Wanting to Be Like Lesti Kejora, Genia Dares to Audition for D'Academy 7 in Jakarta

Kapanlagi.com - The enthusiasm of the public for the dangdut talent search event D'Academy 7 is palpable in Jakarta as the closing city of the open auditions. One participant who caught attention is Genia, a girl from Bandung who came to audition at Studio Emtek City, Daan Mogot, West Jakarta, on Sunday (4/5/2025).

Genia admitted that she hesitated to participate in the D'Academy 7 auditions. However, encouragement from her parents and friends made her muster the courage to showcase her singing ability in front of the judges.

"Yeah, I was a bit surprised, like, can I really participate? I just saw my friends urging me to join to develop my talent," said Genia.

1. Have Prepared Yourself

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Although she is from Bandung, Genia claims she did not have difficulty attending the audition in Jakarta because she has been living in a boarding house in Central Jakarta. She also prepared herself as best as she could to face the audition she is participating in today.

"Yes, maybe like doing more sports, memorizing more songs," she revealed.

2. Realizing Dreams

The D'Academy 7 event is a golden opportunity that Genia has long awaited. She feels this moment is the starting point to realize her dream of becoming a professional dangdut singer.

"Yes, this is the opportunity I have been waiting for, for a long time," she said enthusiastically.

3. Hobby of Singing

Genia also explained that her love for the world of singing has grown for a long time. In fact, she has performed singing from stage to stage, following in the footsteps of her mother, who also has a hobby of singing.

"Yes, my mother sings, but just from the stage, it passed down to me," said Genia.

4. Wanting to Be Like Lesti Kejora

One of Genia's biggest motivations to audition is her idol, Lesti Kejora. Coming from Sunda as well, she greatly admires Lesti's successful career journey after becoming the champion of D'Academy.

"Well, here it's DA, sister Lesti. Maybe because we are both from Sunda. So I'm really motivated to join this audition to be like Lesti. Bismillah, I hope my career path can be like Lesti's," she said.

5. Hopes to Become a Star

With high confidence and burning spirit, Genia is optimistic about advancing further in this talent search event. She hopes to become a future dangdut star like the previous D'Academy alumni.

"Yes, I have to be optimistic," Genia concluded.

(kpl/aal/rsp)