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Dewi Liana Seriestha
Born
Dewi Liana Yudhi Seriestha

(1989-09-07) 7 September 1989 (age 35)
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Alma materAkademi Seni Budaya Dan Warisan Kebangsaan (ASWARA)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
  • model
  • beauty pageant titleholder
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss World Malaysia 2014
Miss World Talent 2014
Years active2005–2010
2014–present
Hair colourBlack[1]
Eye colourBlack
Major
competition(s)		Miss World Malaysia 2014
(Winner)
Miss World 2014
(Top 25)
Musical career
GenresPop
InstrumentVocals
Labels

Dewi Liana Seriestha[3] (born 7 September 1989) is a Malaysian[4] singer, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Malaysia World 2014. She represents her country at Miss World 2014 at London, England where she placed as one of the Top 25 quarter-finalist and also became the first Malaysian to win the Miss World Talent award.[5]

Early life

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Seriestha was born in Kuching city centre but hails from Kampung Tematu, which is a residential neighbourhood in the Padawan suburban area of the city outside city limits.

Her father, Yudhi Seriestha is an Indonesian musician and singer of Chinese descent while her mother Catherine Noep anak Sigit is a Malaysian Bidayuh singer. She is the third of four siblings.[4] She come second in a national singing competition, Bintang Kecil RTM in 2000.[6] In 2005, she moved to Kuala Lumpur with her parents to pursue her career.[7] Seriestha graduated from National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (ASWARA) in November 2015.[3]

Career

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2005–2010: Mentor and Miss Fair and Lovely World Harvest Festival 2010

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In 2005, Seriestha made her national television debut in a singing competition, Mentor, which was aired on TV3.[8] She was only 16 and was the youngest finalist of the show. Seriestha also ventured into acting. In 2009–2010, she acted for Malay drama, Kembali, Nilai Cinta Diana and Patung Cinta for Radio Televisyen Malaysia.[8]

In 2010, she joined a Sarawak-based beauty pageant Miss Fair & Lovely World Harvest Festival where she finished as first runner up and also a subsidiary title for Miss Talent.[9]

2014–2016: World Championships of Performing Arts, Miss World 2014 and first single

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In 2014, Seriestha was chosen to represent Malaysia at World Championships of Performing Arts.[10] She won the gold medal for classical opera, three silver medals for contemporary, world music and variety category (vocal), a special accolade under Industry Award and a medal for classical champion of WCOPA. In August 2014, she was crowned as Miss World Malaysia 2014 at Corus Hotel, Kuala Lumpur where she had the rights to be the representative for Malaysia in Miss World 2014 held in London. She won the Miss World Talent title and was named one of the Top 25 quarter-finalist.

During the Eid al-Fitr in 2015, Seriestha joined other 10 celebrities for a charity show held in Kuching, Sarawak alongside Malaysian pop diva, Ziana Zain for the show "Aidilfitri with Ziana Zain & Friends".[11]

On 4 September 2015, Seriestha releases her first single, Hati Telah Dimiliki on Spotify[12] and iTunes.[13] The single is the theme song for a TV3 series, Waris Kasih.

In November 2015, she was awarded Asia Outstanding Achievement Award during the Asia Golden Dragon Awards 2015/2016 for her series of achievements during the WCOPA as well as the Miss World 2014.[3]

She performed at the national-level Chinese New Year open house at Sibu Town Square in February 2016.[14] The event was attended by the then Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak.[14] In July 2016, she announced that her second single is still in the works and she would be signing with Warner Music Malaysia.[7] She composed the single herself.[7]

In December 2016, She performed at the national-level Christmas open house at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur alongside David Arumugam, Cassidy Anderson and Michael Leaner.[15] The event was attended by the then Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Tourism and Culture Minister Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz, Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai and Human Resources Minister Richard Riot Anak Jaem

