The Valuable Journey of Putri DA Who Auditioned at a Young Age and Now Became a Successful Dangdut Singer

Putri DA is the runner up of Dangdut Academy 2017 season 4. When participating in the talent search event, Putri was only 16 years old. She was the youngest contestant among the other participants.

Putri DA was born and raised in Kampung Baru, Balikpapan. In the past, she lived a simple life with her father and mother who have now passed away. Since she was a child, Putri has been able to earn her own money by performing at various wedding events.

Putri DA lost her parents at a young age. Her father passed away in 2018, and her mother also left the 19-year-old singer in 2021. As reported by tribunnews.com, Putri admitted that there are two dangdut singers who have become parental figures for her, namely Beniqno and Erie Suzan.

Putri DA's talent in singing dangdut has been evident since she was a child. She often participated in various singing competitions and became a champion. Since then, Putri has utilized her singing ability to earn money by performing at events such as weddings. The earnings from these events were given to her parents to fulfill their daily needs.

Up to now, Putri DA has produced 9 singles. Some of them are collaboration singles and when she was a member of Byoode. Not only that, Putri also became a model in music videos for songs sung by Hari Putra, Betrand Peto, and Jirayut.

Putri DA is active in filling several television events, usually she plays as a singer and presenter. The television programs include Tasbih, Pop Academy, Liga Dangdut Indonesia (LIDA) 2021, Tukul Arwana One Man Show Special Ramadhan, and Akademi Sahur Indonesia 2022.

Reported by dailyasia.com, Putri DA is the eighth child of nine siblings. Her late father's name was Samsudin, who used to work as a pedicab driver. Meanwhile, her late mother faithfully accompanied Putri from the beginning of the D'Academy audition until becoming the runner-up champion.

Putri DA admits that she was once mocked and belittled by many people because she was only considered a children's singer. But now she has become a successful dangdut star. Putri never stops expressing her gratitude for being at the point she is now.