Oxalis tuberosa
Yellow and purple Oxalis tuberosa (oca) tubers
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Rosids
Order:	Oxalidales
Family:	Oxalidaceae
Genus:	Oxalis
Species:	O. tuberosa
Binomial name
Oxalis tuberosa Molina

Oxalis tuberosa (Oxalidaceae) is an herbaceous perennial plant that overwinters as underground stem tubers. These tubers are known as oca, from the Quechua words okka, oqa, and uqa ^[1]; New Zealand yam; and a number of other alternative names. The plant was brought into cultivation in the central and southern Andes for its tubers, which are used as a root vegetable. The plant is not known in the wild, but populations of wild Oxalis species that bear smaller tubers are known from four areas of the central Andean region^[2]. Oca was introduced to Europe in 1830 as a competitor to the potato and to New Zealand as early as 1860. In New Zealand, oca has become a popular table vegetable and is simply called yam.^[3]

Cultural Significance[link]

Grown primarily by Quechua and Aymara farmers, oca has been a staple of rural Andean diets for centuries^[4]. Of all Andean root and tuber crops, oca is presently second only to potato in area planted within the Central Andean region^[3]. Oca is important to local food security because of its role in crop rotations and its high nutritional content.

Diversity[link]

Modest display of Oxalis tuberosa diversity on one farm in Peru

Andean farmers cultivate numerous varieties of oca. Oca diversity may be described with respect to morphological characters, local cultivar names, or molecular markers.

Morphological characters[link]

Oca morphotypes are distinguished by foliar, floral, fruit, stem, and tuber characteristics, as described in the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute’s document on oca descriptors^[5]. The morphological diversity of oca tubers, in particular, is astounding. Tubers range from 25 to 150 mm in length by 25 mm in width^[6]; skin and flesh color may be white, cream, yellow, orange, pink, red, and/or purple and distributed in range of patterns^[5].

Local cultivar names[link]

Oca-growing communities often name varieties based primarily on tuber morphology^[7] and secondarily on flavor^[2]. For example, common names may include ushpa negra (black ash) or puka panti (red Cosmos peucedanifolius). Great inconsistency of nomenclature has been reported within and among communities^[8].

Molecular markers[link]

Numerous studies have additionally described oca diversity through molecular approaches to study protein and genetic variation. Molecular markers, such as allozymes (e.g., del Río, 1999^[9]) and inter-simple sequence repeats (e.g., Pissard et al., 2006^[10]), show oca diversity to be low relative to other crops, probably because of its vegetative mode of propagation. While genetic differentiation corresponds well with folk classification^[11], cluster analyses indicate that folk cultivars are not perfect clones, but rather genetically heterogeneous groupings^[11][10].

Edibility[link]

Oca is cultivated primarily for its edible stem tuber, but the leaves and young shoots can be eaten as a green vegetable also. Andean communities have various methods to process and prepare tubers, and in Mexico oca is eaten raw with salt, lemon, and hot pepper^[3]. The flavour is slightly tangy, and texture ranges from crunchy (like a carrot) when raw or undercooked, to starchy or mealy when fully cooked.

Use categories[link]

Oca is fairly high in oxalates, concentrated in the skin^[12], and the bioavailability of oxalate appears to be similar to spinach^[13]. Significant variation in oxalate concentration exists among varieties, and this variation distinguishes two oca use-categories recognized by Andean farmers^[2].

One use-category, sour oca, contains cultivars with high levels of oxalic acid^[2]. Farmers process these tubers to form a usable storage product, called khaya in Quechua ^[11]. To prepare khaya, tubers are first soaked in water for approximately one month. Then they are left outside during hot, sunny days and cold, freezing nights until they become completely dehydrated^[11]. This process is similar to the preparation of chuño from bitter potatoes. Cultivars in this use category are referred to in Quechua as khaya (name of the dried, processed product) or p’osqo (sour/fermented) ^[11], and in Aymara as luk’i^[2].

The other use-category, sweet oca, contains cultivars with lower levels of oxalic acid^[2]. The traditional Andean preparation methods for this use-category are also geared towards reducing the oxalate level of the harvested vegetable, but without dehydration. This is done by exposure to sunlight, which decreases the organic acid content and thereby increases the sweet taste of the oca. Once exposed to sunlight, oca can be boiled, baked or fried. In the Andes it is used in stews and soups, served like potatoes, or can be served as a sweet. Cultivars in this category are referred to in Quechua as wayk’u (boiling), miki’i (sweet/delicious) and in Aymara as q’eni^[2].

