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1992: Yess!

• 1995: Bala-Bala
• 2003: ..And The Story Goes

2005: Whaddup A.. '?!

• 2008: NEZ
• 2009: Sacredly Agnezious
• 2011: Agnes Is My Name
• 2013: Agnez Mo

Agnes Monica Muljoto (born 1 July 1986), known professionally as Agnez Mo (previously Agnes Monica), is an Indonesian singer, songwriter, and actress. Born in Jakarta, she started her career as a child singer in the 1990s. She later transformed into an Indonesian pop icon of the 2000s and launched her international career in the mid-2010s.

After recording four children's albums and hosting several variety shows, Mo established herself as a teen idol with her leading role in the TV series Pernikahan Dini (2001). Her first adult studio album, And the Story Goes (2003), was certified Double Platinum in Indonesia. She followed it with another successful studio albums Whaddup A.. '?! (2005) and Sacredly Agnezious (2009), and continued starring in various TV series in between. In 2006, Mo also took part in two Taiwanese drama series, The Hospital and Romance In The White House. Mo also became a judge for singing competitions Indonesian Idol (2010–2012) and The Voice Indonesia (2016–2018).

Mo rebranded herself with a new stage name on her first English studio album, Agnez Mo (2013). After signing a record deal with The Cherry Party (an American label ventured with Sony Music) in 2014, Mo released her first international single, "Coke Bottle" (featuring Timbaland and T.I.). Her second English album, X (2017), was produced by Danja. Mo continued releasing a string of standalone singles until the mid-2020s, three of which—"Boy Magnet", "Overdose" (featuring Chris Brown), and "Patience"—entered the US Billboard charts. In 2025, Mo was cast as Lila Hoth on the American TV series Reacher.

Life and career

1986–2002: Childhood and early career

Agnes Monica Muljoto was born in Jakarta to a family of Chinese, Japanese, and German ancestry. She attended Tarakanita Elementary School and Pelita Harapan Junior and Senior High school in Jakarta. She has shown her talent in the performing arts since childhood, especially in singing. She sang in church and was also sent to vocal courses.

Using "Agnes Monica" as her stage name, Mo entered the entertainment industry in 1992 with her first children's album, Si Meong. In 1995, she released her second children's album, Yess!, which was a duet album with fellow Indonesian child singer Eza Yayang. Her last two children's albums were Bala-Bala (1998) and Tra La La Tri Li Li (1999).……

2003–2006: And The Story Goes, TV series, and Whaddup A.. '?!

On 8 October 2003, Mo released her first studio album as an adult, And the Story Goes, in which she worked with several prominent Indonesian producers and songwriters, including Ahmad Dhani, Melly Goeslaw, and Titi DJ.……

Artistry

Her songs can be classified as pop. She has stated that Aretha Franklin, Madonna, and Michael Jackson have influenced her music. Mo also drew inspirations from Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Pink, Brandy Norwood, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado, Rihanna, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Aaliyah, Lauryn Hill, and TLC. In addition to her singing skills, Mo is also known as excellent dancer and actress. She is the only Indonesian soloist with a personal dance group, known as Nezindahood. They auditioned during the development of her first album in 2003. She has also written some of her songs and produced her own music videos.……

Awards and nominations

Mo is the most-awarded Indonesian singer, whose domestic awards include 18 Anugerah Musik Indonesia, 8 Panasonic Awards, 5 Nickelodeon Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards, and 4 MTV Indonesia Awards. She has also received international awards, including 1 Anugerah Planet Muzik, 3 Asia Song Festival. For her contribution and support to Indonesian music, Mo was honoured the 2011 Nugraha Bhakti Musik Indonesia (NBMI) award from The Minister of Culture and Tourism, and Association of Indonesian Singers, Songwriters And Music Record Producers. In 2020, Mo was listed as one of the 10 highlighted figures on Forbes Asia's 100 Digital Stars: Asia-Pacific's Most Influential Celebrities on Social Media.……

Personal life

During her career, Mo has kept her personal life private and relationships private, often stating that dating is not her priority. She also stated that personal relationships of all public figures should remain private.