Marsha Milan Londoh (born 6 December 1985)[2] is a Malaysian singer and actress.[3] She gained fame for being a contestant in the third season of the Malaysian reality show contest Akademi Fantasia, in which she won fourth place.[4]

Marsha Milan
Milan at the Cinderella movie premiere in March 2015
Born
Marsha Milan Londoh

(1985-12-06) 6 December 1985 (age 39)
NationalityMalaysian
Occupation(s)Singer, actress, musician, model, host
Years active2005–present
Height162 cm (5 ft 4 in) (5’4”)
Spouse
Mohmamed Shaiful Nizam Ismail
(m. 2015)
[1]
RelativesLinda Nanuwil (cousin)
Musical career
GenresPop
InstrumentVocals

In 2013, Milan dubbed the voice of Elsa in the Malaysian dub of Disney's Frozen[5][6] and sang the title track "Bebaskan" (the Malay version of "Let It Go"),[7] the second Disney film dubbed in Malay for cinema release after Tarzan (1999).[8]

Personal life

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Milan is a Kadazan-Dusun from Tamparuli, Tuaran, Sabah.[4] Linda Nanuwil, who was the first runner-up of season 2 of Akademi Fantasia, is her cousin.

Milan was raised a Christian before reverting to Islam in December 2015 due to marriage laws in Malaysia.[9][10]

Reality television

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Akademi Fantasia

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Milan was one of the competitors in Akademi Fantasia Season 3. During the Prelude concert, she failed to perform as she was diagnosed with sore throat. The jury panel was in consensus that her failure to participate in the concert should automatically disqualify her. Nevertheless, she was called back to perform again in AF3's first week concert, and she welcome sign in academy with Mawi through AF SERAP.[clarification needed]

Akademi Fantasia season 3 performances and results
Week Song Original artist Result
Week 1 (June 4, 2005) Awan Yang Terpilu Ning Baizura Safe
Week 2 (June 11, 2005) Ingin Bersamamu Syafinaz
Week 3 (June 18, 2005) Lelaki Idaman Melly Goeslaw
Week 4 (June 25, 2005) Tunggu Sekejap P. Ramlee
Week 5 (July 2, 2005) Bossanova Saloma
Week 6 (July 9, 2005) Destiny Jim Brickman
Week 7 (July 16, 2005) Jambatan Tamparuli Justin Lusah
Week 8 (July 23, 2005) Cobalah Untuk Setia Krisdayanti
Week 9 (July 30, 2005) Ku Pendam Sebuah Duka Khadijah Ibrahim
Week 10 (August 7, 2005) Manusia Sheila Majid Second-runner-up[11]
Untuk Terakhir Kali Marsha

AF Megastar 2017

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In 2017, Milan joined the first reboot of Akademi Fantasia, dubbed AF Megastar. This is a singing competition for Akademi Fantasia alumni. Despite not winning the competition, Milan advanced to the grand finals and won a subsidiary award, Anugerah Terlajak Megastar, with prize money of RM 10,000.[12]

Discography

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Extended play

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Title Album details Tracks
Yang Pertama
  • Release date: 2011
  • Language: Malay
  • Label:ALIBI Music
Track listing
  1. Bila
  2. Janji
  3. Ruang Kedua (feat. Julian Cely)
  4. Tak Perlu Selamanya
  5. Bersama Kita

Singles

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Year Title Notes
2005 Untuk Terakhir Kali
2007 Yang Mana
2008 Sayang Featuring Ajai
2008 Kerna
2009 Bila Aku Cinta
2009 Yang Terbaik Released on the compilation album Hitman by KRU Music
2010 Ruang Kedua (featuring Julian Cely)
2010 Bersama Kita Soundtrack for TV series K.I.T.A
2010 Bila
2013 Bebaskan[13] Malay version of Disney's Frozen soundtrack
2015 Ku Tinggalkan Cinta[14]
2017 Hilang[15]
2018 Sumandak Sabah[16] Duet with Velvet Aduk
Ku Bersumpah[17] Duet with Qody
2019 Bimbang[17] Soundtrack for TV series Nur, season 2
Oi Gaman[18] Duet with Velvet Aduk
2020 Hello Hello Soundtrack for TV series Pink Smile
2021 Cinta
2022 Kembali Terang
2023 Ilusi Duet with Hazama

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2006 Misi 1511
2008 Saus Kacang Mae Indonesian production
2009 Senario the Movie Episode 2: Beach Boys Zuraidah
2010 Magika Puteri Santubong
4 Madu Zarra
2011 Cun! Siti Senjakala
2012 Ngorat Marsha
Kahwin 5 Mimi
2013 Frozen Elsa (voice) Malaysian version
2015 Jwanita Nona
2017 Pak Pong Suri
2018 7ujuh Suri
2023 Rahsia Melor
2024 Danum Sakinah

