Amelina (singer)
Amelina | |
|---|---|
 Amelina in September 2018. | |
| Born | Norazlina binti Amir Sharipuddin 4 August 1974 |
| Other names | Alin, Kak Long |
| Education | Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) |
| Occupation | Singer, actress |
| Years active | 1994–1999, 2014–present |
| Spouse | Reduan Mahmood
(m. 1999; div. 2016) |
| Children | 6 |
| 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 who gain success in the 1990s.[1][2] She is widely known for popularizing Dangdut music which is presented in contemporary pop, earning her the title, Ratu Dangdut Malaysia ("Malaysian Queen of Dangdut") due to her success and achievements in recording sales of each of her albums.[3][4][5]
Early life
Amelina was born on 4 August 1974 in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. The eldest of five siblings to Hasmah Ramli and Amir Sharipuddin Abdul Raof, she grew up and attended school in her hometown before migrating to Kuala Lumpur to become a singer in 1994 when she was 20 years old.. Prior to venturing into the art of music, she worked in an electronics factory TDK for almost two years.[6]
While being an artist, Amelina was managed by his brother, Amir Hanafi or affectionately known as Angah and assisted by his mother, Hasmah. Her mother was the person responsible for sparking the idea for his to try the rhythm of Dangdut.[7] During her popularity, Amelina, who was close to her father Amir Sharifuddin, once gifted a piece of land in her hometown to build a bungalow that housed their family there until now.[8]
Discography
- Studio albums
- Amelina (1994)
- Asyik (1995)
- Cinta Oh Cinta (1997)
Filmography
Drama
| 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
| Year | Title | Role | TV channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Diva Raya[9] | Herself | Astro Ria |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | TV channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gegar Vaganza (season 5) | Herself/Participant | Astro Ria |
| 2021 | Famili Duo | TV3 |
References
- ^ 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 2014-12-07. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ "Album dangdut masih laris". Utusan Malaysia. 15 October 1998. Archived from the original on 2014-12-19. 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. 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 2015-12-22. Retrieved 22 October 2004.
- ^ "Sri Angkasa pertandingkan 60 kategori". Utusan Malaysia. 14 July 1999. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 4 March 2010.
- ^ "Dangdut queen returns to small screen". The Malay Mail. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2018.