Saloma
Singapore-Malaysian singer and actress (1935-1983)
Saloma (born January 22, 1935; died April 25, 1983) was a famous singer and actress from Malaysia. She was married to P. Ramlee, who was also a famous actor, director, and musician in Malaysia. Saloma was known for her beautiful voice and her performances in both traditional Malay music and popular songs. She often appeared in movies alongside her husband P. Ramlee, and together they were a beloved couple in Malaysian entertainment. In 1978, the Malaysian government honored her with the Kecapi Awards as the National Songbird.[1]
Saloma passed away on April 25, 1983, at the age of 48.[2]
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- ↑ Chua, Dennis (2020-11-26). "#Showbiz: Saloma gets Google Doodle to commemorate her Biduanita Negara award anniversary". NST Online.
- ↑ "Saloma meninggal: Ramai yang terkejut". Berita Harian (in Malay). 1983-04-26.