Agnes Monica (born Agnes Monica Muljoto on July 1, 1986) is an Indonesian pop singer, dancer, actress, songwriter, and producer. Her first teen album "..And The Story Goes" (2003) made her popular as a teenage singer.It was a big success in Indonesia with the singles "Bilang Saja", "Jera" and "Cinta Mati". Then she released her second album "Whaddup A.. '?!" (2005). Her second album was also a success, with a hit single, "Tak Ada Logika". It sold 50,000 copies in 10 days. Her third album was "Sacredly Agnezious" (2009), with her greatest hit single, "Matahariku".
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Her success has brought her fame not only in her homeland, Indonesia, but also in neighboring Asian countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines and in the Netherlands. Her performance at the 2008 Asia Song Festival in Seoul, Korea, led to fame in Taiwan, Korea, China and the rest of the Asia-Pacific region. She is the only singer in Indonesia who has own dance group called, Nezindahood, which always come along whenever Agnes performs.In 2009, she began planning to launch an international career, and started Mandarin lessons. One result of this was her role in two Taiwanese drama series, "Romance in the White House" with Peter Ho, and "The Hospital" with Jerry Yan.1995-2002: Career breakthrough
Agnes started her career at the age of 6 as a singer and host of a children's TV show. As a child singer she released three albums called Si Meong, Yess and Bala-bala. She became a presenter of VAN (Video Anak Antv) on Antv, Tralala-Trilili on RCTI and Diva Romeo on Trans TV. In 1999, she won a Panasonic Award.
When Agnes was 15 years old, she had a role in a soap opera called Pernikahan Dini, singing the series theme song.As the result of her role in Pernikahan Dini series, she won four awards : two Panasonic Awards in 2001, for The most popular drama series by viewers choice and most favorite drama actress, and two SCTV awards in 2002 for Most Popular Drama and best actress.
2003-2004: And The Story Goes...
In 2003, Agnes released her album And The Story Goes....She also starred in TV series including Cewekku Jutek, for which she also recorded the theme song "Indah",, and "Kau yang terindah". She won a Panasonic Award for Favorite TV Drama Star and also as SCTV Award for Best Actress.
In 2004, she starred in two series, Bunga Perawan and Cantik. She won a Planet Music Award for New Female Artist, and three AMI Awards for Best Duo for her collaboration with Ahmad Dhani in the song "Cinta Mati", Best singer, and Best dance and techno for her song "Bilang Saja", plus an SCTV Award for her acting in Cantik.
2005-2007: Whaddup A.. '?! and overseas career development
In 2005, Agnes released her album Whaddup A.. ?! in collaboration with US singer Keith Martin.Two singles, "Bukan Milikmu Lagi" and "Tanpa Kekasihku" has reached number 1 in MTV AMPUH (Indonesian). She won an SCTV Award for best actress. and an award from Indonesian News Channel for Music Video favorite Female.
In 2006, She won many awards such as : SCTV Music Awards for Famous Pop Solo Album, MTV Indonesia Music Awards for favorite female artist, Panasonic Awards for Favorite Female TV Drama Star, 2 awards from VMI awards (Indonesian) for Favorite Video Clip and Best Actress in Video Clip "Tampa Kekasihku", 3 awards from AMI Awards for Best Pop Female Solo Artist, Best R&B production for Solo, Duo, or Group category, and Best Design Graphis : Lesin Design, and Gadis Award for Go Regional. Agnes was involved in shooting the drama The Hospital in Taiwan, where she acted alongside Jerry Yan, a member of the band F4.She also acted in the drama Romance in the White House alongside Peter Ho, though she only appeared in a few episodes.While generally Indonesian students finish high school in six years, Agnes finished on only four years. She took a one-year year break from studying to act in Shanghai and Taiwan in 2008. She dropped out of university to pursue her ambition for international success and plans to start her music career in the USA.
