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Agnes Monica

by Suci from Karawang

Agnes Monica Story

Agnes Monica was born in July 1st 1986. She was named Agnes Monica Muljoto. Now, she is well known as Agnes Monica. Even though she was a child, everyone recognized that she was different compared to other children. While other children spent their day with playing with others, she had already started her hard work. She became a singer and released 3 albums called “Si Meong," "Yess" and "Bala-bala." As though that wasn't enough with that career, she became a presenter in VAN (Video Anak Anteve), Tralala-Trilili in RCTI and Diva Romeo in Trans TV. And her hard work got her the prize on 1999. She got an award from Panasonic Awards. She became the most favorite child presenter for her work at Ttralala trilili and the award she received has not stopped but increases more and more every year.

When she was 15 years old, not only did she play in a very big hit series called “ Pernikahan Dini ” but also she was trusted to sing the series theme song. The series itself is a big test for her. Because in the series she had to act as a teenager who got married by accident and has a child. This role is surely hard to act because she is only 15. But once again she proves that she is a real actress. As the result for her role in “Pernikahan Dini” series, she got 4 awards which are: The most popular drama series by viewers choice and most favorite drama actress in 2001 from Panasonic Awards, then in 2002 she got Most popular drama and again most favorite drama actress. And of course when you become a successful actress you will get lot of gossip around you because for playing in this series she is said to be one of the most expensive, highly paid actresses. The year 2002 surely wasa very busy year for her. She acted in 3 series: “Lupus”, “ Kejarlah Daku Kau Kutangkap” and “ Amanda”. For additional information “Kejarlah Daku kau Kutangkap” is a remake from an Indonesia best seller movie.

In 2003 it’s was a busier year for her. She was not only continuing her acting career but also released an album, her first adult album called “ the Story Goes”. The album really shows her mature skill in singing. Look at her voice in the song “ Jera”, “ Ku tlah jatuh cinta “ and “ Bilang Saja “. A lot of big singers helped her to make this album, Ahmad Dhani, Abdee Slank and Titi DJ. The series she played in this year are “ Cewekku Jutek” which also included her song “ Indah” for the theme song and “ Kau yang terindah”. In this year she got 1 award from Panasonic Award for Best Actress.

Some things just get better with age, like wine or Agnes Monica. In 2004, she became more popular. She played in 2 series “ Bunga Perawan” and “ Cantik”. In addition, this year she planned to go international. She started it with winning an award from Anugerah Planet Muzik Singapore for New Female Artist Awards, then along with that she got 3 more awards from AMI Samsung 2004 for her music career Best duo for her collaboration with Ahmad Dhani, Best singer, and Best dance and techno for her song Bilang Saja plus an award from SCTV Award for her acting in Cantik. In 2005, she released her second album titled ‘Whaddup A ‘. She said that this album is definitely showing her style. In this album, she collaborated with US Singer Keith Martin - Although I have to say that “ What They Called Soulmate “ is better than the one that Keith Martin wrote. This album is a definite success. Her 2 singles, Bukan Milikkmu Lagi and Tanpa Kekasihku has became number 1 in MTV AMPUH. Also, in 2006 her 2 international series aired, although it created pros and contras. Still this is a great moment for her.

Nowadays, Agnes Monica has become a role model for Indonesia. She changed her style so many times. And many people are following her style. From her series Amanda, she influence people to use preppy looks for their style and then - don’t forget about her hairstyle. Because of the Amanda series, her hairstyle became famous. I have experienced it myself. Once when I was in a salon I heard one of the customers say this: “ Do you know the Amanda style? Well I want my hair to be like hers”. Not just for the series, her casual style also influenced people. She usually wears tank tops. Now, when you want to try to find a white tank top just ask the shopkeeper” Do you have Agnes Monica tank tops?” and they will understand that.

Performances. That’s what makes people really wait for her. Her performance is always perfect. When people decide to watch an artist perform, they always want the artist's performances to be perfect, including their style, their voices and their communication with the audience. And when you watch Agnes Monica you will get all of that. She is always powerful on the stage - singing and dancing, she can do both of those perfectly. And there are not many Indonesian artists who can dance perfectly like American artists, such as Britney Spears. Once I remembered she ever sang Britney’s Song called “ Me Against the Music” and she sang it better than her. One thing that make people really favor Agnes is because although she is a big actress she never forget her GOD. Unlike the other actress who like to hide their religious side, Agnes is not like that. In every awards she accept she never forget to thank her savior JESUS CHRIST. One day she said: “All I got now is from GOD, so I have to return it again to GOD”

Agnes has played in 2 international series. One with Peter Ho and the other with Jerry Yan. When Agnes decided to go international, it meant that she had to let go her superstar status in Indonesia. And she did it. Accepting that you are nobody in the international world is a must. In her first international series Romance in the White House she played in several episodes only then in The Hospital she played in more episodes than in the RITWH. Agnes is still holding her status and is extremely proud of it. She won't take the chance in the second series. Compared to her condition in Indonesia, where she always be the leading actress, her appearances in the 2 international series will look so small. But that’s the sacrifice that she has to take. Nobody will respect her if she doesn’t start from the bottom. And that what she did. People with narrow minds will think Agnes' roles in this second series means nothing because she is not the leading role. So, I don’t think going international is a hopeless dream. It is something that all the actors and actresses in Indonesia should have, if they want to be successful in the international world. And for me, Agnes already has the package to be successful. It just a matter of time.

Agnes definitely has a lot of fans nowadays. Why? There are a lot of actresses in Indonesia. Why does it have to be Agnes Monica? Agnes is a successful teenager. And her thinking, her achievements encourage others to do the same. Some of the fans even told me that Agnes inspires them. Take sports as an example. Agnes likes to do sports and this thing makes some of her fans do the same. The way she speak her mind, makes the fans dare to speak whatever they have in their minds. Her hard work - she definitely has a very busy schedule. But she still manages to do it and not forget her education. This thing gives spirit to the fans to do all the things that are their duties and do it rightly. Agnes Monica – still a phenomenon and a funky lady !

Page created on 9/2/2007 5:26:58 PM

Last edited 9/2/2007 5:26:58 PM

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