Via Vallen, also known as Maulidia Octavia, is a renowned Indonesian singer specializing in dangdut music.
She adopted the stage name “Vallen” inspired by Evanescence’s debut album titled “Fallen.”
At the young age of 15, Via embarked on her journey as a singer. It was her captivating rendition of the song “Sayang” that caught the attention of the masses, quickly spreading like wildfire and catapulting her to the heights of national recognition in Indonesia.
REAL FACTS ABOUT VIA VALLEN
FULL NAME: Maulidia Octavia
BETTER KNOWN AS: Via Vallen
DATE OF BIRTH: October 1, 1991
PLACE OF BIRTH: Surabaya, Indonesia
NATIONALITY: Indonesian
OCCUPATION: Singer
MARITAL STATUS: Married
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Maulidia Octavia, an Indonesian entertainer, was born on October 1, 1991, in Surabaya.
She was brought up by her parents, Mohammad Arifin and Rosida, and grew up alongside her siblings, Mella Rossa, Rafi Pratama, Alvin Sapoetra, and Vinda Alfinna.
Although the specifics of Maulidia’s educational background are unknown, it is evident that she began her career in the entertainment industry during her second year of junior high school.
This suggests that she may have received some basic education before venturing into the world of music. Maulidia is of Indonesian ethnicity and follows the Islamic faith.
CAREER
Via Vallen is an Indonesian singer known for her performances in the dangdut genre. She began her career at a young age and in 2008, she became a member of the dangdut band Sera.
Her stage name, “Vallen,” was inspired by the American rock band Evanescence’s first album, “Fallen.”
Via Vallen gained popularity after her televised concerts in Hong Kong and China in 2016.
She released her first single, “Selingkuh,” in 2015, which was followed by other successful singles like “Secawan Madu,” “Sayang,” “Sakit Sakit Hatiku,” “Baper,” and “Peternak Luka.” Her debut album, “The Names,” was released in 2016.
In 2017, Via Vallen received several awards including the SCTV Music Awards for Most Popular Dangdut Singer, the Most Popular Female Dangdut Singer at the Indonesian Dangdut Award (IDA), and the Best Singer award at DWP (Dangdut Wilayah Pantura).
In 2018, Via Vallen had the opportunity to perform the official theme song, “Meraih Bintang,” for the 2018 Asian Games. The song, a pop dangdut track, was written by Parlin Burman “Pay” Siburian.
Additionally, she participated in the International Indie Music Festival in Indonesia from September 27 to October 7, 2018, where she performed alongside 107 bands from 30 different countries.
PERSONAL LIFE
The famous Indonesian singer, Via Vallen, is currently in a committed relationship and happily married to her partner, Chevra Yolandi, who is also a singer and the lead vocalist of the band Papinka.
Their wedding took place on July 15, 2022.Via Vallen and Chevra Yolandi are proud parents to a beautiful child.
They joyfully welcomed their firstborn, a son named Muhammad Raidan Agham Radia Al Arifin, on July 7, 2024.
