Having started her singing career at a wee age, music has become an inseparable part of Agnes Monica’s life.  Her success both as a singer and an actor has brought her fame, not only in her homeland, Indonesia (where she has won countless music and screen awards), but also in neighboring Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.  Moreover, her on-screen collaborations with Jerry Yan (a quarter of the famous F4) and Peter Ho, have opened up doors for greater success in Taiwan, Mainland China, and the rest of the Asia-Pacific region.  Agnes Monica is one of the fastest rising Asian celebrities; the climbing number of hits on her agnezone.com fan website (one of the most hit sites in the USA) bears testimony of her natural superstar energy.

Born into a Chinese-background family in multi-cultural, diverse Indonesia, Agnes grew up immersing herself in the many different cultures and traditions surrounding and existing in her flesh and blood.  Over the years, her own-written music has grown on to take in these cultural and traditional influences.  Not only that, such exposure to diversity has made it easy for her to incorporate world rhythms into her music.  Latin, soul, rhythm and blues, hiphop and rap are only some of the highlights that one may listen to in her songs, performed equally-well in Bahasa Indonesia and English.  Continuously trying to improve her vocal and piano skills as well as exploring the potential of the Chinese language and culture, the diversity and harmony of Agnes’ existence has made her one of the most versatile and powerful performers around. Not enough of all of that, she is now studying Korean language and Japanese language regarding the demand of her performing in related countries. Recently in October 2008, she performed in Korea for one of the biggest annual event, Asia Song Festival and given the “Best Asian Singer” award.

Agnes’ keenness in music is not only apparent in her musical work and how she keep on listening to a lot references (she notes Timbaland, Danja, Fantasia, Mary J Blige, Usher, and Beyonce as her favourites and sources of inspiration), but also in her desire to strive for an international career.  The collaboration with Keith Martin in her album “Whaddup A…” demonstrated her eagerness, facility and professionalism in teaming-up with international artists to create beautiful, powerful music.  In the USA, Agnes is seeking to expand her passion for MUSIC especially R&B and hiphop where the production and market for these types of music are the largest in the world.

Composing and writing her own songs are not enough for her, she also produced her latest 2 albums that will be released simultaneously (limited edition & Sacredly Agnezious). The limited edition consists of 2 singles, while Sacredly Agnezious will include 14 tracks in it. Through her full dedication and her unquestionable hardwork, she is now the youngest singer in Indonesia who produces her own album, not to mention the collaboration she has done with highly noted international musicians. She manages the whole concept and the branding image of her 2 albums, and she even wrote the storyboard of her videoclips. “...not trying to prove anything to anyone, I’m just an ordinary person trying to do extraordinary things, just like everybody else. Trying to learn and to be better everyday, just like everybody else” is her respond to a lot of compliments thrown at her in regards to her accomplishments and achievements. Gaining trust and respect from a lot of people in her very young age does not satisfy her. She refuses to be a mediocre and stay in her comfort zone.  Her recent progress can be viewed in her latest album “Sacredly Agnezious”.

Her natural attractive Asian looks; her diverse traditional and cultural upbringing; her powerful singing, dancing and acting talents; and her proven quality and continuous progress in music-making… These are key elements for the birth of a new international star…

Away from music and acting, Agnes recognizes the potential of her celebrity status within the community and society.  As the United States Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Anti-drug Ambassador to the Asia-Pacific region, Agnes often delivers speeches and campaigns against drug abuse, particularly among youths.  Her interest in issues and problems confronting children and youths has also brought her to dedicate time and effort for social and community causes in Indonesia, stating that many lessons can be learned from children and youths.  To Agnes, children and youths are the dream of a nation.  And what is life without a dream…? What is life without the passionate desire to be better…?  In the music business, dreaming big is essential; but for Agnes, this dream is made real by combining it with passion and talent.