★ HOW OLD IS MELLY GOESLAW?
Melly Goeslaw is 52 years old, born January 7, 1974 in Indonesia · Capricorn.
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About
Melly Goeslaw turned Indonesian rock into a decade-spanning career as singer, songwriter, and actress. Born in Bandung in 1974, she co-founded the band Potret in 1995 after meeting bandmates Anto Hoed and Andi Ayunir while backing Katon Bagaskara. Her 1999 solo debut *Melly* found wider audience through the 2002 film *Ada Apa Dengan Cinta?*, for which she and her husband won a Citra Award. A Capricorn known for eccentric stage presence and controversial early themes, she has written over 500 songs.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Melliana Cessy Goeslaw is an Indonesian singer, songwriter, politician, and actress born 7 January 1974 in Bandung. She began singing in fifth grade, then writing songs and working as a backing vocalist for Elfa Secioria in high school; her family relocated to Jakarta to support her career. While touring as a backing vocalist for Katon Bagaskara, she met Anto Hoed and Andi Ayunir; after marrying Hoed, the three formed Potret in 1995. Their 1995 debut album achieved immediate commercial success, establishing all three members as major figures in Indonesian rock.
Goeslaw released her self-titled solo album *Melly* in 1999, which sold well, but gained broader recognition after writing and performing the soundtrack to the 2002 film *Ada Apa Dengan Cinta?* alongside her husband. The pair won a Citra Award for their work at the 2004 Indonesian Film Festival. She continued releasing solo albums and film soundtracks throughout the 2000s, establishing herself as one of Indonesia's most sought-after film composers. In 2005, she released a collection of short stories marking her tenth anniversary as a professional musician; four years later, she directed a concert celebrating Bandung's bicentenary.
Her stage persona has drawn comparisons to Björk for its eccentric costumes, dramatic makeup, and unconventional hair colors. Early Potret tracks like "Salah" and "Bunda" were ranked by Rolling Stone Indonesia among the greatest Indonesian songs of all time, though the publication noted a decline in songwriting quality after *Ada Apa Dengan Cinta?*. As a Capricorn born under a Life Path 11, Goeslaw combines ambitious creative output with intuitive, visionary songwriting.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Melly Goeslaw began singing in fifth grade in Bandung, then wrote songs and worked as a backing vocalist for Elfa Secioria during high school. Her family relocated to Jakarta to support her music career. While backing Katon Bagaskara on a promotional tour, she met Anto Hoed and Andi Ayunir, the musicians who would become her bandmates and, in Hoed's case, her husband. The three formed Potret in 1995, launching her to national recognition with their debut album.
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Trivia
- Melly Goeslaw has written over 500 songs as of 2011.
- Two of her songs with Potret, "Salah" and "Bunda", were selected by Rolling Stone Indonesia as some of the best Indonesian songs of all time.
- Her onstage persona has been compared to Björk for its eccentric costumes, heavy makeup, and wild hair colors.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Melly Goeslaw?
- Melly Goeslaw is 52 years old (born January 7, 1974).
- When is Melly Goeslaw's birthday?
- Melly Goeslaw was born on January 7, 1974.
- What is Melly Goeslaw's zodiac sign?
- Melly Goeslaw is a Capricorn, born January 7, 1974.
- What is Melly Goeslaw's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Melly Goeslaw was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Melly Goeslaw from?
- Melly Goeslaw is from Indonesia.
- What does Melly Goeslaw do?
- Melly Goeslaw is a actor.
- Is Melly Goeslaw still alive?
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