2017–present: Second single, new label and first English single

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Seriestha's second single, "Seindah Berdua" was released to digital platforms such as iTunes, Apple Music and Spotify on 20 January 2017, under Warner Music Malaysia.[16] In May 2017, she was chosen as the icon and a keynote speaker for International Dayak Culture Day in Bengkayang Regency, Indonesia.[17] She was also crowned as The Most Beautiful Dayak Woman during the Dayak Culture Day 2017.[17]

In July 2018, she performed in a musical theater, Sarawak: An Indigenous Journey. The musical theater is held in conjunction with the second edition of Rainforest Fringe Festival, a run-up to the Rainforest World Music Festival.[18][19]

In October 2018, it was announced that her single "Seindah Berdua" has advanced into the semi-finals of the 33rd Anugerah Juara Lagu.[20]

Seriestha's first English single, "I Love You" was released on 1 February 2019. The song was co-written by herself and Mark Woods.[21] The music video for the single was released on YouTube on 24 April 2019.

In June 2019, she performed alongside Dennis Lau, Namewee, Aisyah Aziz, Jeryl Lee, Lee Elaine, Jimmy Sax, Dennis Yin, NAMA, and Fara Dolhadi for The Chosen by Dennis Lau & Friends Concert held at Mega Star Arena, Kuala Lumpur.[22] The concert represents the start of Lau's Give Back movement in collaboration with Teach For Malaysia (TFM).[23]

Other ventures

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Product endorsements

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In October 2015, Seriestha signed a two-year contract as an ambassador with Furley Bioextracts range of Mangosteen products for Spray8 Wound Care, Beaute & Ostania.[24][3]

Discography

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Singles

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As lead artist

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Year Title Album Notes
2015 "Hati Telah Dimiliki" Non-album single Theme song for drama series, Waris Kasih.[25]
2017 "Seindah Berdua" Composed by Dewi Seriestha herself.[26]
2019 "I Love You" First English single.[27]
2021 "Satu Petanda" Composed by Rudi Muhammad and released by Hikayat Records.[28]
2023 "Cinta Abadi" (featuring Anding Indrawani) Composed by herself and launched on Valentine's Day.[29]
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Year Title Artist Album Notes
2006 "Puteri Santubong" M.I.X Mula Dari Dulu Rendition of Sarawak folk song, "Puteri Santubong".
2019 "Esok" 劉凱彥 (Dennis Lau) Single Alongside Natalie, Jade, Dash, Aisyah Aziz, Fara Dolhadi, Jeryl Lee, Lee Elaine, Dania Hidayah, Razin Aiman, Nursyasya Batrisyia, Stacy Jean, Chyme and Varsha.[30]
2020 "Hello Borneo" TUJU (K-Clique) Single

Promotional singles

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Year Title Notes
2018 "Undilah"
(with Andi Bernadee, Bella Nazari & Wan Shahjuddin) 		The rendition was recorded in conjunction with the 14th General Election.[31]

Music videos

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Title Year Director
"Hati Telah Dimiliki" 2015 Maddha Fahmi
"Seindah Berdua" 2017 Abu
"I Love You" 2019 Seha Mso
"Cinta Abadi" (featuring Anding Indrawani) 2023 Yudhi Seriestha

Concerts and tours

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As supporting act

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Filmography

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Film and television
Year Title Role Channel Notes
2005 Mentor Contestant[37] TV3 Mentor is a talent reality show.
2016 Kamek Sayang Sarawak (We Love Sarawak) Host[38]
2017 Selamat Pagi Malaysia Herself[39] RTM TV1 Guest for "Santai Selebriti" segment.
2020 Herself[40] Special appearance in conjunction with Gawai Dayak and Kaamatan festival.
The JayC Show Herself[41] TVS Guest star for Episode 12 of the talk show.
2021 Nadi Seni Herself[42] Featured star for Episode 4.
Nota di Kota – Season 1 Host[43] Host for the 13-episode talk show featuring various celebrities.
TVSTARZ Herself[44] Vocal coach for the reality show.
2022 Solo Traveler: Outback Sabah Host[45] TV Okey 13-episode travel documentary.

