Once Mekel

Quick Facts

Full Name	Once Mekel
Occupation	Singer
Date Of Birth	May 21, 1970(1970-05-21)
Age	54
Birthplace	Makassar
Country	Indonesia
Birth City	South Sulawesi
Horoscope	Taurus

Once Mekel Biography

Once Mekel is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on May 21, 1970 in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Once began his life as Elfonda Mekel, a singer from Ujung Pandang, South Sulawesi on the 21st of May, 1970. He began to sing while in Junior High School in Tirta Marta Junior High School; he also began playing the drums, piano and guitar. He soon began to take part in singing competitions, such as an inter-high-school competition in Jakarta.

In 1997, he began singing at cafes, and then in 1998 he recorded the music of the movie Kuldesak together with Ahmad Dhani. Once was then requested to join Dhani’s band, Dewa 19, in 2000. He was later replaced by Ari Lasso, who was removed from the group due to using drugs. At first, Once had difficulty fulfilling the expectations of fans that were set by Lasso and was criticized for not being able to communicate with them, as well as being a stiff performer.

Once was voted Best Pop Soloist at the 2005 Anugerah Musik Indonesia (AMI). The following year, one of his songs was voted Best Pop Song at AMI.

On 19 January 2011, Once resigned from Dewa 19 to develop his solo career; it was rumored that problems with royalties were a factor in his decision. He eventually joined with Lasso, Doadibadai Hollo of Kerispatih, Maggi of /rif, Irfan of Samsons, and Yuke to form the AYLI (As You Like It) Project. In June 2011, he began recording his first solo album.

Due to the issue with his voice box Once was forced to stop singing between 1993 between 1993 and 1997. The break allowed him to pursue a law degree in the University of Indonesia, graduating in 1996. He was also employed by the construction firm.

Once Mekel Net Worth

Once Mekel is one of the richest Singer from Indonesia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Once Mekel 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Elfonda Mekel (born 21 May 1970) is better known under the show nickname Once ([‘ontS@ which is pronounced as Ohn-che) is an Indonesian singer, who was the singer-songwriter of Dewa 19.

After finishing his studies at Tirta Mirta Senior High School, Once joined numerous bands. The first two bands he joined, Brawijaya and Dimensi, were cover bands. When he joined Java Burns, he began singing songs he wrote himself. He eventually composed an original track on the compilation album Seribu Angan (A A Thousand Dreams) in the 1990s.

Once married Rietmadhanty Angelica Tauchid on 20 December 2005. Together they have one son.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Once Mekel Dating?

According to our records, Once Mekel married to Rietma Dhanty Angelica Immaculata Tauchid. As of December 1, 2023, Once Mekel’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Once Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Indonesia. Once Mekel celebrates birthday on May 21 of every year.