In 2007, She won two more awards for Best Performance Artist from Go Show and Extravaganza 3rd birthday. Agnes Monica was also appointed by DEA (Drugs Enforcement Administration) and IDEC Far East Region as the Anti Drugs Ambassador to promote drug-free life for youngsters in Indonesia. The task requires Agnes Monica to travel to 18 Asian countries in support of the international anti-drugs campaign, including Nepal, South Korea, China, India and Australia. According to the Chairman of IDEC Far East Region, Mr. Thanos, they chose Agnes after a long observation. They considered her a perfect choice as apart from being famous in east and south-east Asia, Agnes has a healthy life-style and has achieved many successes.In the end of 2007, Agnes Monica has been called as a Star Entertainer 2007.
2008-present: NEZ, Sacredly Agnezious
In 2008, Agnes released a mini album titled NEZ in DVD/VCD format. It contains two new videos, "Matahariku" and "Godai Aku Lagi". Agnes won an MTV Indonesia award for Most Favorite Female Artist. Because of her work in the past, Agnes received the Most Favorite Singer and Wannabe Award in the Nickelodeon Indonesia Kids Choice Awards 2008 (The first Kids Choice Awards in Asia).[12] Agnes still has not started her "international debut" but she won an award at the Asia Song Festival 2008 held in Seoul, Korea as The Best Singer Award from the committee of Asia Song Festival 2008.Her appearance in the series Jelita made her popular in Malaysia. It was watched by nearly two million Malaysians.
In 2009, Agnes released her Sacredly Agnezious in two versions: the first contains 10 songs and the second version was a limited edition, containing 13 songs (10 songs from the first version plus three songs, Intro, Interlude and Outro). A special version of the limited edition is on the front cover, both the text and logo Sacredly Agnezious was coated with gold.
Agnes become one of 17 musicians to receive a Talk Less Do More Award from Class Mild Award, naming her a Class Music Hero. Agnes Monica also became the youngest of all Class Music Heroes. This is was her first award in 2009.On February, she became the new Channel V AMP (Asia Music Platform) Artiste and was featured for two days on the channel.
Agnes Monica is the highest paid actress in Indonesia. She is paid 60 million Rupiah per TV series episode.
Fundraising
Agnes has conducted fundraising activities for victims of the 2004 Tsunami in Aceh and the earthquake victims in Java. In 2009, Agnes visited Situ Gintung and helped many disaster victims there by singing a few of her songs.Agnes Monica also helped raise over Rp 400 million for Persis, Surakarta’s soccer team, through a benefit concert held at the Diamond Convention Center in Surakarta
Agnes started her career at the age of 6 as a singer and host of a children's TV show. As a child singer she released three albums called Si Meong, Yess and Bala-bala. She became a presenter of VAN (Video Anak Antv) on Antv, Tralala-Trilili on RCTI and Diva Romeo on Trans TV. In 1999, she won a Panasonic Award.
When Agnes was 15 years old, she had a role in a soap opera called Pernikahan Dini, singing the series theme song.As the result of her role in Pernikahan Dini series, she won four awards : two Panasonic Awards in 2001, for The most popular drama series by viewers choice and most favorite drama actress, and two SCTV awards in 2002 for Most Popular Drama and best actress.
2003-2004: And The Story Goes...
In 2003, Agnes released her album And The Story Goes....She also starred in TV series including Cewekku Jutek, for which she also recorded the theme song "Indah",, and "Kau yang terindah". She won a Panasonic Award for Favorite TV Drama Star and also as SCTV Award for Best Actress.
In 2004, she starred in two series, Bunga Perawan and Cantik. She won a Planet Music Award for New Female Artist, and three AMI Awards for Best Duo for her collaboration with Ahmad Dhani in the song "Cinta Mati", Best singer, and Best dance and techno for her song "Bilang Saja", plus an SCTV Award for her acting in Cantik.
