Monica to perform at UN Global Youth Forum". PR News Wire. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
- ^ "Agnes nominated for MTV Europe award". The Jakarta Post. 22 September 2011. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
- ^ "Agnes Monica Masuk Nominasi Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2012". 1 March 2012.
- ^ "Winners 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards". Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. 1 December 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
- ^ "Format Baru, 'INDONESIAN IDOL 2010' Gaet Agnes Monica" (in Indonesian). KapanLagi.com. 8 January 2010. Retrieved 22 January 2011.
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- ^ http://music.okezone.com/read/2013/08/30/386/858501/agnes-monica-hampir-hapus-kostum-batik-di-mv
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Agnes Monica Jadi Produser Album" (in Indonesian). KapanLagi.com. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Agnes Monica Rayakan Perayaan Imlek di jakarta" (in Indonesian). KapanLagi.com. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ Praditya, Putra (9 June 2011). "Mau Agnes Monica atau Koes Plus?" (in Indonesian). Kemayoran City. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
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suggested) (help) - ^ Diananto, Wayan (27 April 2010). "Cowok-cowok di dekat Agnes Monica" (in Indonesian). Tabloid Bintang. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Agnes Monica Tertutup Soal Asmara" (in Indonesian). Cumi-cumi.com. 26 January 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
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suggested) (help) - ^ http://www.tabloidbintang.com/berita/polah/2825-cowok-cowok-di-dekat-agnes-monica.html
- ^ "Dirly 'Idol' Tak Bantah Pacari Agnes Monica" (in Indonesian). DetikHot. 8 November 2007. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
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- ^ http://saksi.co/Kesaksian_Para_Artis_Kristen.html
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Agnes raises money for the soccer team". The Jakarta Post. 20 January 2009. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
- ^ "Agnes Monica Sihir Penonton di Save Teen Charity".
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