Dewi Liana Seriestha

Dewi Liana Seriestha (born 7 September 1989) is a Malaysian

Early life Seriestha was born in Kuching city centre but hails from Kampung Tematu, which is a residential neighbourhood in the Padawan suburban area of the city outside city limits.

Her father, Yudhi Seriestha is an Indonesian musician and singer of Chinese descent while her mother Catherine Noep Sigit is a Malaysian Bidayuh singer. She is the third of four siblings. She come second in a national singing competition, Bintang Kecil RTM in 2000. In 2005, she moved to Kuala Lumpur with her parents to pursue her career. Seriestha graduated from National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (ASWARA) in November 2015. She was only 16 and was the youngest finalist of the show. Seriestha also ventured into acting. In 2009–2010, she acted for Malay drama, Kembali, Nilai Cinta Diana and Patung Cinta for Radio Televisyen Malaysia.

2014–2016: World Championships of Performing Arts, Miss World 2014 and first single In 2014, Seriestha was chosen to represent Malaysia at World Championships of Performing Arts. She won the gold medal for classical opera, three silver medals for contemporary, world music and variety category (vocal), a special accolade under Industry Award and a medal for classical champion of WCOPA. In August 2014, she was crowned as Miss World Malaysia 2014 at Corus Hotel, Kuala Lumpur where she had the rights to be the representative for Malaysia in Miss World 2014 held in London. She won the Miss World Talent title and was named one of the Top 25 quarter-finalist.

During the Eid al-Fitr in 2015, Seriestha joined other 10 celebrities for a charity show held in Kuching, Sarawak alongside Malaysian pop diva, Ziana Zain for the show "Aidilfitri with Ziana Zain & Friends".

On 4 September 2015, Seriestha releases her first single, Hati Telah Dimiliki on Spotify and iTunes. The single is the theme song for a TV3 series, Waris Kasih.

In November 2015, she was awarded Asia Outstanding Achievement Award during the Asia Golden Dragon Awards 2015/2016 for her series of achievements during the WCOPA as well as the Miss World 2014. The event was attended by the then Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak. The event was attended by the then Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Tourism and Culture Minister Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz, Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai and Human Resources Minister Richard Riot Anak Jaem

2017–present: Second single, new label and first English single Seriestha's second single, "Seindah Berdua" was released to digital platforms such as iTunes, Apple Music and Spotify on 20 January 2017, under Warner Music Malaysia. In May 2017, she was chosen as the icon and a keynote speaker for International Dayak Culture Day in Bengkayang Regency, Indonesia. She was also crowned as The Most Beautiful Dayak Woman during the Dayak Culture Day 2017.

In October 2018, it was announced that her single "Seindah Berdua" has advanced into the semi-finals of the 33rd Anugerah Juara Lagu.

Seriestha's first English single, "I Love You" was released on 1 February 2019. The song was co-written by herself and Mark Woods. The music video for the single was released on YouTube on 24 April 2019.

In June 2019, she performed alongside Dennis Lau, Namewee, Aisyah Aziz, Jeryl Lee, Lee Elaine, Jimmy Sax, Dennis Yin, NAMA, and Fara Dolhadi for The Chosen by Dennis Lau & Friends Concert held at Mega Star Arena, Kuala Lumpur. The concert represents the start of Lau's Give Back movement in collaboration with Teach For Malaysia (TFM).

Other ventures

Product endorsements In October 2015, Seriestha signed a two-year contract as an ambassador with Furley Bioextracts range of Mangosteen products for Spray8 Wound Care, Beaute & Ostania. 2017 "Seindah Berdua" Composed by Dewi Seriestha herself. 2019 "I Love You" First English single. 2021 "Satu Petanda" Composed by Rudi Muhammad and released by Hikayat Records. 2023 "Cinta Abadi" (featuring Anding Indrawani) Composed by herself and launched on Valentine's Day. 2024 "Melodiku" Released on 31 March 2024.

"Andai Saja" Released on 10 May 2026. "Negeriku" (featuring Yudhi Seriestha) Composed by her father, Yudhi Seriestha in 2000, when she was just 11 years old and represented Sarawak in the national-level Bintang Kecil singing competition organised by Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM).

As featured artist Year Title Artist Album Notes2006"Puteri Santubong" M.I.XMula Dari Dulu Rendition of Sarawak folk song, "Puteri Santubong". 2019"Esok" 劉凱彥 (Dennis Lau)Single Alongside Natalie, Jade, Dash, Aisyah Aziz, Fara Dolhadi, Jeryl Lee, Lee Elaine, Dania Hidayah, Razin Aiman, Nursyasya Batrisyia, Stacy Jean, Chyme and Varsha. 2020"Hello Borneo" TUJU (K-Clique)Single

Promotional singles Year Title Notes2018"Undilah"(with Andi Bernadee, Bella Nazari & Wan Shahjuddin) The rendition was recorded in conjunction with the 14th General Election.

Music videos Title Year Director"Hati Telah Dimiliki"2015 Maddha Fahmi"Seindah Berdua"2017 Abu"I Love You"2019 Seha Mso"Cinta Abadi" (featuring Anding Indrawani)2023Yudhi Seriestha

Concerts and tours

As supporting act "Dennis Lau & Friends: The Chosen Concert", Mega Star Arena, Kuala Lumpur (2019) "Konsert Hari Wanita Sedunia" (International Women's Day Concert), Auditorium DBKL, Kuala Lumpur (2020) "Sarawak's Diva Duo: Dewi & Jolynn In Concert", TVS, Kuching (2022) "2022 Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia Concert", Kuching Waterfront, Kuching (2022) "I Want To Break Free! Queen Tribute Concert", Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Kuching (2022)

Filmography

Theater credits Year Production Role Venue Dates Notes 2016 Mulan Maharani Auditorium DBKL 15–17 April 2016Performed "Reflection". 2019 Gemilang Sebuah Muzikal Auditorium DBKL 13–15 December 2019 Main role. 2021 Putri Santubong – The Warrior Princess Putri Sejinjang Sarawak Cultural Village 11–12 December 2021 Staged at Sarawak Cultural Village and screened virtually.

Awards and nominations