Amelina (singer)
Amelina | |
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 Amelina in September 2018. | |
| Born | Norazlina binti Amir Sharipuddin 4 August 1974 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia |
| Other names | Alin, Kak Long |
| Education | Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
| Years active | 1994–1999, 2014–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Labels | Warner Music Malaysia (1994–1999) |
Norazlina Amir Sharipuddin, known professionally as Amelina (born 4 August 1974) is a Malaysian singer. She found success during the 1990s.[1][2] She is known for popularizing Dangdut music, a type of popular music, from which she earned the title Ratu Dangdut Malaysia ("Malaysian Queen of Dangdut").[3][4][5]
Early life[edit]
Amelina was born on 4 August 1974 in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. She is the eldest of five children born to Hasmah Ramli and Amir Sharipuddin Abdul Raof. She attended school in her hometown before migrating to Kuala Lumpur to become a singer in 1994 at age 20. Prior to music, she worked in a TDK electronics factory.[6]
As an artist, Amelina was managed by her brother Amir Hanafi and assisted by her mother, Hasmah, who was responsible for the idea to try Dangdut.[7] Amelina gifted her a piece of land in her hometown to build a bungalow to house her family.[8]
Discography[edit]
- Studio albums
- Amelina (1994)
- Asyik (1995)
- Cinta Oh Cinta (1997)
Filmography[edit]
Drama[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | TV channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Sambal | Tipah | TV3 |
| 2019 | Kariah Cak Pong | Mak Ndak Bella | |
| Patah Sayap Bertongkat Paruh | Maznah | Astro Ria | |
| 2021 | Rahimah Tanpa Rahim | Puan Sakinah | TV3 |
Telemovie[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | TV channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Diva Raya[9] | Herself | Astro Ria |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | TV channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gegar Vaganza (season 5) | Herself/Participant | Astro Ria |
| 2021 | Famili Duo | TV3 |
References[edit]
- ^ Feride Hikmet Atak (2 May 2015). "Amelina tidak akan menyanyi sampai tua". mStar Online. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- ^ Norimy Aimi (28 November 2014). "Amelina sanggup mula dari bawah". Mangga. Archived from the original on 7 December 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ "Album dangdut masih laris". Utusan Malaysia. 15 October 1998. Archived from the original on 19 December 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2003.
- ^ Syafil Syazwan Jefri (8 August 2020). "Sukar buang lenggok dangdut". Harian Metro. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- ^ Zaidi Mohamad (21 April 2015). "Amelina 'lelong' gelaran Ratu Dangdut". Berita Harian. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ^ Dennis Chua (27 November 2018). "#Showbiz: I was a 'minah kilang' and I am proud of it – Amelina". New Straits Times. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
- ^ Saharudin Musthafa (24 December 2000). "Rayuan ibu Amelina menjelang Syawal". Utusan Malaysia. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2004.
- ^ "Sri Angkasa pertandingkan 60 kategori". Utusan Malaysia. 14 July 1999. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2010.
- ^ "Dangdut queen returns to small screen". The Malay Mail. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2018.[permanent dead link]
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