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Norazlina Amir Sharipuddin, known professionally as Amelina (born 4 August 1974) is a Malaysian singer. She found success during the 1990s. 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").
Early life
Amelina was born on 4 August 1974 in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. She is 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.
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. Amelina gifted her a piece of land in her hometown to build a bungalow to house her family.
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 | Herself | Astro Ria |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | TV channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gegar Vaganza (season 5) | Herself/Participant | Astro Ria |
| 2021 | Famili Duo | TV3 |