Sour oca and sweet oca form distinct genetic clusters based on AFLP data^[14]. This suggests the possibility of distinct evolutionary histories for each use-category.

Nutrition[link]

The table to the right displays the nutritional content for fresh and dried oca. Oca is a valuable source of vitamin C^[15], potassium (included in value for ash), and iron^[15]. It also provides some protein, with valine and tryptophan its limiting amino acids^[16]. Cultivars vary greatly in nutritional content^[16], so these measures should be taken only as approximates.

Cultivation[link]

Oca is one of the important staple crops of the Andean highlands, due to its easy propagation, and tolerance for poor soil, high altitude and harsh climates.^[3]

Close-up of an 'apricot' NZ yam

Distribution[link]

Oca is planted in the Andean region from Venezuela to Argentina ^[17], from 2800 to 4100 meters above sea level^[11]. Its highest abundance and greatest diversity are in central Peru and northern Bolivia, the probable area of its domestication^[18].

Climate requirements[link]

Oca needs a long growing season, and is day length dependent, forming tubers when the day length shortens in autumn (around March in the Andes). In addition, oca requires climates with average temperatures of approximately 10 to 12°C (range: 4°C to17°C) and average precipitation of 700 to 885 millimeters per year^[19].

In areas with harsh winter climates, early frosts may cut back the foliage before the tubers have a chance to form. In tropical areas where the days are unchanging in length, oca will not set a crop successfully^[3].

Soil requirements[link]

Oca grows with very low production inputs, generally on plots of marginal soil quality, and tolerates acidities between about pH 5.3 and 7.8^[3]. In traditional Andean cropping systems, it is often planted after potato and therefore benefits from persisting nutrients applied to, or left over from, the potato crop^[19].

Propagation[link]

Oca is usually propagated vegetatively by planting whole tubers.

Propagation by seed is possible but is rarely used in practice^[3]. Sexual propagation is complicated by several factors. First, like many other species in the genus Oxalis, oca flowers exhibit tristylous heterostyly and are consequently subject to auto-incompatibility^[20]. Furthermore, on the rare occasion that oca plants do produce fruit, their loculicidal capsules dehisce spontaneously, making it difficult to harvest seed^[20]. Oca flowers are pollinated by insects (e.g., genera Apis, Megachile, and Bombus)^[20]. Data regarding the frequency of volunteer hybrids and farmers’ subsequent incorporation of them has not yet been published.

Cropping factors[link]

Oca tuber-seeds are planted in the Andes in August or September and harvested from April to June^[19]. The first flowers bloom around three to four months after planting, and the tubers also begin to form then^[20]. Between planting and harvesting, the oca crop requires little tending, except for a couple of weedings and hillings^[19].

Oca is a component of traditional crop rotations and is usually planted in a field directly after the potato harvest. A common sequence in this rotation system may be one year of potato, one year of oca, one year of oats or faba beans, and two to four years fallow^[19]. Within this system, q’allpa is a Quechua term that signifies soil previously cultivated and prepared for planting of a new crop^[19].

The cultural practice is similar to potatoes. Planting is done in rows or hills 80–100 cm apart with plants, spaced 40–60 cm apart in the rows^[21]. Monoculture predominates, but interplanting with several tuber species, mashua and olluco, in one field is common in Andean production. Often this intercoppng consists of several different varieties of each species. Such mixed fields may later be sorted into tuber types during harvest or before cooking^[3].

Yields[link]

Yields vary with the cultural method. Annals from Andean countries report about 7-10 tons per hectare for Oxalis tuberosa production. But with adequate inputs and virus free propagation material, oca production can range from 35 to 55 tons per hectare^[3][17].

Limitations[link]

Pests and diseases limit the production of oca. Crops in the Andes are often infected with viruses, causing chronic yield depression. Adequate techniques to remove viruses have to be applied before the varieties can be used outside the Andean region^[3]. Cultivation is also constrained the Andean potato weevil (Premnotrypes spp), ulluco weevil (Cylydrorhinus spp), and oca weevil, the identification of which remains uncertain (possibly Adioristidius, Mycrotrypes, or Premnotrypes). These weevils often destroy entire crops. Further notable pests are nematodes^[17].

As already mentioned day length restrictions and the presence of oxalates can also be considered limiting factors. Scientists work with specific breeding, selection, and virus cleaning programs on these purposes^[3].