2005-2007: Whaddup A.. '?! and overseas career development
In 2005, Agnes released her album Whaddup A.. ?! in collaboration with US singer Keith Martin.Two singles, "Bukan Milikmu Lagi" and "Tanpa Kekasihku" has reached number 1 in MTV AMPUH (Indonesian). She won an SCTV Award for best actress. and an award from Indonesian News Channel for Music Video favorite Female.
In 2006, She won many awards such as : SCTV Music Awards for Famous Pop Solo Album, MTV Indonesia Music Awards for favorite female artist, Panasonic Awards for Favorite Female TV Drama Star, 2 awards from VMI awards (Indonesian) for Favorite Video Clip and Best Actress in Video Clip "Tampa Kekasihku", 3 awards from AMI Awards for Best Pop Female Solo Artist, Best R&B production for Solo, Duo, or Group category, and Best Design Graphis : Lesin Design, and Gadis Award for Go Regional. Agnes was involved in shooting the drama The Hospital in Taiwan, where she acted alongside Jerry Yan, a member of the band F4.She also acted in the drama Romance in the White House alongside Peter Ho, though she only appeared in a few episodes.While generally Indonesian students finish high school in six years, Agnes finished on only four years. She took a one-year year break from studying to act in Shanghai and Taiwan in 2008. She dropped out of university to pursue her ambition for international success and plans to start her music career in the USA.
In 2007, She won two more awards for Best Performance Artist from Go Show and Extravaganza 3rd birthday. Agnes Monica was also appointed by DEA (Drugs Enforcement Administration) and IDEC Far East Region as the Anti Drugs Ambassador to promote drug-free life for youngsters in Indonesia. The task requires Agnes Monica to travel to 18 Asian countries in support of the international anti-drugs campaign, including Nepal, South Korea, China, India and Australia. According to the Chairman of IDEC Far East Region, Mr. Thanos, they chose Agnes after a long observation. They considered her a perfect choice as apart from being famous in east and south-east Asia, Agnes has a healthy life-style and has achieved many successes.In the end of 2007, Agnes Monica has been called as a Star Entertainer 2007.
2008-present: NEZ, Sacredly Agnezious
In 2008, Agnes released a mini album titled NEZ in DVD/VCD format. It contains two new videos, "Matahariku" and "Godai Aku Lagi". Agnes won an MTV Indonesia award for Most Favorite Female Artist. Because of her work in the past, Agnes received the Most Favorite Singer and Wannabe Award in the Nickelodeon Indonesia Kids Choice Awards 2008 (The first Kids Choice Awards in Asia).[12] Agnes still has not started her "international debut" but she won an award at the Asia Song Festival 2008 held in Seoul, Korea as The Best Singer Award from the committee of Asia Song Festival 2008.Her appearance in the series Jelita made her popular in Malaysia. It was watched by nearly two million Malaysians.
In 2009, Agnes released her Sacredly Agnezious in two versions: the first contains 10 songs and the second version was a limited edition, containing 13 songs (10 songs from the first version plus three songs, Intro, Interlude and Outro). A special version of the limited edition is on the front cover, both the text and logo Sacredly Agnezious was coated with gold.
Agnes become one of 17 musicians to receive a Talk Less Do More Award from Class Mild Award, naming her a Class Music Hero. Agnes Monica also became the youngest of all Class Music Heroes. This is was her first award in 2009.On February, she became the new Channel V AMP (Asia Music Platform) Artiste and was featured for two days on the channel.
Agnes Monica is the highest paid actress in Indonesia. She is paid 60 million Rupiah per TV series episode.
Fundraising
Agnes has conducted fundraising activities for victims of the 2004 Tsunami in Aceh and the earthquake victims in Java. In 2009, Agnes visited Situ Gintung and helped many disaster victims there by singing a few of her songs.Agnes Monica also helped raise over Rp 400 million for Persis, Surakarta’s soccer team, through a benefit concert held at the Diamond Convention Center in Surakarta
