Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja is a talented Indonesian-American actress residing in Los Angeles, California. She has garnered widespread acclaim for her impressive acting skills in A24's feature film "After Yang" (2021),starring alongside Colin Farrell, which received rave reviews from esteemed critics such as Awards Watch, The Hollywood Reporter, and Indie Wire.
Malea has also made a name for herself in television, taking on recurring guest star roles in popular shows like "iCarly" (2021),"Coop and Cami Ask the World" (2018),and "Raven's Home" (2017) on the Disney Channel.
Beyond her acting career, Malea is a skilled singer who has gained international recognition. Her stunning rendition of the National Anthem during an LA Galaxy game went viral in 2018 and was even included in Google's Year in Search that same year. She was subsequently cast as Molly in the star-studded musical production of "Annie" at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in July 2018, earning widespread critical acclaim from publications such as the LA Times, Times Square Chronicles, and Broadway World.
Malea's impressive vocal talents have also led to numerous high-profile performances, including a duet with Tony and Grammy Award-winning singer Jennifer Holliday on Good Morning America, as well as an invitation to audition on the popular singing competition show American Idol. Despite being too young to compete, Malea was awarded a golden ticket, a testament to her exceptional talent.
In addition to her linguistic skills, Malea is proficient in English, Mandarin, Indonesian, and Spanish. She is also a multi-instrumentalist, proficient in playing the piano, violin, guitar, and ukulele. When she's not acting or singing, Malea enjoys a range of activities, including contortion, gymnastics, dancing, and soccer.