Agricultural potential[link]

Pink Oxalis tuberosa (oca) tubers

Potential distribution to other suitable ecogeographical zones of, for example, Asia and Africa may be possible. The cultivation and use of a fleshy pink variety^[12] of Oxalis tuberosa in New Zealand already indicates a wider utilization and agricultural interest than has been previously recognized^[16].

Conservation Efforts[link]

A number of ongoing ex situ and in situ conservation projects currently focus on the preservation of Oxalis tuberosa diversity.

Alternative names[link]

• Apilla in Bolivia
• Apiña in Bolivia and Peru
• Batata-baroa or mandioquinha (literally, "little mandioca") in Brazil, a name shared with the unrelated arracacha
• Cuiba or quiba in Venezuela^[22]
• Hibia, huasisai, or ibi in Colombia
• Macachin or miquichi in Venezuela^[22]
• Papa extranjera in Mexico^[22]
• Truffette acide in France^[23]
• Yam in many other places, such as Polynesia^{[citation needed]} and New Zealand^[12], where the Dioscorea vegetables known elsewhere as yams are generally very uncommon.

See also[link]

• Mashua
• New World crops
• Yacón
• Ulluco

References[link]

Further reading[link]

• Davidson, Alan. Oxford Companion to Food (1999). "Oca", p. 547 ISBN 0-19-211579-0

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Oxalis tuberosa

• Oca in Lost Crops of the Incas
• NewCROP page on oca
• Andean root and tuber crops at International Potato Center
• Oca, ulluco, and mashua at the International Potato Center
• Oxalis tuberosa at Plants for a Future

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Agnes Monica
Agnes Monica performing as a guest star at the Asian Idol in 2007
Background information
Birth name	Agnes Monica Muljoto
Born	(1986-07-01) 1 July 1986 (age 25)
Origin	Jakarta, Indonesia
Genres	Pop, R&B
Occupations	Singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, record producer, presenter, fashion designer
Instruments	Vocals, piano
Years active	1992–present
Labels	Aquarius Musikindo
Website	www.agnesmonicaofficial.com

Agnes Monica (Traditional Chinese: 楊詩曼; Simplified Chinese: 杨诗曼; pinyin: Yáng Shī-Màn; born Agnes Monica Muljoto; 1 July 1986) is an Indonesian recording artist and actress. Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, she started her career in the entertainment industry at the age of six as a child singer. She has recorded three children's albums which established her as one of Indonesia's most popular child singers in the 1990s. She also became a presenter of several children's television programs. As a teenager, Agnes expanded her career to include acting. Her role in the soap opera Pernikahan Dini rocketed her name into the industry. Following her rising popularity after starring in few series of soap operas, she became the highest-paid teenage artist in Indonesia.

In 2003, she released her fourth studio album And the Story Goes, which marked her transition from a child singer to a female artist. On her fifth studio album, Whaddup A.. '?! (2005), she collaborated with American R&B singer Keith Martin. She also appeared in two Taiwanese drama series, The Hospital and Romance In the White House. She participated in the 2008 and 2009 Asia Song Festival in Seoul, South Korea, and received "Best Asian Artist Award" at each event. Agnes took creative control of her sixth studio album, Sacredly Agnezious (2009), for which she served as the producer and songwriter. In 2010, she was appointed as one of the judges on the talent show Indonesian Idol and was also one of the international hosts of the red carpet at the American Music Awards of 2010 in Los Angeles.

In addition to her commercial success, Agnes is the most-awarded Indonesian singer. She has received numerous awards, including ten Anugerah Musik Indonesia awards, seven Panasonic Awards, and four MTV Indonesia Awards. She was also honored with a Nugraha Bhakti Musik Indonesia (NBMI) from the Indonesian Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Singers, Songwriters, and Music Record Producers Association of Indonesia (PAPPRI) for her contribution and support for the Indonesian music industry.^[1] She was also appointed as an anti-drug ambassador of Asia, and as the ambassador of MTV EXIT to combat human trafficking.