Telemovies

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  • 2005 – Rumah Terbuka AF3
  • 2005 – Gitu-gitu Raya
  • 2008 – Besan vs Madu
  • 2008 – 5 saat
  • 2009 – Beautiful Maria
  • 2009 – Cinta Meriam Buluh
  • 2009 – Marah-marah Sayang
  • 2009 – Pun Pun
  • 2010 – Takdir
  • 2010 – Kum Kum
  • 2011 – Ekspres Dania
  • 2011 – Hantu Susu
  • 2017 – Terobek Raya

TV series

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  • 2006 – Kirana
  • 2008 – Mega Sekeping Hati
  • 2009 – Korban 44
  • 2010 – Hotel Mania
  • 2010 – K.I.T.A
  • 2010 – Dottie
  • 2010 – Salon
  • 2010 – Awan Dania 3
  • 2010 – Seribu Kali Cinta
  • 2011 – Asmara 2
  • 2011 – Kum Kum the series
  • 2011 – Dunia Kita
  • 2011 – 24 hari sebelum mencari cinta
  • 2012 – Bicara hati
  • 2012 – Mihrab Cinta
  • 2012 – Berita Hangit
  • 2013 – Duri Di Hati
  • 2013 – Benci VS Cinta
  • 2015 – Keluarga Pontimau
  • 2017 – Oh My Pondok (sitcom)
  • 2017 – 3 Dara Kg.Com
  • 2018 - Bimbi & Bonni Misi 007
  • 2021 – Rindu Awak Separuh Nyawa - Nurul Huda
  • 2022 – Sepahtu Reunion Live
  • 2022 – The Maid 2

Webseries

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  • 2007 – Kerana Karina 1
  • 2008 – Kerana Karina 2
  • 2008 – Kerana Karina 3

Television hosting

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  • Mentor Millenia 2016 (TV3)
  • Mentor Millenia 2017 (TV3)
  • Teroka Lokal (2020) (Naura HD)

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2005 Akademi Fantasia 3 Finalist Marsha Milan Londoh 3rd runner-up
2006 Anugerah Bintang Popular BH 19 Penyanyi Wanita Baru Paling Popular Marsha Milan Londoh Nominated
Anugerah Industri Muzik 13 Best Promising Artists Marsha Milan Londoh Nominated
2009 Anugerah Industri Muzik 16 Best Vocal Performance in a Duet Song Sayang (with Ajai) Nominated
Shout! Awards Hot Chick Award Marsha Milan Londoh Nominated
2014 Anugerah Industri Muzik 21 Best Vocal Performance in a Duet Song Satu Rasa (with Zarul Umbrella) Nominated
Year Title Event Category Results Notes
2022 Anugerah Juara Lagu 36 Cinta Won Runner-up & Best Performance

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ Kamarudin, Ḥafiẓa (January 1, 2016). "Marsha Milan sah bergelar isteri ahli perniagaan". Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  2. ^ "Marsha Milan Londoh, 1985-". Library of Congress. Archived from the original on January 25, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  3. ^ "Marsha Milan Londoh gets jittery over Hindi lyrics". Newstrack India. May 12, 2012. Retrieved May 25, 2012.
  4. ^ a b How, Hong Boon (February 28, 2010). "Marsha replayed". Star Motoring. Star Publications. Archived from the original on December 27, 2010. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
  5. ^ "'Frozen: Anna dan Permaisuri Salji': Ray (ERA FM) interview". Archived from the original on February 13, 2014. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
  6. ^ Michelle Gun (January 19, 2015). "Marsha dan Daiyan Puteri Disney". Harian Metro. Archived from the original on December 15, 2017. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  7. ^ "Archives - Los Angeles Times". Los Angeles Times.
  8. ^ "'Tarzan Blazes New Trail': New Straits Times".
  9. ^ "Marsha Londoh". last.fm.
  10. ^ "Marsha Milan sah peluk Islam, penyanyi kekalkan nama asal" (in Malay). ProjekMM.com. December 30, 2015. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  11. ^ Diana Zain. "'Marsha Milan Londoh". FM.com.my. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  12. ^ Gempak (October 23, 2017). "'Showgirl' AF Megastar, Marsha Milan dedah rahsia kekal sampai final" (in Malay). Astro Awani. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  13. ^ "Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". iTunes Store. 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  14. ^ "Kutinggalkan Cinta – Single". iTunes Store. 2015. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  15. ^ "Hilang – Single". iTunes Store. 2017. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  16. ^ Syafil Syazwan Jefri (May 16, 2018). "Ramai minat lagu Sumandak Sabah..." (in Malay). Harian Metro. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  17. ^ a b Fatin Farhana Ariffin (March 4, 2019). "Bimbang buat Marsha sebak" (in Malay). Berita Harian. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  18. ^ "Sumandak Sabah duo back with new duet". Borneo Post. May 27, 2019. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
  19. ^ "Marsha Milan penerima pingat Ahli Darjah Kinabalu Istana Sabah" (in Malay). Kosmo!. October 12, 2024.
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