Melly Goeslaw

Indonesian singer and songwriter, born 7 January 1974. She began singing while in the fifth grade, then began writing songs and took work as a backing vocalist for Elfa Secioria in high school. While providing backing vocals for a promotional tour by Katon Bagaskara, she met Anto Hoed and Andi Ayunir. After marrying Hoed, the three formed the band Potret in 1993. After releasing several albums with Potret, Goeslaw attempted to begin a solo career, releasing her self-titled debut album "Melly" in 1999. She became more popular as a solo artist after providing the soundtrack for the 2002 hit film Ada Apa dengan Cinta? together with her husband.