Amelina (singer)

Norazlina Amir Sharipuddin, known professionally as Amelina (born 4 August 1974) is a Malaysian singer. She found success during the 1990s.[1][2] She is known for popularizing Dangdut music, a type of popular music, from which she earned the title Ratu Dangdut Malaysia ("Malaysian Queen of Dangdut").[3][4][5]

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Amir Sharipuddin is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Norazlina. The Arabic-derived word "bin" or "binti"/"binte", if used, means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Amelina
Amelina in September 2018.
Born
Norazlina binti Amir Sharipuddin

(1974-08-04) 4 August 1974
Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Other namesAlin, Kak Long
EducationSijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
Occupation(s)Singer, actress
Years active1994–1999, 2014–present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
LabelsWarner Music Malaysia (1994–1999)

Early life

Amelina was born on 4 August 1974 in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. She was the eldest of five children born to Hasmah Ramli and Amir Sharipuddin Abdul Raof. She attended school in her hometown before migrating to Kuala Lumpur to become a singer in 1994 at age 20. Prior to music, she worked in a TDK electronics factory.[6]

As an artist, Amelina was managed by her brother Amir Hanafi and assisted by her mother, Hasmah, who was responsible for the idea to try Dangdut.[7] Amelina gifted a piece of land in her hometown to build a bungalow to house her family.[8]

Discography
Studio albums
  • Amelina (1994)
  • Asyik (1995)
  • Cinta Oh Cinta (1997)

Filmography

Drama
Year Title Role TV channels
1996 Sambal Tipah TV3
2019 Kariah Cak Pong Mak Ndak Bella
Patah Sayap Bertongkat Paruh Maznah Astro Ria
2021 Rahimah Tanpa Rahim Puan Sakinah TV3

Telemovie
Year Title Role TV channels
2017 Diva Raya[9] Herself Astro Ria

Television
Year Title Role TV channels
2018 Gegar Vaganza (season 5) Herself/Participant Astro Ria
2021 Famili Duo TV3

References
  1. Feride Hikmet Atak (2 May 2015). "Amelina tidak akan menyanyi sampai tua". mStar Online. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
  2. Norimy Aimi (28 November 2014). "Amelina sanggup mula dari bawah". Mangga. Archived from the original on 7 December 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  3. "Album dangdut masih laris". Utusan Malaysia. 15 October 1998. Archived from the original on 19 December 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2003.
  4. Syafil Syazwan Jefri (8 August 2020). "Sukar buang lenggok dangdut". Harian Metro. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  5. Zaidi Mohamad (21 April 2015). "Amelina 'lelong' gelaran Ratu Dangdut". Berita Harian. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  6. Dennis Chua (27 November 2018). "#Showbiz: I was a 'minah kilang' and I am proud of it – Amelina". New Straits Times. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  7. Saharudin Musthafa (24 December 2000). "Rayuan ibu Amelina menjelang Syawal". Utusan Malaysia. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2004.
  8. "Sri Angkasa pertandingkan 60 kategori". Utusan Malaysia. 14 July 1999. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2010.
  9. "Dangdut queen returns to small screen". The Malay Mail. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
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