Siti Nurhaliza
Malaysian singer-songwriter and businesswoman
Born
January 11th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Malaysia
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Born in 1979, a prominent singer-songwriter and businesswoman from Malaysia. Achieved significant success in the Malaysian music industry, releasing numerous albums and singles. Gained recognition for her vocal ability and has received multiple awards, including the Anugerah Industri Muzik. In addition to music, ventured into entrepreneurism with a successful cosmetics line, contributing to her influence in the industry.
Released over 10 studio albums
Won over 200 music awards
Launched a successful cosmetics brand
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