Melly Lee: From Village Stage to Dangdut Star & Coach of D'Academy 7

Kapanlagi.com - Who would have thought, the dangdut singer Melly Lee has a career journey full of twists and turns. The woman, whose real name is Meli Nuryani, started everything from stage to stage in her hometown. Born into a simple family in Cianjur, West Java, Melly Lee has shown her talent since childhood.

She is undeterred by various challenges in pursuit of her dreams in the competitive world of dangdut music. Her struggle is a testament that hard work and perseverance will yield sweet results. Ultimately, she succeeded in winning the famous Dangdut competition and is now actively mentoring new talents.

Melly Lee's story of becoming a dangdut star is worth being an inspiration for many young generations. Check it out here, KLovers!

1. The Beginning of Melly Lee's Struggle

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Melly Lee, or Meli Nuryani, is a talented singer, actress, and presenter from Indonesia. She was born into a very humble family in Cianjur, West Java, but her spirit never waned.

The family's modest economic situation did not make Melly Lee despair in pursuing her dreams in the entertainment world.

2. Resilient Mentality from Stage to Stage

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Since childhood, Melly Lee has been paving her career by singing from stage to stage at various local events. This experience greatly helped in developing her mentality and honing her skills in front of many people.

She also often participates in various singing talent competitions, especially in the dangdut genre, to continuously test her abilities.

3. Once Forbidden by Her Father to Become a Dangdut Singer

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Melly Lee's journey in the world of dangdut music professionally began in 2018 when she participated in the Indonesian Dangdut Contest (KDI) under the stage name Amel.

Although now known as a successful dangdut singer, Melly Lee was once not allowed by her father to become a dangdut singer, which was a significant challenge for her.

4. Surprise at the Indonesian Dangdut League 2020

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The failures Melly Lee experienced previously bore sweet fruit when she successfully became the first winner in the talent search event of the Indonesian Dangdut League (LIDA) 2020 broadcast on Indosiar.

This victory became an important turning point in Melly Lee's story until she became a dangdut star.

5. LIDA 2020: Champion in the Midst of a Pandemic

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At that time, Melly Lee represented West Java Province and was only 15 years old, showcasing extraordinary talent at a young age.

The LIDA 2020 competition was held without an audience in the studio due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a unique situation.

She managed to defeat Gunawan and Hari, and received a cash prize of Rp500 million which she gave to her parents as a form of devotion.

6. Making History at D'Academy Asia 6

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After winning LIDA 2020, Melly Lee achieved remarkable success by winning the first champion title at D'Academy Asia 6 (DA Asia 6).

This achievement further solidified her position as one of the top dangdut stars in Asia.

7. Melly Lee's Victory on the International Stage

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She successfully defeated two tough competitors from the Philippines, Lovely and Kier King, who each took the runner-up positions first and second.

Melly Lee's victory marks a new history for D'Academy Asia, as Indonesia only sent one representative to advance to the Grand Final.

8. Melly Lee Now Becomes a D'Coach for D'Academy 7

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Currently, Melly Lee has been entrusted to be one of the D'Coaches in the talent search event D'Academy 7, showcasing recognition of her expertise.

As a D'Coach, Melly Lee guides participants in the competition, sharing her knowledge and experience.

Along with other D'Coaches, namely Fildan Rahayu and Selfi Yamma, she plays a role in mentoring the young talents in D'Academy 7.

(kpl/ums)