Theater credits

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Year Production Role Venue Dates Notes
2016 Mulan Maharani[46] Auditorium DBKL 15–17 April 2016 Performed "Reflection".
2019 Gemilang Sebuah Muzikal Auditorium DBKL 13–15 December 2019 Main role.[47]
2021 Putri Santubong – The Warrior Princess Putri Sejinjang[48] Sarawak Cultural Village 11–12 December 2021 Staged at Sarawak Cultural Village and screened virtually.[48]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result Reference
2015 Asia Golden Dragon Awards 2015/2016 Asia Outstanding Achievement Award Herself Won [3]
Swinas Inspirational Award by UMNO's Women's Youth Wing Cultural Herself Won [49]
Pekema (Vehicle Importers Association) Sarawak Outstanding Achievement Award Herself Won [50]
2017 International Dayak Culture Day The Most Beautiful Dayak Woman Herself Won [17]
2018 McM Rising Stars McMillan Woods Global Awards Vocalist Extraordinaire of the Year Herself Won [51]
Anugerah Juara Lagu – "Seindah Berdua" Semi-finalist [52][53]
Ngarum Lagu Bidayuh (NLB) (Bidayuh Music Awards) Special Bidayuh Artistes and Musicians Association (Bama) Award Herself Won [54]
2020 World Championship of Performing Arts Malaysia Meritocracy Award Herself Won [55]
2023 Dayak Icons Award The Most Talented Dayak Beauty Queen of the Century Herself Won [56]
The 4th World Excellence Entrepreneur Brand Celebrity Awards Malaysia Excellence Celebrity Award Herself Won [57]