Throughout her career, she has often been controversial in Indonesia. When she was a teenager, her frequent comments about her goal to break into the international market was viewed by some as a pompous proclamation. In 2010, however, she signed with Sony/ATV Music Publishing and began work on a debut English studio album. Consequently, her slogan "Dream, Believe, and Make it Happen" was used in a 2011 cultural conference to inspire young people organized by the US Embassy in Jakarta.^[2]

Life and career[link]

1986–2002: Childhood and early career[link]

Agnes Monica was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 1 July 1986 to a family of Chinese ancestry.^[3] She is the youngest child of Jenny Siswono, a former table tennis player, and Ricky Muljoto, a former badminton player.^[4][5] Her older brother, Steve Muljoto, is her manager.^[6] She attended Tarakanita elementary school and Pelita Harapan junior high school.^[7] Her talent for the performing arts was evident in her childhood, especially in singing; she sang in church and attended vocal courses.^[8]

Agnes entered the entertainment industry in 1992, when she was six years old, and released her first children's album, Si Meong.^[4] In 1995, she released her second children's album, Yess!, which includes a duet with fellow Indonesian child singer Eza Yayang.^[4] The album significantly boosted her popularity and was named "Best Children's Album" in 1999.^[9] Her last children's album, Bala-Bala, was released the following year.^[4][10] Agnes also became the host for several children's programs, including Video Anak Anteve (VAN) on Anteve, Tralala-Trilili on RCTI, and Diva Romeo on Trans TV.^[4] She was awarded "Most Favorite Presenter of Children's Program" at the Panasonic Awards in 1999 and 2000 for Tralala-Trilili.^[9]

Agnes began acting as a teenager. Her first two roles were on the soap operas Lupus Millennia and Mr Hologram in 1999.^[7] The next year, she starred in the TV series Pernikahan Dini,^[4] which served as a turning point in her career by transforming her image from that of a child artist to one of a teenage artist.^[9] The production was well received by audiences, and she received the "Favorite Actress" award at the 2001 and 2002 Panasonic Awards, as well as the "Popular Actress" award at the 2002 SCTV Awards.^[9] In 2002, Agnes starred in three soap operas, Ciuman Pertama, Kejar Daku Kau Ku Tangkap, and Amanda.^[9] Due to her popularity, she became the highest-paid teenage artist in Indonesia.^[11]

Agnes also recorded songs in her early teens, including "Pernikahan Dini" and "Seputih Hati" for the soundtrack of Pernikahan Dini, both of which are featured on the 2001 compilation album Love Theme.^[12] The following year, she collaborated with the Indonesian senior singer Yana Julio in the song "Awan dan Ombak" for his studio album Jumpa Lagi.^[13]

[edit] 2003–2004: And The Story Goes

Agnes, after winning at the 2004 Anugerah Musik Indonesia Awards

On 8 October 2003, Agnes released her first adult album, And the Story Goes. In this album, she worked with several famed Indonesian producers and songwriters, including Ahmad Dhani, Melly Goeslaw, and Titi DJ.^[14] The album production took a year and a half, including the audition process for the dancers.^[15] According to her record label, Aquarius Musikindo, the album sold 35,000 copies before its official release.^[15] It was later certified double platinum after selling more than 300,000 copies.^[7][16] The album won three awards after receiving ten nominations at the 2004 Anugerah Musik Indonesia Awards—the highest music awards in Indonesia. They were "Best Female Solo Pop Artist" for the song "Jera", "Best Dance/Techno Production" for the song "Bilang Saja", and "Best Duo/Group" for her duet with Ahmad Dhani in "Cinta Mati".^[17] She also won "Best Female Newcomer" at the 2004 Anugerah Planet Muzik awards in Singapore. Because of her success at a young age, she was dubbed a "Young Diva" by members of the media.^[9] At this point, she started broaching the idea of an international career.^[17]

In addition to promoting her debut album, Agnes also starred in several TV series during this time, playing the lead role in three: Cewekku Jutek, Bunga Perawan, and Cantik.^[18] She won "Favorite Actress" at the 2003 Panasonic Awards and "Famous Actress" at 2004 SCTV Awards.^[19]

In 2004, after graduating from Pelita Harapan senior high school, Agnes enrolled at Pelita Harapan University, where she majored in Business Law.^[20]

[edit] 2005–2007: Whaddup A.. '?!

