Agnez Mo
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Agnez Mo at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards | |
| Born | Agnes Monica Muljoto 1 July 1986 Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Other names | Agnes Monica (stage name until 2013) |
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| Years active | 1992–present |
| Agent | United Talent Agency |
| Awards | Full list |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
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| Website | agnezmo |
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Agnes Monica Muljoto (born 1 July 1986), known professionally as Agnez Mo (previously Agnes Monica), is an Indonesian singer, songwriter, and actress. Born in Jakarta, she started her career as a child singer in the 1990s. She later transformed into an Indonesian pop icon of the 2000s and launched her international career in the mid-2010s. A triple-threat entertainer, Mo is known for her whole package of powerful vocals, elaborate choreography, and dynamic visuals.
After recording four children's albums and hosting several variety shows, Mo established herself as a teen idol with her leading role in TV series Pernikahan Dini (2001). Her first adulthood's studio album, And the Story Goes (2003), was certified Double Platinum in Indonesia. She followed it with another successful studio albums Whaddup A.. '?! (2005) and Sacredly Agnezious (2009), and continued starring in various TV series in between. In 2006, Mo also took part in two Taiwanese drama series, The Hospital and Romance In The White House. Mo also became a judge for singing competitions Indonesian Idol (2010–2012) and The Voice Indonesia (2016–2018).
Mo rebranded herself with a new stage name on her first English studio album, Agnez Mo (2013). After signing a record deal with The Cherry Party (an American label ventured with Sony Music) in 2014, Mo released her first debut international single, "Coke Bottle" (featuring Timbaland and T.I.). Her second English album, X (2017), was produced by Danja. Mo continued releasing a string of standalone singles until the mid-2020s, three of which—"Boy Magnet", "Overdose" (featuring Chris Brown), and "Patience"—entered the US Billboard charts. In 2025, Mo cast as Lila Hoth on the American TV series Reacher.
Mo is the most-awarded Indonesian artist in history, with local awards including 18 Anugerah Musik Indonesia and 8 Panasonic Awards, as well as international ones such as 3 awards of Asia Song Festival, 2 Mnet Asian Music Awards, an iHeartRadio Music Award, and a World Music Award. She became the first Indonesian artist to be immortalized in multiple wax statues by Madame Tussauds, in its Singapore and Hong Kong museums. In 2020, Mo was listed among the 10 highlighted figures on Forbes Asia's 100 Digital Stars: Asia-Pacific's Most Influential Celebrities on Social Media.