Lala Karmela

Lala (born 2 April 1985), known in Indonesia as Lala Karmela, is an Indonesian–Filipino singer and songwriter.

Lala
Background information
Birth nameKarmela Mudayatri Herradura Kartodirdjo
Born (1985-04-02) 2 April 1985
Jakarta, Indonesia
GenresPop, R&B, soul
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, actress
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active2004–present
LabelsOrnagic Records, Sinjitos, Warner Music Philippines, Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia
Associated actsChristian Bautista, Tohpati[1]

Early life

Born Karmela Mudayatri Herradura Kartodirdjo on 2 April 1985, she is known simply as Lala. She is half-Filipino[2] and half-Javanese. Her parents are Eko Kartodirdjo (Javanese father) and Rose Marie Herradura (Filipina mother). She became one of Warner Philippines' recording artists in 2007. Her acting career started in 2002 when she played in some "sinetrons", an Indonesian term for "teleserye". In 2004, she became the lead vocalist of Inersia and together they released an album entitled Bersama ("Together"). Despite her growing popularity in Indonesia, Lala recently relocated to the Philippines in the hopes of trying her luck in her second motherland.

Filmography
  • Seleb Kota Jogja (SKJ)
  • Ngenest

Discography

Studio albums
  • Stars (2007; Warner Music Philippines)
  • Kamu, Aku, Cinta (2011; Sony Music Indonesia)
  • Between Us (2013; Sinjitos Records)

Singles

English singles
  • "Stars"
  • "It's You"
  • "Waiting"
  • "What About You"
  • "Unsaid" (feat. Christian Bautista)
  • "Morning Star" (2012)
  • "Let's Go for a Ride" (2014)
  • "A Night to Remember" (2015)

Indonesian singles
  • "Buka Semangat Baru" (Open New Spirit)
  • "Hasrat Cinta" (Love Passion)
  • "Satu Jam Saja" (Just One Hour; 2010)
  • "Setulus Hati" (With a Sincere Heart; 2010)
  • "Kamu, Aku, Cinta" (You, Me, Love; 2011)
  • "Malam Sunyi di Cipaganti" (Quiet Night in Cipaganti; 2013)
  • "Berkilau" (Sparkling; 2013)
  • "Selamanya" (Forever; 2014)

References
  1. Lala Karmela Andalkan Tohpati
  2. Karmela Kartodirdjo: Keeping it real
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