Agnes launched her second studio album, Whaddup A.. '?!, on 10 December 2005. It featured five singles: "Bukan Milikmu Lagi", "Tanpa Kekasihku", "Tak Ada Logika", "Cinta Di Ujung Jalan", and "Tak Mungkin". In addition to working with Indonesian musicians such as Melly Goeslaw, Andi Rianto, and Erwin Gutawa, she also collaborated with American singer-songwriter Keith Martin.^[7] Martin wrote two English songs for the album, including the duet "I'll Light a Candle".^[16] To promote the album, Agnes held a concert tour known as Clasnezenzation in four Indonesian cities: Bandar Lampung, Surabaya, Bandung, and Makassar.^[21] The album was commercially successful and she won two 2006 Anugerah Musik Indonesia awards for "Best Female Pop Artist" and "Best R&B Production".^[22] She also won the "Most Favorite Female" award at the 2006 MTV Indonesia Awards.^[23] She was nominated for "Favorite Indonesian Artist" award at the MTV Asia Awards 2005 (beaten by Peterpan) but, she grabs the youngest artist of all nominees in Asian category.^[24] Selling more than 450,000 copies, the album was one of the top-selling albums of 2006 and was certified triple platinum.^[25]

In 2005, Agnes appeared in the Taiwanese drama The Hospital, co-starring with Jerry Yan, a member of the Taiwanese boyband F4.^[26] She also appeared with Peter Ho in several episodes of the Taiwanese drama Romance in the White House,^[27] and starred in two Indonesian soap operas, Ku Tlah Jatuh Cinta and Pink, both televised on Indosiar.^[28][29] In 2006, she starred in the RCTI soap opera Kawin Muda. She also decided to take a break from her education that year to focus on her entertainment career.^[30]

In early 2007, Agnes was appointed by the United States of America's Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the International Drug Enforcement Conference (IDEC) Far East Region as an Asian anti-drug ambassador.^[31][32] On 15 May 2007, she was an opening act for American R&B group Boyz II Men at a concert in Istora Senayan, Jakarta,^[9] and on 23 June of that year, she held her first concert at Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.^[33] She also guest starred in the finale of Asian Idol on 16 December 2007, and performed the song "Get Up".

[edit] 2008–2009: Sacredly Agnezious

In 2008, Agnes began working on her third studio album. She released the first single, "Matahariku", earlier than she had planned. It became her best-selling single, with sales of three million ringback tone downloads within nine months.^[34] The song received the "Most Favorite Female" award at the 2008 MTV Indonesia Awards and the "Best Female Solo Pop Artist" award at the 2009 Anugerah Musik Indonesia awards.^[35][36] In September 2008, she released the second single, "Godai Aku Lagi", which she wrote herself. She also released a mini album containing the two singles.^[37] That same year she starred in the RCTI soap opera Jelita.^[38]

On 4 October 2008, Agnes was invited as the Indonesian representative at the Asia Song Festival. The event was organized by the Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange in Seoul, South Korea. She performed with 24 artists from 12 Asian countries. The event was viewed by an audience of 35,000 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium and was broadcast in 30 countries.^[39][40] She performed two of her songs, "Godai Aku Lagi" and "Shake It Off". During the performance, she incorporated elements of Indonesian traditional dance from Bali. Her performance received positive responses from the Korean media and won the committee's "Best Asian Artist Award".^[41] The following year, she was invited again and performed three songs: "Shake It Off", "Temperature", and Michael Jackson's "Heal the World". This time, 14 artists from across Asia participated and it was viewed by an audience of 40,000.^[42] As was the case with her previous performance, Agnes received good reviews and earned the "Best Asian Artist Award".^[43]

Agnes launched her third studio album on 1 April 2009, Sacredly Agnezious. This time, she was involved more in the album production. She worked with the renowned musicians Erwin Gutawa, Dewiq, Pay, and DJ Sumantri. She also acted as producer and songwriter.^[44] In addition to the two previous singles, "Matahariku" and "Godai Aku Lagi", she produced two more singles: "Teruskanlah" and "Janji–Janji". At the 2010 Anugerah Musik Indonesia awards, she won three awards: "Best Pop Album", "Best Female Pop Solo Artist", and "Best of the Best Album".^[45] On 23 May 2009, she appeared as a guest star at the "Festival of Life" in Bali. The celebration commemorated the 50-year anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Japan.^[46]

Having already taken an extended break from the Pelita Harapan University, Agnes withdrew from the school.^[30] She then began taking distance education classes as a Political Science major at Oregon State University.^[47]

2010–present: Upcoming international project[link]

In 2010, Agnes served as a judge on Indonesian Idol season 6.^[48] Her selection for the panel caused controversy because of her age.^[49] That year, she was also appointed as an ambassador of the MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) organization, which combats human trafficking,^[50] for which she performed at benefit concerts in Surabaya and Jakarta.^[51]