Citations

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  2. ^ KENNETH CHAW (26 November 2018). "After 13 years, singer Dewi Seriestha still fights for her music dreams". Star2.com. Archived from the original on 26 November 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
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  5. ^ Ten, Marilyn (16 December 2014). "A first for Malaysia – Dewi is Miss Talent at Miss World finals". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
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  12. ^ "Single-Hati Telah Dimiliku". Spotify. 3 September 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  13. ^ "Hati Telah Dimiliki – Single by Dewi Seriestha". iTunes. 3 September 2015.
  14. ^ a b Ishak, Othman (25 February 2016). "Event-full CNY open house expected this Saturday". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  15. ^ Ismail, Laili (28 December 2016). "Religious tolerance is cornerstone of a united Malaysia, says Zahid". New Straits Times. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
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  18. ^ Phillips, Tracy (10 May 2018). "Sarawak aims to be the next creative city for craft-making and design through the Rainforest Fringe Festival". Buro 24/7. Archived from the original on 22 March 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  19. ^ Ling, Sharon (11 July 2018). "A cultural kaleidoscope". The Star Online. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  20. ^ Hashim, Qamari (23 October 2018). "30 lagu bakal berentap dalam separuh akhir Muzik-Muzik ke 33". mstar.com.my (in Malay). Retrieved 25 October 2018.
  21. ^ "I Love You – Single". iTunes. 1 February 2019. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
  22. ^ a b "Concert Review: Dennis Lau & Friends Deliver Epic Performance". Hype.com. 3 July 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  23. ^ "Lau has Chosen to give back". The Sun Daily. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
  24. ^ "Product Endorsement – Dewi Seriestha". Latest News in Food, Biotechnology, Cosmetics, Supplements & Manufacturing at FBIO. 10 May 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  25. ^ Ratu cantik ke penyanyi. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  26. ^ Seindah Berdua. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  27. ^ Sabrina Bahari (7 August 2018). "Miss World Malaysia returns, promises to be bigger and better (VIDEO)". Malay Mail. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
  28. ^ "Satu Petanda – Single". Apple Music. 8 January 2022. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
  29. ^ Galileo Peting (14 February 2023). "Valentine's Day amplifies excitement for Dewi Liana's latest single release 'Cinta Abadi'". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  30. ^ "Esok". KKBox. 1 August 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  31. ^ Zaidi Mohamad (5 May 2018). "Syarikat rakaman turut 'berkempen'". Berita Harian (in Malay). Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  32. ^ "Bersama Merentas Zaman Concert". Petronas. 17 August 2019.
  33. ^ "Konsert Hari Wanita Sedunia". Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat – Laman Rasmi. 4 March 2020.
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  35. ^ "Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 pada 24 -27 Februari ini". Sarawak Voice. 22 February 2022.
  36. ^ "Calling for Queen fans to rock n' roll at "I Want To Break Free!" tribute concert this July 30". Dayak Daily. 22 June 2022.
  37. ^ Kemalia Othman (31 October 2014). "Dewi Liana (mentor) Dikecam Sertai Ratu Cantik Kerana Disangka Muslim" (in Malay). mstar.com.my. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  38. ^ Pelepas rindu anak Sarawak. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  39. ^ "SPM 2017 – SANTAI SELEBRITI....DEWI SERIESTHA [21 DIS 2017]". Berita RTM YouTube. 20 December 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  40. ^ "Istimewa Pesta Kaamatan dan Hari Gawai". Dewi Seriestha Official Instagram. 30 May 2020. Archived from the original on 25 December 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  41. ^ "The JayC Show Ep 12 featuring Dewi Seriestha and Allie Jabing". TVS Official YouTube. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  42. ^ "Nadi Seni: Episod 4 – Dewi Seriestha". TVS Official YouTube. 13 January 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  43. ^ "Nota di Kota". TVS Official YouTube. 8 January 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  44. ^ "Anak Sabah mahu gegarkan Sarawak di kaca TV". Sarawak Voice. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  45. ^ "Dewi Seriestha's Instagram Post". Dewi Seriestha's Instagram. 20 December 2021. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  46. ^ "Mulan di Auditorium DBKL". Harian Metro (in Malay). 15 April 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  47. ^ "Teater Gemilang Sebuah Muzikal Buka Peluang Bekas Pelajar ASWARA". Gempak (in Malay). 9 December 2019. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
  48. ^ a b Sheela Chandran (21 October 2021). "Malaysian actress Maya Karin fulfils dream of playing a warrior princess". The Star Online. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  49. ^ "Swinas Giat Dampingi Mahasiswi Seluruh Negara – Mas Ermieyati". Bernama. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
  50. ^ "Dewi creates history of sorts again with Swinas". The Borneo Post. 19 December 2015. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  51. ^ Georgie Joseph. "Ibarat menang Vokal Terbaik AJL". Harian Metro (in Malay). Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  52. ^ Najiy Jefri. "Pertembungan dua generasi". Harian Metro (in Malay). Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  53. ^ Georgie Joseph. "12 lagu mara ke pentas akhir AJL ke-33". Harian Metro (in Malay). Retrieved 24 November 2018.
  54. ^ "Puncak Borneo MP mulls special fund for ethnic music industry". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
  55. ^ "WCOPA Malaysia Meritocracy Award". Dewi Seriestha's Instagram. Archived from the original on 25 December 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  56. ^ Jacqueline David (19 March 2023). "Dayaks urged to be creative, not just expect help from elected reps to survive". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  57. ^ Juniper (12 November 2023). "The 4th World Excellence Entrepreneur Brand Celebrity Awards". Juniper's Journal. Retrieved 15 November 2023.

General sources

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  • Yayasan John Jinep (2017). Dewi Liana Seriestha: A Portrait in Words and Pictures. Kuching, Sarawak: Dayak Bidayuh National Association. ISBN 9789832981176. OCLC 1076419152.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Miss Malaysia World
2014 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Miss World Talent
2014 		Succeeded by
Guyana Lisa Punch
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