Melliana Cessy Goeslaw, popularly known as Melly Goeslaw, is a famous Indonesian singer, songwriter, composer, producer, and author.
She first discovered her love for music when she began singing in fifth grade. Goeslaw began writing her own songs in high school and even sang backing vocals for an Indonesian singer. Alfa Ciorria.
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- Full name: Melliana Cessy Goeslaw
- Stage name: Melly Goeslaw
- Date of Birth: January 7, 1974
- Age: 50
- Birthplace: Bandung, Indonesia
- Nationality: Indonesian
- Occupation: Singer-songwriter
- Height: 1.63 m
- Parents: Melky Goeslaw and Ersi Sukaesih
- Siblings: Abraham Goeslaw, Tommy and Yuli
- Spouse: Antoine Hodgson
- Children: Anakku Lelaki “Ale” Hoed and Pria Bernama “Abe” Hoed
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $1 million to $5 million
Early life and education
Mellie Geslau was born on January 7, 1974, in Bandung, Indonesia to parents Meki Geslau and Elsie Sukasi. Mellie grew up with her three siblings Abraham Geslau, Tommy, and Yuli.
Melly was educated at the prestigious Trisakti University in Jakarta and obtained a degree in Education. As an Indonesian national, Melly’s ethnicity is Indonesian and her religion is Islam.
Profession
Melly Goeslaw, a famous Indonesian singer, started a successful solo career after making her mark in the band PortletHer self-titled debut album sold well and established her as a solo artist.
However, Goeslaw’s breakthrough came with the soundtrack to the 2002 teen film “Then why do you still love me?” (What Happened to Love?), which she co-wrote with her husband. This soundtrack made her more popular as a solo artist than Portletearning her the title of “Queen of Soundtracks”.
Goeslaw’s talents as a score composer continued to be recognized, and she went on to create scores for several other films, including “Eiffel…I fell in love with it” (2003), “Do you believe me?” (What is the Meaning of Love?) (2005) “Butterfly” (2007), and “Trust is key” (When Love Prays) (2009).
Soundtrack “Trust is key” It was particularly challenging for Goeslaw because it is a religious film that required her to be extra careful in her handling.
In addition to her musical work, Goeslaw has demonstrated her versatility as a writer. In 2005, she published a collection of stories celebrating her tenth year as a singer, one of which is About Dia (About Him (or Her)), which was later adapted into a film by the director “Then why do you still love me?”Rudy Sojawo.
Awards and nominations
- Anugerah Musik Indonesia (AMI) Awards:
- Best Songwriter (twice) – 2004 and 2008
- Best Pop Album Nominated – 2005
- International Songwriting Competition:
- Song Award “Lulu” 2009
- Indonesia Film Festival
Social Media
- Instagram account: @melly_goeslaw
- Facebook account: Melly Goeslaw
- Twitter: @melly_goeslaw
Personal life
Melly Goeslaw and Anto Hoed are a much-loved couple in the Indonesian entertainment industry, known for their long-lasting and stable relationship. The two have been together for many years and have two children, Anakku Lelaki “Ale” Hoed and Pria Bernama “Abe” Hoed.
Discography
- Most Popular Sepanjang Mas
- Best Songs
- KOMPILASI Original Soundtrack TERPOPULER
- Top 30 songs
net worth
Melly Goeslaw is an undeniably successful and influential figure in the Indonesian music scene. The singer-songwriter’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million, cementing her status as one of the country’s most prominent and successful music artists.