In late 2010, Agnes experienced a breakthrough into the international market when she was chosen as an international red carpet host for the annual American Music Awards on 21 November 2010 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.^[52] Several months later, she announced that she had signed to Sony/ATV Music Publishing and was working on her debut English studio album in London and Los Angeles.^[53] In early 2011, she also recorded a duet version of "Said I Loved You...But I Lied" with the American singer Michael Bolton for his compilation album, Gems: The Duets Album.^[54] The duet was released in the album's international version in Asia.^[55] The next year, she was nominated in the Worldwide Acts Asia Pacific Nominees category for the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards.^[56] Consequently, her slogan "Dream, Believe, and Make it Happen" was used in a 2011 cultural conference to inspire young people organized by the US Embassy in Jakarta.^[2]

Agnes released a greatest hits album Agnes Is My Name on 2 February 2011. The album compiled her top hit singles and two new songs, "Karena Ku Sanggup" and "Paralyzed".^[57] The album sold one million copies in three months, earning her the "Million Awards" award from Indonesian KFC, which had helped market the album.^[58] "Karena Ku Sanggup" won her the "Best Pop Female Singer" award at the 2011 AMI Awards.^[59] She also won the "Most Inbox Video Clip" award at the 2011 Inbox Awards. The award, presented by SCTV, was given for the song "Paralyzed", which was made in Indonesia and the United States.^[60]

Agnes was selected as a performer for the 26th SEA Games 2011 Opening Ceremony, with KC Concepcion from the Philippines and the Malaysian singer Jaclyn Victor. Their performance of "Together We Will Shine" was the highlight of the event.^[61]

In early 2012, Agnes returned as judge for Indonesian Idol season 7.^[62] She's pending her international album for the Idol deal.

In March 2012, she was nominated for the American Nickleodeon Kids Choice Awards 2012 of new category Favorite Asian Act.^[63]

Artistry[link]

Agnes has been noted as a powerful soprano with a range of four octaves. Her use of whistle register in her songs "Karena Ku Sanggup"^[64] and "Rindu" has also garnered attention.^[65] Her songs can be classified as pop, R&B, or hip-hop, and she has named Aretha Franklin, Jill Scott, Angie Stone, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Fantasia, and Beyoncé as her musical influences,^[66] though she is often compared to American singers such as Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.^[67] In addition to her singing talent, she is also known as a strong 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.^[14] She has also written some of her songs^[68] and produced her own music videos.^[69] She has been described as a perfectionist with a variety of talents by Indonesian commentators.^[70]

Honors and awards[link]

Agnes has become the most-awarded Indonesia singer.^[71] Notable awards she has won include ten Anugerah Musik Indonesia, seven Panasonic Awards, and four MTV Indonesia Awards. She has also received many international awards, including an Anugerah Planet Muzik award and two Best Asian Artist Awards. For her contribution and support to Indonesian music, she was given 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.

Relationships and personal life[link]

Agnes is close about her personal relationships and she often said that having a boyfriend is not her priority in life. She also stated that personal relationships should remain private.^[72][73] However, in November 2007 it was revealed that she was involved in a relationship with Dirly, the runner-up of Indonesian Idol season 3, although the relationship didn't last long.^[74][75]

Fundraising[link]

Agnes has conducted fundraising activities for victims of the 2004 Tsunami in Aceh and the 2006 earthquake in Java. In 2009, Agnes visited Situ Gintung, where a dam failure had caused flooding. She also donated a sum of money to relief efforts and performed several of her songs for the victims.^[76] Agnes also helped raise over Rp 400 million (approx. US$44,000 as of December 2011) for Persis, an association football team based in Surakarta, through a benefit concert held at the Diamond Convention Center in Surakarta.^[77] In 2011, she participated at The Save Teen Charity Concert in Jakarta, a benefit concert to raise money to help teenagers who have dropped out of school.^[78]

Discography[link]

Throughout her career, Agnes has released 6 studio albums (the first three are children's albums), 1 mini album, and 1 greatest hits album.

Television series[link]

Presenter[link]

• VAN (Video Anak Anteve) – Anteve
• Tralala-Trilili – RCTI
• Diva Romeo – Trans TV
• MTV Ampuh Indonesia (guest host in 2005) - Global TV^[79]
• American Music Awards of 2010 – ABC Channel

Notes and references[link]

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Agnes Monica

• Agnes Monica Official Website
• Agnes Monica on Myspace
• Agnes Monica on Twitter
• Agnes Monica at the Internet Movie Database
• Agnes Monica at YouTube.