Evie Tamala Doesn't Have Children, Here are 8 Rarely Known Facts - Many Young Dangdut Singers Cover Her Songs

Kapanlagi.com - Senior dangdut singer Evie Tamala has become one of the legends in the Indonesian dangdut industry. Starting her career in 1982, Evie Tamala is still active until now, and her songs are still widely covered by young dangdut singers who are emerging these days.

Many netizens are curious about the latest news of this dangdut singer from Tasikmalaya. Compared to her peers such as Cici Paramida, Ikke Nurjanah, and Rita Sugiarto, Evie's name is relatively less highlighted, especially her personal life.

KLovers, here are some rarely known facts about Evie Tamala. Hopefully, it can answer the curiosity of netizens and KLovers!

1. Real Name

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Evie Tamala's real name is Cucu Suryaningsih. When her second album was released in 1988, she started using the name Evie Tamala. It is not known for certain where the name Evie came from, while Tamala is an acronym for her birthplace, Tasikmalaya.

At the beginning of her career, Evie used the stage name Uce Arifina when performing with the melayu orchestra Sinar Remaja. Together with the orchestra, Evie performed in Tasikmalaya and even in Bandung.

2. Talent Discovered by Muchtar B

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The name Muchtar B may not be unfamiliar to fans of old dangdut music. He is a famous dangdut songwriter and music producer. Some of his successful songs in the market include Pagi Sore, Dokter Cinta, and Duh Engkang.

The meeting with Muchtar B led Evie to enter the recording studio in 1986. At that time, Muchtar heard Evie's soft and melodious voice. Muchtar immediately invited her to record her first album with a song composed by Muchtar B himself.

3. Third Album Great Success

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One year after her second album, Evie Tamala released her third album in 1989. The album titled Dokter Cinta is what skyrocketed Evie's career in the dangdut music scene in the country. She was on par with famous dangdut singers at the time such as Elvy Sukaesih and Rita Sugiarto.

This success was followed by the success of her subsequent albums such as Cinta Ketok Magic, Rembulan Malam, and Selamat Malam.

4. Personal Life

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Evie Tamala is the youngest of six siblings. Evie was previously married to a man named Heru in an unknown year. This marriage did not last and they divorced.

In 2003, Evie remarried a man named Malik. Until now, their marriage has not been blessed with children.

5. Many Young Dangdut Singers Cover Her Songs

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KLovers must often hear dangdut songs titled Rembulan Malam, Selamat Malam, Rahasia Cinta, Aku Rindu Padamu, Kandas, Nada Nada Cinta, Permata Hati. Yes, those songs were popularized by Evie in the mid-90s. Those songs have been covered with different arrangements by young dangdut singers.

6. Still Exist and Productive

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Although rarely appearing on television, Evie Tamala is still existent in the dangdut world with several off-air performances. Her voice is said to still be as melodious as when she was young. Evie Tamala is also considered suitable to be a judge in dangdut talent search events on several television shows.

Recently, Evie Tamala has released several new singles through her YouTube channel. These singles serve as a remedy for longing for her loyal fans, whose numbers are still quite large to this day.

7. Simple Life

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Evie Tamala is known as a humble dangdut singer. She never shows off her wealth despite having a lot of assets from royalties and performances over the years.

Her house in her hometown is also considered simple. Evie Tamala's house is located in Cigalontang District, Tasikmalaya Regency. Like houses in the area in general, the front looks ordinary. Meanwhile, the terrace is equipped with a long canopy that covers the entire front area.

8. Maintaining Social Connections

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Evie Tamala still often meets with fellow dangdut singers from her era. It is not uncommon for Evie to hang out with Ikke Nurjanah and friends when they gather or have a gathering.

In addition to Ikke Nurjanah, there are also several famous names who join the gathering. There are Camelia Malik, Nana Mardiana, and Ine Sinthya.

(kpl/ums)