Dewi Liana Seriestha

Dewi Seriestha
Birth name Dewi Liana Seriestha
Born (1989-09-07) 7 September 1989
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Origin Malaysia
Genres Pop
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
  • model
  • beauty pageant titleholder
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2000-present
Labels Warner Music Malaysia (2016–present)
Dewi Liana Seriestha
Alma mater Akademi Seni Budaya Dan Warisan Kebangsaan(ASWARA)
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Title Miss World Malaysia 2014
Miss World Talent 2014
Beauty pageant titleholder
Hair colour Black[1]
Eye colour Black
Major
competition(s)		 Miss World Malaysia 2014
(Winner)
Miss World 2014
(Top 26)

Dewi Liana Seriestha[2] (born 7 September 1989) is a Malaysian singer, model and a former beauty pageant titleholder. In 2014, she became the first Malaysian to win the Miss World Talent title in Miss World 2014 competition.[3]

Early life

Dewi Liana was born in Kuching, Sarawak to an Indonesian musician of Chinese descent, Yudhi Seriestha and Malaysian Bidayuh singer, Catherine Noep Sigit.[4] She is the third of four sibling.[5] She won a national singing competition, Bintang Kecil RTM in 2000.[6] In 2005, she moved to Kuala Lumpur with her parents to pursue her career.[4] Seriestha graduated from National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (ASWARA) in November 2015.[2]

Career

2005-2010: Mentor and Miss Fair & Lovely World Harvest Festival 2010

In 2005, Seriestha made her national television debut in a singing competition, Mentor, which was aired on TV3.[7] 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.[7]

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.[8]

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

In 2014, Seriestha was chosen to represent Malaysia at World Championships of Performing Arts.[9] 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 and represented Malaysia in Miss World 2014 in London. She won the Miss World Talent title and was named one of the Top 25 quarter-finalist.

For 2015 Eid al-Fitr, 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".[10]

On 4 September 2015, Seriestha releases her first single, Hati Telah Dimiliki on Spotify[11] and iTunes.[12] The single is the theme song for a TV3 series, Waris Kasih.

In November 2015, Dewi Liana 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.[2]

Dewi performed at the national-level Chinese New Year open house at Sibu Town Square in February 2016.[13] The event was attended by the then Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak.[13] In July 2016, Dewi announced that her second single is still in the works and she would be signing with Warner Music Malaysia.[4] She composed the single herself.[4]

In December 2016, Dewi Liana performed at the national-level Christmas open house at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur alongside David Arumugam, Cassidy Anderson and Michael Leaner.[14] 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 and new label

Dewi Liana'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.[15] In May 2017, Dewi was chosen as the icon and a keynote speaker for International Dayak Culture Day in Bengkayang Regency, Indonesia.[16] Dewi was also crowned The Most Beautiful Dayak Woman.[16]

In July 2018, Dewi 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. [17][18]

Other ventures

Product endorsements

In October 2015, Dewi Liana signed a two-year contract as an ambassador with Furley Bioextracts.[2]

Discography

Singles

As lead artist

Year Title Album Notes
2015 "Hati Telah Dimiliki" Non-album single Theme song for drama series, Waris Kasih.[19]
2017 "Seindah Berdua" Non-album single Composed by Dewi Seriestha herself.[20]
Year Title Artist Album Notes
2006 "Puteri Santubong" M.I.X Mula Dari Dulu Rendition of Sarawak folk song, "Puteri Santubong".

Promotional singles

Year Title Notes
2018 "Undilah"
(with Andi Bernadee, Bella Nazari & Wan Shahjuddin)		 The rendition was recorded in conjunction with the 14th General Election.[21]

Music videos

Title Year Director
"Hati Telah Dimiliki" 2015 Maddha Fahmi
"Seindah Berdua" 2017 Abu

Filmography

Film and television
Year Title Role Notes
2016 Kamek Sayang Sarawak (We Love Sarawak) Host[22] Aired on TV3.

Theater credits

Year Production Role Venue Dates Notes
2016 Mulan Maharani[23] Auditorium DBKL 15-17 April 2016 (Performed "Reflection")

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Reference
2015 Asia Golden Dragon Awards 2015/2016 Asia Outstanding Achievement Award Herself Won [2]
Swinas Inspirational Award by UMNO's Women's Youth Wing Cultural Herself Won [24]
Pekema (Vehicle Importers Association) Sarawak Outstanding Achievement Award Herself Won [25]
2017 International Dayak Culture Day The Most Beautiful Dayak Woman Herself Won [16]
2018 McM Rising Stars McMillan Woods Global Awards Vocalist Extraordinaire Of The Year Herself Won [26]

References

  1. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Toyat, Jude (23 November 2015). "Dewi scores another win for Sarawak with achievement award". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  3. ↑ Ten, Marilyn (16 December 2014). "A first for Malaysia – Dewi is Miss Talent at Miss World finals". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Ex-Miss World contestant Dewi Liana's second single album in the works". Bernama. 17 July 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  5. ↑ Aubrey, Samuel (15 September 2014). "Parents touched by grand reception for Dewi". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  6. ↑ Lam, JC (6 January 2015). "GET PERSONAL: DEWI LIANA SERIESTHA". rage.com.my. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  7. 1 2 "The multi-talented Dewi Seriestha". The Borneo Post. 17 August 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  8. ↑ Luna, Sandy Mark (17 August 2014). "Jadi ratu kerana berani bermimpi". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  9. ↑ Saai, Johnson K (31 July 2014). "Dewi shines at 'Performing Arts Olympics'". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  10. ↑ "Ziana Zain to entertain fans at high-tea". The Borneo Post. 19 July 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  11. ↑ "Single-Hati Telah Dimiliku". Spotify. 3 September 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  12. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/album/hati-telah-dimiliki-single/id1035590859?v0=9988&ign-mpt=uo%3D1
  13. 1 2 Ishak, Othman (25 February 2016). "Event-full CNY open house expected this Saturday". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  14. ↑ Ismail, Laili (28 December 2016). "Religious tolerance is cornerstone of a united Malaysia, says Zahid". New Straits Times. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  15. ↑ "Seindah Berdua". Spotify. 21 January 2017. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  16. 1 2 3 "Dewi Liana to headline International Dayak Culture Day 2017". New Sarawak Tribune. 27 May 2017. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  17. ↑ 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. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  18. ↑ Ling, Sharon (11 July 2018). "A cultural kaleidoscope". The Star Online. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  19. ↑ Ratu cantik ke penyanyi. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  20. ↑ Seindah Berdua. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  21. ↑ Zaidi Mohamad (5 May 2018). "Syarikat rakaman turut 'berkempen'". Berita Harian (in Malay). Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  22. ↑ Pelepas rindu anak Sarawak. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  23. ↑ "Mulan di Auditorium DBKL". Harian Metro (in Malay). 15 April 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  24. ↑ "Swinas Giat Dampingi Mahasiswi Seluruh Negara - Mas Ermieyati". Bernama. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
  25. ↑ "Dewi creates history of sorts again with Swinas". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  26. ↑ Georgie Joseph. "Ibarat menang Vokal Terbaik AJL". Harian Metro (in Malay). Retrieved 28 May 2018.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Melinder Bhullar		 Miss Malaysia World
2014		 Succeeded by
Brynn Lovett
Preceded by
Indonesia Vania Larissa		 Miss World Talent
2012		 Succeeded by
Guyana Lisa Punch
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